Weekly Hair Extension Tip for February 8,2012

How Many Hair Extensions Do I Need for a Full Head Installation?

A full head of extensions range from 5 to 9 packs of hair, assuming each pack contains 20 strands, 1g per strand. If your client has fine, thin hair with some layers and about shoulder length, chances are 5 to 6 packs may be enough.

If your client has a blunt bob that is medium to thick in density, you will require about 10 to 12 packs of hair since you will need to blend the extensions in for a natural look.

For most clients, you will need at least 5 packs or 100 strands of hair extensions. The number of hair extension packages you need will be based on the length and thickness of the client’s hair and the length and volume the client wants to achieve. This is why it is very important to have the client come in for a consultation prior to installation.

For fine/thin hair, from the occipital bone down, it will take about 50- 60 strands; from the occipital up, to the crown, it will take 50-60 strands.

For medium/thick hair, from the occipital bone down it will take 60- 80 strands; from the occipital bone up, to the crown it will take 50-80 strands.

Remember, if the hair of your client is thicker or shorter, more often than not, you will need more packages of hair extensions to be able to blend the hair in, making it easy for you to create a natural look.

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During the month, everyone on the blog will have the opportunity to vote for which hair extension before and after they like best. At the end of the month, we’ll tally up the results and send some free product or a gift certificate for more hair to the winner! Pretty sweet, huh? We thought so!

If you want a chance to be included in an upcoming contest, simply email your before and after pictures to marketing@donnabellahair.com. We’ll take a look at them and see if they qualify for an upcoming contest!

And now the moment you’ve been waiting for, your 2 finalists for the August 2011 contest! Be sure to cast your vote below!

Hair Extensions installed by:

Bobbysue York

Tru Beauty

913-980-5205

Bobbysue’s Client Before

Bobbysue’s Client After

Hair Extensions installed by:

Tonya Morgan

Envy Hair Studio

503-858-5861

Tonya’s Client Before

Tonya’s Client After

If you do not believe me, then check it out of the new style of some Hollywood celebrities. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, Steven Tyler, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez are some artists who dare to wear feather as their hair accessories.

This feather attack has appeared in 1970 along with boho style. And in this summer 2011, it is popularized by Cushnie et Ochs and Gucci as hair accessories. Feather Clip-in Hair Extension is a great choice for those who are too lazy to spend their precious time to consult professional hairdresser. It is absolutely safe and temporary. It can add soft or bright highlight colors to your natural hair.

All you have to do is detaching your Clip-in extension at the end of every day. Sleeping with this Feather Hair Extension is not advisable since it will be not comfortable and it can damage your natural hair.

As any other extension methods do, attaching feather to your natural hair is the most important part of all the method. Silicone-lined micro-bead can be used to attach the Clip-in Extension without damaging natural hair. Besides, it is simple, free from dangerous chemical and removable. Clip-in Feather Extension is suitable for any kinds of hair colors.

It suits well with black hair of Asian girl to blonde hair of Australian woman. This Clip-in can be used by woman with any kinds of hair type, including straight hair and curly hair. It can also be washed, dried, curled and ironed and it lasts eternally.

Another type of extension can also be done for those who want longer hair without spending years to wait for hair to grow naturally. Real Human Hair Extension is the most common form of extension. It is so easy to be applied and it will be unified easily with your natural hair.

The result looks great, yet it tends to be expensive, in terms of cost. Monofibre Hair Extension can also be chosen to substitute Real Human Hair Extension. It has existed for about 30 years and it is the best alternative to be used to extent hair length besides human hair extension. It gives similar feel and look of natural hair and it is lighter in terms of weight. Monofibre Extension comes in many attractive colors. It is best suits with fine hair.

Colors and curls can also be added in the middle of extension process. All of them can be done without any commitment or method. You can also change it just in case you get bored and you want to change your hairstyle or hair colors.

Hair extension application should be done by professional hairdresser. Doing hair extension without consulting to professional is similar to damaging your own natural hair; since there are some types of hair which are not compatible with extension process. Therefore, regular consultation should be done before you decide to add another hair to your natural hair.

Amateur hairstylist or mobile hairstylist should not be visited if you want to do hair extension. It will be dangerous if you trust this important job to some people who have learned hairdressing for several years. For your information, applying hair extension is not a simple job to do and it should be done by professional who has much experience to master the ability.

Make sure that you visit a well known and professional hairdresser when you want to try to extent your natural hair.

Basically there are three types of hair that are usually used as hair extension. The first one is real human hair extension. It is the most common type of extension which are easy to be applied and the result itself will also look gorgeous. Another type of hair that can be chosen is mono-fiber hair extension. It has been known and existed for about 30 years. It looks the same as real human hair extension, yet it is lighter than human hair extension.

In terms of price, it is cheaper than real human hair extension and it comes in various attractive colors. The last choice is clip-in hair extensions. It is a great problem solving for those who do not want to have any commitment and long consultation with any professional hairdressers.

This type of hair is temporary and it needs to be released at the end of the day. Sleeping with this kind of extension is not advisable. Feather hair extension is popular nowadays. It offers hair addition by attaching high quality feather to natural hair. This form of extension is interesting since you can do it with your lovely puppy.

Before you purchase those feather hair extensions, it would be better for you to know some important things related with them.

To begin with, we are going to talk about the main types of feather hair extension. It is important for you to know about the types. Here they are. The first type is the synthetic feather hair extension. They are made of high quality fibers. The second type is the natural feather hair extension. There are some farmed birds whose feathers used to make the hair extension. Therefore, you do not have to worry about the birds. It means that the feathers are not taken from any endangered bird species. Here are the farmed birds: Emus, Pheasant and Rooster. Basically, there are no significant differences between synthetic feather hair extension and the natural one. However, the natural one brings the different atmosphere to the wearer.

Next, you should know how to maintain the feather hair extension. There are four main steps in maintaining the feather hair extension. The first is cleaning them by using the mild shampoo. If you do not know which brands those are mild enough, then you could use the baby’s shampoo. You have to make sure that you have rinsed the soapy bubbles from your feather hair extension. The second step is drying the feather hair extension using the hair dryer. Do not ever use the high temperature. You might damage your feather hair extension. You are suggested to use the low or mild temperature to dry them.

Lastly, it is about the price of feather hair extension. You might think that you could not afford them. It is totally wrong. The costs of feather hair extension are affordable. It costs $5 to $ 200. Certainly, it depends on the quality, the types of the feather hair extension and the colors. You could choose the one that matches your hair color and your budget. It is not difficult to find the hair salons which sell them. Moreover, you also could buy them in the internet stores.

When i first heard about this trend i was a bit skeptical myself, but than i saw celebrities like Lucy Hale, Miley Cyrus, Kesha and so on. I think that they could be worn in everyday hair, and not just to make a statement at a special event.

The thing I think is neat about them is, that if you put them in under your hair or bangs as sort of a peek-a-boo extension, and curl your hair it sort of peeks out in all the right places, or if you’re looking for more I’ve seen feather extensions that are in bright colors, and colors always make a splash. I think feather extensions are great, they have tons of potential and possibilities.

So how do we keep up with the current trend? Will the current trend even be our best look? Thankfully in times like these, something so simple as one strand of a feather extensions in your hair can make you look so current, and be so affordable. Very similar to the micro-beaded single strand hair extensions, this light weight comfortable feather extension adds class, personality, and sexiness to any hair style. It also can work really well on any hair color. It is as temporary or as permanent as you want it to be. You can change it as often as you would like, and there are many different styles and colors, so coordinating your feather with your outfit is fun and easy!

Feathers probably remind you most of our Native Americans, because they used them so much to express themselves in head pieces and wardrobes. Today feathers represent so many different concepts! So many different cultures use them to symbolize so many different and unique beliefs. This is the perfect opportunity for you to express yourself through your very own feather extension!

So what will your feather mean to you?

Learn a lesson from Food Channel’s Bobby Flay, who has restaurants around the country with plenty of competition everywhere. Bobby stars in a Food Channel series known as Bobby Flay Throw Down. The theme of the show is simple. Try to upstage other great chefs who have specialized in a particular food dish.

Every challenge turns into a fun, light hearted event that endears Bobby to both competitors and fans. And Bobby is not afraid of losing. Notoriety is the goal.

So how do you create a Hair Extension Thrown Down in your market? Simple!

Test the idea with one challenger, perhaps you start with another hair extension specialist in your own salon. After completing your first throw down, go to your real world competition down the street with the idea. It’s your event. Don’t let a competitor take over. You may even want to hold all of the events at your own salon.

Each of you invites a customer who is ready to get extensions to join the challenge with you. You pick a date when both customers can be at the shop at the same time. In front of everyone in the salon, challenge the other stylist and their client to a contest to see who can create the best before and after look.

Here are some other ideas for the event.

Put a required time limit on the event that will push you to perform at your best. Maybe that means a full-head application in a one and 1/2-hour period. Each of you has an assistant to speed up the time.

If each stylist uses a different application method, (micro bead vs. fusion for example) the competition is usually more interesting.

Ask independent judges from the community to determine the winner. This will give you additional advertising exposure. Judges could be female business leaders, newspaper reporters, teachers, high-school student body officers, or anyone who will promote the contest and get others thinking about extensions.

Competitors should invite their friends, relatives, or other customers to the competition. Have some drinks and snacks and make it a party atmosphere, with plenty to do during the two hour event. Help your throw down clients feel like models and that losing is not a negative reflection on their appearance.

Perhaps you give your models a big discount on their extensions for participating in the contest.

Don’t give our any prizes. This competition is all about bragging rights. Your exposure is equally great, whether you win or lose the competition. The key is making it your event, not your competitors. Watch some Bobby Flay Throw Down shows to see the format and how well he reacts when he loses a hard-fought food battle.

This is just one more way to earn a reputation as the top hair extension specialist in your city or state.

Logan is founder of Donna Bella Milan hair extensions and lashes and author of the Donna Bella weblog.

Question:

I am one of the lucky women who make up 20% of the American armed services. We have restrictions on how we cut and wear our hair and our male counterparts have their own set of rules about grooming.

Guidelines for women suggest that hair should be non-faddish, practical, neat, and should not extend below the collar. Regulations do not define “faddish”.

I am going on leave for three weeks and want to lengthen my hair using extensions during my time at home. Which extensions would work best for me for such a short period of time?

PFC Karen S.. – Ft. Bragg, North Carolina

Answer:

Upon checking with non-commissioned officers in our area, we learned that even though you are on leave, it does not mean that you have left the army. Protocol suggests that you maintain your image, dignity, and commitment to army regs at all times until you are discharged from the service.

We recommend that you postpone putting in hair extensions and be proud of the role that you play in defending our country and the military “appearance” that comes with the honor.

We are sending you a gift certificate from Donna Bella hair extensions that will provide you with enough hair for a full extension makeover when you return to civilian life. Including the fee for the extension stylist of your choice.

Thank you for what you do and for the great service you provide. God bless America and our female military personnel.

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How much work and effort goes into adjustments depends a great deal upon the method chosen to attach the applications.  Here are the challenges and benefits of adjusting four different types of application methods.

Sew-In Extensions

Sew-In extensions are tied directly to a cornrow or braid from your natural hair.  As long as the cornrow remains in-tack, the tip of the extension will never show.  However, anyone who wears braids needs to allow the hair to “breathe” and relax by undoing the braid and exposing the natural hair to fresh open air from time-to-time.

When braids are undone, extensions must be completely re-sewn into new braids and should be given a few days to recuperate from their tightly woven condition before re-braiding.  Shampoo, conditioning, fresh air, and sunshine are equivalent to sending your old braided hair to a day spa.

Tape-In Extensions

Tape-In extensions are easy for professional stylists to apply but preserving the quality of the tape when adjustments are made is a little different story.  We’ve all had occasion to try to re-use tape when we are positioning paper around a birthday present or re-gluing a postal envelope.  It works but not very well.

That is true with making adjustments to tape-in extensions.  If you can successfully get the tape undone and the adjustment made, then the tape will hold for a while but not to the same extent that it did when the tape was first applied.

Be careful not to give your client a high expectation that their tape-in extensions will remain secure after the adjustment.  We recommend that stylists and customers start from scratch with new tape-in extensions.

Bond or “Fusion” Extensions

A bond extension is sealed to the natural hair with heated keratin tips.  Adjustments are made by reheating the tip to liquefy the keratin and cleaning the area with a bond removal agent.

Fusion extensions can be re-applied and adjusted closer to the scalp by wrapping a small keratin “rebond” around the old tip and re-applying the tip to the natural stands.

The process is a simple process but it takes time to make adjustments and fill in spots where an extension may have come loose or grown out.  When making adjustments, build the cost of the adjustment into your original price for extensions or charge an hourly rate for the additional service.

Micro Beads

Of all the application methods, adjustments are easiest with micro beads.  Even though the bead has been crushed in the initial application, beads can be easily opened and the hair extension pushed back to its original position on new hair growth.

Beads made of aluminum will normally open and close again without breaking apart.  Occasionally, when the bead does break, just take an extra minute to pop on a new micro bead and reset the extension.

Logan is founder of Donna Bella Milan hair extensions and lashes and author of the Donna Bella weblog.