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Summer Style: Rules for Blonde Hair Extensions

Posted by Adrian Berriochoa on July 09, 2018

New seasons are a great opportunity for a style update, and summer typically means tanner skin and lighter hair. But while we all know the caveats of tanning skin (use plenty of SPF and opt for fake tanners to avoid skin damage!) we might not be as familiar with those of lightening hair—especially when hair extensions are involved. Make sure that your hair transformation and summer upkeep goes along without any hair care hiccups, even without too much extra effort!

How To: Custom Color Looks for Redheads

Posted by Donna Bella on July 16, 2017

Whether you’re a current redhead or an aspiring one, we’ve got the tips you need to achieve these popular ruddy looks. Check out our new Color Takeover Portal for extension coloring tutorials, formulas, and information to get started! Cherry Blending with DB Extensions: - 27A (Dark Gold Blond) - 27/613 (Light Blond with Strawberry) - 32 (Cherry) - 60 (Platinum Ash Blond) - 600 (Blond) Coloring with Joico Color Intensities: - 10% Ruby Red - 13% Red - 25% Orange - 18% Yellow - 30% Titanium - 4% Black Pearl Copper Blending with DB Extensions: - 5R (Caramel Red) -...

How to Have a Successful Consultation with a Color Client

Posted by Donna Bella on March 26, 2017

Hair extension consultations are important as it is—they make up the basis of a successful installation—but they are particularly crucial for custom color clients. This is because the coloring process is multifaceted, and can vary significantly based on your client’s circumstances and objectives. Today, we’re going to go over the pillars of a successful color consultation, explaining what you need to do to make sure your client’s goals are being met. Understand what the client wants. Namely, do they want extensions to match their natural hair and/or add a bit of dimension, or do they want their extensions to be...

Selecting the Right Hair Extensions to Color

Posted by Donna Bella on February 26, 2017

When performing a custom color job on Donna Bella extensions, it’s vital that you select the correct initial shade. As with most hair services, there are rules that dictate how you should apply color to hair extensions, making it impossible to, say, lighten a #6 to a golden blond or transform a #2 into a vivid blue without disastrous (or just disappointing) results. Luckily, Donna Bella offers a wide range of extension colors for your base, making the coloring process as simple and effective as possible. Here, we’ll detail the steps you need to take to choose the perfect one....

Mermaid Hair

Posted by Donna Bella on February 05, 2017

So you’re starting to crave a fresh new look and want to know how to put those extensions and color combinations to good use. Where do you turn for inspiration? There are a number of trendy effects you can achieve with hair extensions and a few select bottles of fashion color...so why not find your inspiration under the sea? Of course, we’re talking about Mermaid Hair! It’s a bold and vibrant hair color trend that takes its inspiration from fanciful ocean stories like The Little Mermaid (Side note: The Disney version turns 27 this year!), and the colorful whimsy of...