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Product Watch: S-Heart-S Scalp Brush Mini

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Product Watch: S-Heart-S Scalp Brush Mini

At Donna Bella we try to bring you the latest news in hair extension care and products. The latest product to gain popularity is the Scalp Brush Mini by S-Heart-S. How is this relevant to your Donna Bella Hair extensions, you might ask? This brush is NOT to be used while wearing hair extensions; rather, it’s something you can use to prep for your next hair extension appointment. It’s been a big hit among Japanese women, and we have an idea why... What it does: Exfoliates, removing dirt, buildup, and excess oil from the 40,000 follicles on the scalp. The...

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Applying Heat to Your Hair Extensions Properly

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Applying Heat to Your Hair Extensions Properly

Most hair extension wearers will opt for human remy hair because it can be styled just like natural hair. Synthetic hair extensions don’t do too well with heat, therefore they should never be styled with a heating tool. Because remy hair is made out of human hair, it has more flexibility to be styled and can take the heat when it comes to using styling tools. Keep in mind that constant styling with a heating tool isn’t too healthy for your natural hair, either, let alone your hair extensions. If you can give them a break from the blow dryer,...

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Caring for Your Extensions on Your Tropical Vacation

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Caring for Your Extensions on Your Tropical Vacation

As the weather gets increasingly more frightful, many seek the sun and sand of a tropical vacation to soften those debilitating winter blues. A question we got often here at Donna Bella is how well extensions, particularly Tape-In extensions, hold up to the beach-side rigors of a vacation (sand, sun, salt water...all that jazz) and how best to maintain them. The truth is, tropical vacations do come with their own share of hair extensions challenges, but with just a little bit of simple care and maintenance, you can soak up some rays and avoid wrecking your hair, no matter what...

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What causes Tape-In Hair Extensions to Slip?

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What causes Tape-In Hair Extensions to Slip?

When Tape-In hair extensions are unsuccessful, it’s usually because of slippage. Slippage is when the hair extension weft slips off of the hair.. Sometimes this happens while brushing or styling, sometimes it happens all on it’s own. Some slippage is completely normal, but any more than 10% is cause for concern. There are a few things that can cause slippage in Tape-In Hair Extensions. Root conditioning. Conditioning is great for hair extensions, as long as it’s done on the midshaft down. Conditioner applied to Tape-In wefts can cause the hair extension bonds to break down. Improper brushing. Tape-In extensions stay...

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