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How to Fix Matted Hair Extensions!

Posted by Donna Bella on October 22, 2016

Matted hair extensions are a client’s (and stylist’s) worst nightmare. They’re ugly, uncomfortable, painful to untangle, and difficult—if not impossible—to fix. Depending on the level of knotting, matted hair extensions can mean that the hair extensions are ruined, and that the client’s own hair has been damaged, too. But the worst part is the occasional need to chop the hair off to correct the problem, ruining the whole purpose of hair extensions—to add length and volume. So what can be done? Apart from preventive measures, like properly caring for the extensions, brushing hair regularly with a boar hair brush, and...

How To Get the Most Out of Your Shower

Posted by Donna Bella on August 23, 2016

Showers are a balancing act, especially when you wear extensions. You need to shower frequently enough to keep your hair clean and in good condition, but not so frequently as to strip your hair of its natural oils. But that’s not even the half of it—once you’re there, it only gets more complicated. So how can you conquer your showers so that your hair ends up looking as fabulous as possible? Here, we offer you some tips for getting the most out of your wash time. Plan ahead. Step one of mastering your shower routine is establishing a rough schedule....

How To Balance Hair Care and Extension Care

Posted by Donna Bella on April 18, 2016

Last week we set you up with some tips for parsing out your best hair care routine. This week, we’re going a step further, because hair extension care is a whole ‘nother beast. It can be difficult to juggle both your hair routine and your extension routine…unless you wear Clip-Ins and can just care for the extension hair separately. For the rest of you, though, keep reading for our advice. Know the difference. Since your hair extensions literally came from another person’s head, you can’t expect them to behave in the same way as your hair. Keep in mind that...

Donna Bella Tape-In Hair Extensions: Q & A’s

Posted by Donna Bella on May 06, 2015

Now that we are the end of our Tape-In blog series, we hope you’ve had most of your questions answered. We know it was a lot of information to take in so we’ve taken some of the questions you’ve emailed us with and dedicated this blog to that. Q: My Tape-Ins are slipping. What causes that? A: If your client is experiencing early slippage, it could either be the improper installation done by the stylist or the mismanagement by the client. Here are some things that could cause slippage: Natural hair is not fully clarified before installation Tape-ins are applied...

Donna Bella Tape-In Hair Extensions: The Aftercare

Posted by Adrian Berriochoa on February 20, 2015

several wefts of brown tape in extensions by donna bella

Tape-In Hair Extension Care Guide You’re all done with the tape-in hair extension installation and you’re ready to hit the town with a new look. Not so fast, there’s one more important step that you should always do before you walk out of the salon— remember the aftercare instructions. Even if you (or your client, if you’re a stylist) are a long-time hair extension wearer, this is incredibly important. You’ve just invested significant time and money in hair extensions; the last thing you want is early slippage. Follow these care instructions for long-lasting, great-looking tape-in hair extensions. Washing and Conditioning...

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