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Tips Not Allowed On I-Link Extensions…

Posted by Donna Bella on June 12, 2015

What no tip? We’re not talking money, we’re talking I-Link tips. Let’s continue our series on I-Links with the installation. Pictured below is an I-Link installation No-No. The tips on I-Links should never be poking out this far. Why you may ask? The constant poking of the tips on the client’s scalp when she lays down or pulls her hair up will cause great discomfort for her. Could you imagine walking around with hundreds of little strands poking at your head non-stop? Not good. Another reason why most of the tips should be kept inside the bead is because, over...

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...

Tape-In Hair Extension Care Guide

Posted by Adrian Berriochoa on February 20, 2015

several wefts of brown tape in extensions by donna bella

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 Tape-In Hair Extensions Your tape-in...

Preparing for Your Very First Hair Extension Installation Appointment

Posted by Donna Bella on May 30, 2014

Getting hair extensions for the first time can be both exciting and confusing since you don’t know what to expect. Here are some things you can look forward to that will help you better prepare for your appointment. 1. If you’re planning on coloring your natural hair color, make sure it matches the color of your hair extensions. The only way to do this is to have the extensions on hand. You’ll want to set an appointment before your hair installation to make sure you get the right hair color to match your hair extensions (especially if you’re going lighter)....