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Getting a Start in the Hair Extension World

Posted by Donna Bella on August 16, 2013

Hair extensions are an amazing product that create amazing transformations Women all over the world love hair extensions because they are an easy way to get longer, fuller hair. Stylist love hair extensions because they’re a great way to expand services. We've got some tips about how to get involved with these amazing products. Want to wear hair extensions? Find a stylist you trust. You can use our tool to find one in your area. Your stylist should be licensed and certified in hair extensions. A good hair stylist can help you find out what hair extension method will meet...

What causes Kera-Link Slippage?

Posted by Donna Bella on July 26, 2013

Kera-Link extensions are durable and long-lasting, if they’re installed correctly. Sometimes you may experience slippage, which is when Kera-Link hair extension strands get loose and fall out. Sometimes this happens when you’re brushing or styling, and sometimes it happens on its own. Some slippage is completely normal, but any more than 10% is cause for concern. (If you have 200 strands, having any more than 20 fall out would be bad.) There are several things that can cause slippage to happen in fusion hair extensions, and there are things both stylist and client can do to protect against slippage. Root...

What causes I-Link Hair Extensions to Slip?

Posted by Donna Bella on July 19, 2013

When I-Link hair extensions are unsuccessful, it’s usually because of slippage. Slippage is when the hair extension strand falls out of the bead. 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. (If you have 100 strands, having any more than 10 fall out would be bad.) There are a few things that can cause slippage in beaded hair extensions. Strand width. The hair extension strand and the strand of the client’s hair it’s attached to should be the same width....

What is Remy Hair?

Posted by Donna Bella on July 10, 2013

Remy is the highest grade of quality for hair extensions. People who are serious about hair extensions almost always choose 100% human remy hair. Remy hair is the easiest to work with, lasts the longest, and looks the most natural. Hair described as “remy” or “remi” has been cut in a special way that reduces tangling and matting. It all has to do with the hairs’ cuticle. The cuticles are on the outside surface of each hair strand. These microscopic pieces form a protective shell around the hair shaft in a scale-like pattern. If the cuticles are facing different directions,...

How Many Hair Extensions do I Need for a Full Head?

Posted by Donna Bella on June 28, 2013

How many hair extensions you need for a full head depends on several factors, but generally you can count on 4 to 10 packs of hair for I-Link and Kera-Link or 3 to 7 packs for Tape-In. (I-Link and Kera-Link packs come with 20 strands per pack; Tape-In packs include 10 wefts per pack. Wefts contain more hair than strands.) When deciding on how many extensions to order for yourself or for your client, you need to take into account the current length and thickness of the natural hair, as well as the desired length. With too few extension pieces, the finished...

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