DO
HAIR EXTENSIONS CAUSE DAMAGE TO MY OWN HAIR /
SCALP?
WHAT CAN HAIR EXTENSIONS BE USED FOR?
WHERE DO I BUY MY HAIR EXTENSIONS?
ARE THERE ANY SALONS NEAR ME THAT SPECIALISE IN
HAIR EXTENSIONS?
WHAT’S BETTER FOR ME, HUMAN HAIR OR SYNTHETIC
FIBRE?
WHERE DOES THE HAIR FOR HUMAN HAIR EXTENSIONS
COME FROM? (I HEARD IT WAS CUT FROM PRISONERS
HEADS!)
HOW LONG CAN I KEEP MY EXTENSIONS IN FOR?
CAN I RE-USE THE HAIR?
CAN I CUT THE HAIR EXTENSIONS INTO ANY STYLE?
CAN I GO SWIMMING?
CAN I USE STRAIGHTENING IRONS OR CURLING TONGS
ON EXTENSIONS?
DO I WASH IT AS NORMAL?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PUT THEM IN?
ARE THEY HARD TO LOOK AFTER?
MY HAIR IS REALLY FINE/THICK/CURLY, CAN I STILL
HAVE EXTENSIONS?
HUMAN HAIR IS AN UN-ETHICAL WAY OF MAKING MONEY
FROM THE POOR
I WANT TO LEARN HAIR EXTENSIONS AND WAYS IN WHICH
THEY ARE APPLIED, EITHER JUST FOR MY OWN KNOWLEDGE,
OR I WORK IN A SALON AND WANT TO EXTEND MY SKILLS
COULD
YOU PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR MAILING LIST?
WHAT
IF I AM UNHAPPY WITH THE SERVICE I GET FROM MY
STYLIST – WHERE DO I COMPLAIN AND HOW?
WILL YOU NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MY OWN
HAIR AND THE EXTENSIONS?
HOW LONG DOES MY EXISTING HAIR NEED TO BE?
WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THEM?
CAN HAIR EXTENSIONS BE DYED/COLORED?
CAN I APPLY THE EXTENSIONS MYSELF IN THE COMFORT
OF MY OWN HOME?
DO
HAIR EXTENSIONS CAUSE DAMAGE TO MY OWN HAIR /
SCALP?
Extensions themselves alone will not cause any
damage to your hair. However an unqualified stylist
may do a bad enough job & could cause damage!
WHAT
CAN HAIR EXTENSIONS BE USED FOR?
Hair extensions can be used for the following:
• To add colour / hi-lights, lo-lights
• To add volume to your own hair
• To lengthen your hair
• To lengthen & add volume to your hair
• Used to make hair pieces suitable for
hair loss sufferers.
WHERE
DO I BUY MY HAIR EXTENSIONS?
Most hair salons order the hair in stock after
your initial consultation so you don’t have
to worry about going out to find your hair extensions
yourself. However, there are some salons which
expect you to bring in your own hair. Hair is
available to buy from leading hair suppliers,
for example the UK’s largest hair showroom
is based in London,
W3 However, DIY hair extensions can be bought
from either hair shops or over the internet (i.e.
Pony tails etc)
ARE
THERE ANY SALONS NEAR ME THAT SPECIALISE IN HAIR
EXTENSIONS?
This is why LoveHairExtensions exists. To help
you find a suitable hair extension specialist
near you. CLick here to search
for your local salon.
WHAT’S
BETTER FOR ME, HUMAN HAIR OR SYNTHETIC FIBRE?
Your local salon will advise you as to what type
of extension hair they will use throughout your
consultation and treatment. (Remember, most salons
have been trained on their ‘particular’
system and they will expect you to use the hair
type they specialise in.) However, nowadays more
experienced hair salons do offer you the choice
of either synthetic or human hair. Also synthetic
hair, on the whole, is cheaper than human hair
and can save up to half the cost of your hair
application.
Synthetic hair is usually lighter in weight than
human hair strands so people who suffer hair loss
might find that synthetic hair maybe the best
choice due to its lightness.
WHERE
DOES THE HAIR FOR HUMAN HAIR EXTENSIONS COME FROM?
(I HEARD IT WAS CUT FROM PRISONERS HEADS!)
Human hair is collected by hair farmers. The largest
producing continent is Asia, with India &
China being the countries where most of the hair
used for human hair extensions actually comes
from.
Hair also comes from European (eastern) countries,
such as Croatia and surrounding regions. However,
authentic European hair is hard to come by as
it is scarce and the authenticity of the hair
is often doubted. LoveHairExtensions cannot confirm
that hair is not cut from prisoners (real European
hair) however, we do doubt these claims and Asia
does have a lot of villages where a regular way
to increase household income is to sell on your
hair.
HOW
LONG CAN I KEEP MY EXTENSIONS IN FOR?
This also depends on a few things. Are you wearing
synthetic hair or human hair? If synthetic, there
should be a guide to tell you how to care and
maintain the extensions so you get maximum usage
from them.
Synthetic hair lasts anywhere from 1 week to 3
months, depending on the quality of the fibre
used and the way in which you have worn it.
Human hair should last you at least 3 months.
Virgin Hair with all cuticles aligned, should
last you at least 1 year. (You will obviously
pay a much higher price for this type of hair.)
THE LIFE OF YOUR EXTENSIONS ALSO DEPENDS ON YOUR
MAINTENANCE HABITS. IF PROPER CARE INSTRUCTIONS
HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED HAIR EXTENSIONS STAY IN THEIR
BEST POSSIBLE FORM, RETAINING THEIR APPEARANCE
AS WHEN FIRST APPLIED AND INCREASING THEIR LONGEVITY.
CAN
I RE-USE THE HAIR?
Most hair, once used, is not re-useable again.
If however, you purchased Indian/European virgin
remi hair this hair could be removed and then
used again. Synthetic hair is often only ever
used once.
CAN
I CUT THE HAIR EXTENSIONS INTO ANY STYLE?
The stylist will cut and style your extensions
to the look desire. Hair extensions can be cut
and hairdressers often use thinning scissors and
hot razors to create a totally natural look.
CAN
I GO SWIMMING?
Hair extensions should be put into a large plait
and covered with a swimming cap. Please note that
blonde hair can turn green in chlorine.
CAN
I USE STRAIGHTENING IRONS OR CURLING TONGS ON
EXTENSIONS?
Most synthetic fibres burn under heat, only new
age heat resistant fibres can be curled/straightened,
i.e. Thermofibre from American Dream. However
your stylist will also advise you of this at the
time of consultation/application.
Human hair can be straightened and curled as you
wish, unless the packet or your stylist advises
you NOT to.
DO
I WASH IT AS NORMAL?
Human hair can be washed as normal, however your
stylist will provide/sell you an aftercare range
of products that best suit your particular hair
extensions. Some everyday normal shampoos can
affect human hair extensions but very mild and
low ph shampoos are manufactured especially for
hair extensions. Hair extensions should be dried
naturally too.
HOW
LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PUT THEM IN?
This all depends on the method of application.
For volume allow up to 2 hours but length/volume
together can take up to 8 hours. However there
are systems which are designed to be quick and
effective, i.e. Quick fix systems, where whole
heads of longer hair can be completed in under
an hour – please note that these methods
are used when the client wishes to use the extensions
temporarily only. They are not suggested for long
term use.
ARE
THEY HARD TO LOOK AFTER?
They can be a little tricky at first, just like
anything else you are not familiar with. However
once you’ve worn them for a few days you
will naturally get used to them. Your stylist
would have explained to you what you should do
with your hair when you sleep, brush, straighten
it etc.
MY
HAIR IS REALLY FINE/THICK/CURLY, CAN I STILL HAVE
EXTENSIONS?
Hair extensions are available in all styles and
textures. If your hair is thick and curly you
should be able to find something that matches
your hair type and if your hair is poker straight
you can also find something to blend in.
Hair extensions often undergo chemical processes
which make them look and feel the way you first
saw/wear them. For instance, sometimes silky soft
straight hair is transformed into kinky Afro hair
to suit people whose hair type is the same or
similar to Afro textured hair.
HUMAN
HAIR IS AN UN-ETHICAL WAY OF MAKING MONEY FROM
THE POOR
LoveHairExtensions actually do love hair and extensions
and do not agree with this point whatsoever.
I
WANT TO LEARN HAIR EXTENSIONS AND WAYS IN WHICH
THEY ARE APPLIED, EITHER JUST FOR MY OWN KNOWLEDGE,
OR I WORK IN A SALON AND WANT TO EXTEND MY SKILLS
Over the past two years the UK has seen more hair
extension academies open up than ever before.
Certain companies push their own system on to
you, i.e. a certain firm may teach you only one
method, which will be the method they sell.
However there are hair extension schools which
teach you the whole lot, from micro bonding, down
to advanced weaving techniques.
If you are a hair extension training school/centre
and would like to advertise through this website,
please contact
us.
COULD
YOU PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR MAILING LIST?
LoveHairExtensions will keep your inbox full with
all the latest hair extension news and information
along with a great deal of special offers and
prizes to be won. Please
click here to add your email address to our list.
WHAT
IF I AM UNHAPPY WITH THE SERVICE I GET FROM MY
STYLIST – WHERE DO I COMPLAIN AND HOW?
All the hair salons listed on LHE.com have at
least one FULLY qualified hair extension specialist.
However, in the odd chance that you are not happy
with the service tell the salon immediately. First
talk to the person who applied the hair and then
if you are still unsatisfied ask to talk to the
manager and make an official complaint. It is
your right to do so. LHE.com provides a website
for the listing of salons who offer hair extensions,
but in no way are LHE.com responsible for any
matters relating to the management or running
of salons. Any problems you may incur with a salon
listed on this site are to be dealt directly with
the salon concerned and not with LHE.com customer
services.
WILL
YOU NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MY OWN HAIR
AND THE EXTENSIONS?
The hair extensions will be matched up to your
own hair type and providing that a qualified technician
applies them professionally you can never tell
that you are wearing extensions. There should
be no bumps or kinks, which make some hair extension
applications look very noticeable.
HOW
LONG DOES MY EXISTING HAIR NEED TO BE?
For the best results your existing hair should
be at least 2.5 to 3 inches (6 to 7.5 centimeters)
long. This is an estimate only and your hair stylist
will advise you of this when you have your initial
consultation. It will all depend on what system
the stylist is using and how experienced they
are.
WHAT
IF I DON’T LIKE THEM?
This isn’t un-heard of but is quite a rare
occurrence. If you do not like them, and you are
sure that you want them removed, just let your
stylist know and they will take it from there.
However, you would have to pay for the service
and the hair so make sure you are certain you
want them removed.
CAN
HAIR EXTENSIONS BE DYED/COLORED?
Human hair can be dyed (unless stated otherwise).
LoveHairExtensions recommend you get the hair
colored at a specialist salon. VIRGIN hair is
the best human hair you can dye as it has never
undergone any prior processes whereas pre-processed
extensions may break the hair as it is already
weak.
CAN
I APPLY THE EXTENSIONS MYSELF IN THE COMFORT OF
MY OWN HOME?
LoveHairExtensions recommend that the only type
of extensions you should attempt to apply at home
are attachments only, such as ponytails,
clip-on wefts and quick
fix solutions. These are relatively easy to
do by yourself or with the help of a friend.
We do NOT recommend that you apply hair extensions,
i.e. micro bonding etc, on your own. |
