Comments on: Hair Extensions May Be Killing Your Hair http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/19/hair-extensions-may-be-killing-your-hair/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:27:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: HairGoddess http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/19/hair-extensions-may-be-killing-your-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-41614 HairGoddess Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:03:00 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/19/hair-extensions-may-be-killing-your-hair/#comment-41614 I'm also extremely surprised about the metal clips. With a cliental over forty, specializing in the copper coil technique, I've never seen any damage to my client's natural hair. It could have been that the stylist was not trained properly and was pulling unwanted hairs from different areas. Hair extensions are a great way to get instant long, beautiful hair, or even add some fullness. The average cost runs between $500 - $3000 and even higher, depending on the quality of hair used. Keep in mind, Nothing is as expensive, as cheap hair. You will have to keep purchasing it several times throughout the year. Quality human hair is expensive and at the same time can last a long time. Synthetic hair is much cheaper, but will not last as long and has some other restrictions. There are many different hair extensions methods out there today. Some are designed for thick hair, normal hair, thin hair, curly hair, etc. My system is designed for all hair types; using NO glue, chemical, “protein,” tracks, or any damage to your natural hair. It is a safe. quick, and comfortable technique. If hair extensions are not attached and removed properly, you could end up with permanent hair damage. The secret to not getting bad hair extensions and damaged hair is to do your research on the methods and the hair stylists. Make sure your hair stylist is properly trained and in some cases certified to offer hair extension services. After you get hair extensions, you must go back to the salon every 6-12 weeks or so for maintenance, depending on your natural hair growth. The stylist will remove the extensions and place them back closer to the root of the hair. This is an important appointment that you shouldn’t skip. As your hair grows out, the extensions (which are attached to your hair) will fall farther down the hair shaft. We naturally lose hair every day –100 or so strands. As these hairs fall out at the root, the ends of them become trapped in with the extension hair, causing tangles and other sorts of problems. If you don’t go back in for maintenance your hair could become seriously tangled and damaged. Maintenance visits can cost several hundred dollars, however you won’t have to purchase new hair in between because your purchasing REUSABLE hair. Remember the secret to avoiding bad hair extensions is to do your research. Make sure the hair extension method you are getting is good for your hair type, make sure the stylist is trained and be sure to ask for references to check things out. Good luck to all! -Hairgoddessofny.com I’m also extremely surprised about the metal clips. With a cliental over forty, specializing in the copper coil technique, I’ve never seen any damage to my client’s natural hair. It could have been that the stylist was not trained properly and was pulling unwanted hairs from different areas.

Hair extensions are a great way to get instant long, beautiful hair, or even add some fullness. The average cost runs between $500 – $3000 and even higher, depending on the quality of hair used.
Keep in mind, Nothing is as expensive, as cheap hair. You will have to keep purchasing it several times throughout the year.

Quality human hair is expensive and at the same time can last a long time. Synthetic hair is much cheaper, but will not last as long and has some other restrictions.

There are many different hair extensions methods out there today. Some are designed for thick hair, normal hair, thin hair, curly hair, etc. My system is designed for all hair types; using NO glue, chemical, “protein,” tracks, or any damage to your natural hair. It is a safe. quick, and comfortable technique.

If hair extensions are not attached and removed properly, you could end up with permanent hair damage. The secret to not getting bad hair extensions and damaged hair is to do your research on the methods and the hair stylists. Make sure your hair stylist is properly trained and in some cases certified to offer hair extension services.

After you get hair extensions, you must go back to the salon every 6-12 weeks or so for maintenance, depending on your natural hair growth. The stylist will remove the extensions and place them back closer to the root of the hair. This is an important appointment that you shouldn’t skip. As your hair grows out, the extensions (which are attached to your hair) will fall farther down the hair shaft. We naturally lose hair every day –100 or so strands. As these hairs fall out at the root, the ends of them become trapped in with the extension hair, causing tangles and other sorts of problems. If you don’t go back in for maintenance your hair could become seriously tangled and damaged. Maintenance visits can cost several hundred dollars, however you won’t have to purchase new hair in between because your purchasing REUSABLE hair.

Remember the secret to avoiding bad hair extensions is to do your research. Make sure the hair extension method you are getting is good for your hair type, make sure the stylist is trained and be sure to ask for references to check things out. Good luck to all!

-Hairgoddessofny.com

]]> By: elle http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/19/hair-extensions-may-be-killing-your-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-41110 elle Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:18:33 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/19/hair-extensions-may-be-killing-your-hair/#comment-41110 I think the crux of the matter is; some women can have hair extensions, wear them, and not suffer damage. Having said that, several factors also apply-like; who's actually doing the hair? Are they qualified? What method are they using? How are you, yourself caring for your extensions? And definatetly, you need to make sure th emethod is NOT pulling at your hair so tightly that it hurts, and that the method of application is not weighing your hair down- the lady in the article/letter told of her method, individual clips and such-I would not have tried this with my own hair-as someone else pointed out, unfortunately, weight-bearing-even down to pulling your own pony tail back too tight can cause immense starin-so I would throw that out of the window straight away. It also depends on the length-to some degree. I tried clip in extensions (larger clips, that had around 8 pieces to it and I found this was not all that nice for my hair (but again, different people) so I have a natural glue resin mix (hot) (I am really allergic to normal glues) that is easy to take out (where much damage can happen, using acetones and such) yet holds exceptionally well. My hair is healthy and just past my shoulders with a long fringes. I add (my hairdresser) for volume, as it is fine, with slender pieces of hair. My hair is healthy, vibrant and strong- I also use virgin coconut oil to strenthen, but this is optional. There are many types available on the market, but I would be dubious-although theire is the micro-loop system which may be more benificial- I don't know, I have not tried it myself. But basically the glue that is used on my hair is not bad for my hair at all. Which is great :) (Also 4 thousand seems quite a lot for hair) But I don't know, that is the u.s.a..so.. I think the crux of the matter is; some women can have hair extensions, wear them, and not suffer damage. Having said that, several factors also apply-like; who’s actually doing the hair? Are they qualified? What method are they using? How are you, yourself caring for your extensions? And definatetly, you need to make sure th emethod is NOT pulling at your hair so tightly that it hurts, and that the method of application is not weighing your hair down- the lady in the article/letter told of her method, individual clips and such-I would not have tried this with my own hair-as someone else pointed out, unfortunately, weight-bearing-even down to pulling your own pony tail back too tight can cause immense starin-so I would throw that out of the window straight away. It also depends on the length-to some degree.

I tried clip in extensions (larger clips, that had around 8 pieces to it and I found this was not all that nice for my hair (but again, different people) so I have a natural glue resin mix (hot) (I am really allergic to normal glues)
that is easy to take out (where much damage can happen, using acetones and such) yet holds exceptionally well. My hair is healthy and just past my shoulders with a long fringes. I add (my hairdresser) for volume, as it is fine, with slender pieces of hair. My hair is healthy, vibrant and strong- I also use virgin coconut oil to strenthen, but this is optional.

There are many types available on the market, but I would be dubious-although theire is the micro-loop system which may be more benificial- I don’t know, I have not tried it myself. But basically the glue that is used on my hair is not bad for my hair at all. Which is great :)
(Also 4 thousand seems quite a lot for hair) But I don’t know, that is the u.s.a..so..

]]> By: Aleisha http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/19/hair-extensions-may-be-killing-your-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-40865 Aleisha Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:48:38 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/19/hair-extensions-may-be-killing-your-hair/#comment-40865 Wow, Kelly you are really exposing your lack of knowledge about hair extensions. I have been adding extensions for years and can assure you, there are HEAPS of women with normal hair getting extensions. In fact, they are a majority. Furthermore, adding length is also very important, not just volume. I agree with you that women with damaged hair are the ones that need extensions most. Unfortunately I don't believe there is an extension method that is 100% safe (for any hair type) that is on the market yet. For anyone that's interested, here is an article to help you avoid having a bad experience with hair extensions: http://www.sexyalterego.com/2009/07/30-tips-for-a-happy-hair-extension-experience/ Wow, Kelly you are really exposing your lack of knowledge about hair extensions. I have been adding extensions for years and can assure you, there are HEAPS of women with normal hair getting extensions. In fact, they are a majority. Furthermore, adding length is also very important, not just volume.

I agree with you that women with damaged hair are the ones that need extensions most. Unfortunately I don’t believe there is an extension method that is 100% safe (for any hair type) that is on the market yet.

For anyone that’s interested, here is an article to help you avoid having a bad experience with hair extensions: http://www.sexyalterego.com/2009/07/30-tips-for-a-happy-hair-extension-experience/

]]> By: kelly http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/19/hair-extensions-may-be-killing-your-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-40823 kelly Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:42:50 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/19/hair-extensions-may-be-killing-your-hair/#comment-40823 and why are people saying things like this "It is really important that women with damaged of very fine hair avoid hair extensions." That is precisely WHO NEEDS EXTENSIONS. People with thick hair don't want or need them. Nor people with normal hair. Extentions are mainly used for volume, not length and why are people saying things like this “It is really important that women with damaged of very fine hair avoid hair extensions.”

That is precisely WHO NEEDS EXTENSIONS.
People with thick hair don’t want or need them. Nor people with normal hair.
Extentions are mainly used for volume, not length

]]> By: kelly http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/19/hair-extensions-may-be-killing-your-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-40822 kelly Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:40:19 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/19/hair-extensions-may-be-killing-your-hair/#comment-40822 Any idiot who has $4000 to waste on something TEMPORARY for their hair, does not get any sympathy from me. Sorry. Any idiot who has $4000 to waste on something TEMPORARY for their hair, does not get any sympathy from me.
Sorry.

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