Comments on: Hair Extensions May Be Killing Your Hair

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Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:35:24 +0000

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Your Hair Style Could Be Causing Hair Loss — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:03:07 +0000

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By: Cyndy

Cyndy — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:18:52 +0000

I don’t think I can fully express the devastion hair extensions has caused me. I had the glue in, keratin bond type extensions for 3 months.The stylist had assured me the entire time that they would not damage my hair, my hair would grow, they were safe – etc. When I had them taken out -I was in shock -I just could not believe the damage. The hair that was left – about 2 or 3 inches below the shoulder – was see through – I have never seen anything like it. At that time I was so devastated I didn’t know what else to do but have some put back in. The second time – almost immediately, my scalp started hurting and itching, and it had not done that previously. I finally came to my senses and realized I was going to end up completely bald if I didn’t face it, take them out and wear a wig or whatever I had to to. I only had the second batch in for about three weeks. My hair had to be cut to about chin length – I’ve never had hair even above my shoulder. That’s not even the worst of my damage, but had I known even this, I would have NEVER had them. That was the whole point for me – I was trying to find a way to get my hair to grow past an awkward stage. But that wasn’t the extent of it – I have extremely thin, damaged, broken off hair, along with bald patches, and bald patches even in places where I didn’t have extensions – I just don’t know what happened. The extensions triggered some kind of reaction on my scalp. This has been a nightmare just so someone could make money from me. After all of this I’ve started scrutinizing every product I buy. We absolutely don’t have any consumer protection – people can and will tell you absolutely anything to sell you something. I’m only writing this to save somebody from having to live through this horror that I’m having to live through.

And by the way, I DID take care of mine – to the extent that I could. I did everything the woman told me to do – including coconut oil. I don’t believer there is a safe hair extension – however – had I known there was even a remote chance of this kind of damage to my own hair – they couldn’t have paid ME to have put them in much less me pay them.

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10 Things You Should Know About Scunci Hair Extensions — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:53:21 +0000

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By: donna

donna — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:25:33 +0000

Ive read these comments and I understand why alot of these women are so opposed ,and damaged by their hair extension experiences.Ive seen almost every type of extension,horrible cheap bonds ,sloppy applications,and painful ,irritated scalp.Hey good hair should not be painful!!If placed less than a 1/2 inch from scalp can tearing and possible hair loss.. Now a days everyone seems to do extensions.Its not always the quality of the hair extensions ,its the how they are applied to your hair that is the major problem. Everyone and their momma does them,,but be wary,take the time to check your facts, get referals and see the work, the styist that will be applying them…
Ive been certified by Great Lengths International since May of 2005 .. This is a very reputable company and offer the best and most educational training Ive experienced in my 23 years as a stylist..But unfortunately with the expanded exposure and use of extensions world wide,,everyone in the industry wanted to make a profit from them..So alot of stylists watched and learned from other stylists the basic application techniques,but missed the advanced knowledge and understanding of the benefit of this education..There are stylists that are concerned with the more I do ,the more I make..The less time spent on one client,the more I can fit in..In doing so they cut alot of corners and break alot of rules..Ive worked with many different prebonded hair extension companies.So many factors add to the quality of the hair after extensions are removed..Okay big one,which pissses me off the most.. these lazy ass stylists placing these heavy strands of hair and whole(or standard)bonds to fine textured hair or to areas where the hair cannot withhold the weight of the bond and hair..This is an unprofessional practice,a lazy technique based soley on either the ignorance of the stylist or the greed and inconcideration of the integrity of the clients natural hair texture…The thicker the individual extension strand is the faster it is to build the length of the hair…The difference also is in the bonds themselves,,not all bonds are created equally,,the ability to customise the bond to hair ratio is key.”"Rule of thumb”" a whole or standard bond is used only on very thick coarse hair mostly in the occipital area of the head where the hair is the thickest and strongest,the nape of the head, the crown and the frontal sides divide the strand in half, around ears and temples, nape, cut in thirds,,fourths on occasion…yes its time consuming,and impossible with certain bonds types.. But take the time to do research ask questions ..Educate yourself and your clients.. thats what it takes to keep your clients and own hair healthy..
feel free to email.
Donna Nitkowski
senior colorist/stylist
@Jon Parker Haircutters
And Euphoria Salon and Spa
East Brunswick,Nj