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Hair Extensions for Cancer Survivors

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Hair Extensions for Cancer Survivors

We’re a little ways into October now, which means that most of us are whipping out our funky-colored hair extensions in preparation for Halloween festivities. But whether you’re hosting a salon costume party, offering a special installation discount, or just enjoying the season, be sure to pay homage to another October staple, too—Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every October, the National Breast Cancer Foundation rolls out its campaign to increase visibility and awareness of breast cancer, offer support for patients and survivors, and provide information about screening and prevention. This year, the foundation is distributing a free breast health guide to...

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How to Master Tape-In Updos

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How to Master Tape-In Updos

When it comes to styling hair extensions, Tape-In can be a little bit different than I-Tip or Fusion. That’s because, while I-Tip and Fusion extensions are strand-by-strand methods, Tape-In is a weft method, involving a wider piece of hair that lays flush to the head. The weft nature of Tape-In is what makes it so light and comfortable to wear, though it’s also responsible for adding a slight limitation on mobility—especially with up-do hairstyles. But that doesn’t need to be a problem. With a little bit of foresight and a couple of tricks, you can put those Tape-In locks into...

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Demonstrating Proper Techniques to Your Clients

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Demonstrating Proper Techniques to Your Clients

Hair extensions are a specialty service. They involve tactics that go beyond the realm of a standard salon practice, and therefore require some additional education—for both stylist and client. While it may be simple to take control of your own hair extension education through Babe’s Online Education program and various events, it’s not as straightforward for your client, who may not even realize that there’s more to hair extension care than just brushing, washing, and drying. So how can you make sure that they get the info they need? Give it to them, and demonstrate. Demonstrating proper hair care empowers...

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How to Make the Most of the Changing Seasons

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How to Make the Most of the Changing Seasons

A new season can mean a lot more than just a change in temperature. There are different holidays on your calendar, new fashions in the clothing racks, new foods in the produce isle, and, maybe most importantly, new items on your to-do list. Because as lovely and exciting as a new season can be, it can also be pretty stressful. As a stylist, chances are you’re gearing up to accommodate a busier schedule, with every customer demanding the latest style or trend spotted on the runway. So how do you make the most of it? Here are a couple of...

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The Benefits of Tape

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The Benefits of Tape

Babe Tape-In hair extensions are a consistently popular choice among stylists and clients alike. They’re quick, easy, flexible, and a good fit for both experienced hair extension wearers and newcomers. But what is it about this method that really sets it apart? Unsurprisingly, it’s all about that tape. One-of-a-kind adhesive. Babe’s Tape-In tape is a latex-free medical adhesive that is durable enough to last through hair care and styling procedures, yet safe enough to wear for months on end. This tape allows for totally damage-free installations, involving no heat, crimping, or strain on the client’s hair. It’s also skin-safe, causing...

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