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How to Survive your Workouts with Hair Extensions

Posted by Alex Perry on January 01, 2020

“There’s no way I can have hair extensions put in my hair, I work out everyday and the sweat will just mess them up.” We hear this all the time so we thought we’d tackle this hair extension myth. Just because you live an active lifestyle, it doesn’t exclude you from wearing hair extensions. In fact, you can run a marathon and have great looking hair as soon as you’re done. It’s all about the placement of the hair and proper installation and care. With those, your hair extensions can withstand any intense workout. Take out Clip-Ins. Though working out...

Tape-In Hair Care Tips Your Client Needs to Know

Posted by Justin Trombetti on October 18, 2016

While there are many hair care tips that apply to all of Babe’s professional hair extensions—such as: avoid sulfates, use a 100% boar hair bristle brush, apply product from the mid-shaft down, don’t over-shower, etc.—there are also some that apply specifically to one method or another. Each method is distinct, and best practices for I-Tip may differ slightly from those of Fusion or Tape-In. So let’s take a look at the special considerations your client should keep in mind for Tape-In. The two main things your client should know when caring for their Tape-Ins: Be extra careful with oils. Hair...

3 Hair Extension Care Mistakes You Make Everyday

Posted by Justin Trombetti on September 19, 2014

As hairstylists, we tend to get into routine so much that sometimes we forget to remind our clients how to care for their extensions properly. So much so that we forget even the smallest details to share with our first-time hair extension clients. We decided to tackle the most common mistakes we make as part of our daily hair routines that we aren’t aware are doing more harm than good. If it’s too tight it’s not right. This is a quick ticket to slippage. You know that favorite slick ponytail you love to do on a girls night out? Or...

Summer Hair Care Tips

Posted by Justin Trombetti on July 19, 2013

Summer is the season we all look forward to -- beach days, vacations, long days, and fireworks. But you can’t forget about caring for your hair while you’re having all that fun. If you’re wearing hair extensions as part of your summer look, make sure to keep them healthy and looking fabulous. Here are some summer hair care tips to follow whether you are wearing hair extensions or not: Protect against the sun: UV rays don’t just damage your skin; they can also make your hair dry and brittle. When spending more than an hour in the sun, wear a...

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