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What Every Client Should Learn from their Hair Stylist

Posted by Justin Trombetti on October 10, 2014

As a stylist, you’re not only providing a service, you’re also providing an experience. The experience the client has with you is what sets you apart from your competition. Aside from the pampering, the conversation, and the installation, the most important thing you can do for your client is to educate them on the care of their hair and their extensions. Based on our feedback from phone calls and social media posts, here are the most common questions asked by clients. “Is there anything I should do to my hair extensions before bed?” Yes. To avoid tangling and matting, you...

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...

4 Easy Steps to Consider Before Reinstalling Your Tape-Ins

Posted by Justin Trombetti on September 05, 2014

After two months of your client having worn their hair extensions, sometimes they can start to look dull because of all the styling and regular wear and tear. By this time, it’s also time for a move-up whether your client is wearing beads, tape, or bond. Here are some things you can do to revive the hair extensions as well as the natural hair before reinstalling the hair extensions. We recommend leaving 24 hours between the removal appointment and the move-up, if possible. Deep-deep condition. Once the hair extensions are taken out, wash them thoroughly with your favorite sulfate-free shampoo....

How Often Should I Wash My Hair?

Posted by Justin Trombetti on August 22, 2014

If you’ve been a long time fan of Babe’s blogs, you’ve probably already heard us tell you a thousand times, “Only use sulfate-free products!” Not only do they benefit your hair extensions by extending their life, they’re also beneficial to your natural hair. Most sulfate-free shampoos won’t remove the natural oils your natural hair and scalp produce, which they need to keep both of them healthy. But did you know you could be over-shampooing your hair? You should only be washing your hair extensions 2–3 times a week. However, if your hair is curly or wavy and therefore have had...

Overcoming Humidity

Posted by Justin Trombetti on August 08, 2014

We love summer and all it has to offer, except maybe one thing— humidity. For those of us who live near beaches, we know one thing is for sure, there’s no fighting the poofy, unmanageable hair humidity brings. We can try to fight it and manage it, but, unfortunately, we can’t make it go away. And while some might believe that taking out their hair extensions will make it easier to manage, they soon find that the short hair isn’t as easy as they thought. High buns and ponytails aren’t as easy to achieve with shorter hair, so the poofiness...

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