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Prepping Clients for a Great Hair Experience

Posted by Justin Trombetti on February 21, 2014

When a client gets extensions, they’re potentially undergoing a life-changing transformation. In mere hours, they'll have a new 'do that’d otherwise take years to grow out. Here’s some handy tips for helping your clients have an extra special extensions experience. 1. Help your clients come to their appointment prepared. This includes making sure their hair is free from oils and buildup so that their extensions stay in securely. Also, make sure that your clients feel comfortable asking questions before you start installing. Even when clients aren’t talkative, they may have questions, but are simply too hesitant to ask. By taking...

How to Wash Hair Extensions

Posted by Justin Trombetti on September 27, 2013

Keeping your scalp and hair clean is important for beautiful hair. Luckily, it’s easy to wash your hair, even with hair extensions. Use sulfate-free shampoo on your scalp and a sulfate-free conditioner from the mid shaft to the ends. Wash your hair one direction. Avoid washing your hair upside down. Don’t scrunch up your hair or rub it harshly. This helps prevent tangling. After rinsing your hair, gently wring out the water so it’s not dripping wet. For extra smooth hair, add a leave-in conditioner to the midshaft down. Comb through any tangles and air dry, if possible. If you...

How to have a great hair extension experience

Posted by Justin Trombetti on December 29, 2012

Getting hair extensions can be life-changing. In just a few hours, you can have hair that would take years to grow. There are so many possibilities, and the experience can be amazing. Here are some tips that can make getting hair extensions extra special. 1. Find a licensed and certified stylist. Just because your salon professional has a license doesn't mean he or she knows how to do extensions. Make sure your stylist has the proper training and experience for the method of extensions you want. Improper installation and removal of hair extensions can cause damage. You can find a stylist in...

Why Sulfates and Hair Extensions Don't Mix

Posted by Justin Trombetti on October 12, 2012

You’ve probably heard it over and over: only use sulfate-free shampoo on your extensions. But why? What’s so wrong about sulfates? What makes them the criminals of the hair world? That frothy, white lather that forms when you shampoo or use conditioner comes from sulfates contained in hair products. Bubbles are fun, and they sure do clean your hair. The problem is that they clean too well. Your scalp produces natural oils that nourish hair, and sulfates wipe out those natural oils. If your hair is too oily, then a some sulfates can help cleanse hair. But if your hair...

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