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Hair Extensions Don’t Have To Be Expensive

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Hair Extensions Don’t Have To Be Expensive

According to an April 2014 article in Modern Salon magazine, years ago, a full head of hair extensions could cost anywhere between $3,000 to $8,000. Now that they have become more popular, the price for high quality hair extensions has come down so you don’t have to spend a fortune to have gorgeous hair! Stylists usually charge per hour or per strand installed (in addition to the cost of the hair itself). Luckily, there are multiple options for you to make sure your extensions fit into your budget. Because Tape-Ins are the fastest to install, the cost of installation will...

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Avoiding Slippage After a Tape-In Touch-Up

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Avoiding Slippage After a Tape-In Touch-Up

Although the original installation seems similar to a touch-up, there are extra steps to take to make sure you install the extensions as well as you did the first time. The following are a few pointers to make sure you do everything right on your end. Removal. Remove the hair extensions with Babe’s Tape-In Bond Remover. Take the time to remove all of the old adhesive because leftover tape residue (and the dirt it traps) can lead to slippage. Let the bond remover soak on the adhesive for a few seconds before pulling the strips apart. Slide them out gently....

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When Two Methods of Hair Extensions Work Better Than One

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When Two Methods of Hair Extensions Work Better Than One

We know there are endless possibilities when it comes to hair extensions and that’s why we love them so much. However, most clients aren’t aware of how much flexibility they have with them. We offer different methods of installations for multiple reasons, but did you know you can combine two to create a picture perfect finish? When using Tape-Ins, many stylists choose to combine them with I-Tip or Fusion extensions. Tape-Ins are great because they add lots of volume, while the tape is still easily hidden. It’s also much quicker to install than Fusion or I-Tip. However, there are those...

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Getting the Perfect Part

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Getting the Perfect Part

So your client has clean hair and is sitting in your chair, ready to go. Now it’s time to start parting hair so you can put in her hair extensions. It’s one of the preliminary steps that’s important to get right. Correct parting is the good foundation for a great hair extension installation. Make sure you at least have a rattail comb, or better yet, the Quick Pick Hair Parter. The Quick Hair Parter is worn on your finger, so as you’re working, you can quickly divide and section hair. You’ll save a lot of time, because you don’t have...

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