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Trending Now: Hair Extensions in Pastels and Vibrant Colors

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Trending Now: Hair Extensions in Pastels and Vibrant Colors

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve been aware of the new hair color trend—pastels and vibrant, bright colors. It may seem like a trend only celebrities can pull off, but in actuality, women and men from all walks of life are catching on to this trend. Even professionals in conservative work environments are becoming more accepting of unique colors. (And if you think you’re too old for this trend, think again. Actress Helen Mirren wore her hair a pastel pink to the BAFTAs in 2013!) Thanks to social media sites like Instagram and Pinterest, the color trend has...

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Are Hair Extensions Just a Trend?

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Are Hair Extensions Just a Trend?

It seems that just about every celebrity is wearing hair extensions, and it’s no secret that they’ve been wearing them for years and will be for years to come. Hair extensions haven’t recently gained popularity, but celebrities weren’t as open about wearing them back when they first started. After all these years, extensions have only gained popularity and people (including celebrities) more freely admit to wearing them. Options for method, length, color, and price, keep appearing, and women from all different lifestyles can wear extensions now. So, why aren’t hair extensions just a fad? Firstly, some women struggle with growing...

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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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Will Hair Extensions Make My Client’s Hair Look Fake?

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Will Hair Extensions Make My Client’s Hair Look Fake?

Have you ever noticed a really bad hair extensions job? If you have, then you now know how this myth started. Hair extensions that are applied correctly go unnoticed. To the eye, a great hair extension job looks like thick, long hair… natural. Every client is different and therefore it’s best to know different installation techniques. Getting to know the quality and texture of different hair extensions will allow you to advise your client on which hair type will blend in best with their natural hair. Afterall, blending is the secret to natural looking hair extensions. First, make sure you...

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Hair Extensions: The Best Frame for Your Face

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Hair Extensions: The Best Frame for Your Face

Every so often we tend to get swayed by what the next celebrity just did to their hair. Some of us actually act on those impulses and copy a hair style only to find out it doesn’t look as flattering on us as it did on our favorite celebrity. Your best look should depend on the texture of your hair and the shape of your face. So forget what Mrs. Jones just did to her hair and pick a style that’s tailored to you. Using straight hair extensions. With a round face, you want to add long layers since they...

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