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We tend to believe we are so modern, innovative, trendy, leaders of fashion, and of course followers of fashion. Well I suppose we may be in some cases. Was it not Victoria Beckham who we all imitated and followed by the onslaught to salons booking for hair extensions? It was quite hard to secure an appointment for hair extensions during that period as every "Posh, Wag" wannabe were booking their appointments for nail and hair extensions.
Next came the bob, now the hair extension salons could see their revenue dropping with this new cut, but no, many clients still came flooding through the doors for the Vidal Sassoon, come, Posh bob. However many of these girls had problems to get the "right look?" Perhaps their sides were not long or thick enough as was Victora's case. So it was hair extensions again.
Then she Victoria, had her short pixie cut, how long before we all chop ours off, hate it and book for those long luxurious locks again. Like our skirt lengths the hair is short, long, short long in an endless cycle to mirror our mood swings and be those trendsetters and or followers of fashion.
In actual fact we are not so trendy after all. As, back in the year 51B.C. Cleopatra was born. In the year 69B.C. Cleopatra was crowned Queen of Egypt. It is said, she was the most beautiful and glamorous woman ever to reign over this land.
Cleopatra now being romantically pursued by Mark Antony was on a mission to keep her beauty and feminine allure. Hence the birth of hair extensions. It is said she would cut bit's off her hand maidens hair and stick it to her own using secret mixtures of mud's taken from the River Nile. Of course similarly she would use Henna collected from the plants beside the Nile to colour her hair, use for makeup and her famous tattoos. Which makes us think if Cleopatra was the "inventor" of hair extensions, all those thousands of years ago, we are misguided in thinking we are so innovative, credit where credits due. That is to Cleopatra.
So today in the 21st century here we go again on that forever turning wheel long or short? Short or long? Hair extensions now or later! When and where? And NOW!!
When booking a consultation, you should already have done some homework. Decided on a reputable salon that specialises in hair extensions and make your appointment.
Next you would need to consider style and what you require to gain from hair extensions. You should also make a list of any questions you may have regarding the style, type of hair to be used, longevity and aftercare of your new hair extensions.
At the appointment be as open as possible. Be realistic in what length, style and colour will suit your face and body shape, age and lifestyle. Be realistic in the aftercare, hair extensions can take some considerable extra time to maintain and style. Listen to the advice given to you by the hair extension technician. Also consider the price, is this to be a one off? Or are you a dedicated wearer of hair extensions? Once you are completely happy and confident and that all your questions are answered go ahead and book your appointment to have your hair extensions fitted.
There are many types of hair extensions available on the market today and we are sure to see many more systems in the future. Hair extensions are thankfully here to stay. We can all have it now! the look we want when we want it. Some hair extension systems are better for certain hair types or for the client's individual requirements. Whilst other types of hair extension systems may be preferred by the technician or indeed learned by that technician. Most hair extensions systems are great but remember the tool is as good as the operator using it. Your decision together with your hair extension specialist will be to decide which hair extension system will meet with all your requirements.
There are different "Brand" names for each hair extension system, and many more hair extension systems on the market all great with different advantages, however, please be discerning any hair extension system is only as good as the technician using it. Hopefully we have clarified some questions you may have had regarding the different types of hair extensions. Also that we have given you an insight to some of what is available today, and what fabulous opportunities to have the look you want when you want it.
As well as all these different hair extension systems we have equally different types of hair. Consideration must be taken into account the client's hair type.
Bulk Hair
this is a term used for any hair type that has not been pre joined at the root area.
Russian Hair
A very scarce commodity, completely natural in colour, (meaning very few colours available), however all can be blended and mixed by the experienced hair extension technician giving a multitude of variations.
This luxury hair would be either straight or have varying degrees of natural movement.
This hair is fabulous sourced in Eastern Europe, of premium quality and natural in colour. This hair type is usually strong, healthy and glossy, a real pleasure to work with when fitting and styling hair extensions. This fabulously conditioned hair is possibly due to culture factors in as much as dietary nutrition is healthy with natural whole foods full of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy skin and hair, also the fact that there is less or no expensive processed foods yielding often no more than excessive sugar/starch and salt. This Russian hair is extremely expensive but may be reused time and time again, as long as it remains long enough, as each time you reuse it you have to cut the bond off and then cut the style in once again.
European or Euro Hair
Usually available as bulk hair in an endless coloured rainbow spectrum. This type of hair extension hair comes with some movement and is completely versatile to style either straight or with some curl.
This Euro hair has normally been coloured to order so will always be easy to blend and match the clients own hair especially when we experience much colour fade in the summer. The client can easily continue with her colour applications in the salon between visits to have her hair extensions maintained.
Asian and or Remy Hair
This hair type may be bought in wefted or bulk form. It can also be pre bonded or pre linked. It is often the hair ready prepared for many different forms of hair extensions
The hair can be completely straight, with a soft natural wave or deep tight curl.
The hair usually has had its cuticle removed to minimise tangling.
This type of hair used for hair extensions is perhaps the most versatile where different hair extension systems are concerned; however the hair itself started its life straight and black. There for it has been heavily processed. It has been stripped of colour, then re coloured to the desired colour and then in some cases it is also curled. All of these chemical processes may leave the hair damaged and dry. However these treatments are executed very skilfully minimizing many harmful effects. So the hair will leave the factories in good condition to be used confidently for hair extensions. The textures and versatility of all the different types and colours available make this hair type an affordable and good choice.
The hair is not normally reusable however its price reflects it being disposable after use. It also requires specialist products, as recommended by your hair extension technician. As long as these contradictions are adhered to there should be no problems wearing this type of hair extensions just lot's of pleasure. Enjoy!
