HAIR EXTENSIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- What are hair extensions? Individual strands or tracks of real human hair that are attached to small sections of your own natural hair, close to the scalp.
- Do hair extensions look natural? Yes! Your hair extensions will look completely natural and are unnoticeable to people who don’t know you are wearing them.
- Does it hurt to have hair extensions applied? No! There should not be any area that feels like the hair is pulling or hurting. The tension should be even all over your head. For the first few days your scalp may itch, and at nights hair extensions may be uncomfortable to sleep on.
- Can I color my hair with hair extensions in? Absolutely. Your color specialist will need to work around the hair extensions by only applying color onto the crown and hair line. NOTE, this will reduce the cost of coloring your hair. In addition, when you eventually remove the hair extensions your own natural hair condition will have improved, because of halting the coloring process. Follow these tips to make your hair color last longer…1. Do not shower with extremly hot water. 2. Rinse your hair with cool water. 3. Deep condition your hair weekly with a moisturizing conditioner. 4. Use a leave-in-conditioner with a UV protectant.
- Can I wear my hair up? Sure. Inform your hair extension stylist that you want to be able to wear your hair up. The Extensions should not be applied lower than the base of your scalp, so that your own natural hair below this point covers the extensions when applying it up.
- Do hair extensions require the use of special products? It is important to wash your own natural hair prior to hair extensions being applied to remove any build up caused by styling products. It is recommend to use a clarifying shampoo, bi-weekly, to prevent build up that occurs. In Addition, it is highly recommended to usa a moisturizing conditioner, and to apply a deep conditioner, every other week, to your hair extensions to keep them silky smooth and natural looking.
- Is a deposit required? Yes. A 50% deposit is require when you are ready for me to place your customized hair extension order. The exact price for your deposit is determined by the package, or amount of hair you have choosen during your Free Consultation.
- How long does it take to apply hair extensions? This depends on the amount of hair extension strands being applied, the method that is used, and the desired hair style. As a general guide for a partial head of hair extensions it can take approximately 1 – 2 hours. For a full head of hair extensions the approximate time that it will take varies from 3 – 5 hours.
- How long do hair extensions last? Hair extensions typically last between 3 – 6 months which varies on each individual. The growth rate of a person’s hair plays a crucial roll in how long the hair extensions last. The quicker the person’s hair grows the sooner the hair extensions will need to be removed and than reapplied.
- Why should I choose Affordable Hair Extensions By Christy? Affordable Hair Extensions By Christy specializes in hair extensions, and is completely up to date on the latest information about hair extensions. You will receive the best advise, plus the most advanced techniques available. In addition, the combination of Christy’s attention to details, and her artistic ability will allow her to create for YOU long, gorgeous, natural looking hair of YOUR Dreams!