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Getting Hair Extensions-Step 6

Getting Hair Extensions - Step 6 of 6

You have done all of your research and are now ready to go to your hair extension appointment. Your stylist should tell you about how long it will take and whether you should bring anything, i.e. small lunch, books or magazines to read, etc.

If you are unhappy about the color of the extensions, you should mention it right away-early in that attachment process. It may be easier for the stylist to change a color when the hair extensions are not attached to your head.

Hair extensions attachment should not physically hurt you. If your stylist is using a braiding/sew-in method, it is possible to get the braids too tight. This will result in tension and additional stress at the scalp, resulting in scalp soreness and possibly your natural hair falling out.

As far as tipping is concerned, you should tip your stylist for his/her time and the quality of the work they have done. Tips for hair extension services can range from 0-15% of the total price for the service.

Be sure to ask very specific questions about how to take care of your hair extensions? What shampoos, conditioners should you use, can you comb/brush the hair, can you air-dry your hair after you wash it, can you go swimming, can you perm or color the hair, etc.

Improper maintenance of the hair extensions can shorten their life.
Good Luck with your hair extensions!!! Drop us an Email at editor@hairresources.com with some before/after photos and your experience with hair extensions. We count on your input to provide useful information to others that want hair extensions.

Saturday

Getting Hair Extensions- Step 5 of 6

Getting Hair Extensions - Step 5 of 6

By Perriann Rodriguez

Hair extensions: Step 5 of 6 for getting hair extensions

Check the salon and stylist out

After you have been to all of your hair extension consultations, you will need to sort out all the information so you can decide which method and which stylist/salon to go with.
Before you make your decision, you will need to check out the salon and stylist. There are several different places to go.

1. Verify with your State Board of Cosmetology that no complaints have been filed against the salon or stylist. FYI--There are some US states that do not require a Cosmetology license to do hair extensions. If the stylist does not have a cosmetology license, then the State Board would not record any complaint.
A complete list of links to each State Board is included in the #1 Best Selling E-book, 2005's Most Popular Hair Extensions.

2. Verify with the hair extension company that the stylist is indeed certified and trained by them.

3. Verify with your local Better Business Bureau that no complaints have been filed.

4. Do an Internet search for the stylist and/or salon to see if they are mentioned in any hair extension forums. Email us at editor@hairresources.net to see if we have had any complaints about the salon

5. Check references if the salon has given you some. This is a touchy subject since most salon clients that get hair extensions do not want everyone knowing that they have them. Also, many stylists feel it is unprofessional and inconsiderate to be passing out their clients names and phone numbers.
Another thing to consider when it comes to references is that what stylist in his/her right mind would give out the name/number of a client would give them a bad recommendation?

6. Make a Pros and Cons list for each stylist. Include all the important facts that you have compiled from your research and your consultations. If you have additional questions, call the stylist back, or search online for the answers.
Hair extensions are a big investment and you should take the time to check out the stylists qualifications and the salon's reputation. Avoid major disasters by being prepared


Perriann Rodriguez is the author of Hair Extensions-The Official Consumer's Guide to Getting Hair Extensions and 2005's Most Popular Hair Extensions, both available at the Hair Resources Bookstore, http://www.hairresources.net. For additional information on hair extensions, see http://www.hrhairextensions.com