Tell us what you think about banning hair extensions
What would you do if you found out that hair extensions were banned at your school or office?
It was recently reported that in Liberia, students were banned from wearing hairpieces and hair extensions at school. Also banned were any revealing clothing, such as very short skirts, shorts and tops.
Officials in Liberia have mentioned the reason behind the ban is that girls were not focusing on their studies, instead wanting to go to the bathroom and look at and mess with their hair.
Maybe the ban seems a little extreme compared to the standards in the United States. What are your thoughts? Please leave your comments below.
Tuesday
Friday
What to do when you get bad hair extensions
Question and Answer session with Hair Resources Editor
Dear Editor: I recently had work done at a hair extension salon and I look just awful. I got professional opinions from other experts and they said I should at the very least get some of my money back and I was overcharged for half a head of hair (I look like I have a mullet).
The stylist has refused to do anything about my dissatisfaction and has claimed that since I am not a hair expert I have no right to tell her how much I should have paid and no right to go to other professionals for their opinions. I did not read your guide and get a guarantee before hand :(
Hair Resources Editor Response:
Unfortunately all methods of hair extensions have the potential to cause damage. The expertise of the stylist can make or break your hair during the attachment or removal process. Another major factor is if you are starting with thin or damaged hair. There are methods that are actually designed for damaged hair and they are much gentler on the hair. Synthetic hair may be a better option since it weighs about 1/3 the weight of human hair and puts less stress on the roots.
As to whether you should get your money back or not, that is a very gray area. Many stylists require you to sign a waiver that if anything goes wrong they are not responsible. You would need to prove that the salon/stylist was negligent in attaching/removing the extensions. In the end, the salon has the right to charge whatever they want for their services and hair and you have the option to not pay for it.
The time to investigate whether the salon was charging you fairly was before you got hair extensions. In our Ebook, Hair Extensions Exposed, we recommend that clients schedule 2-4 hair extensions consultations at different salons offering different methods so that you can compare costs, methods, etc.
The real focus right now should be any damage that has occured to your hair. Has the salon offered to remedy your situation in any way, and did you sign any sort of disclaimer? Your options right now are to file a lawsuit and/or a complaint with the cosmetology board in your state or resolving the issue with your stylist.
Dear Editor: I recently had work done at a hair extension salon and I look just awful. I got professional opinions from other experts and they said I should at the very least get some of my money back and I was overcharged for half a head of hair (I look like I have a mullet).
The stylist has refused to do anything about my dissatisfaction and has claimed that since I am not a hair expert I have no right to tell her how much I should have paid and no right to go to other professionals for their opinions. I did not read your guide and get a guarantee before hand :(
Hair Resources Editor Response:
Unfortunately all methods of hair extensions have the potential to cause damage. The expertise of the stylist can make or break your hair during the attachment or removal process. Another major factor is if you are starting with thin or damaged hair. There are methods that are actually designed for damaged hair and they are much gentler on the hair. Synthetic hair may be a better option since it weighs about 1/3 the weight of human hair and puts less stress on the roots.
As to whether you should get your money back or not, that is a very gray area. Many stylists require you to sign a waiver that if anything goes wrong they are not responsible. You would need to prove that the salon/stylist was negligent in attaching/removing the extensions. In the end, the salon has the right to charge whatever they want for their services and hair and you have the option to not pay for it.
The time to investigate whether the salon was charging you fairly was before you got hair extensions. In our Ebook, Hair Extensions Exposed, we recommend that clients schedule 2-4 hair extensions consultations at different salons offering different methods so that you can compare costs, methods, etc.
The real focus right now should be any damage that has occured to your hair. Has the salon offered to remedy your situation in any way, and did you sign any sort of disclaimer? Your options right now are to file a lawsuit and/or a complaint with the cosmetology board in your state or resolving the issue with your stylist.
Thursday
Long Hair Styles
Want a long hair style?
Do you find yourself longing for a long hair style? Well if so, then hair extensions may be an option for you. Hair extensions are a great way to add instant length and volume to your hair.
There are permanent hair extensions that last from 1-5 months depending on the method and hair used, and then there are more temporary ones that last just a few weeks or even clip-in ones that you can put in and take out whenever you want.
To see examples of long hair styles and all the different options for styling long hair, visit http://www.hairzingers.com/ Be sure to look through all the hair style galleries, especially prom, wedding and long hair styles.
Do you find yourself longing for a long hair style? Well if so, then hair extensions may be an option for you. Hair extensions are a great way to add instant length and volume to your hair.
There are permanent hair extensions that last from 1-5 months depending on the method and hair used, and then there are more temporary ones that last just a few weeks or even clip-in ones that you can put in and take out whenever you want.
To see examples of long hair styles and all the different options for styling long hair, visit http://www.hairzingers.com/ Be sure to look through all the hair style galleries, especially prom, wedding and long hair styles.
Tuesday
Bad Hair Extensions Experience
Letter to the Editor about hair extension services received
Question: I recently had hair extensions attached and I look just awful. I got professional opinions from other experts and they said I should at the very least get some of my money back and I was overcharged for half a head of hair (I look like I have a mullet). The stylist has refused to do anything about my dissatisfaction.
Two things that a lot of hair stylists have said is that the hair extensions that my stylist attached are very damaging to African American and ethnic hair and that the chemical used to remove the bonds is equally damaging. Many said they never would have used this process on my thin and damaged hair and that it will just damage it further...have you heard anything to that extent?
Answer: Unfortunately all methods of hair extensions have the potential to cause damage. The expertise of the stylist can make or break your hair during the attachment or removal process. Another major factor is if you are starting with thin or damaged hair. There are methods that are actually designed for damaged hair and they are much gentler on the hair. Synthetic hair may be a better option since it weights about 1/3 the weight of human hair and puts less stress on the roots.
As to whether you should get your money back or not, that is a very gray area. Many stylists require you to sign a waiver that if anything goes wrong they are not responsible. You would need to prove that the salon/stylist was negligent in attaching/removing the extensions. In the end, the hair extension stylist has the right to charge whatever they want for their services and hair and you have the option to not pay for it.
The time to investigate whether the salon was charging you fairly was before you got hair extensions. In our Ebook, Hair Extensions Exposed, we recommend that clients schedule 2-4 hair extensions consultations at different salons offering different methods so that you can compare costs, methods, etc. For more information, see http://www.hairextensionsexposed.com
Question: I recently had hair extensions attached and I look just awful. I got professional opinions from other experts and they said I should at the very least get some of my money back and I was overcharged for half a head of hair (I look like I have a mullet). The stylist has refused to do anything about my dissatisfaction.
Two things that a lot of hair stylists have said is that the hair extensions that my stylist attached are very damaging to African American and ethnic hair and that the chemical used to remove the bonds is equally damaging. Many said they never would have used this process on my thin and damaged hair and that it will just damage it further...have you heard anything to that extent?
Answer: Unfortunately all methods of hair extensions have the potential to cause damage. The expertise of the stylist can make or break your hair during the attachment or removal process. Another major factor is if you are starting with thin or damaged hair. There are methods that are actually designed for damaged hair and they are much gentler on the hair. Synthetic hair may be a better option since it weights about 1/3 the weight of human hair and puts less stress on the roots.
As to whether you should get your money back or not, that is a very gray area. Many stylists require you to sign a waiver that if anything goes wrong they are not responsible. You would need to prove that the salon/stylist was negligent in attaching/removing the extensions. In the end, the hair extension stylist has the right to charge whatever they want for their services and hair and you have the option to not pay for it.
The time to investigate whether the salon was charging you fairly was before you got hair extensions. In our Ebook, Hair Extensions Exposed, we recommend that clients schedule 2-4 hair extensions consultations at different salons offering different methods so that you can compare costs, methods, etc. For more information, see http://www.hairextensionsexposed.com
Hair extension method question answered
As the editor for the Hair Resources Network, I frequently get Emails from consumers about hair extensions. Below is a question about different hair extension methods.
Question: I have been in search of a method to apply hair extentions. I DO NOT WANT GLUE. I want something harmless to my hair. I have used Bellargo in the past. But now on the road cannot find someone that knows that method so need something easy for a hair dresser to apply without a ton of thought
Answer: There are many different hair extension methods available today. Since improper attachment and removal can cause severe damage to your hair, I wouldn't recommend going with just any stylist, especially one that isn't trained.
Since hair extensions have become so popular, there are many more trained hair stylists that offer the service. We have published an Ebook that details all the different methods available. It is available at http://www.hairextensionsexposed.com/
If you would like to research the method yourself, I would recommend visiting our Hair Extensions Resource Center at http://www.hairresources.net/ Just follow the 'Hair Extensions' link and go to '6 Steps' to getting hair extensions. I believe some of the methods are listed in Step 3.
FYI--All methods can cause damage to the hair. For non-fusion (non-glue) methods check out: Pro Styles, Hair Locs, Euro Locs, Mark Barrington, Dome. Extend Magic, Ultratress
If you are interested in doing the extensions yourself, check out Protac--visit http://www.shrinkies.net/ and also http://www.doctoredlocks.net/ You should be able to purchase supplies from these places. Also check out a brand new DIY extension method- http://www.tiffanytwist.com/ The Hair Extension forum at http://talk.hairboutique.com/ has a lot of posts from people that do their own extensions. It may be very useful if you want to do them yourself.
Since hair extensions have become so popular, there are many more trained hair stylists that offer the service. We have published an Ebook that details all the different methods available. It is available at http://www.hairextensionsexposed.com/If you would like to research the method yourself, I would recommend visiting our Hair Extensions Resource Center at http://www.hairresources.net/ Just follow the 'Hair Extensions' link and go to '6 Steps' to getting hair extensions. I believe some of the methods are listed in Step 3.
FYI--All methods can cause damage to the hair. For non-fusion (non-glue) methods check out: Pro Styles, Hair Locs, Euro Locs, Mark Barrington, Dome. Extend Magic, Ultratress
If you are interested in doing the extensions yourself, check out Protac--visit http://www.shrinkies.net/ and also http://www.doctoredlocks.net/ You should be able to purchase supplies from these places. Also check out a brand new DIY extension method- http://www.tiffanytwist.com/ The Hair Extension forum at http://talk.hairboutique.com/ has a lot of posts from people that do their own extensions. It may be very useful if you want to do them yourself.
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