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

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.

Should kids get hair extensions?

I recently read that Kate Moss allowed her 4-year old daughter to get hair extensions. The pre-schooler now has long blonde hair all the way to her waist. I have to say I am a little shocked. But then I think, why am I shocked?

I guess the primary thought that I have is Why are we so keen on having our kids grow up so fast? What's the hurry? You can only be a kid for so long, then it is gone. Then there are adults who go back and try to act like kids. Just doesn't make sense to me.

When I was in school, I couldn't wait to get out and get my own job--make my own money. Now that I have done that, my thoughts are --what was the big hurry.

So, what do you think about Kate Moss's 4-year old daughter getting hair extensions? Leave your comments below.

Hair extensions for your wedding?

You have the perfect wedding dress picked out, all of the party details in place and now you are trying to decide on how you will wear your hair.

If you love the look of a long beautiful hair style for your wedding, but you only have medium or short hair, then you may be in luck.

Hair extensions are very popular today and offer the flexibility of getting long hair in just a few hours. Human or synthetic hair is attached to your natural hair by one of many different methods for a free-flowing look.

For best results, you should plan to get hair extensions several weeks before your wedding to make sure everything turns out okay. Sometimes the hair extensions can fall out or cause major matteing and tangling---if the extensions are not attached properly and if cheap, inferior quality hair is used---so you wouln't want any suprises like that just before your wedding.

Visit http://www.hairextensionsexposed.com for details of every aspect of getting hair extensions.

Finding a Hair Extensions Stylist

So, you want to get hair extensions and you haven't a clue where to start. Well, first you need to decide on a specific hair extension method. There are many to choose from and each has distinct advantages and disadvantages that you must consider.

After you have decided on a method, you will need to find a salon that offers that method and preferrably one that is close to you. Don't get me wrong, you can drive hours to a salon that offers hair extensions. But, what if you have something go wrong or you need to go for maintenance visits often, then you may not like that 1-4 hour drive each way each time. Sometimes you may not have a choice as there are no qualified hair extensions stylist that work close to where you live.

A great place to start is with the hair extension company method. Call the company directly to find out if there are any qualified stylist in your area. This will eliminate one additional step later that recommends you verify the stylist is certified and trained by the company. The company will not recommend any stylist who is not properly trained or one who has been de-certified for some reason.

Since hair extension services can generate a large amount of revenue for a stylist, there is the incentive to just fudge things a little bit--especially when you may be earning thousands of dollars.

For more great tips on getting hair extensions, visit http://www.hairextensionsexposed.com