ORIGNAL
I Want Long Hair - NOW
As told to Karen Shelton by Alice Ridley5/7/2000Revised 2/1/02
Introduction
Ever since my hair all broke off about 5 months ago (we won't go into WHY it broke off) I have been considering hair extensions. (Before photo to the side)
I knew at that time that my hair was too short for them (it broke off about 1/4" from my scalp) but of course all that meant was I had plenty of time to research and think about hair extensions as an option for me.
While I waited for my hair to grow long enough (most hair extension professionals won't attach them until hair is at least 4-5" long) I looked on the net for more information. The HairBoutique.com by far had the most information, with articles on the different types of hair and the different methods of attachment. They also offer many different opinions from many different experts who don't necessarily agree.
I chose to go with real human hair, because it looked the most real, and to have Adrian the Dreamweaver of Shapes, Inc. in Dallas (photo to the side) do the actual work.
My total cost was around $1,600.00. I realize that might be very expensive to some, but this is my hair I was thinking about.
I wasn't going to skimp, and of course I had 5 months or so to save up for it :). After coming to a decision about those points, what I wanted was personal accounts. What did it feel like to have extensions? Could I brush my hair, wash my hair, sleep with them comfortably?
Alas, there are few places that have the answers to these types of questions.
So, before I relate my own experience of the actual attachment, I will address a few issues relating to hair extensions that others might be interested in.
Can I brush them?
Of course you can. I recommend using any soft bristle brush. In fact, I personally brush it thoroughly at least twice a day to prevent tangles and help distribute the scalp oils along the extensions to keep the hair shiny.
Basically, you can brush the hair, sleep on the hair, pull it up in a ponytail or a bun, anything you can do with hair that grew out of your head.
How long does my hair have to be?
My hair varied from 3-4" all over my head when I had mine attached, and this seemed plenty long. My hair is very thick, so I was lucky that they were able to attach additional extensions very far up on the crown of my head, which looks even more natural, as if it grew that way. If you are unsure, visit the extension artist you plan to use or send pictures, and they will tell you whether your hair is ripe for extensions.
Do I need to use special shampoos?
I was advised to avoid Redken CAT shampoo; for some reason this brand deteriorates the attachment bond that keeps the extension on the hair. All other shampoos were declared fit for use. I was told to add conditioner to the ends of the extensions, then comb through any tangles gently, follow with a shampoo on the scalp letting the suds rinse through the ends, then end with conditioner before a final rinse. My hair still feels great so far.
Do they start falling out?
It is normal to lose a few of the attachments as time goes on. A mass exodus of extensions leaving your head signals a problem, usually stemming from improper care or your own hair being too short to have extensions in the first place. If most of your extensions are falling out in large chunks, visit your extension artist to identify the problem. From my own experience, I am able to tug on the extensions quite fiercely and they stay quite attached.
What is they best type of extensions to get?
This is strictly a personal choice. I chose to use Adrian because of his reputation. I chose real hair because the look I was going for was a natural, grew-out-of-my-head look. Different methods and different types of hair result in different looks and are available in varying price ranges. Shop around, and do some research to help you decide what is best for what you are trying achieve.
www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip561.htm
REWRITE
opening
Ever since my hair all broke off about 5 months ago (we won't go into WHY it broke off) I have been considering hair extensions. (Before photo to the side)
I knew at that point that my hair was too short for them (it broke off about 1/4" from my scalp) but of course all that meant was I had ample of time to research and think about hair extensions as an choice for me.
While I waited for my hair to grow long enough (most hair extension professionals won't attach them until hair is at least 4-5" long) I looked on the net for more information. The HairBoutique.com by far had the most information, with articles on the many types of hair and the different methods of attachment. They also offer many different opinions from many different experts who don't essentially agree.
I chose to go with real human hair, because it looked the most genuine, and to have Adrian the Dreamweaver of Shapes, Inc. in Dallas (photo to the side) do the actual work.
My total price was around $1,600.00. I understand that might be very costly to some, but this is my hair I was thinking about.
I wasn't going to skimp, and of course I had 5 months or so to save up for it :). After coming to a choice about those points, what I wanted was personal accounts. What did it feel like to have extensions? Could I brush my hair, wash my hair, sleep with them comfortably?
Alas, there are few places that have the answers to these types of questions.
So, before I relate my own knowledge of the actual attachment, I will address a few issues relating to hair extensions that others might be fascinated in.
Can I brush them?
Of course you can. I advise using any soft bristle brush. In fact, I personally brush it carefully at least twice a day to avoid tangles and help deal out the scalp oils along the extensions to keep the hair shiny.
Essentially, you can brush the hair, sleep on the hair, pull it up in a ponytail or a bun, anything you can do with hair that grew out of your head.
How long does my hair have to be?
My hair varied from 3-4" all over my head when I had mine attached, and this seemed plenty long. My hair is very thick, so I was blessed that they were able to attach additional extensions very far up on the crown of my head, which looks even more natural, as if it grew that way. If you are hesitant, visit the extension artist you plan to use or send photos, and they will tell you whether your hair is ripe for extensions.
Do I need to use special shampoos?
I was advised to avoid Redken CAT shampoo; for some motive this brand deteriorates the attachment bond that keeps the extension on the hair. All other shampoos were declared fit for use. I was told to add conditioner to the ends of the extensions, then comb through any tangles softly, follow with a shampoo on the scalp letting the suds rinse through the ends, then end with conditioner before a last rinse. My hair still feels great so far.
Do they start falling out?
It is normal to lose a few of the attachments as time goes on. A collection exodus of extensions leaving your head signals a problem, usually stemming from improper care or your own hair being too short to have extensions in the first place. If most of your extensions are falling out in huge chunks, visit your extension artist to identify the problem. From my personal experience, I am able to tug on the extensions quite fiercely and they stay quite attached.
What is they best type of extensions to get?
This is severely a personal choice. I chose to use Adrian because of his status. I chose real hair because the look I was going for was a natural, grew-out-of-my-head look. Different methods and different types of hair result in different looks and are obtainable in varying price ranges. Shop around, and do some research to help you decide what is best for what you are trying achieve.
"
www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip561.htm
I Want Long Hair - NOW
As told to Karen Shelton by Alice Ridley5/7/2000Revised 2/1/02
Introduction
Ever since my hair all broke off about 5 months ago (we won't go into WHY it broke off) I have been considering hair extensions. (Before photo to the side)
I knew at that time that my hair was too short for them (it broke off about 1/4" from my scalp) but of course all that meant was I had plenty of time to research and think about hair extensions as an option for me.
While I waited for my hair to grow long enough (most hair extension professionals won't attach them until hair is at least 4-5" long) I looked on the net for more information. The HairBoutique.com by far had the most information, with articles on the different types of hair and the different methods of attachment. They also offer many different opinions from many different experts who don't necessarily agree.
I chose to go with real human hair, because it looked the most real, and to have Adrian the Dreamweaver of Shapes, Inc. in Dallas (photo to the side) do the actual work.
My total cost was around $1,600.00. I realize that might be very expensive to some, but this is my hair I was thinking about.
I wasn't going to skimp, and of course I had 5 months or so to save up for it :). After coming to a decision about those points, what I wanted was personal accounts. What did it feel like to have extensions? Could I brush my hair, wash my hair, sleep with them comfortably?
Alas, there are few places that have the answers to these types of questions.
So, before I relate my own experience of the actual attachment, I will address a few issues relating to hair extensions that others might be interested in.
Can I brush them?
Of course you can. I recommend using any soft bristle brush. In fact, I personally brush it thoroughly at least twice a day to prevent tangles and help distribute the scalp oils along the extensions to keep the hair shiny.
Basically, you can brush the hair, sleep on the hair, pull it up in a ponytail or a bun, anything you can do with hair that grew out of your head.
How long does my hair have to be?
My hair varied from 3-4" all over my head when I had mine attached, and this seemed plenty long. My hair is very thick, so I was lucky that they were able to attach additional extensions very far up on the crown of my head, which looks even more natural, as if it grew that way. If you are unsure, visit the extension artist you plan to use or send pictures, and they will tell you whether your hair is ripe for extensions.
Do I need to use special shampoos?
I was advised to avoid Redken CAT shampoo; for some reason this brand deteriorates the attachment bond that keeps the extension on the hair. All other shampoos were declared fit for use. I was told to add conditioner to the ends of the extensions, then comb through any tangles gently, follow with a shampoo on the scalp letting the suds rinse through the ends, then end with conditioner before a final rinse. My hair still feels great so far.
Do they start falling out?
It is normal to lose a few of the attachments as time goes on. A mass exodus of extensions leaving your head signals a problem, usually stemming from improper care or your own hair being too short to have extensions in the first place. If most of your extensions are falling out in large chunks, visit your extension artist to identify the problem. From my own experience, I am able to tug on the extensions quite fiercely and they stay quite attached.
What is they best type of extensions to get?
This is strictly a personal choice. I chose to use Adrian because of his reputation. I chose real hair because the look I was going for was a natural, grew-out-of-my-head look. Different methods and different types of hair result in different looks and are available in varying price ranges. Shop around, and do some research to help you decide what is best for what you are trying achieve.
www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip561.htm
REWRITE
opening
Ever since my hair all broke off about 5 months ago (we won't go into WHY it broke off) I have been considering hair extensions. (Before photo to the side)
I knew at that point that my hair was too short for them (it broke off about 1/4" from my scalp) but of course all that meant was I had ample of time to research and think about hair extensions as an choice for me.
While I waited for my hair to grow long enough (most hair extension professionals won't attach them until hair is at least 4-5" long) I looked on the net for more information. The HairBoutique.com by far had the most information, with articles on the many types of hair and the different methods of attachment. They also offer many different opinions from many different experts who don't essentially agree.
I chose to go with real human hair, because it looked the most genuine, and to have Adrian the Dreamweaver of Shapes, Inc. in Dallas (photo to the side) do the actual work.
My total price was around $1,600.00. I understand that might be very costly to some, but this is my hair I was thinking about.
I wasn't going to skimp, and of course I had 5 months or so to save up for it :). After coming to a choice about those points, what I wanted was personal accounts. What did it feel like to have extensions? Could I brush my hair, wash my hair, sleep with them comfortably?
Alas, there are few places that have the answers to these types of questions.
So, before I relate my own knowledge of the actual attachment, I will address a few issues relating to hair extensions that others might be fascinated in.
Can I brush them?
Of course you can. I advise using any soft bristle brush. In fact, I personally brush it carefully at least twice a day to avoid tangles and help deal out the scalp oils along the extensions to keep the hair shiny.
Essentially, you can brush the hair, sleep on the hair, pull it up in a ponytail or a bun, anything you can do with hair that grew out of your head.
How long does my hair have to be?
My hair varied from 3-4" all over my head when I had mine attached, and this seemed plenty long. My hair is very thick, so I was blessed that they were able to attach additional extensions very far up on the crown of my head, which looks even more natural, as if it grew that way. If you are hesitant, visit the extension artist you plan to use or send photos, and they will tell you whether your hair is ripe for extensions.
Do I need to use special shampoos?
I was advised to avoid Redken CAT shampoo; for some motive this brand deteriorates the attachment bond that keeps the extension on the hair. All other shampoos were declared fit for use. I was told to add conditioner to the ends of the extensions, then comb through any tangles softly, follow with a shampoo on the scalp letting the suds rinse through the ends, then end with conditioner before a last rinse. My hair still feels great so far.
Do they start falling out?
It is normal to lose a few of the attachments as time goes on. A collection exodus of extensions leaving your head signals a problem, usually stemming from improper care or your own hair being too short to have extensions in the first place. If most of your extensions are falling out in huge chunks, visit your extension artist to identify the problem. From my personal experience, I am able to tug on the extensions quite fiercely and they stay quite attached.
What is they best type of extensions to get?
This is severely a personal choice. I chose to use Adrian because of his status. I chose real hair because the look I was going for was a natural, grew-out-of-my-head look. Different methods and different types of hair result in different looks and are obtainable in varying price ranges. Shop around, and do some research to help you decide what is best for what you are trying achieve.
"
www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip561.htm
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