ORIGNAL

have you ever dreamed of long sleek healthy hair, flowing gently over your shoulders?
ColourNation is pleased to offer human and synthetic hair extensions in our soho salon by appointment.
We can remove old hair extensions as well as applying new extensions.
how long can you wait?
Typical human hair growth is 1cm / month so to achieve lengths of 50cm or more will take more than 4 years. Most people just don't have the time to wait to achieve this look. In addition many people's hair is not capable of surviving the stress and strains needed to achieve these lengths. Thankfully there is a solution. In a matter of hours we can give you the length you want.
extensions.
If you've never considered hair extensions (perhaps thinking it's only for movie stars and the like) we offer a range of options which should suit most budgets. We can offer both real human hair and synthetic alternatives. The pictures below show how hair extensions are added, they don't hurt in application or when wearing them. A little section of hair is glued to your existing hair as shown in the pictures below. Checkout our case studies to show how hair extensions could work for you.
extension care
When brushing use a soft bristle brush and work from the bottom brushing gently upwards.
Do not use a hard brush and do not brush harshly.
Do not use spray on conditioners or silicone based sprays as these can weaken the attachment of your extensions.
When sleeping gently tie your hair up and never sleep with wet hair.
Don't try and colour your own extensions it's best to let us handle that for you.
Running your fingers gently through your hair will avoid tangling.
tips
It's a good rule of thumb that extensions should not be longer than twice your own hair length.
Avoid tugging or pulling.
Use a soft brush and brush from the bottom up gently.
Natural extensions can be set, curled and coloured (in our salon).
It's perfectly normal for some extensions to slip out shortly after treatment (so don't panic if it happens) but if large numbers do this would signal a problem.
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have you ever dreamed of long sleek healthy hair, flowing gently over your shoulders?
ColourNation is delighted to offer human and artificial hair extensions in our soho salon by appointment.
We can take away old hair extensions as well as applying new extensions.
how long can you wait?
Usual human hair growth is 1cm / month so to achieve lengths of 50cm or more will take more than 4 years. A good number people just don't have the time to wait to attain this look. In addition many people's hair is not able of surviving the stress and strains desired to achieve these lengths. Thankfully there is a solution. In a matter of hours we can give you the length you want.
extensions.
If you've never measured hair extensions (perhaps thinking it's only for movie stars and the like) we offer a variety of options which should suit most budgets. We can offer both real human hair and artificial alternatives. The pictures below demonstrate how hair extensions are added, they don't hurt in application or when wearing them. A little section of hair is glued to your existing hair as shown in the pictures below. Checkout our case studies to show how hair extensions could work for you.
extension care
When brushing use a soft bristle brush and work from the bottom brushing softly upwards.
Do not use a tough brush and do not brush insensitively.
Do not use spray on conditioners or silicone based sprays as these can weaken the attachment of your extensions.
When sleeping lightly tie your hair up and never sleep with wet hair.
Don't try and colour your own extensions it's best to let us handle that for you.
Successively your fingers smoothly through your hair will avoid tangling.
tips
It's a fine rule of thumb that extensions should not be longer than twice your own hair length.
Keep away from tugging or pulling.
Use a soft brush and brush from the bottom up softly.
Natural extensions can be set, curled and coloured (in our salon).
It's entirely normal for some extensions to slip out shortly after treatment (so don't panic if it happens) but if huge numbers do this would signal a problem.
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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.
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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.
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