Can you layer extensions?
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Topic: Can you layer extensions?
Posted By: Autumn
Subject: Can you layer extensions?
Date Posted: February 03 2006 at 8:36am
In addition to the other problems I have had with these extensions... my hair looks like a mushroom! I had short (above my shoulders) razored hair. My hair is naturally thick and heavy. The extensions I got are long. My hair is just not blending. I look like I have a mullet cut  . I have fusion extensions with the glue method. Does she need to add more extensions or can she layer them. I am so ready to take them out!!!!
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Posted By: Kalika
Date Posted: February 03 2006 at 10:11am
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get as high as you can with them, most hair can handle up to an inch below the part, thicker hair can handle a 1/2 an inch, then you need to cut the extensions in a way to flow with your hair more, simple layering with a rasor is usually all you need. Hope That Helps |
Posted By: Naked Eye
Date Posted: February 03 2006 at 11:25am
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Yeah, I have the similar problem usually because of my natural hair. What
I usually do is razor the top layer that's showing of my natural hair as much as possible (it seems to thin it out so it lays flatter and closer to the extensions.) Then like you said, just get a few layers in there to help blend it. Also, I just end up flat ironing my natural top layer of hair to make it thinner and sleeker, otherwise it's kinda frizzy looking and puffs out. |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: February 03 2006 at 9:39pm
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you can Definetly layer your extensions. any Liscensed professional who installs extensions, should know how to cut and blend them, otherwise they have no business installing them. no one leaves my chair without some type of blending and shaping. if she cannot blend them, find someone in your area that can. if your in so cal, come on over to my Salon, i will help ya.
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Posted By: Kalika
Date Posted: February 03 2006 at 9:46pm
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Silly question but Im curious. Is the blending and shaping included in the extension price, or is that extra? Some salons include it and some dont, Im curious what the standerd is. |
Posted By: Aphrodite
Date Posted: February 03 2006 at 9:56pm
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Layering extension hair is really quite basic, but seems intimidating at first. You do not need to be a "Licensed professional" to learn how to do this, but there is practice and a "feel" you need to develop. Check out Amm's site and her new hot razor...there is a little tutorial that shows how to razor many ways...just a good visual.
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Posted By: Aphrodite
Date Posted: February 03 2006 at 9:58pm
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It's all part of the deal with me. I can only cut extension hair so if it is something requiring more than blending layers, I coordinate with a stylist and that does cost extra, but I cover that for my clients. ------------- |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: February 03 2006 at 9:59pm
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Everyone is different, thats not to say anyones way is better.
my cost include everything, hair, shells, or shrinks, application, blending haircut and style, i send my clients home with a gift bag of shampoo ,conditioner, boar brush and pick and i also treat to lunch or dinner depending on time they are there. IF someone does a coffee run, they get that too. we also serve fresh coffee and filtered water and sometimes sweets are there as well. I want each of my clients to feel special and pampered when they are in my chair. The whole experience is important to me. some stylist charge hourly, some charge for hair then install. i like to keep it simple and real straight up this way there is no confusion when i am done. what i quote u is what u pay, no hidden charges what so ever. when i do maintence, i charge hourly. i use a timer so if i get called away or whatever, the timer stops, i never want a client feeling like i am not working on her for a few mins, yet i am still being charged. I typicially dont get inturepted, however, sometimes it does happen, and i am real fair, if i am not working on you, there is no need for u to be on the clock. Thats just me, thats how i roll
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Posted By: Aphrodite
Date Posted: February 03 2006 at 10:10pm
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I agree with Tangles...this is a high-priced service and clients deserve lots of "fluffies" with their service. I think it is those extras, as well as the quality of the work, that keeps them coming back. ------------- |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: February 04 2006 at 12:00am
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That's a great way to perform your service.
My very first experience getting strand by strand extensions put in, the stylist charged by the hour and took phone calls and even a lunch. I got the extreme pleasure of seeing my reflection in the mirror for almost 10 hours straight and had an expired People magazine. Her daughter, who owned the salon, came in with a carrier of 4 Starbucks for the employees and I got to hear yummy sounds coming from their foam-covered, caramel-coated mouths. Staying on topic, I have never been able to wear extensions without some sort of layering/blending either with razor or scissors. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: skibumps
Date Posted: February 04 2006 at 12:19am
| I just got extensions (for the 2nd time in 2.5 wks). My own hair is very fine. The extensions are so long (12") and my own hair is above my shoulders. With the first install, I got home and after playing w/ it, realized it really looked like a mullet. I went back to the salon the next day and had her cut it again. It helped but still wasn't the best. I had my extensions removed and new ones put in today. She appeared to have done a much better cut than the first time, but sometimes it's hard to know until you get home and start playing with it. She did the razoring along the sides, as my own layers are very short. But I think you need to be careful when you start razoring because if you do too much, I think that thins out the hair and you may be able to see the bonds, as well as make your hair stringy. |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: February 04 2006 at 1:29am
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10 HOURS??? geesh- what the heck was she doing? it usually takes me no more them 2 1/2 hrs for a full install 200 strands + including a blending hair cut and style. ------------- Bringing beauty, one head at a time... |
Posted By: Aphrodite
Date Posted: February 04 2006 at 1:34am
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Tangles - can you share any tips for doing a full instal in 2 1/2 hours? I was feeling pretty good about taking 5 1/2 to do about 225 strands...does it just keep getting faster? I would LOVE to be able to do more than one head in a day.... ------------- |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: February 04 2006 at 1:42am
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come take my one on one coaching class for a day. i will teach you all you need to know! ------------- Bringing beauty, one head at a time... |
Posted By: Aphrodite
Date Posted: February 04 2006 at 1:48am
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Details???? I'm interested! ------------- |