Pre-Fitting Advice
Now you can have the hair of your dreams, wether you want long luscious locks, highlights or low lights without bleaching or you just want to add more volume, eXtensionelle can give you the look you have always dreamed of.
Using only the best quality remy human hair in any colour and length to suit your needs your locks can be transformed into red carpet tresses with absolutely no damage to your natural hair. They are ideal if you are trying to grow your own hair as the extensions will grow down with it, getting you past that messy in-between stage.
Ultimately, what your start off with will greatly determine the end result. You need to be able to tie your hair into a pony tail to have extensions fitted. Any shorter than this I will not be able to hide the bonds properly or blend it well so that you cannot tell that you are wearing extensions. If your own hair is less than 6' long it will not be possible to wear your extensions in an up-do style, although you can tie them back.
If your hair is bobbed will need to have the bob line removed or else you will see a straight line of your own hair ontop of the extensions, even after blending & layering.
Otherwise, don't have your hair cut before the fitting as layered hair blends a lot better with extensions than a blunt straight cut.
The day before the fitting please wash your hair but do not conditon it. Conditioner coats the hair with a silky substance to make your hair feel lovely and soft and this is what the bonds will stick to, not your own hair which would cause them to slip.
Once a sample/colour match is taken from your hair you must not dye it until after the fitting.
When finished the extensions will be razored if required, to blend them into your natural hair. However, although I am a fully qualified extensionist I am not a hairdresser, therefore if you require them styling you will need to book an appointment with a hairdressers where upon I strongly advise you make sure they have been trained to cut extensions as they cannot be cut like normal hair.
What to expect from the extensions
The extensions range in length from 14' to 36' and as general guide I don't recommend more than doubling the length of your own hair. During application, approx 1cm around the entire hairline will be left out so the bonds will be hidden if you wish to wear your hair up.
For a full head of extensions your scalp will be supporting and extra 6-8oz of hair so you may feel some scalp tenderness or itchiness for the first couple of days as your scalp gets used to the extra weight. This is perfectly normal. They may also be uncomfortable to sleep on for the first 2 or 3 nights until your scalp is used to them.
In the first couple of weeks you may lose a few extensions and/or experience a bit of shedding as the extensions settle down. Between 200 & 300 extensions will be fitted for a full head so losing a couple will make absolutely no difference and is to be expected.
You must also brush your extensions regularly to prevent tangling using an extension brush and comb. Never use a normal brush on extensions as they are far too harsh and will damage your extensions. If you ride a horse or a motorbike the extensions may hurt if headgear is too tight.
Colouring the extensions
You can dye the extensions if absolutely necessary however even though it is 100% human hair it is not recieving nutrients from your scalp like your natural hair. I therefore recommend colouring your hair before the extensions are fitted (before the colour match is done) and then just do your parting/free zone where there are no extensions once every 6 weeks or so. Bleach can damage the bonds so it is not advised to bleach your hair whilst the extensions are fitted. If you do, try and bleach only the crown where there are no extensions fitted (the free-zone) and then you can do the rest of your hair when the extensions are removed. If you dye/bleach your hair more than once every 6 weeks, then the extensions may not last you the full 3-4 months.
Removing the extensions
I don't recommend that clients remove their own extensions as you could cause damage to your own hair if done incorrectly but if you really do wish to try then I sell full extension removal kits on my website which include all the equipment and full instructions you will need to take them out safely and easily although a full head will take approx 10 hours to remove yourself as each bond needs to be removed individually. Alternatively, you can book an appointment for me to remove them. The charge for removal is £20 per hour and a full head takes approx 3-4 hours to remove. If you do not book in to have them removed or you do not use the removal kit then you will not be eligable for a refund should you damage your own hair.
When the extensions are being removed, you will see some of your own hair falling out with the extensions. On average we lose approx 100 hairs per day and when you have extensions fitted, these hairs stay stuck in the bond so 3 months worth of 100 hairs per day will seem like a lot but it is just what has fallen out naturally.
I recommend you have complete removal after 3-4 months as all your natural hair which has fallen out & is stuck in the bond will start to knit together to form a mini dreadlock if left to grow and it will be a very time consuming process to remove them.
I don't recommend that clients remove their own extensions as you could cause damage to your own hair if done incorrectly but if you really do wish to try then I sell full extension removal kits on my website which include all the equipment and full instructions you will need to take them out safely and easily although a full head will take approx 10 hours to remove yourself as each bond needs to be removed individually. Alternatively, you can book an appointment for me to remove them. The charge for removal is £20 per hour and a full head takes approx 3-4 hours to remove. If you do not book in to have them removed or you do not use the removal kit then you will not be eligable for a refund should you damage your own hair.
If you go swimming or abroad
Chloring in swimming pools can damage the bonds so always clip your hair up ontop of your head and don't dive under the water. Ideally try and wear a swimming cap.
Always try and keep the bonds as cool as possible to prevent them getting tacky and sticking together so wear a hat or cover them with a headscarf when sunbathing and or a towel if you go on a sunbed. Tying them into plaits will help to stop them getting tangled and prevent the sun drying them out. Using an SPF spray and leave in conditioner on your hair when spending a lot of time in the sun is highly recommended. If you do get chlorine of onto the bonds, rinse it off as soon as possible.
Things to bear in mind
Despite what you may have heard, extensions when fitted, maintained & removed properly will never damage your hair. There are only 3 ways in which they could cause damage; A) If they are not fitted by a qualified and insured extensionist. B) If you do not care for them correctly and follow the after care advice. C) If they are removed incorrectly.
Very rarely a clients scalp can react to the extra weight of the extensions. If this happens you will get small itchy bumps at the root of your hair. Nine times out of ten this will disappear after a few days and is just your scalp getting used to the extra weight although if it did persist you would need to have the extensions removed.
In extremely rare cases, (1 in 4000) clients have experienced loss of hair due to the fact that the actual root of the hair isn't strong enough to support the weight of the extension. If you lose any hair from around the front in the 1st week and you can see your own hair plus the root in the bond then get your extensions out asap. Unfortunately, until you wear extensions it isn't possible to say whether your scalp and hair is strong enough to support extensions although this really is uncredibley rare and I have never had any clients who it has happened to.
A small deposit is required to secure your appointment and to help cover the cost of the hair. This is non refundable if you cancel but can be carried over if you need to re-arrange your appointment, provided you can give me at least 24 hours notice.
I only accept payment in cash payable on the day of your fitting.
