Clean Up Your Act - The Best Way To Wash Your Extensions

February 24, 2010

One of the main reasons many women are reluctant to wear bonded extensions is that they worry about maintenance, however with the right washing and drying tips (and some styling tips from our articles on curling and putting up your hair!) there's no reason for extensions to be any harder to look after than naturally long locks. Follow in the footsteps of stars like Kirsten Dunst who sport healthy, well-maintained extensions, and groom them with these simple steps:

To begin with, choose the right shampoo. The best to use are frequent-use or any mild shampoos. The best on ...read more.

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Damage Free Hair Extension Removal

February 17, 2010

We all know that a lady is allowed to change her mind and that many of our favourite celebrities change their look as often as their underwear. Stars like Keira Knightley go from short to long and back again overnight, so why should we be any different? Whether you fancy a different colour, length or style, with a little care you can remove your old weft extensions without causing damage to your own hair, leaving a beautiful blank canvas for your next install!

To begin with, you will need our 'Liquid Gold Glue Remover', which is specially designed to soften and dissolve the bondi ...read more.

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2010's Biggest Hair Trends using Extensions!

February 8, 2010

As we all know hair fashions change every season, let alone every year, but for 2010 there are certain styles that will stand out head and shoulders above the rest. For the most fashion forward hair this year, try using extensions to create these trendy styles and stay ahead of the fashion pack.

Braids:
Whether you choose schoolgirl style, milkmaid braids or even one long plait to the side as seen on Alexander Wang's models, simply attach your clip-in or permanent extensions and get twisting. Extensions are an absolute must to get the right volume and length for this R ...read more.

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How to Blend and Feather Your Extensions

February 4, 2010

If you look at photos of short-haired celebrities who take the plunge with long, beautiful extensions, one thing you won't notice is that tell-tale 'shelf' where their natural hair ends and the extensions begin. Even those with naturally short hair - Paris Hilton, Frankie Sandford of 'The Saturdays' and Katie Holmes to name just a few- make sure the two are cleverly blended.

One great tip is to wait until your install is complete and then use a razor comb (gently) drawn downwards from just above the 'join' area. This will graduate the ends of your hair as well as the top layer of ...read more.

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Using Extensions To Create Stunning Up-Do's

February 1, 2010

To create a cute pony-tail with clip-in extensions, try fitting the bottom rows upside-down. This enables you to sweep them upwards without creating any unsightly bumps or visible clips. You can fit the top rows as normal or, for a 60's sex kitten look as seen on Nicole Ritchie, try back combing the top of your own hair then smoothing a comb over it to create a volume 'bump' over your top extension rows.

This style will work just as well on bonded weft extensions, just be careful to brush your own hair back over the bonded areas (this may be easier if you make the po ...read more.

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