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The Three Most Popular Types of Hair Extensions

Clip-In Hair Extensions

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Clip-in hair extensions just keep becoming more and more popular because of their ease and versatility. With clip-in hair extensions you can add hair just for one night or add in a strand or two of a contrasting color just for fun. Clip-in hair extensions offer length and thickness those other types of hair extensions offer but without the commitment of both money and time.“Hair Extensions Can Be Real Expensive”You can expect to pay around $100 for full clip-in hair extensions like Jessica Simpson and Ken Paves line called, HairDo. If you simply want to add in a strand or two of color, expect to pay about $10-$30 per colored strand. Also, keep in mind that these prices are for synthetic hair extensions, which cannot be styled with heated styling tools. For clip-in human hair extensions, expect to pay twice as much, if not more.

I recommend clip-in hair extensions to my clients who want longer, thicker hair for just one night or for occasional use. We get lots of requests for clip-in hair extensions at the shop just before prom. Clip-in hair extensions are ideal for creating new do’s for prom or anytime. They are affordable, easy to work with and can be used over and over again . . . that’s why they are my favorite!

Weave-In Hair Extensions

Weave-in hair extensions are most popular in the African-American community Weave-in hair extensions have been around for such a long time. This hair extension application method is popular in the black hair community. The way hair extensions are weaved in is that a portion or all of your natural hair is braided up and then a hair net is placed over the braided hair. Human hair is then weaved into or sewn into the braids or the hair net. This gives someone who doesn’t have ideal hair naturally the opportunity to have the illusion of long, thick, silky hair. Weave-in hair extensions vary so greatly in prices depending on the cost of the hair, how much hair you are using and the cost that the hairdresser charges you for the service. They can run from the high hundreds to even a few thousand dollars!

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Fusion Hair Extensions

Fusion Hair Extensions Video

This video helps to explain the fusion hair extension technique. This is a natural looking style using human hair extensions. Bonded to your natural hair, these human hair extensions are bonded with a wax based bond. The benefits of these extensions are that they are virtually undetectable. You can’t see where they are attached and they blend well with your own hair. Fusion hair extensions are quite costly and can cost upwards of $650. However, these extensions last about 3-4 months, so the cost might be well worth it for some.

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There is some interesting information regarding hair extensions in the new Chris Rock movie, Good Hair due to come out this month. It should be a great movie for all . . . hair buffs or not!

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Good Hair-Bad Hair - a cultural phenomenon

Here is a heads up to Chris Rock fans and fans of ‘good hair!” Chris took on the project this past year of making, what would seem to be an unlikely subject for him, a movie/documentary called “Good Hair.”  The subject interested him after his daughter, Lola, asked him the question, “How come I don’t have good hair Daddy?”

“Good Hair
by Chris Rock”“Good Hair” in the African-American culture is now normally considered to be smooth, straight and often times long.  Role models and celebrities like Michelle Obama, Tyra Banks, Oprah and Beyonce to name just a few, reflect that idea.   And “bad hair” is normally considered to be kinky, nappy, thin, fragile and curly. Unfortunately that myth seems to have passed down since the time of slavery. But, the labeling or categorizing of one type of hair as good and another as bad can result in self-esteem issues. Chris Rock addresses the issues of hair, self-esteem and more in this documentary and does it with his own flair and humor!

Good Hair-Bad Hair - a cultural phenomenon

The quest for ‘good hair’ runs deep for many of us and the billion dollar hair industry is here to prove it.  Chris says he was ‘astonished’ to learn how many people will spend 20% of their income on relaxers and weaves in order to have the ‘good hair.’ (Chris includes a reference to Prince and his possible expenditures on his hair in his trailer .  . . so it’s not just ladies he’s talking about.)

Wednesday September 30th Oprah will be talking to Chris Rock about his new documentary “Good Hair.” The film “Good Hair” will be out on October 9th, so check it out . . . it looks like a good one.

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Triple Barrel Curling Irons – The New Wave!
“Triple Barrel
Curling Irons”

The triple barrel curling iron is back! Regular curling irons can give your hair added body, curl and bounce that you may not have naturally but, the triple barrel curling irons are the only one that can give you the perfect S wave! Triple barrel curling irons give your hair a unique s-wave pattern that we are seeing on models and celebrities everywhere lately.

I like to use triple barrel curling irons on clients who want a beautiful s-wave in their hair, whether they want a vintage hairstyle, like Renee Zellweger in Chicago or they want beachy type waves like Taylor Swift in the pictures above.

Renee Zellweger in “Chicago”

Using a triple barrel curling iron isn’t as hard as you might suspect. This short video  explains exactly how it’s done. I’d like to add that you should use a heat protectant spray on your hair before using triple barrel curling irons (or any curling iron) to protect it from unnecessary heat damage.

Hot Tools 3-Barrel Waver, Triple Barrel Curling Irons

My favorite triple barrel curling iron is the Hot Tools Professional 3 Barrel Waver with gold plates. This iron  heats up to 360 degrees and has the option of a high and low heat setting. I use this curling iron regularly and it works great!

Another popular triple barrel curling iron is the Revlon Perfect Heat 3 Barrel Waver Irons . Although I haven’t used this one, I have seen that it has gotten good reviews, so be sure to check it out too in your search. It has ceramic technology and heats up in less than 60 seconds which is great news for getting out the door fast!.

Don’t forget to use a heat protectant spray prior to styling with triple barrel curling irons and take your time when using this type of curling iron, making sure to get all strands of hair. The s-waves created by a triple barrel curling iron look beautiful no matter what the occasion. Don’t forget to experiment with different hairstyles and updo’s too when using these curling irons, you can come up with looks you’ve never worn before!

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