Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The Cost of Hair Extensions

by Melissa White
Licensed Hair Stylist
Hair Extension prices depend on a number of factors. The type and quality of hair extension, the amount of hair used, the length of hair or the look desired. A top-of-the-line hair extension system like Great Lengths, HairDreams and So-Cap, will cost more because of the premium nature of the hair used in these extensions. This hair is not as readily available as lower end hair, hence the much higher costs for the hair extensions. General rule of thumb, to add body to hair figure you need $500 and up, to add length, figure $1000 and up.
The average person spends over $1000. Be careful just judging on price. Hair Extensions are an investment in yourself. If it costs $200 for a full head of hair extensions, stay away. They will probably destroy your hair. Use only 100% Natural Remy Human Hair Extensions. Avoid synthetic extensions, and make sure the person is a licensed hair dresser who has had experience applying them.
The best thing to do is schedule a consultation with an extension specialist in your area, or a location you are willing to travel to. I personally enjoy meeting my clients in consultations, as they enable me to give an exact price based upon the look you want, the length you want, your lifestyle, and the amount of hair needed to accomplish your desires. These are all important. I spend time answer any and all questions you may have, and preparing you for what to expect when you get your new hair. Make sure the person you see is a licensed hair stylist who has had experience applying hair extensions, and who is willing to give you a realistic idea of what it is like to wear them. While my consultations and hair analysis visits are always free, some stylists choose to charge a fee.   Here's more information on what it's like to wear hair extensions, where the hair comes from, and the different types of hair extensions available.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 
Melissa White is an experienced, licensed hair extension artist and stylist whose passion is to bring out the natural beauty in everyone by enhancing their own individual features with the use of exquisite hair extensions. Melissa has over 10 years of extensive training with the industries top hair extension companies in the newest techniques. Originally from Boston, Melissa has been in San Antonio for the past 8 years. She believes that everyone should be able to access and afford the hair of their dreams . . . thus the creation of Extensions of Yourself, San Antonio's first salon which specializes exclusively in quality hair extensions.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Use of Hair Extensions in Today's Economy

by Melissa White
Licensed Hair Stylist
Hair extensions have exploded in popularity over the last several years, and are not just for celebrities anymore. People from all over the country are getting hair extensions, trying to improve their hair fullness and length. At the start of the hair extension craze, everyone wanted to look like their favorite celebrity. Mariah, Beyonce, Tyra, Oprah, Shakira, and a host of others, never left the house without their extensions in. Now it is everyday people, making room for the hair’s budget, even in tough economic times.
As the demand for hair extensions grows, more and more companies are offering different type of hair extensions. At the start of the hair extension boom, silicone was the bonding agent of choice to connect or “fuse” the hair extension to your own hair. Fusion attaches small amounts of hair, strategically placed, throughout your own hair to create length, fullness, or both. Shortly after the boom began, Great Lengths developed a pre-bonded hair extension, that eliminated the need for glues, and the new hair extension revolution took place.
The current bonding agent of choice is usually a keratin polymer. Keratin is a natural component of real human hair. This polymer can be fused in many ways, such as heat, ultrasonic waves, air pressure, or laser. There may be pros and cons for each method depending upon your hair type and the type of hair extension used. An experienced extension artist can advise you.
Today, there are dozens of companies looking for a share. HairDreams and So-Cap are a close second to Great Lengths and their 10 year head start in the hair extension market. With the huge response to hair extensions, people are innovating new and creative techniques and that is good for everyone.
I’m often asked by other businesses whether the downward changes in the economy do anything to change demand. At my San Antonio hair extension salon I've noticed that with today’s emphasis on trends, it has become apparent that people will always find room in their budget to look good. A woman might buy one less dress or fewer pair of shoes instead of giving up their hair extensions.
One thing is for sure, the hair business is changing. The days of getting a haircut or color at the salon are changing. More and more exotic services are showing up and taking hold, and growth for the beauty industry as a whole looks like it will continue. Celebrities are not the only ones trying to look good, and with the Internet, people are made aware of new trends faster than ever before.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 
Melissa White is an experienced, licensed hair extension artist and stylist whose passion is to bring out the natural beauty in everyone by enhancing their own individual features with the use of exquisite hair extensions. Melissa has over 10 years of extensive training with the industries top hair extension companies in the newest techniques. Originally from Boston, Melissa has been in San Antonio for the past 8 years. She believes that everyone should be able to access and afford the hair of their dreams . . . thus the creation of Extensions of Yourself, San Antonio's first salon which specializes exclusively in quality hair extensions.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Hair Extensions Are Highly Sought After

by AWhite

Yes, now it's certain that hair extensions have reached a new level of acceptance and desirability. As reported this morning on WOAI TV in San Antonio, a Houston man entered a salon supply store and demanded money from the register. Before leaving, the robber made a strange request...hair extensions for his girlfriend!

Hair extensions are an investment, and apparently for this thief, demanding high quality hair extensions for his girlfriend seemed like a very reasonable request. Seeming to shock the store manager, who turned over the hair, the robber took the money and the hair and fled. He is being sought by the Houston police.

Yes, this is certainly a strange turn of events, but it does highlight the popularity of hair extensions, which are now used by many more women than ever before. Hair extensions are no longer an item used only by Hollywood celebrities and the ultra rich jet-setters. Many have realized that hair extensions are a convenient and affordable form of self-improvement, allowing women to instantly transform themselves and feel better about their looks.

Extensions of Yourself is a San Antonio salon which specializes in hair extensions. Unlike the salon in the news today, Extensions of Yourself does not stock hair. "Everyone receives the highest quality human hair which is custom ordered and color-matched precisely for them," says owner Melissa White. "While the majority of the women I see view hair extensions as an accessory or something which helps them look their very best, I have a large number of women who use hair extensions because they suffer from extreme thinning of hair, have hair that has been severely damaged from past haircare treatments, or have medical conditions which cause thinning, bald spots, breakage of the hair, or other conditions which make them feel self-conscious. Some of my clients have had cancer and the treatments have left them wanting to feel good about themselves again. Although applying hair extensions to women with thinning or damaged hair is difficult and requires a higher level of experience and skill, the outcomes truly transform the person. It is extremely satisfying helping women feel better about themselves. I love what I do. Done properly, hair extensions truly are extensions of the women who wear them!"

Monday, January 2, 2012

The Purpose of this Newsletter

by Melissa White

The internet carries a lot of information.  My goal is to bring the latest in accurate news about hair trends, especially those that relate to women who want hair extensions, or already have them and want to make the most of them.

My name is Melissa White, and I am owner of Extensions of Yourself, a San Antonio hair salon which specializes in hair extensions. Having used hair extensions for over 9 years myself, I want them to look their best.  I've tried many methods, many types of hair, and many products to maintain the hair. My clients range from those who already have very nice hair but want more of it, or want more length, to those who have illnesses which have caused extreme thinning, and those weak or damaged hair. With proper application of extensions, they can remedy many hair problems and leave you feeling fantastic!

This newsletter is designed to bring you information you can use to improve the quality of your own hair and get the most out of hair extensions.  Please send me an e-mail if you have questions you would like answered or if you'd like to see a particular topic discussed.