Hair Extensions – The Evolution
Play in new windowShare on TwitterShare on FacebookOver the past decade hair extensions have changed so much. No more getting wiggy with it, clip-ins provided a cooler alternative to the classic wig.
They are hip. They are stylish. Most importantly, clip in extensions are easy.
Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, and Miley Cirus have made hair extensions a must-have.
Let’s take a journey through the world of hair extensions – past, present and future.
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In this episode, we talk about:
- The different techniques for hair extensions
- The techniques that damage your hair
- A new, 60-second 18-inch hair extension technique
- The issues with clip ins
- Why hair glue sucks
- Which extensions technique last the longest
- Hair Salon vs Home installations
- Quick and easy hair extensions
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Items mentioned:
- EZ Extensions (“Slip on” extensions)
- Clip In Extensions
- Hair Glue
- Hair weaving needle and thread
- Clip in combs (wig clips)
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Episode highlights:
“…Just describing the technique sounds wrong on so many levels. But, hey, people do it all the time.”
“…This is the worst way to have extensions added in my opinion because it causes major damage to your hair.”
“A sew in is when a haircare professional braids your natural hair either back or in a circular motion then takes a special needle and thread and sew the extensions onto your natural hair.”
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