Synthetic Hair Extensions
Hair extensions can be used to increase length, thickness, or change colour and style.
Synthetic extensions, are an artificial hair substitute that look and feel like natural hair.
There are many avant-garde hairstyles which can be created purely because of the nature of the synthetic hair such as braided, plaits, dreadlocks, sticks, puff-balls and more.
Application Of Hair
Extensions
The hair extension is put in the hair by weaving and is then heat sealed to itself near the root.
In the majority of cases when length or thickness is required we tend to leave the top section of hair free of
extensions, this enables the seals to be covered by that section of hair.
The natural hair must be at least four inches long; the length of the natural hair also dictates the final length of the hair extensions
Care Of The Hair Extensions
Having hair extensions is not like having naturally long or thick hair, they require a lot of looking after, this will undoubtedly mean more time and care than normal, If this commitment of time is not made then the extensions would not maintain the appearance of natural hair for very long, and therefore we would suggest that they are not for you.It is essential to condition your hair extensions, and is most important that this is done correctly.
Styling
Drying and styling the extensions will be harder than drying and styling your own hair, it is always best to let the hair extensions dry naturally but they do take a long time to dry this way. You can use a hair dryer on the extensions, but only on medium heat, using full heat on the hair extensions will damage them and make them frizzy at the ends. We do not recommend the use of straightening irons, tongs, crimpers, hot brushes, or in fact any styling method that uses directly applied heat.If the top section of the hair has no extensions it can be styled to conceal the seals.
Coloured Hair
If you have your hair coloured it is best to colour it before having the hair extensions done, and maintain that colour throughout the life of the hair extensions, as the extensions themselves cannot be coloured nor can they be permed.
Brushing
Brushing the hair extensions should be done with a soft bristle brush when dry, again it is best to avoid the sealed areas close to the scalp.The extensions should be brushed at least once a day, this is done by taking a section of the extensions, holding them at the root area and brushing mid-length to ends.
Removal
The removal of hair extensions is fairly easy if they have been looked after, it is not necessary to cut your natural hair to remove the hair extensions, this can be done at home simply twist the heat seal of each extension. If required this process will be done at the salon for a small charge.
How Long Will Hair Extensions Last?
With the correct care the extensions will last for approximately three months, and should then be removed. During the life of the hair extensions a few may fall out, this is quite normal and will not detract from the look as we always place more than enough to compensate for this occurrence.
Guarantee
Chameleons guarantees that we will replace any extensions that have naturally fallen out during the first month, On the condition that all the correct procedures have been followed, and that all the correct styling products have been used.
