Frequently Asked Questions
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EXTENSIONS
This is adding hair to your own hair by means of fusion (strand by strand), weaving, braiding, bonding, seamless, clips and more. There are many variations to all of these techniques and stylists call these by different names. I will be educating you on the most popular terms. Extensions are usually applied by a stylist but many customers are doing this at home. Human hair extensions can be cut, curled and styled. Back to Top What makes glamour hair the best? One company can be better than another and sell better hair. The most important things are choosing hair and the processing. Only the best raw hair is chosen before it is treated. This is high quality, healthy and strong hair. This produces a higher grade of extension hair that will last longer without tangling or drying. Processing is vital. Many companies process hair differently. Different processing makes different qualities of hair. We sell the worlds best hair. Remi
Cuticle hair
-The ultimate luxury in hair. The healthiest hair is hand
picked strand by strand. This ensures all cuticles are laying
in the same direction. Our cuticle hair is superior quality,
soft to the touch. Long lasting and tangle
free. The weft is sewn to help eliminate shedding. Fusion, Strand by Strand, or Pre-Tipped Hair - This is a process done strand by strand in small sections. Using heated adhesive sticks and glue gun made for hair extensions, extension hair is added directly to your own hair. Hair can be bought already cut, weft removed and pre tipped with adhesive, a purging tool is used to warm the adhesive and apply it to your hair. Your hair lies over the top for a natural look. We sell a starter kit with glue gun video and all items you need to use a gun and adhesive sticks method and we sell pre tipped hair with the tool. Please see supplies or pre tipped Bodywave or Straight hair Weaving - This is a process which you create a corn row or track around the head and close to the scalp. Extension hair is sewn on the tracks. Your own hair lays over the tracks for a natural look. (click here for supplies) Bonding - This is the easiest method. A bonding glue is applied onto the weft of the extension hair and then applied at the root of your hair. This is a temporary method. We sell bonding glue and remover. (click here for supplies) Clip
ins
- Clips have been sewn onto human extensions
hair. You may clip these in and out yourself. Clips can be purchased
from us and sewn on a ¼ pound of hair yourself or you may order
Beautiful clip in extensions made
by Raquel Welch already done. (click
here for supplies) Back to
Top Tape on and seamless - This is a hot new product. The wefted part of the hair is made from a polyurethane really thin flat strip that is already pre taped with a stick double sided tape. You just pull the backing off and apply the hair. Easy to do yourself. It lasts 1-5 days or you can add the adhesive we sell and it lasts several months. This is the new wave of the movie stars as the hair lies flat to the head no one knows you are wearing them if they touch your head. They are very comfortable to wear and easy to apply. Please see EasyTape Seamless hair extensions Choose the color that matches your own hair, choose a length and curl pattern. Read how extensions are applied. There are 3 methods that can be done by your self. Those 3 are clip on and hairpieces, bonding or seamless. This aslo depends on how skilled you are doing your own hair. You may want help from a freind. All other methods need a professional or someone who is skilled with this. You may also take your new hair to an extenionist to have hair added. The most important part of hair extensions is the right hair. By purchasing the hair yourself, you are in charge of this very important decision. You will have the exact hair you want. Back to Top What color should I choose? When choosing a color to match your own hair, choose a color that matches your hair from the middle to the ends. Never buy hair the color of your out growth as that is always darker. The blending of your hair on the bottom part is most important. We sell color rings so you can get an exact match. Glamour hair comes in many beautiful shades to choose from. Back to Top How much hair do I need? Ladies with thin hair wear ¼ pound. However, you may need more than 1/4 pound if: Your hair is thick, you have heavy layers or a bob cut, you are wearing 22" or longer. Because hair comes by the ¼ pound, when you order longer hair, you get more hair in length than in the thickness so you will more than ¼ pound to make it thicker. What is a weft? Strands of hair which have been sewn along one edge to create a line of hair. Back to Top What is the difference between regular weft and micro thin hand tied weft? Hand Tied: The wefts have been pre cut to approximately 10 inch pieces and have been sewn by hand to make the smallest wefting possible for the most invisible look. Pieces should not be cut or they will unravel. The smallness of the Hand tied weft is great for weaving. Hand tied hair can be cut from the weft to use for fusions.
What is the width of a ¼ pound of hair? Hair is sold by the ¼ pound and not by the width of the weft. Human hair can be sewn a little thicker or thinner on the weft. This is why you want to order by the ¼ pound and not measure the weft. You want to get an exact ¼ pound of hair for your money. Will extensions damage my hair? Extensions should not damage your hair if properly cared for and maintained. You must be careful brushing. If you have a tangle, hold the hair while you brush it especially if your hair is fragile. Have them redone about every 6 weeks. Back to Top Can I brush, curl blow dry and wash it? Absolutely! This is your new hair. Curl it and have fun. Though you can wash everyday you will find that your extensions hair will stay clean and curled for days. Wake up too late this morning? No problem. Your hair still looks great! This does not apply ot all hair curl patterns. Deep wave and very curly textures you may not want to brush out or it can get frizzy. This hair let air dry, use a wide tooth comb if you choose and scrunch. Please note hair will dyr out sooner when using blow dryers and hot implements. Air drying is a great idea. Back to Top How do I wash them? Wash the hair in one direction. From top to bottom. Avoid washing hair upside down in the sink. Use shampoos and conditioners that are for dry hair and add the most moisture. Wash hair right after swimming. When brushing your hair, start from the bottom and work your way up while holding the top part to keep it from shedding or stretching. Back to Top Can I color or perm the extension hair? The great thing about our human hair is it comes with the perm in it and you can choose your color. Because the hair has been processed and sterilized we do not advise doing any more chemical treatments on it as it can easily be ruined or not come out the color you want. If you do decide to it is best to use a semi permanent color or color conditioner and not peroxide. Back to Top What about coloring my own hair? You or your stylist may definetly color your own hair. Just color the area of hair that has been left out of the extensions. Careful not to get color on the extensions hair as it grabs color really fast. Back to Top What types of products should I use? Moisture is the most important thing. Please do not use products for oily hair or strippers that take out chlorine or product build up. These leave the hair dry. Use styling products that are zero or low alcohol. Products for dry hair are the best. We recommend using only our hair care products. Spray in conditioners and glossifiers are wonderful for the ends. Back to Top Can I swim and go in the ocean? You may go in swimming pools and hot tubs. It is best to wash hair right after swimming. Avoid getting hair in salt water as the salt can take all the moisture out of the hair and it tangle. Never braid your hair and go in salt water. It is best to wear it down. Add a spray in conditioner after swimming. Back to Top Will anyone know I am wearing them? No one should be able to tell. Choosing the right color and curl pattern is important. With the right application you will know they are there but no one else will. Back to Top
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