So what exactly is remy hair??

All those fancy ads and miraculous claims…Whats best for YOU??

Nowadays, you cant open a magazine or pass a salon without being bombarded with  ads for  extensions. The ads look remarkable and you think to yourself, that might be fun for awhile... but are you really a good candidate for hair extensions?

First let talk about the different types of hair extensions. Here are the most popular types..

Extension that are sewn on are usually done by attaching wefts or strips of hair  to a braid or point that has been sewn on your existing hair....

Extensions that are clipped on  by attaching wefts to the hair  by several clips and are easily removable

Extensions that are done by fusing hair onto hair with a keratin polymer adhesive

Extensions that are done using micro links or little metal links that are pinched  shut using pliers

 

Methods of attaching extensions that are more "permanent" such as sewing & fusion should be considered very carefully as they can damage your existing hair if improperly applied, removed or maintained.

Clip in extensions are relatively safe as long as you are not sleeping  in them daily, and as long as they are not too heavy for you own hair.

You probably are not a good candidate for extensions if.....

You cannot commit to properly maintaing them.....

all extensions should be maintained on a monthly basis to keep the hair healthy

you're hair is very fragile & overprocessed....

                                perhaps your own hair cannot handle the extra stress of the adhesive or the weigt on your already damaged hair

your own hair is so thin that you can see down to your scalp

                                      if your own hair is too thi to cover the extension, you need a different type of system entirely

your own hair is too short ... 

 for best results hair should be at least chin length

 

At Mystique , we  have our own method of attaching extensions that we feel is safer for the hair. We tip our own hair with a minimal amout of keratin polymer  and a minimal amout of heat. The adhesive that we use for our applicatons is soft and is easily removed with our adhesive remover  allowing monthly maintence with minimal damage to existing hair and extension hair.

 

All hair enhancements require some amount of maintenence.  Generally , most systems should be  maintained on a monthly or bi monthly basis.   

Points usually require a monthly tightening, but clients with superfine hair may need partial tightenings on a bi weekly basis .. Clients using the points, will need to do an off/on  every 3-4 months  to keep both your hair & the enhancement looking its best. At your off/on appointment, your enhancement is carefully removed and all the excess thread and shedded hair is removed to de-bulk your enhancement. At this time , many clients opt to fully color or relax their existing hair and make necessary repairs and coolr to  their enhancement. Your enhancement is then put back on.

Bond on clients will always have 2 enhancements or "switches" and will generally require a full service every 4-6 weeks.  The enhancement is carefully buzzed or soaked off , and the clients hair is  washed & cut . The other enhancement /switch is  already washed , dried & bonded so it is then just re-applied. If the other enhancement needs hair adding or a base repair,  it is sent to the factory to   be ventilated. Most repairs are back from the factory before your next appointment.

With proper maintenence , the average hair system  is expected to last 1 year. However, with repair work most systems can last longer.

 

Welcome to Mystique's Hair Enhancement Blog

Todays Topic: Washing your custom hair system

Washing your custom hair system properly can help keep your custom hair enhancement looking its best.

 

Common FAQ's

How often should I wash my sew on  fishnet  system?

Your sew on enhancement does not need to be shampooed everyday. 3 -4 times per week should really be enough unless you are  using an abundance of products.

What products are best for my enhancement?

Each enhancement responds differently to each product. However, we recommend shampoos  and conditioners for color treated hair that do not tend to build up. We recommend using a clarifying or deep cleansing  shampoo only periodically. Products that are sulfate  free tend to be gentler on the hair. We have has success with Biolage for color treated hair,  Alterna hair caviar,  Goldwell  Kerasilk,  and Joico silk results to name a few.

For leave in conditioners we highly recommend Moroccan Oil,Biolage shine milk and shine serum.

How often should I wash my Bonded on enhancement?

Your bonded on enhancement can be washed and conditioned daily. Remember its oils that break down the bond so if have an oily scalp or perspire alot , you should shampoo more frequently to prevent the bond from breaking down.

What are the proper steps to shampooing a hair enhancement?

First comb out all tangles from your hair enhancement.

Then stand in the shower so that the water  hits you directly on the top of your head, forcing the hair to flow in a downward motion... not going back against the sewing.

Now put shampoo in your hands and  apply  smoothly in the same downward motion.

Run the shampoo through your enhancement gently with the tips of your fingers  or with a  brush.

Never mash the hair or tangle it when it is wet.

Rinse very thoroughly, down to the scalp.

Now repeat this same process with the conditioner but be careful to avoid the perimeter area if you are wearing a sew on enhancement. If your hair is fine & silky , the conditioner may cause your sweing work to loosen up faster.

What are some products or practices I should avoid?

Be careful to avoid  getting conditioner on the perimeter area if you are wearing a sew on enhancement. If your hair is fine & silky , the conditioner may cause your sweing work to loosen up faster.

Also, avoid products that say "volumizing" because they coat the hair to build volume and may cause the hair to look dull and tangle/clump.

Never color your hair enhancement yourself.  The color processes much faster on a hair enhancement and is more fragile than the hair growing out of your scalp.

Never wet your hair enhancement when it is tangled.

 

 Next weeks topic: Maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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