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QuestionWhat is the best shampoo for human hair extensions?Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.Feel free to use whatever shampoo you'd normally use. You can treat your extensions like regular hair, especially if they're made of real hair.
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QuestionHow can I curl my hair without heat?Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.Braid your hair before you go to bed at night. When you wake up, you'll have this really nice beachy wave. You can also use Velcro rollers after you've blown out your hair without heat.
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QuestionWhy does my head scarf need to be silk?Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.It doesn't have to be silk, but it does need to have a silky texture. Silk has this slick feel that won't grab on to your hair and tangle it up. It just helps your hair stay safe while you're covering it.
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QuestionHow do I take care of my human hair extensions?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.You should treat human hair extensions like human hair but gentler. Use moisturizing shampoos and conditioners and avoid products with sulfates.
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QuestionHow long do hair extensions last for?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.This depends on the type of extensions and how they are cared for. Generally, extensions last for 2-3 months.
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QuestionCan you wash hair extensions?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Yes, but you want to use a mild shampoo with moisturizing ingredients and no sulfates. Do not scrub, but work through the hair gently from roots to ends to avoid tangles.
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QuestionHow do you clean synthetic hair extensions?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.This depends on the synthetic material. For most types, you can swish them in cool water with a bit of shampoo mixed in, then rinse and condition.
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QuestionCan you use heat protectant spray on hair extensions?Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.Yes, heat protectant can prevent damage from heat and helps add moisture to your hair. Always apply a heat protectant before drying or heat styling your hair.
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QuestionDo you brush hair extensions?Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.Yes! Your hair extensions will get tangled, so brushing is important. Additionally, brushing your extensions will spread out the essential oils on your hair extensions.
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QuestionWhat conditioner is best for sewn in human hair extensions?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.While there is no particular brand that is "best for extensions," a hydrating conditioner is best for human hair extensions. Extensions need conditioners with moisturizing ingredients so that they don't look dry and dull.
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QuestionHow can I bring my human hair extensions back to life?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.You can revive your human hair extensions by giving them a deep conditioning treatment. Many people like to soak them in a solution such as Clorox bleach with boiling water for a few hours, which works pretty well.
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QuestionHow can I get the waves back after washing the hair?Community AnswerDepending on how wavy the hair is, after you wash and dry it a little, spritz some water or a little hair spray, and braid it loosely or tight, and let it dry. It's not a permanent solution, but it's useful.
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QuestionCan human hair extensions be colored?Community AnswerYou can color human hair extensions about two shades lighter or darker than they are. You should never bleach them though, or they could become damaged.
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QuestionCan it be washed with any expensive shampoo?Community AnswerYes, you can wash it with whatever shampoo you would like.
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