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Fall/Winter Hair Extension Trends

2011-10-17T09:18:00.001-07:00

Hair style trends for Fall and Winter this year showed us Braids and Hair Extensions. Looking at the NY Fashion week runway shows we saw lots of texture and volume using combinations of braiding of own hair, braiding with hair extensions, layering in hair extensions, textured ponytails and what must have been lots of dry shampoo. The braided hair looks were the most fascinating, with different twists, colors and placement.

Some are calling this a low maintenance style: A laid back look with a natural windswept appearance and soft frizzy hair. I think every hair stylist out there knows how much work this look can take to achieve. How much time and care it must take to install and style the hair extensions, not to mention some fancy textured braiding. It’s beautiful and adds another great trend for the hair extension stylist.

Article reposted by permission of Hair & Compounds

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Does the hair come from dead people??

2011-10-03T16:16:00.001-07:00

This is one of our top favorite questions about the origins of our hair extensions. Or perhaps they are questioning our collection methods of the elusive Russian or Eastern European Caucasian virgin hair? By now, most people are educated about the origins of Indian hair and the temple customs of a people that sacrifice their beauty. But when it comes to Caucasian hair and its country status we still get that whispered question. I can practically see their imagination running with images of secret hair collectors dressed in black, sharp shears in hand sneaking into cemeteries.

Hair collecting is actually much more mundane. Local beauty salons post a sign offering money for hair, which is freshly cut from a woman who is willing to trade for about a month’s income, and when the salon has collected a few ponytails they call a known contact that then comes out and buys the lot. They in turn sell to an exporter and these ponytails make their way to hair importers or hair extension suppliers.

It is true that we occasionally get an “old” ponytail. Meaning the hair is dry and musty and usually ends up tossed in the garbage. This means that someone’s grandmother cut their hair, wrapped it up in ribbons and a satchel and saved it in a drawer for a couple decades. In tough times with people offering to buy hair, this must seem like a great time to sell grandmother’s hair.

In the US, it has become common to donate one’s hair, in excess of a foot of healthy growth, to several non-profit organizations that provide wigs for cancer patients. So the practice of donating, either for cash or charity, is not as morbid as some imagine.

Article reposted from Hair Compounds; A Hair Supplier

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Use Vinegar as a Natural Remedy for Smooth Shiny Hair

2011-08-27T11:41:00.001-07:00

A great home remedy for shiny hair is a vinegar rinse. Each hair has an outer layer of hair called cuticles. The cuticle is made of overlapping layers of long scales that lie along the surface of each strand of hair. When we shampoo our hair, the shafts open and residual ingredients get trapped underneath it, resulting in ragged uneven hair.

How does vinegar help? The properties in vinegar removes shampoo and other product build up underneath that makes hair dull. Most shampoos and soaps are alkaline; vinegar has an acidic property which will control the PH balance in hair.

After shampooing, mix one cup of either white or apple cider vinegar with one cup water and pour over hair then rinse thoroughly. Once the vinegar rinses all the debris, the hairs cuticles close resulting in smooth and shiny hair. For an even bold effect rinse with a blast of cold water to seal those cuticles.

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Balancing Liquid Tension to Hair Energy

2011-08-23T14:17:00.001-07:00

Surface tension is a property of the surface of a liquid. It is what causes the surface portion of liquid to be attracted to a solid surface. Surface energy is the property of a solid. There must be a perfect balance of the two for maximum bonding.

Extensions are manufactured hair that goes through a rigorous chemical process that changes the amount of energy on the surface of the hair. Every surface has a measurement of energy and every liquid has a measurement of tension based on ions. Since the surface energy has changed, the surface tension in products needs to be changed to properly affect this specific type of hair. If the balance of the product is not right for the hair, the product will either slide off without affecting the hair or bond too strongly creating build up.

Because hair has a negative charge, manufacturers design their shampoos to have a negative charge, so that shampoo will not adhere and absorb into the hair. Conditioners are designed to have a positive charge so that it will adhere with the negatively charged surface of the hair without leaving deposits.

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Flat Iron Hair Extensions Safely

2011-05-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

Moisture loss is the main cause of hair extensions to lose luster, resulting in dry frizzy hair. The best way to maintain the quality of hair extensions while still using styling tools is to use little to no heat. The occasional use of your flat iron on extensions is okay in most cases.

If you do decide to use a flat iron or curling iron, its ideal to follow these guidelines to prevent as much damage as possible to your extensions.

1) Always use a heat protector like Pureology’s Nano Glaze, and only flat iron freshly shampooed dry hair. If your hair is dirty, the oils will adhere to the iron causing it to burn as it straightens.

2) Limit the frequency of use to reduce the amount of damage it can cause.

3) Make sure your hair is completely dry by letting it air dry, or blow dry sections before ironing.

4) Keep the temperature on low to medium heat and work with small sections. This allows you to achieve straight hair with less heat.

5) Be sure to use proper styling tools. Flat irons with tourmaline, ceramic and titanium metals tends to heat more evenly and are less likely to cause damage to processed hair.

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Tousled, Sexy Locks

2011-02-28T17:34:00.001-08:00

The hottest hair trend on the runway (and the Red Carpet) is the perfectly tousled look. Sexy rumbled tresses is not a new style - it can be attributed to the 1970's natural flowing, textured (and sometimes wavy) hairstyle that borders on the side of 'bed head'. Kate Moss has effortlessly brought this look back in vogue. In recent Fall runway shows, hairstylists were using Kate's tousled look as inspiration.

The secret to getting it right is using our layered hair extensions to create volume and layers and the right styling tools and products.

Kate Moss (left), the inspiration. Jessica Biel (right), gets an A+ for her interpretation. Article provided by Hair & Compounds

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The Value of Extending Hair Extensions' Life

2011-01-26T11:59:00.001-08:00

As a hair stylist, it is very important to understand that keeping your current clients is much easier than to finding new ones. This is especially true now that the economic climate has challenged the salon industry. Many stylists get comfortable with their services offered and end up losing valuable clients. Keeping clients happy (and loyal) is all about providing them with extras and adding value.

One way we at Vanity Hair Extensions add value is to extend the life of our clients' hair extensions. We use cylinder extensions have a finely engineered tip that can be reattached without cracking or losing its shape. However, tips that no longer hold their shape can be replaced by a simple process called cylinder re-tipping. By making this process a part of our services offered, we are showing commitment to providing our clients with value and cheaper alternatives.

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Hair Extensions for Men

2011-01-10T17:46:00.000-08:00

Hair extensions are no longer just for women. A growing number of men are opting to try out hair extensions for different reasons. Some are looking to mask their hair loss; others are doing it to try a new color or style, while some may simply be seeking to cover up a bad new haircut. Here are some tips on how to best accommodate men seeking extensions.

1) Ease their worries. It takes a lot for most men to talk themselves into visiting a salon to try getting hair extensions, so it is important to make them feel comfortable about their decision. Let them know that they are not alone and that trying hair extensions is a growing trend among men.
2) Inform them. Talk about how thinning hair can be easily camouflaged by well-placed low and highlights. Discuss the types of products they should use to achieve the perfect natural look. Give tips on how to make their hair look thicker with the help of specific products and application techniques.
3) Show them examples of the end result. Photos from professional magazines or your previous clients will serve this purpose very well. Don't forget to point out that virtually all men who try hair extensions gain a new confidence from having them.

Men can be valuable clients too. As with any other customer, you should know them and their needs. Once you give men the attention they want to discuss a sensitive topic and give them guidance, they will quickly grow into a loyal customer.

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The Science Behind Dyeing Hair Extensions

2010-12-21T09:45:00.000-08:00

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Over the course of a client's lifespan of hair extensions, they may choose to change their hair color. This proposes the problem of how to properly match the extensions color with the client's real hair using demi-permanent or permanent hair dye. Additionally, over the course of time, hair extensions that have been reused multiple times experience color fading.

THE PROBLEM with applying any color to the hair extension is that the results can be very unpredictable. The hair does not take color like normal scalp hair since our Hair Extension Sources use only the highest quality permanent pre-metalized fiber dyes designed for the highest longevity and color integrity. Therefore, attempting to dye the hair extension would produce an outcome that could be drastically different from your normal expectations.

THE SOLUTION is applying a color that will be the same level or darker, which offers better results than trying to lift. Lifting involves bleaching which can cause damage to the already pretreated extensions. The safest solution if your client wishes to go to a significantly lighter color tone is to encourage them to invest in new extensions for a longer lasting and better appearance. As always, if you proceed with a demi-permanent dye, a strand test is strongly recommended.

Know the Facts About Our Hair and It's Capabilities

Russian Virgin Hair: This hair type can be bleached, colored and permed but contains the same risks as chemically treating normal scalp hair. Since this is cut hair its moisture levels are lower than scalp hair and may react differently to chemicals. Your risk is that the hair may tangle.

Indian Hair: This hair type may be a mix of various hair that was bleached, dyed and/or blended to obtain a custom color and texture match (all textures are 100% natural). It is advisable not to highlight, tint, dye, perm or apply any other type of chemical process since it is likely the hair has already been treated.

European Hair: This hair type may be a mix of various hair that was bleached, dyed and/or blended to obtain a custom color and texture match (all textures are 100% natural). It is advisable not to highlight, tint, dye, perm or apply any other type of chemical process since it is likely the hair has already been treated.

"Bleach" colors do not have any dye deposits. Only this type of hair can be easily highlighted, tinted and dyed. We strongly advise against further chemical treatments on light blonds. Your risk is damaging the integrity of the hair beyond repair.

Hair Elasticity and Breakage

2010-08-30T17:30:00.001-07:00

Hair's elasticity is the measure of how well the hair will return to a normal state after being stretched. When wet, healthy hair will stretch up to 50% of its original length and return to its normal shape without breaking, while dry hair will only stretch about 20%. Hair's elasticity comes from the side bonds in the hair shaft. The better the elasticity, the stronger the hair. Listed below are the steps to help you determine the elasticity of your hair:

Elasticity Test
Step 1: Take at least four strands of hair from different areas of the hair.
Step 2: Make the hair wet.
Step 3: Hold one end of a strand in each hand and pull the hair taut to stretch it.

Normal elasticity = the strand stretches and then returns to normal after you release it.
Low elasticity = the hair snaps or does not return to its original length.

Test each of the four strands separately. Make your decision based on the average result of the "stretch tests."

If you have low elasticity, the bad news is that your hair is very susceptible to breakage and is a high risk for hair extensions. It is not recommended to apply extensions that attach with clips or rings. You would be better off with fusion type hair extensions with low volume (to keep added weight of hair low) and use small strands to reduce stress. When it comes time for removal, your stylist should make sure the hair is wet for added strength to avoid breakage. Wet the hair with coconut oil for best results - this will not only increase the hair's strength but reduce friction and help break down the bonds.

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Hair Extensions

2010-08-14T14:42:00.000-07:00

As you can see, we do A lot of hair extensions, approximately 10 methods of application. The reasons vary from person to person as to the type of method we decide to use.

There are many good reasons to add hair to your hair...hilites, thickness, length, change, colors, Its fun!

Kids Kids Kids!

2010-08-14T14:11:00.001-07:00

Be it back to school or just for fun, kids love to have the latest hair fashions too!

Hair Pieces

2010-08-14T13:40:00.000-07:00

Hair Pieces have come a long way baby!
We have many clients who, for various reasons, have lost a valuable sum of hair, and hair extensions can not be used to fill the hair in. So we use pieces, called creat-a-top, or integration peices. The piece is cut and blended in to the existing hair, to mimic the natural style. They add a natural look to the hair, restoring confidence in the users appearance. Here are a couple of examples

Mohawk!

2010-08-14T13:28:00.000-07:00

This year the mohawk is making a return to popularity in all shapes and sizes, male and female...

2010-08-14T13:15:00.000-07:00

Wow! Time flies when your busy and enjoying life!
We have been working in the salons and doing our best to make beautiful people more beautiful~
Here are a few of our "new Do's"

TWILIGHT ECLIPSE MOVIE PREMIER

2010-05-15T12:11:00.000-07:00

ELEMENT SALON AND VANITY HAIR EXTENSIONS have assigned seating tickets available for the June 29th midnight premier of the Twilight saga, "ECLIPSE", at the University Orem Theatre.

Purchase your tickets in advance for $10.00, then plan to join us for a parking lot party, before the movie. Your ticket number will be entered into a drawing for, Salon Services, Gift Certificates and Hair Care Products give away! *

We will also be having a Grand Prize Drawing, just before the show starts, for a FREE SET OF HAIR EXTENSIONS and a Before and After Photo Shoot with a professional fashion photographer. Total valued at over $1200.00.

To become eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing, the following steps must be followed, then confirmed by Element Salon and Vanity Hair Extensions.*

1. Become a VANITY HAIR EXTENSIONS and ELEMENT SALON blog follower. For Vanity Hair Extensions a follower link has been provided on this blog and on Element Salon at http://elementsalon-mindi.blogspot.com/ to sign up as a follower.

2. Join the Facebook Groups of Vanity Hair Extensions and Element Salon.
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Note: If you are already a Vanity Hair Extensions and Element Salon Facebook Group Member post a review on each of the groups pages!

3. Post a review on the following sites;
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2. http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Vanity.Hair.Extensions.800-266-9568
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Once you have followed all of the steps above contact us at info@vanityhairextensions.com to confirm your eligibility into our Grand Prize Giveaway!

*Note: You must be present and the original ticket holder to win. Grand Prize Giveaway is not transferable, is not redeemable for cash and must be redeemed within 60 days of winning!

Tickets are limited and will go fast. Want a good seat? Don't wait! Call to get your tickets now!

For Tickets and info contact:
Mindi at 800-266 9568 ext 701 or mindi@vanityhairextensions.com
Donovan at 800-266-9568 ext 702 or donovan@vanityhairextensions.com

Fall is a time for Hair Change

2009-09-30T15:18:00.000-07:00

Male or female, we all get to a point that changing the hair is as good as time off, it lifts our spirits and gives us a renewed sense of who we are. Here are some new "do"s"

Here are my latest "HAIR ADDICTS"

2009-09-30T15:00:00.000-07:00

As you can see, there are many reasons for Hair Extensions, some like it longer, some like it natural, some like it thick....These girls have all said how they "love" their new tresses. For women, when their hair looks great, life is great!!

Cindy Lewis

2009-08-30T11:43:00.000-07:00

Cindy came over to the "Dark Side" last week....and she does it soooo well!!

Elaine Pidcock

2009-08-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

We just "fresheded" Elaines look up for fall, she is such a doll!

New Client Debra Wing

2009-08-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

Debra looks so cute in either color, and her hair is naturally wavy, and thick! Lucky gal!

Jordan Blake

2009-08-30T11:34:00.000-07:00

Jordan is from St George and she is always bringing the new looks to Southern Utah...this time we cut her hair 3 different lengths, before we achieved the total mohawk look she wanted....however all of the styles are great on her!

Michelle Jensen

2009-08-30T11:32:00.001-07:00

michell is my friend and client from Mesquite, we often make changes, and here is the latest!! darling!!

Leanza Curtis

2009-08-30T11:29:00.000-07:00

This is Leanza , another darling hair exension client and Rodeo Queen

Katie Rasmussen before and after Vanity Hair Extensions

2009-07-21T20:04:00.000-07:00

Blonde Jaci

2009-07-21T20:00:00.001-07:00

Jaci went over to the dark side!!

2009-07-21T19:53:00.001-07:00

Jaci has been a blondie all of her life....she decided to cross over and join the brunettes for a while....she looks stunning!

The New Mulhawk for Guys

2009-07-21T19:32:00.000-07:00

This is my son Jory he has loved having original "hair do's" since he was small....stay tuned for his latest revist to the 80's

The Ever Changing Olivia Strikes Again!

2009-07-21T19:25:00.000-07:00

This little cutie, loves to reinvent herself on a regular basis...I love it!! Olivia has been having me do her hair since she was in 7th grade, and she ALWAYS has hot hair!Thanks for the fun Liv!

Donovan's Extension Client Niquole

2009-07-10T20:46:00.000-07:00

Joni's New Cut and Color

2009-07-10T20:36:00.000-07:00

Extensions Extensions, Extensions!!!

2009-05-06T21:53:00.000-07:00

April was big month for new extension clients! I was in the salon somedays until midnight, and returning at 6 am!! It was so much fn to meet all of these new people, and give them the hair they want! I love love love what I do !!

Thanks to all of you for choosing Me to give you beautiful hair

New Hair Extensions

2009-03-29T16:10:00.000-07:00

These are a few of my clients to recently "join" the world of extensions....

Some are extended for a unique look, some for thickness and some for length...some for weddings, some for fun!

Enjoy my photos, and look at my web page for more information

http://www.elementsalon.com/

http://www.vanityhairextensions.com/

FUN CUTS

2008-09-14T17:31:00.000-07:00

This is my friend Joni and her daughter Savanna, they both had long hair, and were ready for a "new do". Cute HUH!

HAIR EXTENSIONS

2008-09-14T17:17:00.000-07:00

This is Whitlee, she is a cute cheerleader from Gunnnison. She cut her hair off and then didnt like it, so she called me! Whitlee's hair is wonderful and she is an outgoing girl. I really enjoyed doing her extensions. She has the Vanity Hair Bead method.

NEW EXTENSIONS

2008-09-14T17:08:00.000-07:00

This is Nicki, one of my St George clients, we added hair extensions to her hair for length and thickness. We used the Vanity Hair Bead method. She looks great!

PUREOLOGY HAIR PRODUCTS

2008-09-06T17:12:00.000-07:00

I love Pureology!! After 27 years in this industry, I am a "product snob" when it comes to quality! I expect it and I will not pass it on to others unless I know it is the best of the best!!

Every Pureology product is of high integrity and will work wonders with your hair.

I have a few favorites I would like to share. The Nano shampoo and conditioner, is for hair that is "complicated".... grey, aged, color treated, frizzy, tempermental etc... It makes hair stronger, more managable, color lasts longer, and repairs damage.

The Powerdressing is amazing because it promotes hair thickness by 33%, it adds shine, volume and hold for your style.

The Spray Gel will add fullness, hold, shine, without adding stiff or sticky to your do!

The Glossing Mist is a fine mist glosser for the final stages of styling, to give the hair the ultimate shine and healthy hair look.

All of the Pureology products can be "coctailed" ~use as many as you want for the look you want, never worry about build up~

So live it up with PUREOLOGY!

YOUNGBLOOD MINERAL COSMETICS

2008-09-06T16:39:00.000-07:00

I started using Youngblood in 2003. I have a personal testimony of this excellent make up, It is the best in the market!

Youngblood is hypo allergenic and non-comodogenic.

This means you will not have break out from clogged poors, or allergic reaction to the product. Youngblood goes on smoothe, and natural looking, it is full coverage with a translucent effect. I have some clients with real skin issues from uneven skin tones, to rosacia, to scarring. Youngblood stand up to the test!

The depth of color and tones will match all skin, because if you have coloring that is not in one jar of foundation, you can combine the powder or liquid and create a custom color. I do this sometime from season to season, I use the liquid sometimes and the powder sometimes, depends on my mood.. in the powder I always have Tawnee and Toffee, and if I am on the lighter side, I use Tawnee, darker I use Toffee, and in between I combine the two. In the liquid foundation, I use Caribbean, and Tahitian. I use the same technique with these colors.

I have found the rice setting powder to be a "beautiful "must for the foundation process.

It makes no difference which foundation choice you make,(powder or liquid) applying a moisturizer, then the rice setting powder prior to the foundation WILL make your face look softer and younger.

Using the Youngblood brushes, will always make your application more successful and easier. The brushes are not synthetic, they are natural sable hair. They are worth the investment.

Welcome Back Heather!

2008-08-17T20:09:00.000-07:00

Heather Johnsen is an Estethician and she worked at Elementsalon 2 years ago, left for awhile, and has returned to us!! Yeah!!!
Heather offers Synergie cellulite reduction treatments, Microdermabrasion, Waxing, Pedicures, and all types of facials.
Heathers energy is contagious, and she is always laughing and smiling.
She will be having some specials in the near future.
It is great to have her back!!

Welcome Back Christen

2008-08-17T20:03:00.000-07:00

Christen Farr is a former apprentice of mine. When she finished her training and licensing, she went on an LDS mission. She returned successful 18 months later. She called to see if we had an available room at the salon, OF COURSE WE DID!! Christen has been back at Elementsalon for 2 months, and she is working hard at building her clientele.
She is an excellent stylist, and colorist, and I believe she has quite a few extension clients too!
We are so happy to have her as part if our salon family!

The Reason for My Blog

2008-05-10T11:17:00.000-07:00

I love to network and share the good things I know about other people!
In my business I get the opportunity to meet all types, and I am a person that is always looking for the next solution to aches, pains, growing old, staying young, becoming a better person, feeling good, being successful, etc.. and luckily I atttract those types of people to me!
I love to share the good in people, and so I wish to create a blog that shares.
Its connected to my monthly newletter, and my web site www.Elementsalon.com
I will be highlighting new pics of clients, when they make a fun change, or when they have something special happen in their lives. I will be sharing news that is fun, positive, and happy. So check in with me often to see whats going on in my world!