• Keep hair clean and conditioned.
• Use a high quality conditioner designed for specific hair types. Leave-in conditioner is also a good choice.
• Trim long hair every 6 weeks or so to minimize split ends. Go to a professional hairstylist to get an even trim. Get a small trim regularly to help keep the length of the hair smooth by not having to get a lot cut off because of longer split ends.
• Apply thermal protector product to the hair before straightening to protect hair from becoming damaged.
• It is normal for long hair to get a little knotty at times do not be alarmed. But there is a HUGE difference between matted and tangled. If matted go see your hair extension specialist ASAP.
• If hair has a little static spray a hairbrush with hairspray and run it through your hair...don't spray hair directly. Or take a fabric softener sheet and rub it over a hairbrush or comb and then brush. In the salon sometimes used are creams or matte pomades applied by finger combing the hair at the ends to weigh the flyaway done a bit. A recommended hair spray I as a stylist always use for static and it WORKS is Matrix’s Shape maker, which is a partly wax and partly hairspray spray.
Stylist Tip: It is always recommended to get regular trims when you are working towards growing your hair out or wanting to maintain a healthy look. When you are getting a trim you are cutting off the split ends (I recommend all of my clients to come in every 6-8 weeks).
When you are hesitant to cut your hair, think about this…have you ever seen a split tree branch? The tree branch often when it is split forks at the break and as you split the break more the branch become weaker, thinner and sometimes shorter do to the split thinning and breaking off of itself. Now the ONLY way to get rid of that split is to cut it at the split to get rid of it otherwise the split will just keep riding up the shaft. Your hair works the same way. SO GET REGUALR TRIMS!!! You will be amazed how fuller and thicker your hair will look at the ends after regular appointments.
Things to know about extensions:
Do not sweat it is normal to lose a couple extensions during the lifetime of the extensions, just save the bond and the bond can be reapplied during next maintenance service.
Do not be alarmed - The average person loses anywhere between 50-100 natural hairs per day, keep in mind when your extensions are removed the hair that would have typically shed is secured within the bond when applied so the hair would not have naturally shed. So it may seem like you are losing more hair but really it is the hair that you would have shed naturally.
Do not be alarmed - The average person loses anywhere between 50-100 natural hairs per day, keep in mind when your extensions are removed the hair that would have typically shed is secured within the bond when applied so the hair would not have naturally shed. So it may seem like you are losing more hair but really it is the hair that you would have shed naturally.
Caring For Your Hair Extensions
Brushing your hair:
• Brush through twice a day with a soft bristled brush.
• When brushing hair, please start from the bottom and work your way up little by little, holding your hair with the other hand near the roots.
• Do not comb hair from the top down as it may pull.
• Respect your roots; NEVER comb your hair from the roots.
• Detangling on your terms- Make your own detangling spray with sulfate free conditioner. Simply mix 1-part conditioner with 2-parts water in a spray bottle and apply to the extension hair each morning. Be sure to finger comb your hair before using a comb or brush.
Washing:
• Wash with a sulfate free regimen.
• Wash as you need to, frequent shampooing may damage even the best extension hair. (Less shampooing will also help prolong your color).
• Shampoo in warmer to cooler water rather than hot water.
• Keep the hair clean, when dirt accumulates (including sweat) hair tangles.
• Use good quality moisturizing hair products but avoid heavier conditioners at the root or around the bonds (will cause slipping).
• When in the shower, take the time to run your fingers through your hair to work out any knotting at the root area.
• Avoid oil slicks.
LONG HAIR TIP: use a regular conditioner at the root and a deeper conditioner at the ends of the hair to balance out the porosity.
Sleeping and Activities:
• Tie hair back when sleeping to prevent pulling and tangling
• Try to sleep on a satin pillowcase or wrap head in a satin scarf to avoid tangling.
Maintaining style:
• Hair applied is 100% human Remy hair so styles away just keep heat away from bonds as it could cause melting.
• When blow-drying hold the dryer about 12” away from your head and sweep the entire head rather than focused heat.
• When blow-drying use a cooler temperature when drying root areas.
Dos and Don’ts:
• Do not use hot tubs or saunas as this can break down bonds.
• Do not use heat on bonds
• Do use a cool temperature hair dryer.
• Do not go to bed with wet hair.
• Do tie your hair back in a braid when sleeping or being active.
• Do use a satin pillowcase.
• DO wear a tight swim cap when swimming; swimming in heavily chlorinated water with fusion extensions can weaken the bond.
• Do not pull or pick at your bonds.
• Do your regular maintenance check (recommended every 6 weeks).
• For tips on caring for long hair click here.
• Brush through twice a day with a soft bristled brush.
• When brushing hair, please start from the bottom and work your way up little by little, holding your hair with the other hand near the roots.
• Do not comb hair from the top down as it may pull.
• Respect your roots; NEVER comb your hair from the roots.
• Detangling on your terms- Make your own detangling spray with sulfate free conditioner. Simply mix 1-part conditioner with 2-parts water in a spray bottle and apply to the extension hair each morning. Be sure to finger comb your hair before using a comb or brush.
Washing:
• Wash with a sulfate free regimen.
• Wash as you need to, frequent shampooing may damage even the best extension hair. (Less shampooing will also help prolong your color).
• Shampoo in warmer to cooler water rather than hot water.
• Keep the hair clean, when dirt accumulates (including sweat) hair tangles.
• Use good quality moisturizing hair products but avoid heavier conditioners at the root or around the bonds (will cause slipping).
• When in the shower, take the time to run your fingers through your hair to work out any knotting at the root area.
• Avoid oil slicks.
LONG HAIR TIP: use a regular conditioner at the root and a deeper conditioner at the ends of the hair to balance out the porosity.
Sleeping and Activities:
• Tie hair back when sleeping to prevent pulling and tangling
• Try to sleep on a satin pillowcase or wrap head in a satin scarf to avoid tangling.
Maintaining style:
• Hair applied is 100% human Remy hair so styles away just keep heat away from bonds as it could cause melting.
• When blow-drying hold the dryer about 12” away from your head and sweep the entire head rather than focused heat.
• When blow-drying use a cooler temperature when drying root areas.
Dos and Don’ts:
• Do not use hot tubs or saunas as this can break down bonds.
• Do not use heat on bonds
• Do use a cool temperature hair dryer.
• Do not go to bed with wet hair.
• Do tie your hair back in a braid when sleeping or being active.
• Do use a satin pillowcase.
• DO wear a tight swim cap when swimming; swimming in heavily chlorinated water with fusion extensions can weaken the bond.
• Do not pull or pick at your bonds.
• Do your regular maintenance check (recommended every 6 weeks).
• For tips on caring for long hair click here.
Can I color my Hair Extensions?
You should not have to color your hair extensions if your match was done correctly. If you cannot find a true match then no, it is not recommend coloring your hair extensions. However if you have to get your roots retouched please visit a Hair Extensions specialist that is comfortable with coloring and Hair Extensions. If not you can risk damaging and destroying your hair extensions.
Color on the bonds can disintegrate them and shorten the lifetime of the extensions.
WARNING: DO NOT rinse hair with high salon jets as it may cause matting. And please be advised often times stylists will say they can do something just to get you in the chair.
Color on the bonds can disintegrate them and shorten the lifetime of the extensions.
WARNING: DO NOT rinse hair with high salon jets as it may cause matting. And please be advised often times stylists will say they can do something just to get you in the chair.
Hair Extensions
Get the look you want with Hair Extensions and achieve fuller or longer looking hair, or add a splash of colour instead of colouring! Get that great new look for your next big occasion or to have that look you’ve been looking for.
Kerri Dawn has been specializing in this method for 6 years and teaches Hair Extension Application. Most popular method asked for is the Fusion Micro Bonding; this application allows you to achieve the most natural looking beautiful hair that is cuticle-correct, the hair chosen to work with is only top quality 100% human hair. The method of application allows you to wear your hair in any style including back, down, or heat altered. You can treat the hair like it is your own.
The bonding resin comes in Keratin based or Silicon-based, both of which are very easy to remove and will not damage the natural hair when removed properly. Weave application and micro beads, are also available, please inquire within for further details on either of the two methods.
All Hair Extensions Services include haircut, maintenance checkup and 2 hours of removal (80$/h if time exceeds). The lifetime of extensions is anywhere between 2-6 months depending on the person’s hair growth, and how you take care of them.
Please inquire about a free full consultation of processes, maintenance, look and costs; or if you have further questions.
E) kerri@kerridawn.com
P) 403.797 2951
Please come visit Salon Re:fresh for any other salon professional services. Convienently located in South West Calgary, products currently carried are Matrix and OSIS styling products.
Salon Re:fresh
2925 Richmond Road SW
Calgary, AB T3E 4N3
(403) 249-2760
Kerri Dawn has been specializing in this method for 6 years and teaches Hair Extension Application. Most popular method asked for is the Fusion Micro Bonding; this application allows you to achieve the most natural looking beautiful hair that is cuticle-correct, the hair chosen to work with is only top quality 100% human hair. The method of application allows you to wear your hair in any style including back, down, or heat altered. You can treat the hair like it is your own.
The bonding resin comes in Keratin based or Silicon-based, both of which are very easy to remove and will not damage the natural hair when removed properly. Weave application and micro beads, are also available, please inquire within for further details on either of the two methods.
All Hair Extensions Services include haircut, maintenance checkup and 2 hours of removal (80$/h if time exceeds). The lifetime of extensions is anywhere between 2-6 months depending on the person’s hair growth, and how you take care of them.
Please inquire about a free full consultation of processes, maintenance, look and costs; or if you have further questions.
E) kerri@kerridawn.com
P) 403.797 2951
Please come visit Salon Re:fresh for any other salon professional services. Convienently located in South West Calgary, products currently carried are Matrix and OSIS styling products.
Salon Re:fresh
2925 Richmond Road SW
Calgary, AB T3E 4N3
(403) 249-2760
How to Shop for a New Hair Stylist
We have all been there, you are new to the area or you simply need a change in your life. I recently moved to the Calgary area from Edmonton as I needed a change in my lifestyle. I’m a hairstylist of 8 years who found it hard to find “the salon” to work at. I have to admit finding a new salon (especially after moving to a new area) can be even trickier than finding a great apartment! I shopped around for a good 2 months before I found my fit at Salon Re:fresh. I have a stronger motivation to be in a place I want to go to rather than a place I dread getting ready to go to. I am sure many of you can relate.
Sometimes we just need a change, and maybe a change not as extreme as mine, like moving to a new city; it could be something as simple as a change in your hair salon experience. New hair cut a new colour: A new image can completely change the way you look, revealing a new you. The right hair cut can make you, change your mood. Can a haircut change your life? Not really...but it can make you feel fantastic.
What makes a salon a good experience for a stylist is the personality matches, the atmosphere, the location and last but not least the products retailed. I know as a stylist I am very particular about the people I work with as like my mom says you are who you associate yourself with. So now when it comes to a patron choosing the right salon you want to be in a place you feel welcome and excited to talk about with those you come in contact with. You also want to go to someone who is proud of what they do and proud of the place they work at.
Some people love the hairdressing experience, the pampering, the head massage, and the endless fashion magazines. It's a mini-retreat from everyday life. So you want it to be a good experience.
I wanted to work in a place I could call home, yet still know my clients would enjoy the same experience as I do every day when I come to work.
As a stylist you are a Day maker, you want your client leaving feeling good about themselves; so as a stylist it is important to be in an environment that makes you happy.
How do you find a good hair salon? Ask someone (even a stranger) who has a hair style that you admire. You will be surprised at how appreciative they are for you asking. You are really paying them a great compliment. Every person is a walking advertisement for a hair salon.
So when looking for a new salon keep the most important things to you in mind:
•Does the Location work for you and does the atmosphere make you happy to come to?
•First impressions are powerful and generally correct.
•Does the salon look relatively clean: hairstylists’ stations should be free of clutter and the styling tools and products you see should look clean and new.
•How does the hair stylist present herself/himself? What you see is what you get.
•What does her/his hair style look like? Believe me, this is a big clue. If they don't care enough, or know enough about keeping their own hair healthy, why should they care about yours?
•Choose a salon with reasonable prices that you can afford. While a great deal is always tempting, hair salons with cheap prices may be setting them so low because they can’t compete with other nearby salons in either skill or service. On the other hand, high prices don’t necessarily mean high quality – the salon may be inflating their rates to create the look of prestige.
•Did they ask enough questions to be able to assess your best possibilities? On this visit a good hair stylist should get your hair styling history, past chemical treatments. They should get to know about your lifestyle and how much time you are willing to spend on styling your hair.
•Customer Service: The most telling sign of salon quality is how much their employees seem to care. This applies not only to your hairstylist, but the other stylists and employees as well.
Sometimes we just need a change, and maybe a change not as extreme as mine, like moving to a new city; it could be something as simple as a change in your hair salon experience. New hair cut a new colour: A new image can completely change the way you look, revealing a new you. The right hair cut can make you, change your mood. Can a haircut change your life? Not really...but it can make you feel fantastic.
What makes a salon a good experience for a stylist is the personality matches, the atmosphere, the location and last but not least the products retailed. I know as a stylist I am very particular about the people I work with as like my mom says you are who you associate yourself with. So now when it comes to a patron choosing the right salon you want to be in a place you feel welcome and excited to talk about with those you come in contact with. You also want to go to someone who is proud of what they do and proud of the place they work at.
Some people love the hairdressing experience, the pampering, the head massage, and the endless fashion magazines. It's a mini-retreat from everyday life. So you want it to be a good experience.
I wanted to work in a place I could call home, yet still know my clients would enjoy the same experience as I do every day when I come to work.
As a stylist you are a Day maker, you want your client leaving feeling good about themselves; so as a stylist it is important to be in an environment that makes you happy.
How do you find a good hair salon? Ask someone (even a stranger) who has a hair style that you admire. You will be surprised at how appreciative they are for you asking. You are really paying them a great compliment. Every person is a walking advertisement for a hair salon.
So when looking for a new salon keep the most important things to you in mind:
•Does the Location work for you and does the atmosphere make you happy to come to?
•First impressions are powerful and generally correct.
•Does the salon look relatively clean: hairstylists’ stations should be free of clutter and the styling tools and products you see should look clean and new.
•How does the hair stylist present herself/himself? What you see is what you get.
•What does her/his hair style look like? Believe me, this is a big clue. If they don't care enough, or know enough about keeping their own hair healthy, why should they care about yours?
•Choose a salon with reasonable prices that you can afford. While a great deal is always tempting, hair salons with cheap prices may be setting them so low because they can’t compete with other nearby salons in either skill or service. On the other hand, high prices don’t necessarily mean high quality – the salon may be inflating their rates to create the look of prestige.
•Did they ask enough questions to be able to assess your best possibilities? On this visit a good hair stylist should get your hair styling history, past chemical treatments. They should get to know about your lifestyle and how much time you are willing to spend on styling your hair.
•Customer Service: The most telling sign of salon quality is how much their employees seem to care. This applies not only to your hairstylist, but the other stylists and employees as well.
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