What, exactly, are hair extensions?
How does Ultima Organic Protein Hair compare to human hair?
Can Ultima Organic Protein Hair be heat styled?
How long can my extensions be?
Isn't human hair the best for extensions?
How do I wash my Ultima Organic Protein Hair hair extensions? What types of products should I use?
Can I color or perm my extension hair?
Can I swim while wearing hair extensions?
How do I protect my extensions when I'm sleeping?
Can I have hair extensions or braids if I have curly hair?
Will extensions work if my hair is very thin?
Can I re-use Ultima Organic Protein Hair extensions?
How are Ultima Organic Protein Hair Extensions, weaves and braids applied?
Can I use extensions to add fullness and volume without adding length?
Can I add highlights to my hair extensions?
How are hair extensions removed?
How much do hair extensions cost?
Will hair extensions work on permed hair?
Do I need a special comb or brush for my hair extensions?
Can I wear my hair up when I have hair extensions?
Does it hurt? Will it pull out my hair?
Hair extensions are simply strands of synthetic or human hair that can be weaved, braided, or glued to your own natural hair. They are available in many colors, textures and lengths.
How does Ultima Organic Protein Hair compare to human hair and synthetic?
You can compare the features of human hair, Ultima Organic Protein Hair and synthetic here.
How can I find a stylist who has a lot of experience working with hair extensions, weaves and braiding?
Ask your local beauty supply store for the name of a licensed stylist who does extensions, braiding and weaves. Ask the stylist to use Ultima Organic Protein Hair for your extensions, braids or weave.
Can Ultima Organic Protein Hair be heat styled?
Yes. It can be heat styled on low, up to 266 degrees Fahrenheit. It also can be set on rollers,
either wet or dry.
How long can my extensions be?
Currently, up to 18 inches long.
Isn't human hair the best for extensions?
You can compare the features of human hair, Ultima Organic Protein Hair and synthetic here.
Good quality human hair has become harder to find and very expensive.
How do I wash my Ultima Organic Protein Hair hair extensions? What types of products should I use?
Complete care information is here. You can shampoo and condition your Ultima Organic Protein Hair extensions as you would your real hair. We recommend using a gentle, pH-balanced, moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.
Can I color or perm my extension hair?
It is not suggested at this time, but may be possible soon.
Can I swim while wearing hair extensions?
Absolutely!
How do I protect my extensions when I'm sleeping?
We recommend that you wrap your extensions, braids or weave in a silk scarf for sleeping.
How about when I work out?
No need to do anything special to your Ultima Organic Protein Hair extensions when you work out. You can put your hair up, put it in a ponytail; whatever is most comfortable for you.
Can I cut my extensions?
Yes, using scissors. Ultima Organic Protein Hair responds very well to scissor cutting. Use of a razor is not recommended.
Can I have hair extensions or braids if I have curly hair?
Sure.
Will extensions work if my hair is very thin?
If your own hair is very thin, we suggest using clip on extensions or the new stocking cap method. It is best to work with an experienced stylist.
Can I re-use Ultima Organic Protein Hair extensions?
It is better to replace them.
How are Ultima Organic Protein Hair Extensions, weaves and braids applied?
There are several waysUltima Organic Protein Hair extensions can be applied, but there are basically three different methods:
1. Sewing in which hair extension fiber is sewn onto tracks of braids made from your own hair It is also called Hair integration or Hair Intensification. The hair is woven to the root area of your hair so that it grows naturally with the your own hair.
2. Strand methods in which individual strands are applied to your hair with a variety of techniques including:
a. Cold fusion — tiny pieces of fiber are attached to thin strands of your own hair with tiny aluminum tubes which are crimped.
b. Another cold fusion method ties extension fiber onto the natural hair.
3. Bonding — any method of applying hair extensions using a removable adhesive. Because there is no weft or track with bonding, there is less bulk at the scalp.
4. Two increasingly popular new methods are clip on extensions and the new stocking cap method.
Can I use extensions to add fullness and volume without adding length?
Yes. Clip on pieces and cold fusion are particularly effective ways to use hair extensions to achieve greater volume.
Can I add highlights to my hair extensions?
You can’t dye Ultima Organic Protein Hair extensions but you can easily add strands or wefts of different colors to add highlights. Also, the fiber is available with highlights already included.
How are hair extensions removed?
That depends on the method used to add your extensions, braids, or weaves. As your own hair grows while the extensions are in it, they extensions loosen slightly, making them easier to remove.
How much do hair extensions cost?
The cost depends on the stylist, the technique, and your location.
Will hair extensions work on permed hair?
Yes.
Do I need a special comb or brush for my hair extensions?
No, but it is best to comb or brush extensions from the bottom up, and to use special leave-in conditioner sold in beauty supply shops and salons.
What's a weft?
A weft is hair sewn by machine or by hand onto a very thin track. A weft looks like a little curtain of hair attached together at the top and free flowing at the bottom. Some extension stylists will custom-make wefts for you from loose hair.
Can I wear my hair up when I have hair extensions?
Sure! You can put it in ponytails, twists, and pigtails, French braids. Have fun!
Does it hurt? Will it pull out my hair?
No! The tension should be even all over your head with no points pulling or hurting. Do not put up with someone telling you it has to be really tight in order to be secure. Pulling your hair out is not the idea. You will know you have something on your head for the first day or two but after that it’s likely that you won't even feel that they are there.
How much hair do I need?
Ladies with thin hair wear _ 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 18" or longer. Because hair comes by the _ pound, when you order longer hair, you get more hair in length than in the thickness so you will more than _ pound to make it thicker.
Will extensions damage my hair?
Extensions should not damage your hair if properly cared for and maintained. Can I brush, comb, curl and wash my extensions?
Hair Extension Glossary
Weft
A weft is hair sewn by machine or by hand onto a very thin track. A weft looks like a little curtain of hair attached together at the top and free flowing at the bottom. Some extension stylists will custom-make wefts for you from loose hair.
Weaving
This method is the most widely used method in adding hair extensions. Your natural hair is braided into corn rows and weft of hair extension fiber are sewn onto the cornrows.
Braiding
A process in which you add hair extensions by braiding them into the natural hair. There are many types of braiding techniques, which varies from one skilled beautician to another. Tree Braid, Braid Weave or Individuals, Cornrow, and French Braid are just to name a few.
Hot glue gun method
A process in which the extension hair is attached directly to your own hair by heated glue stick. In this method, an acrylic glue stick is placed inside a glue gun, which heats and melt the glue. Then, the hair extension and the glue are attached directly onto the individual's hair.
Bonding
Any method of attaching hair extensions with removable glue.
Clip ons
A process in which the extension hair is pre-cut and has clips attached on the weft to clip on and off to your own hair. It is very simple and easy to wear. You can put it on or take it off as you please.
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