Hair Extensions and Olaplex
Aug 17, 2021Believe the hype!
Your clients want to know what's best for extensions and with so many products on the market...how do you know?! I like to joke in the salon, "if it ain't broke don't fix it!". I know what works and I stick with it.
Extensions have a past life before they arrived at your salon they have traveled to several countries and have had some trauma! If you purchase Indian hair, the hair was donated at a level 2 and arrives at to your salon at a level 10A. The process from donation to the vendor is taxing and the hair, just like our own, needs some lovin'.
What Olaplex IS? One word: MAGICInsurance for your hair and your hair extensions. Olaplex is a BOND PROTECTOR and is to be thought of only as such.
What Olaplex ISNT? A conditioning treatment. Many salons and stylists are marketing that Olaplex is a conditioning treatment when in all actuality it isn’t. I was in a class with Tracey Cunningham (Celebrity Colorist and all around AWESOME human), and she reminded us that a Scientist formulates Olaplex and its sole purpose is to keep the hair intact. It protects the structure of the hair that is usually damaged by ammonia, peroxide and all the other chemicals found in hair color and bleach.
What is the price of the Olaplex Treatment? I add Olaplex No. 1 at no cost to my clients. If it’s needed then how can I not protect the integrity of the hair?! I have incorporated Olaplex into my pricing. Not everyone agrees with me on this, and I have witnessed salons offering Olaplex for up to $90.
Hair Extensions
Olaplex is highly effective when working on 100% human hair extensions. Remember that a company can legally label extensions 100% Human Hair as long as they contain at least 80% human hair. Also, some extensions have a keratin-like coating on them and can be colored with textile dyes, which can prevent Olaplex from being fully capable. Always do a test strand when working with extensions as results vary due to unknown prior color processes. When using Olaplex on human hair extensions, it is best to avoid the base when applying a treatment. As Olaplex No. 2 is cream based, this can cause slippage so take reasonable precautions. We recommend applying Olaplex No. 2 mid-shaft to ends. You may also use diluted No.1 as a treatment if concerned with the use of cream form. If doing an Olaplex Treatment before the extension application, shampoo twice thoroughly to remove any residue. For more information about how Olaplex is changing the world one head at a time.
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Christina Bonner is a true pioneer in the hair extensions industry investing the past twenty years carving an indelible mark, both as a creative business owner and as an International Educator. Christina Jones takes an independent approach, which is not tied to one specific vendor but rather a vendor list offering an overview of all processes, products, and techniques available. This approach enables the stylist to learn how to create a wide range of different looks on a variety of hair types while not locking into only one company/brand or method. Her "Tell All" Hair Extensions Training Program - is based on 15+ years of experience working with women who suffer from medical hair loss, or simply those that want more volume and length. These classes are developed to teach non-aggressive methods (no glue - no damage) of hair addition while also learning how to build a solid foundation for a successful business! Christina was awarded "Woman of the Year!", by the National Association of Professional Women. She also Volunteers with the Look Good Feel Better program hosting "Wigs & Headcoverings" zoom webinars for women who currently receive Cancer treatments.