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Jul
17

Best clip on hair extensions

The most common type of clip-in hair extensions are weft hair that have clips attached. Weft clip-in extensions are a less permanent option of adding length and body to your hair. You can get both synthetic hair and human hair clip-in extensions. Feather clip-in hair extensions is a fast easy way of adding some individuality and colour highlights to your hair.

What makes clip-in extensions a less permanent option of adding length and body to your hair is that they need to be taken out every night; sleeping with any type of clip-in extensions will reduce their lifespan. The ability to take them in and out gives you the option of changing up your look whenever you would like. Especially for those days you have a date or just want to have that extra umph to your look!

Synthetic clip-in extensions are a very good option if you are not looking to apply heat to your hair. Synthetic clip-in extensions limit what you can do with your hair. In other words, you cannot curl straighten or colour (with regular hair dye), your synthetic clip in extensions. If you look at the blog about synthetic hair extensions there are some suggestions around these limitations.

Human hair clip-in extensions and in particular Remy hair clip-in extensions can be curled and coloured. If you buy blonde hair extensions that most likely have been bleached to achieve that shade of blonde require special care. Bleaching Remy hair extensions will damage the hair so if you are wanting to change the colour of the hair I would suggest buying a lighter shade over a darker shade.

All types of clip-in hair extensions are great dependent on what you are looking for. If you are wanting to enhance your look for a date or simply add some extra umph to your look weft extensions clip-in hair extensions  are great. If you want to add a little extra colour or individuality to your hair coloured or feathered clip-in extensions will do the trick. If you have any questions we are always here to answer them.

Jul
09

Types of hair extensions

Human Extensions have come a far way since the early Egyptian days even from the 18th and 19th centuries. Today there are many different forms of Human hair extensions. Human hair extensions come from many different countries and origins, and they also come in different forms from  synthetic hair extensions to human hair extensions and recently, human-hair blend extensions. What all of these human hair extensions and synthetic hair extensions have in common is the many different styles and forms they come in.

There are braided extensions which include:

  • Cornrows
  • micro braids
  • twists
  • braided interlocking hair

Weft hair comes in virgin hair or remy hair the different forms are:

  • Weaved in weft hair (both with and without a closure)
  • Clips
  • Tape hair

Wigs:

  • Full wig
  • Half wig
  • Lace front wig
  • Top wigs

There are also:

  • Dreadlocks
  • Ponytails
  • Fusion
  • Feathers
  • Bang pieces
  • Scrunchies

All of these types of extensions come in a variety of colours and lengths, straight, curly, styles, textures. If you have any questions about the different types of extensions please comment below and we will gladly answer them.

Jul
04

feather hair extensions

Feather hair extensions are hair extensions that are inspired by feather earrings. Feather hair extensions, just as colored clip-in extensions, are a fun way to put highlights in your hair. There are both real and synthetic feather extensions that come in all the colors of the rainbow. Unlike clip-in extensions, feather hair extensions are put in using micro-rings which allows the feather extensions to last up to several weeks.

feather clip in extensions

feather hair extensions

What I like best about feather hair extensions is they can be styled just like natural hair; they can be straightened, washed, blow-dried and curled. When applying heat I would suggest using temperatures of 180 degrees F and under as well as to be careful when brushing your hair so that the feather hair extensions don’t get pulled out along with your hair.

They can be hard to find but you are in luck! At MaryClaris we have started to carry them at both our Kelowna  and Vernon locations and online as well.

Have you used feather hair extensions before? What has been your experience? Let us know below.

Jun
30

Can you dye or curl synthetic hair extensions?

Synthetic extensions vary in styles, materials and quality just as human hair extensions do. There are synthetic hair blends which is human hair mixed with synthetic materials. Today I want to talk about Synthetic extensions and answer the questions: “Can you dye synthetic hair extensions?, can you curl synthetic hair extensions?”

It is possible to dye synthetic hair extensions. When trying to dye synthetic hair extensions do not use hair dye. The harsh chemicals in hair dye will destroy the synthetic hair. I would suggest using acrylic ink. So because the hair dye will destroy synthetic hair will heat used to curl hair destroy it as well?

It is possible to curl synthetic hair extensions. There are two ways to do this:

  • the first would be with a curling iron on it’s lowest setting and with water
  • the second would be with hair curlers and boiling hot water.

I would only suggest using the first option with synthetic human hair blends. Currently on the market are the so-called “heat-defiant” synthetic hair extensions. These hair extensions are able to take heat up to 350*F and therefore are better suited to curling.

So synthetic hair extensions vary in styles, materials and quality. Dying synthetic hair extensions is possible using acrylic ink and it is possible to curl them with a low setting hair curler or boiling hot water and curlers. If while reading this you came up with more questions about synthetic hair extensions or anything to do with hair extensions in general just let us know and we will get back to you.

Oct
11

keratin bonds

Keratin bonds allows having fusion hair extensions that feel natural. This is important to the overall experience of wearing fusion hair extensions. Today I would like to talk about keratin bonds and the impact that they have on  having good fusion hair extensions.

By the time your specialist has chosen the hair extensions for you, a lot of critical components have been decided, one of which you probably have not thought much of and do not have a lot of control over: the type of bonding .

A keratin bond must have the same characteristics as your own natural hair. What does this mean? Well, it means that the keratin bond must move freely with your hair. It must expand and contract with the different conditions that your own hair is subjected to. Every fusion hair extension is eventually removed. A good keratin bond must allow easy removal without damaging your own hair.

At MaryClaris hair extensions we have worked hard to ensure that the fusion hair extensions that we sell are made from a polymer that has a molecular structure similar to human hair. This has resulted in clients who have had an enjoyable experience with their hair and also hassle-free removal.

Sep
19

blonde hair extensions

When it comes to blonde hair extensions one of the biggest questions we get is what are the colours and how do I know which one is good for me?

When you are buying online, it’s important to know what all the colours mean? In the table below, here is a list of the most common blonde hair extensions and their colour names.

Blonde hair extensions colour #613

Blonde hair extensions colour #613

Colour #613 is the most blonde hairstyle around.

Blonde hair extensions colour #22

Blonde hair extensions colour #22

Colour #22 is more progressively hotter blonde.

Blonde hair extensions colour #24

Blonde hair extensions colour #24

Colour #24 is more ashy blonde hair extension type.

Sep
19

Cost of hair extensions

So, what is the real cost of hair extensions?

More and more people are discovering the benefits of having hair extensions. From the ease of adding volume and length to their hair to just wanting to give their own hair a break. Celebrities have been on the forefront as they have also discovered the same benefits. However, the prices they pay vary widely. Elsewhere in this blog we talk about Miley Cyrus paying over $24,000 for her hair extensions.

Locally, we have seen salons charging upwards of $1,000. What you pay for really does depend on what you are looking for. Education is key and this blog tries to cover these areas. For example we have a pretty good article on finding a hair extension specialist. It details some of the things that might affect the price you are paying. Have you had hair extensions put in lately? What have you paid for them? Let us know.

Sep
09

human hair wigs for black women

human hair wigs for black women

human hair wigs for black women

If you are looking for human hair wigs for black women there are a few things you should keep in mind.

  • Do want to wear you wigs on and then off at night? Maybe lace front wigs are not for you.
  • Do you prefer to have your wig on all the time? In this case maybe lace front wigs are right for you.
  • Since most human hair wigs for black women come in different styles, do you prefer short or long wigs.

Aside from this try to have a good feel on what the human hair wig will fit like to your face.

Good luck!

Sep
06

braids hairstyles

We were going through our collection of braids hairstyles we have done on our customers at MaryClaris over the last 10 years and we were surprised at the variety and scope of the clients. By going over the pictures and what the clients requested, we thought it would be fun to go through some of the braids hairstyles and just offer some comments. So here goes,

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blonde braids hairstyle

I just love this blonde braids hairstyle. It matches the client’s complextion really well. Blonde braids are such a stunning look on most white people. We used our highest quality braids in this case. You can tell by the beautiful shine on the braids. The thing I love about these braids is that they are able to maintain their shine for a long time. This braids hair style is good for three months.

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half cornrow braids styles

The half cornrows braids hair style is perfect for young children. As shown it offers a cute carefree way to go through summer. Virtually maintenance free, you can pretty much do whatever you want with these cornrow braids. The only thing is ensure that the you apply oil/sunscreen to the scalp when you are outdoors. More importantly, braids cornrows allow the hair to grow. This is perfect for any family planning on going on a camping trip.

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three quarter braids hairstyles

The three quarter braids hairstyle is such a lovely style. By leaving the last quarter of your hair extensions free, they offer stunning volume at the bottom. One concern is whether the braids will unravel. If done properly, the do not and we have a few options at our disposal to do that. Again we used our highest quality braids on this client and were able to achieve a stunning shine to the braids.

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blonde red black braids hairstyles

The blonde red black braids hairstyle is a more daring choice! We like to think of it as the rainbow braids hairstyle. The trick is to find the right blend of the colors. In this particular case, the client felt bold and wanted the colours to reflect that. The black hair extensions set a beautiful base from which all the other colors start from.

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blue black braids hairstyles

In this braids hairstyle, the blue-black combination is a nice muted blend that shows quiet confidence. Notice how the ends are left free. Unlike the three-quarter braids hairstyle shown above, the idea here is not to add volume at the bottom of the braids, but just leave flowing.

High volume braids hairstyles

high volume braids hairstyle

It might be hard to tell from looking at this picture, but this client is wearing braids. The big difference is how tight they are. They give quite a thick volume that is beautifully deceiving. This style is not for everyone as it takes a day or two to get used to the weight, but once you do, it offers a really nice look.

We have hundreds of pictures but I hope this short list offers you a quick look at the braids hairstyle choices available. What is your favourite braids choice? Please leave us a comment below.

Are you looking for braids in Kelowna or Vernon? Contact us at 250-862-8406 or 778-475-5955 for a free consultation

Sep
06

do sewn in hair extensions damage your hair

Hair Extensions have introduced quite a number of methods of attaching hair extension pieces to ones head. One of the methods that is new to most people is the cornrow method. This has led to the envitable question:  do sewn in hair extensions damage your hair?

To some this is a legitimate question while to others, they do not know what the fuss is about? So which is it?

A good place to start is to look at the cultures that use cornrows. In Africa, cornrows are a traditional method that has been used for hundreds of years. Once sewn in, the cornrows lasts for months at a time. The only maintenance is to wash and oil the scalp. At the end of the two to three month period, the sewn-in corn rows are removed and typically the hair would have grown.

What has been our experience with cornrows?

At Maryclaris, our experience has  been that the clients who do cornrows have seen the following benefits.

  • The hair has grown at the end of the period.
  • No damage to their hair at all.

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