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Q. What hair
extension methods does Coquette's
do?
* Coquette's specializes in the
finest quality
natural, virgin, remy, 100% human
hair
fusion extensions and sew-in weaves.
* Coquette Hair is unprocessed 100%
human hair, there is absolutely no
artificial or non-human hair mixed
in with it. All our cuticles are in
the same direction, preventing
tangling and matting.
Q. How are
Coquette's Fusion Extensions
applied?
* Coquette Hair
Fusion Extensions are applied strand
on strand with a specially
formulated KERATIN Bond (it is not
glue) that will not damage your
natural hair.
Q. How are
Coquette's Sew-in Weaves applied?
* Coquette’s
Sew-in Weaves are applied by flat
braiding your own hair in a special
pattern and then wefts of our hair
are sewn onto the braid and a style
is created.
Q. Will hair extensions damage my
hair?
*
A proper
consultation is
important to ascertain that the
client is a good candidate for hair
extensions. While hair extensions
work well and do not do damage to
the clients' hair for most people,
there are a small percentage whose
hair will not be able to support any
type of extension. Clients who are
not good candidates for hair
extensions include:
Ongoing
genetic hair loss, alopecia, Clients
receiving chemotherapy treatment,
Clients on medications which are
causing hair loss, Clients suffering
hair loss due to thyroid or other
hormonal imbalances, Clients with
genetically baby fine and thin hair.
*As long as the hair extensions are
applied properly and YOU take the
PROPER CARE of them there should be
no damage.
Q. How much do Coquette’s Hair
Extensions Cost?
*A consultation is
needed to determine an exact price.
*Fusion extensions
with hair and service range between
$650 and $1500.
*Sew- In Weaves
with hair and service start at $500.
*We do require
$150 deposit to hold all hair
extension appointments, of course
the deposit will be deducted off
your final bill.
Q. How long do Coquette’s Extensions
last?
*There are some
hair extension companies who
proclaim that extensions can stay in
your hair for over 6 months. Sure
extensions can stay in your hair
that long, but just because
something can be done, should it be
done? In this situation, the answer
is a serious NO! Your natural
growing hair sheds about 100 hairs a
day, on the average. These are the
hairs you find in your hairbrush and
in your shower drain. This natural
mechanism of hair shedding plays a
critical role in determining the
'safe' amount of time an extension
attachment can be worn.
*Here at
Coquette’s we recommend keeping
Fusion Extensions no longer than 3
months and Sew-In Weaves no longer
than 2 months.
We want
to keep you looking your best!!
*Fusion Extensions
When Fusion
extensions are in your hair, your
natural hair is still shedding at
its normal rate, and the shedding
hair becomes trapped in the hair
extensions. So after 3 months of
wearing extensions, due to the
natural shedding factor, the
extensions will be attached to fewer
or your natural hairs. For example,
the extension that was originally
attached by 20 of your natural hairs
now may be only attached by 15 of
your natural hairs, thus causing the
possibility of breakage of your
natural hair and 'root pull'.
Root pull
occurs when your natural hair has
shed so much in the extension bond
that the extension is attached by
fewer hairs that can't continue to
support the weight of the extension.
When this occurs, your natural hair
will succumb to the weight of the
extension and your natural hair will
be pulled out by the root. Another
very critical reason why any type of
extension should not be worn longer
than our recommended time is because
the natural hairs that have shed and
are 'stuck' in the extension bond
has the tendency to want to form
matting at the root.
*Sew-In Weaves
When wearing a
Sew-in Weave your natural hair is
still shedding at its normal rate,
but the shedding hair becomes
trapped in the braid. Which can
cause matting between the braid and
your natural hair growth. So to keep
your natural hair healthy we
recommend having your weave removed
at 2 months. Then properly brushed
out, washed and deep conditioned.
You will then be ready for your new
weave.
Q. Will my
extensions look natural?
* Your
extensions will be totally
undetectable and we will be able to
create an exact match to your own
hair color. They will feel soft,
silky and natural and will become
like your own hair. However, it will
take a few days to adjust to having
extensions in your hair. After that
initial adjustment period, you will
forget that you are even wearing
them.
Q. How do I care for my extensions?
* To ensure
that your hair extensions stay in
optimal shape, it is very important
to follow all of the below
instructions. In our experience, if
a client calls with a problem, it's
usually because they did not follow
the below instructions:
* It is
recommended that you detangle the
extensions before washing them by
using a
specific
soft bristle brush. We have the
brush here for you to purchase.
* It is
recommended that you check the
extensions daily for any tangling of
matting. You can easily prevent any
matting from happening with proper
brushing and 'spot' checking. You
will be shown how to perform these
easy tasks by one of our stylists.
* Detangle the
extensions before getting into the
shower and then after washing your
hair. Start at the bottom of the
hair and work your way up.
*
Wash and
condition hair IMMEDIATELY after
going swimming.
* Wash hair
immediately after exercising. The
salts in perspiration can cause hair
to tangle.
* It's best to
dry hair immediately after
shampooing. At the very least, dry
the bond area, and then you can let
the rest air dry if necessary. To
dry, pat the hair with a towel. Do
not rub the hair with the towel
since that cause tangling.
* Do not put
undo tension on the hair.
* NEVER go to
sleep with wet hair, as it will
cause the hair to tangle.
* Tie the hair
into a pony tail or braid when
sleeping to prevent tangling.
* The better
you take care of the hair, the
longer life span it will have. It is
NOT recommended that you color the
hair yourself.
* There is a
range of aftercare products
specially designed for your
extensions to keep them in perfect
condition. To keep the hair in
optimal condition, the use of
professional products is highly
recommended. The use of inferior
products will reduce the lifespan of
the hair.
* Rinse the
shampoo out of hair thoroughly to
avoid build up.
* Do not use
any 'heat tools' (curling iron, flat
iron) directly on the
extension bond, since the heat may
make the extension come out.
* Keep your
scalp clean and oil free.
Q. What about hair shedding with
extensions?
* It is
considered normal that people shed
approximately 100 hairs a day. Your
natural hair will still shed at its
usual rate but will be unable to
release due to the extensions
attachment. When the extensions are
removed, the naturally exfoliated
hair will be combed out. This is not
considered excessive hair loss.
* If you take
care of your extensions, upon
removal of extensions there should
not be excessive tangling or matting
problems. If the client fails to
care for their hair as recommended,
and matting does occur, an extra fee
may be charged for the extra time
spent to remove the tangles and
extensions
Q. How long
does my hair have to be to get hair
extensions?
* Your
overlapping layer (the layer that
covers the extensions' bonds or
weave) must be at least 4" long.
Extensions can be placed as close as
1" from your hairline. In general,
the longer your natural hair, the
more seamlessly the extensions will
blend into your hair.
Q. Why do
the extensions need to be removed
and re-attached?
* The
extensions will grow out as your
hair grows out. As this occurs, the
weight will shift further down your
hair shaft and create tension on
your natural hair. Furthermore, it
is common that people shed
approximately 100 hairs a day. Your
natural hair will still shed at its
usual rate but will be unable to
release due to the extensions
attachment. If you wear the hair
longer than the recommended time
period, those exfoliated hairs may
cause excessive matting of your
natural hair. Therefore, the
extension hair needs to be removed
and re-attached.
*This information
may not be copied or used in any
form unless authorized by Coquette
Hair*
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