How to Prepare for Hair Extensions

Video Transcript

"Hi, my name is Julia and this is my model Kim from Extensions by Julia on behalf of Expert Village. Today we are going to be talking about hair extensions. (Is there anything I need to do before I come in to get extensions?) Yes. First of all it is very important to make sure that the color you want has already been taking care of. So if you get your hair highlighted or dyed, you want to make sure that you have that done before coming in. Because once you have the extensions in your hair, adding any chemicals to that can help them breakdown and fall out a lot quicker. So you want to make sure you have that done before you see me. You don't have to worry too much about cutting your hair, because once the extensions in, then you would cut it to create the overall style that you are looking for. (What about, should I shampoo before I come in?) You should also definitely shampoo your hair, you want to make sure that it is very thoroughly clean, I would even shampoo it twice before you come in, you could also have it flat ironed as well so that way when you put them in your hair already matches the texture of the hair that I'm putting in. You can use conditioner, but I would only recommend it on the ends of your hair so that way there is no oils towards the scalp, because any of those oils right there will help the bond loosen out and they can slide out a lot quicker than 3 or 6 months."