Extensions

Extensions – The Long and Short of it

With the Awards Season past, we look back at all the Starlets on the Red Carpet and behind the Microphones and ask ourselves….Was that her hair? Well, yes it was… in a manner of speaking…

You will find that the majority of aspiring and established stars at one point in their lives have donned Hair Extensions. Just think about it…how fast do you think they can get ready for their next big role? After all, hair only grows 1/2 inch per month. You can make your hair look longer by using tricks like wearing a Turtleneck….but who wants to wear one of those everyday!

The real trick is Hair Extensions. They are as commonplace enough in contemporary society today that they should be considered as a choice in the modern woman’s wardrobe. But just like any fashion, there are guidelines to know to get the best results. Here are a few:

First: A common misconception: Hair Extensions use real hair. There is a place for “non-real” hair in the beauty industry, but its primary use is for braiding not extensions. So, is it real? Yeah, it’s real.

Second: Price = Quality. There ARE different grades of hair used for extensions. Make sure your Stylist is offering you the best choices to choose from. Better hair will wear better and keep up better…it will also look more natural, which in this “On-Stage” world is the proof in the pudding!

Third: Your Stylists skill level and Technique will make all the difference in the world in how long and how natural your Extensions look. Make sure He or She has years of experience. There are times for experimenting and shopping for the lowest price, this is not one of them.

Fourth: It seems like a new Technique is invented every year to do Hair Extensions. They come down to 3 main branches of techniques: Gluing or Bonding, Weaving and Fusion. Glue in Hair should only be used in a pinch for special occasions, since it will come out the first time you wash it. Weaving techniques generally last up to 2 months with regular maintenance while Fusion techniques can last up to 6 months. Not all techniques can be used with all hair types, so again, make sure you ask your Stylist before committing.

Fifth: Like most things, Hair Extensions will need maintenance. Some form of periodic tightening might be necessary or for longer applications, simply maintaining consistency of color between your hair and the extensions will be required. Proper maintenance can also help prevent avoidable problems such as hair breakage.

Lucky for you, Our Master Stylist Rhonda has done Hair Extensions at Mode for many years and developed her skill set as a Stylist in New York City. She has done work for Business Women and On-Air Personalities alike using the So.Cap Fusion Method as well as traditional Weaving. If you are looking for true expertise, give Mode Salon a call and set up a consultation. You will be glad you did.

No matter what goals you aim to achieve with Hair Extensions, be it giving your hair a break from chemicals, going low maintenance in the summer, giving your hair a chance to grow without stress breakage or just going Glam on your own Red Carpet, get the facts about Hair Extensions, and go for it!

Please visit our Pricing Page to get all the details and setup your own consultation!

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Thinning Hair – Stop it

Our Clients ask us all the time, “What can I do to stop my hair from thinning?” Thinning hair affects both Men and Women and for years the only solutions involved rather harsh chemicals with potential side effects. The ultimate solution was to go for Hair Replacement Techniques which could be “semi-surgical” and also quite costly. There has also always been the stigma and suspicion that most solutions are not effective. Well as they say the times are a changing.

We have just brought a new affordable product by Joico called Clinicure. It is a multi step treatment process which begins in the Salon and includes take home treatments. Clinical studies found that 85% of people using the product were satisfied with their results after just one week. Clinicure makes different varieties of the product for both natural and chemically treated hair. You can read about it all and watch a video at the Clinicure Website. Give us a call to start your program today and start seeing your hair become fuller and much easier to style and manage.

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Dry hair got you down?

It’s amazing to me how many times people ask me how to fix their “dry hair”.

Well, to start off, there are many factors that can lead up to that evil dryness and annoying frizzy fly-aways.

The number one leading factor is poor hair care.  Ladies, it’s a fact.  Coming to the salon twice a year isn’t going to help your hair stay healthy.  For haircuts, we recommend coming back 6-10 weeks for your next visit.  Regular salon visits will help maintain your mane and keep it looking healthy and beautiful.

Excessively washing your hair with poor shampoo is a major factor in dryness.  Get a professional shampoo designed for your hair type.  Mode Salon is proud to carry L’OREAL PROFESSIONELL , which has 9 different shampoos and conditioners fit for your hair. This includes highlighted, colored, dry, frizzy or flat hair.

Heat with a blow dryer and flat iron without protectors also doesn’t help this issue. That’s why here at Modé Salon we encourage product, product, product!  Before blow drying, use a leave-in conditioner such as BED HEAD EGO BOOST to protect your hair from the heat, and to help smooth frizzy locks. And before using any type of hot flat iron or curling iron, try ROCKAHOLIC ROCK OUT SHINE BLASTER to protect your hair from the intense heat of any iron. This will also help smooth fly-aways and give it an illuminating shine.

So stop by Modé Salon and check out our awesome product lines, and talk with a stylist to see which shampoos, conditioners, and products best fit your hair type.  We would love to help you, and of course see you as well!

Xanthe Kopp

Modé Stylist