Loose Synthetic extensions

To create a style using loose synthetic extension hair I need: 3 inches or more of natural hair

                                                                                                           : Comb, clips, string, extension hair

                                                                                                            : And between 1 and 8 plus hours of time

 

Loose synthetic extensions are very similar in application and wear to human hair extensions. A perk is that, particularly, if you enjoy bright, vivid, and hard to achieve color palettes, not only can they be created with synthetic hair, the colors are static!, they won’t wash out or bleed!......Synthetic hair is an inorganic material, it can largely be described as plastic, and is often comprised of the same elements as fishing line. There are several different varieties of synthetic hair fiber, and they all have their own unique deniers, finishes, weights, color selection, and wear “ability” factors…. They are never the same as human hair...that’s just the fact of the matter, not good or bad….human hair and synthetic hair are two very different fibers with equal amounts of pros and cons.

 

Synthetic extensions can be used to achieve: streaks, fullness, texture, length, spot length, A-lines, bobs, whippy bangs, tails, layers, panels of color,……..many many different options for high hair drama.

*In addition to these reading about synth loose extensions, please also check out my content guide for human hair extensions, there are many of the same rules for wear pertaining to human hair and  loose silky synth…not everything is the same, but many rules and guidelines are consistent with the two mediums.

 

Attachment method: always a pinch braid secured with string.

 

Length of wear: As little as 8 weeks for finer hair types and as much as 16 weeks for courser hair types….wear ‘em too long and you’ll be cultivating dread locks!

 

Removal: You can book some time with me or another qualified professional, typically an hour for a full head to cut the strings and comb out the shed. Average humans shed 100-200 hairs each day, these hairs get caught in the extensions and can look like a lot of hair after a couple months, but be reminded it’s only shed hair. You can also have a trusted someone cut your strings, UN braid the plait and comb out the shed….condition, shampoo, condition and your hair will have remained unharmed during the course of wear.

 

The service experience: This is very broad, it depends how much service you desire. If you just want like 6 or 8 streaks, you would be in the chair for about 30 minutes, if you want a full head fill out, a service that involved could take 8 or more hours. Your hairs natural density, desired outcome, head size and such dictate how much time a project will take.

 

Lengthening: Yes, technically…you can….it isn’t my favorite to wear, because of the weight….that is if you go really long….If you wear a full head that’s around shoulder length, and heavily layered…..it’s going to be more comfortable and natural feeling than trying to sport an entire head of 24 inch synth loose extensions….human hair has a lighter feel, I recommend using that for extreme length additions.

 

Small and medium sized extension projects: This is a great idea with synthetic hair...it is more economical than human hair and it integrates beautifully with your existing length. Most synthetic hair can be texture matched to compliment curls, waves, and straight hair. I also offer a variety that can be flat ironed and curled with a regular iron!  Many other hair ornamenting services are also a great way to utilize synthetic hair….spot length, streaks……synthetic loose extensions are convenient, cost effective, and a really great way to experiment with hair extensions…I always encourage trying something small to get your toes wet, rather than jumping into a service that’s takes all day and costs $500.00 plus….You should make sure you are going to enjoy this first….consider trying out a fill out with synth or even a few streaks of a color you have always wanted.

 

PAIN? Honestly, sometimes yes….other times no….There is no way to pre determine if pinch braided extensions are going to cause sensitivity on YOUR scalp……That’s why I ask you start small ;)…….tension bumps are pinkish raised bumps, generally around the attachment site base, created by the tension of your scalp being tugged in different directions than it’s likely used to…… They can happen right away, or they can happen inside the first two weeks of wear…itching also is a possibility, from tension as well…some people never have any of these issues, others can’t tolerate itching or tension for even a day…so, it’s important you know your own head.....If you acquire some head pain, the likelihood of it going away is high, a little pain killer in some cases, some peppermint spray in others….mostly patience and sheer will to don extensions will get you through a couple days of a tense head. Neither this pain nor the tension bumps harm your scalp or hair in any way; it merely is a variety of temporary hurt.

 

 

 

Daily Maintenance: Each night you should secure any length so it does not become tangled…synth hair is very difficult to un tangle…so braid and secure or pony tail and secure and keep friction at a minimum……Friction can be from pillows, wind, swimming, towel drying.. Just keep it minimal and protect your extensions. Your are welcome to immerse or dampen as much as you like, HOWEVER, pinch braids left wet to often can mildew. Keep your hair dry more often than it is wet. You should NOT dampen or immerse at night and then sleep on wet pinch braids, this can create a happy climate for mildew and it can cause pinch braids to tangle and become a beast to comb through. You SHOULD detangle daily, you can purchase a loop brush which allows you to brush all the way to your scalp, and you can also purchase a special extensions brush which allows you to detangle ends up to attachment points. You can also use a medium tooth comb to detangle extensions from tips to attachment sites. When immersing for shampooing, always dampen with head back, never head forward…..the water pressure in this forward direction can matte the pinch braid attachments. I suggest shampooing with a recommend cleanser between 1 and 3 times a week, only at the scalp. Conditioners and detangler’s should be applied in the mids and ends, never the attachments sites at your scalp unless you are getting ready to take your pinch braids out.

 

Weekly Maintenance: You should feel each attachment site each week and be certain no two extensions are combining, and there are no mattes accruing by the attachments sites. If you get into a pickle with mattes or tangles you cannot comb out, you can set a detangling appointment with me. There will be charge of at least $40.00……I won’t be mad or yell at you I promise, but I will go through the care protocol and see what you may or may not be doing to cause extensions disarray.

 

Monthly maintenance: Each month your hair grows ½ to 1 inch…….Keep mindful after a month, there will be more likelihood of matting and tangling near the scalp……You should pull apart any extension sites that may have grown together. If using a loop brush to brush at the scalp, be more mindful while brushing after the first month passes. The loop brush is a great tool, but when you develop significant new growth you run the risk of a loop getting caught in an attachment site and pain will ensue should you rip that site out while brushing too vigorously….. Many wearers are just fine to loop brush into the 12^th week, I ask you to merely be mindful.

 

Styling synthetic: Some synth hair is heat resistant and you can blow dry it, curl it, iron it and it will keep performing beautifully…..Other varieties of synth hair are heat malleable and will melt and clump and fray with more than medium heat from a hair dryer. It’s important to understand what type of synthetic you have in your hair and how it reacts to extreme heat. You can often use flocked hot rollers on less heat resistant types…..this indirect heat allows the shape to reform through heating and cooling the plastic, without  burning or melting it….it is important that you HEAT and then COOL into shape….the cooling is AS important as the heating. I offer a brand called Shapeshifter monofiber synthetic extension hair; this variety can be flat ironed and curled with regular heat tools. It is very soft and silky with a finer denier than other synthetics on the market. This is a great option among synthetics that can compliment many types of hair!

 

Products: Synthetic hair cannot be conditioned to obtain better health, it is plastic after all. I do find that silicone hair products can be wonderful for increasing synth hairs pliability and manageability. Use in moderation should you find it helpful. I also very much like Goldwell’s Kerasilk treatment with synthetic hair extensions……I don’t know what magic it possesses but, I do notice it increases perceived luster and manageability of the extensions when it’s used regularly. Other than that, you should always use a non detergent shampoo at your scalp, and some form of appropriate non waxy conditioner or rinse. I will make recommendations; Use anything outside of what I recommend at your own risk.

 

General maintenance of natural hair during extension wear: You can bleach and tone, cut and color, up-do………I wouldn’t encourage a full head revamp of color and shape during extension wear, but you can easily maintain your current color situation with retouches without upsetting your extensions in any way. Some lighter colored, more porous fabrics will grab direct dyes or take on a cast of a dark color like black, but other than those, staining your synthetic extensions isn’t a huge concern. You shouldn’t backcomb your synthetic extensions. Backcombing synth hair is how we make synthetic dreadlocks! They are very hard to UN tangle………Up-do’s can be modified to accommodate synthetic extensions, but can be done beautifully during wear.

WAIVERS AND SUCH:
Most of the waiver info is in the waiver signage section on this site, along with securing appointments, and credit cards, and such. You will be required to sign a waiver that you understand what you are doing before you receive this service. If you aren’t 18, someone that is 18 or older and is a legal guardian needs to sign it. SO, do your homework and be an informed consumer!