Help Hair, Skin & Nails Survive Winter

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Trudy Petersen

While we always want to take good care of our hair, skin, and nails, winter can be especially harsh and require even extra care.  When the weather turns colder, windier and dryer, your hair, skin and nails will need some extra protection from the environment.  Simple adjustments in normal routines can make a big difference for you and keep you looking good and youthful!

First let’s talk hair.  The cold  and dry of winter can be very damaging to your hair.  Hair becomes dry easily during winter from the dry cold weather outside and from the dry indoor heating inside so it’s a double whammy!  There are things you can do to assure that your hair does’t get damaged.

Obviously wear a scarf, hat or cap to protect hair from the cold and wind.  (However, if you are like most of us, you don’t want to mess up your “do”.) Switch to a moisture repair shampoo and conditioner such as Moroccan Oil shampoo.  This will help restore the health of you hair by bathing it in a highly concentrated formula rich in antioxidant argan oil, reconstructive Keratin and fatty acids.  Both products restore elasticity, moisture and manageability.  The formulas are sulfate, phosphate and paraben-free so they are safer for you and the environment!  Moroccanoil Treatment is also wonderful for transforming the hair.  With protein, fatty acids, omega 3 oils and vitamins; it goes to work on environmental damage.  For more serious problems such as dry, itchy or sensitive scalp, Moroccanoil has developed a comprehansive professional treatment which addresses the signs and symptoms of a dry and flaky scalp.  It works to restore scalp imbalances and helps relieve scalp irritation while revitalizing the hair.

The cold and wind often result in dry skin.  SkinCeuticals has a product called Hydrating B5 which will be your best “winter” friend!  It is a gel which is enriched with vitamin B5, known to help with tissue repair and replenishes nutrients the skin needs to feel smooth and appear younger.  This moisture-enhancing gel contains hyaluronic acid, the body’s natural hydrator, to bind moisture to the skin.  Along with SkinCeuticals vitamin C treatments it will help maximize the benefits of your daily moisturizer.

And finally, nails.  Nails exposed to cold winter weather are vulnerable to damage. Wearing gloves will help but for more help Elon is a nail treatment which transforms nails with agental conditioning formula.  This helps with cracking, splitting, peeling, as well as thin, brittle or difficult to grow nails.  The result?  Beautiful, new healthy nails…naturally!

With these products in your arsenal, you should be able to “weather” winter without it taking its toll on you!

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Time to do Some Cleansing, Nutritionally Speaking that is!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Trudy Petersen

OK, we have now gotten through the Thanksgiving and Christmas season!  Unless you have been hibernating or were able to exercise extreme willpower, it’s a pretty sure bet you ate some things you should not have eaten.  Afterall, everywhere you turned there were cookies, candy, popcorn balls, fudge, peanut brittle, cakes, pies, you name it!  And let’s not forget all the Sparkling juice, egg nog and possibly some adult beverages!  You might be feeling a tad bloated and over weight since right about now since the average person will put on anywhere from 5-10 pounds over the holidays.  I know, I know, next year (next week) you will start a whole new program.  Ah yes, if only it were that simple!

So what is your plan?  How about Nutritional Cleansing and giving the body some rest?  In our culture, we are so obsessed with eating 3 meals per day, and, in some circles, eating 6 small meals per day, that people recoil if you mention go with out eating for a short time. WHAT?  I’m not going to go hungry! Guess what, you won’t die if you miss a few meals. Many of us could live off the fat of the land for a good long while!

Did you know your body was designed to go without food for long periods of time?   (Think “cave man”, having to go out and get your food!) 70% of your body’s energy goes to the digestion of food.  When you are always eating, that 70% can never go for rebuilding, repair or anything else. How about doing the body a favor by giving it a rest?  In our culture, the only time people go for periods of time without eating is when they are sick.  If they get the flu or something, they will go 2-3 days with out eating. That’s because they are FORCED into it! What if you were to do it willingly and give the body a break?

It is a known fact that those who live longer eat less.  In some cultures ( such as Okinawa) it is customary to eat one or two meals per day and they have many people living healthy well into old age.  Recently in the US, a 114 year old man died and, prior to his death he was asked what he attributed his long life to. He said that he only ever ate 2 meals per day, that people were eating way to much food!

Well, there is an alternative to all this eating and it’s called Nutritional Cleansing.  It is outside the norm especially where mainstream “medicine” is concerned.  If you ask your doctor about it he/she is probably going to tell you you are reading too many crazy things, just cut back on the sugar and fat.  My challenge to you would be that you should try it and find out for yourself.

People who regularly practice Nutritional Cleansing will tell you that they are able to lose weight and that they feel wonderful when they are Cleansing and relieving the body of the burden of digesting food.  Most people Cleanse for one or two days, not for days on end.  If weight loss is the goal, they will cleanse weekly and if overall health is the goal they will do one or two days per month.  On the days they are Cleansing, they are replenishing their bodies with a cleanse drink which is loaded with vitamins and minerals.  They are getting more nutrition on these days than most people get in a week of eating meals! Many people report feeling so good during a Cleanse they wish they could continue indefinitely!

You will never know until you try it.  How about it, are you up for a challenge in the New Year which could take your health to a whole new level?

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Trudy Petersen

Another year has come and gone.  Now we make plans for 2012, where we will go, what we will do, visions, dreams, goals. The exciting thing about the New Year is that we get to try to get it right all over again!  Perhaps there were things you didn’t get accomplished that you really thought were important - at least at one time. Amazing how some things which seem so important can fall through the cracks! Personally I’m remembering some of the things I intended to do in 2011. They were actually pretty important and somewhere along the way with the busy-ness of life, I completely forgot about them.

Perhaps I need to be more organized?  I suspect if I had abetter “system” some things might not have fallen through the cracks.  So that’s one of my goals for this year, to be better organized!  I think that’s pretty basic but may help me accomplish some of the other important things on my list.

Then there are other things which sound good that I really should do.  Having a gratitude journal is pretty cool.  In comparison to many others, I know that I have been tremendously blessed.  I read something this morning that resonated with me.  If you were suddenly given all of someone else’s problems, you would take your own back in a heartbeat! So I purpose to be more grateful for that which I have and to write it down.  So that I can remember and reflect back on it!

What about living each day as though it were your last?  That’s Big! But have I been doing it?  No.  I probably wouldn’t fritter time away on the computer if it were my last day.  I believe restoring and rekindling relationships would be MUCH more important.

Got anything you are putting off until when ever?  What are you waiting for? There is no finer time than the present! That’s why it’s called “present”, it’s a GIFT!  Make the best of it. Have a fabulous 2012!

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I’m Paying More, Is it Worth it?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Trudy Petersen

The women’s business has been the driving force in the hair industry for a long time and that’s not about to change.  As we mentioned in a previous post, part of why things are out of control today in the human hair market is the hair required by the enormous extension market.  So we know that this and other factors have driven up the cost of human hair.

You may ask, since I’m  spending all this extra money am I getting value for what I’m spending or is the hair all junk?  Hair quality is huge and plays a major role when working with women’s hair.  Women don’t necessarily care for disposable hair – they would rather have better hair and keep it longer.

20 years ago, when the price of hair was very low, if someone made a mistake such as over-processing or under-processing, they could afford to literally throw the hair away and start over.  Not so today with the cost of hair.  The industry has continued to move toward eliminating the risk factors and making sure the product is as good as it can be.  The factories are very well aware of how much of a price increase the distributors are paying.

Women will usually opt for a better grade of hair and are willing to spend the money for it.  They are simply happier that way.  The manufacturer is looking to sell quality.  If the consumer is really happy with a better product, they will pay more for it.  Disposable hair won’t work for women, therefore the factories are still attempting to process the hair the best they can.  The problem is that sometimes things turn out well, sometimes not due to many variables.  We don’t know anything about the person from whom the hair was cut, what their diet was like or what kind of processing they may have done to their hair.  Factories are not separating the good from the bad.  They are not deciding to buy lousy hair in order to save a few bucks when they can buy great hair.  The whole supply line tightened up because the demand changed.  When there was very little demand, the distributors could pick what ever hair they wanted.  Those days are gone.

In order to work as a ventilator (one who makes wigs) six months to year training is required.  Once that time is finished, the workers are put on zero start, meaning that the factory is not selling the product that they are making.  After about three months the workers are producing basic items that don’t require the intricacy.  No matter how much demand there is for this work, training takes time and staff changes cause obvious problems.  The shortage of labor is affecting both the quality and the price.  The reality is that distributors are going to have to pay more to keep up with the quality.  Workers are getting higher salaries and everybody’s overhead in China is going up.  The good news is that it’s an industry filled with people that are really dedicated to servicing the client, making them as comfortable and happy as possible which means providing a quality product.  So while you are paying more, for now the quality is there.  As time goes on, that may not be the case.

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Human Hair Wigs, More Expensive Today Than EVER!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Trudy Petersen

If you “wear hair” you know the costs have increased significantly.  You may have no idea why this has happened. The entire industry has increased in the cost of goods from China due to increased labor cost.  Another factor is that raw hair is becoming less and less available.  The scarcity of good virgin hair is more acute today than ever.  There has been a shortage of 14, 18 and 24 inch lengths of hair but now the shortage has escalated enormously.

One of the driving factors for this is the extension market.  This industry requires a tonnage of hair, it’s really quite amazing!  The overall supply line is beginning to shrink.  The biggest supply of hair comes from India first and then China.  With both of those economies growing, the whole hair collection system has broken down.  The number of people donating quality hair in both of those countries is shrinking rapidly!  Russia is a collection system as well and the same thing is happening there.  Probably in 20 years we will have run out of European hair.  The way the costs are increasing  it will be cost prohibitive by then anyway!

With the price increases coming fast and furiously from the manufacturers, importers and distributors, the retailers cannot keep up.  It is hard to absorb price increases over an extended period of time.  Two years ago retailers began to realize that you can no longer freeze prices.  For those buying hair on service contracts, the retailer must have a clause stating the price of hair may increase during the life of the contract. The raw material increase must be added on during the course of the contract otherwise the retailer will make no profits!

Obviously, during the recession, everyone has been hesitant to raise prices, period.  Retailers are afraid of losing clients.  There comes a point where the retailer must forget about the recession and raise prices or, face going out of business.

The hair factories in China have a short supply of workers for the first time in history.  Major employers in China are increasing their production facilities resulting in more competition for the available workers.  Salaries were so low in China that some of the workers were committing suicide. The government stepped in and said that over the next 3 years, all factories must increase workers salaries by 100%.  While many industries could afford that increase, the hair industry is not one of them.  However they had to increase immediately in order to secure workers and stay competitive.

As a result of all of this, for the first time in China, the population began to have a choice of jobs and young workers are  choosing NOT to work in the hair ventilating industry.  It is detailed and difficult work in comparisons to other jobs available.  Ventilating hair is very manual-labor intensive.  It demands close attention to detail and concentration.

This is all new for China.  Until recently, there was an overabundance of workers so they were happy to take any job.  Since they can now choose from many jobs, parents are advising younger girls not to take the hair ventilating jobs.  Not only because it is very intense and hard on the eyes, but it is also very demanding requiring very intricate, detailed work in order to get the wig to look natural.  Today the government is allowing the population to move anywhere, and the population is moving toward the jobs.  Unfortunately the wig manufacturers are running out of workers and those who do take the jobs can demand more money and are doing just that.

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Flu Shot or….Vitamins & Minerals?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Trudy Petersen

Are you the person who runs out every year to get a flu shot based on what you hear in the news?  Have you ever wondered just how much good it does you to get the flu shot?  Are you aware of the toxic chemicals in the shot such as mercury?  Did you know that once you’ve got mercury in your system it’s very difficult to get rid of?  Have you ever investigated the side effects of mercury toxicity?  I can tell you it’s far worse than a case of the flu.  

So then, what is a person supposed to do?  How about making sure your immune system is strong and able to do the job it was created to do which is to fight off the foreign invaders!  What a concept.  Am I saying that our bodies don’t need pharmaceuticals to help ward off sickness and disease?  Yep, that’s what I’m saying.

Our bodies are created to be self-healing machines.  So then why is everybody sick?  We are designed to put the needed elements in our bodies through the foods of the earth that we eat to obtain our vitamins and minerals.  The problem is that we are not eating the natural foods from the earth and, even when we do,  there are many factors contributing to the nutritional bankruptcy of the food beginning with the fact that it’s grown in depleted soil.  The way the produce is harvested (picked green, not allowed to ripen on the vine), the traveling of long distances in trucks, and the fact that it is then gas “ripened” in warehouses are all contributing factors to the problem.

Rather than a flu shot, build your system up with supplements – vitamins and minerals.  All of the things you should be getting from your food.  Find a whole food supplement that has all of the trace minerals and the vitamins your body needs so that it can protect you.  Treat your body right and it will serve you the way it was created to serve you.  Abuse it and you will be sick and not live long and strong.  Take responsibility for your health and don’t rely on the disease management system we have in place in our country.  They can keep you alive but they cannot keep you healthy!

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Real or Not Real – Good Question!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Trudy Petersen

When looking into non-surgical hair replacement; you will soon find that there are many choices available.  In this post we will focus on wigs and discuss various choices one has by listing some of the attributes and characteristics of the different options available.

Most people are aware that there are human hair wigs and there are synthetic wigs.  If fitted and customized properly, each can look very natural and you probably would which is which.  Human hair wigs can be colored, permed, and styled with hot tools.  With synthetic, the wig is already styled, curled and colored, with no options for change. You cannot use hot styling tools such as curling irons and flat irons to style synthetic wigs. Some of the really inexpensive synthetic wigs will have a very shiny look which does not look like real hair.  Unlike human hair, the color of synthetic will not fade or oxidize even after long periods in the sunlight.  Both synthetic and human hair will last if they are taken care of.  Durability really depends on the initial investment, how much it is worn and how it is cared for.

One thing to think about, particularly this time of the year is that synthetic wigs will “melt” in extreme heat so be careful when sticking your head in the oven to check the Thanksgiving turkey -if you are wearing a synthetic wig!

Another deciding factor as to whether to select synthetic or human hair might be the reason one is purchasing the wig.  If it is a temporary hair loss situation such as with most chemotherapy treatments, where the wig will only be needed for short term, one might be less inclined to make the investment of a human hair wig.  However, if it is permanent hairloss, such as Alopecia, one would be typically be more likely to make a larger investment.

There are also a couple of “new kids on the block”.  One is Cyberhair and the other is Vitalhair.  Cyberhair is the product of years of research and development plus more years of fine tuning the technology to create realistic feeling and looking hair fibers.  The result is a hair replacement system that looks natural, feels natural, and last despite what tests the elements may bring.  Which is why you can shower, sleep and swim in it – Cyberhair actually LOVES water!

Vitalhair is the newest and latest innovation in hair technology.  It is created to give you the hair you want and the freedom to live your life.  It is available for custom – made hair restoration, specifically designed to match your way of life and the hairstyle you want.  Vitalhair can stand up to whatever Mother Nature can dish up as well as under bright lights.  Cyberhair and Vitalhair are fabulous new options and are available at select salons only.

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3/4 Hairpiece?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Trudy Petersen

OK, so you need hair.  You have too much hair loss on the top and sides to get by with extensions or Micropoint Links.™  You are really not crazy about wearing a full wig,  just not ready for that….at least not yet.  Do you have any options?  The answer is YES you do!  It’s called a ¾ piece.  This would not be a solution if you like you hair in a short, tailored style, or if you like it short and spikey. However, it would work well for longer hair or a bob.  For those experiencing alopecia areata, more often than not, this would be a great solution.  The remaining hair on the lower nape of the neck and sides is blended into the hairpiece.  When considering a ¾ piece, it’s best to think in terms of human hair for greater durability.

As always, with any hair loss solution, it’s best to contact a hair replacement specialist/salon and have a consultation.  This allows them to access your situation and allows you to understand exactly what your options are.

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Anti-Aging…What is it?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Trudy Petersen

Anti-Aging – what is it?  It actually has a number of different meanings, depending on whom you talk to.  If you are talking to someone in the scientific community, it refers to the slowing, preventing, or reversal of the aging process.  Currently there is no proven medical technology that allows this goal to be accomplished in humans.  And there are no methods currently available to accurately measure the effects of an anti-aging therapy.

In the medical community anti-aging means early detection, prevention and reversal of age-related diseases.  Quite different from tackling the aging process itself, a wide array of strategies and therapies are currently available.  For example, it is believed that calorie restriction is a way to lower risk for a wide range of age-related degenerative conditions.

In the business community, there is a lot going on in the anti-aging arena as its been viewed as a valuable brand and demonstrated way to increase sales.  Buyer beware!  Look out for the snake oil salesmen with their anti-aging crèmes, lotions and potions, which may or may not make your skin look younger!

Does anti- aging mean to look or feel younger OR how long will you live and how healthy you are?  Both.  What are some of the signs of aging?  They include wrinkles, memory loss,decreased brain function and increased risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and cancer.  So it is happening on the inside as well as the outside!

Anti-aging is a valuable brand and important science however; many of groups are attempting to profit from it.  Due to the fact that 20,000 baby boomers are turning 65 daily through 2025, anti- aging is BIG business!  Scientist feel that the nonsense coming from the anti-aging market place is damaging their prospects for serious scientific anti-aging research.

Depending on what you consider true anti-aging determines whether or not there are products/therapies out there, which really do turn back the clock.  While each of us has a maximum life span – or an optimized natural longevity, utilizing modern medicine and appropriate lifestyle and diet choices will definitely play a factor in allowing us to realize our full potential.  There are things you can do which will allow you to add years to your life and to live in better health than you otherwise would have done.  Supplements and proper healthcare along with good maintenance and not damaging yourself with known carcinogens are all anti-aging.

If you have studied the science of anti-aging, such as teleomere research, you know we have a ways to go.  We know that the teleomere determines the length of one’s life. (Think of the teleomere as the plastic tip on the end of the shoelace, or in this case, on the end of your DNA chain.) We also know that there are things we do which shorten our teleomeres (such as smoking) that we CANNOT do if we want to live long and strong and have teleomere health.  Thus far we know how to strengthen our teleomeres but we do not yet know how to keep them from shortening.  Once we figure out how to stop them from shortening, we can then study how to lengthen them, thus stop and then reverse aging.

That said, let’s talk about some of the things we can do to live an anti-aging lifestyle

Regular physical activity is a good thing.  Get adequate rest and make sure your diet is full of healthy foods….all of these are good defense against aging.

Make sure you include phytonutrients in your diet.  Here are the foods high in phytonutrients:

  • Red, orange and yellow vegetables and fruit (such as tomatoes, carrots, peppers, squash, sweet potatoes, peaches, mangos, melons, citrus fruits, and berries)
  • Dark green leafy vegetables (such as spinach, kale, bok choy, broccoli, Swiss chard, and romaine lettuce)
  • Garlic, onions, chives and leeks
  • Whole grain products (such as brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, barley, wheat berries, and whole wheat whole grain breads and whole grain cereals)
  • Nuts and seeds (such as walnuts, almonds, sunflower, sesame and flax seeds)
  • Legumes (such as dried beans, peas, lentils, soy beans and soy products)
  • Tea and coffee (such as green tea, black tea and other herbal teas)
  • Dark chocolate.

Some believe these phytonutrients are capable of unlocking the key to longevity.  They are members of the antioxidant family and gobble up the “free radicals” or oxygen molecules what play a role in the onset of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease.

Choose foods that are anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants such as cold-water fish, richly colored fruits and vegetables.  What are pro-inflammatory foods?  Saturated or trans fatty acids, sugars and starches all cause insulin levels to surge and trigger an anti-inflammatory response in the body which accelerates the aging response

Manage the stress in your life, keep your immune system strong, make smart lifestyle choices; these are among the best things you can do to help prevent disease and retard aging.

You may think some of this is easier said than done but with a bit of research, you will find nutrients that can help you with this.  Unfortunately, with two thirds of the nutrients GONE from our food, you will HAVE to supplement your diet for optimum health and anti-aging!  It is not optional!  Good protein is essential as it is the glue that holds everything together, keeps the immune system strong and is just as important as water and air, plant adaptagens which allow one to manage stress, and nutrients which help with energy and better sleep.  Do your research as if you life depended on it because it does!

One thing is for certain.  Anti- aging is NOT one thing but a multitude of little disciplines we must do daily.  It is work but it is worth it.

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Instant Hair – Hair Extensions!

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Trudy Petersen

Hair extensions are new within the last several years.  They probably began in Hollywood but today are available to the general public.   Many well known celebrities have taken advantage of the instant volume and length offered with hair extensions.  A few names you might recognize would be Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, all have sported hair extensions at one time or another.

For those living in the real world, hair extensions can be a dream come true.  One can go from short, wimpy hair to long and luxurious within a few hours.  However, it can be a substantial financial commitment depending on how many extensions, what type and method, etc.  You will need professional salon products to keep the extensions and your own hair healthy and you will also need regular trips to the salon for maintenance.  As your own hair grows out, the extensions will need to be redone.  It would be in your best interest to have a consultation with a salon professional to find out the cost and the upkeep.

Hair extensions are lengths of human hair or synthetic hair that can be affixed close to the scalp through various different attachment systems.  When matched to the color and texture of your own hair – the hair extensions should mix in and move naturally with your own hair making it difficult if not impossible to tell you are wearing them.  Extensions can provide volume, extend hair, and add highlights or lowlights without harsh chemical treatments.  Most extensions can be worn 6-8 weeks before requiring maintenance.

Human hair extensions are more expensive but more versatile as they can be colored, curled and treated.  Synthetic hair will melt or singe if exposed to high heat such as a curling iron or a hot blow dryer.  They are what they are and cannot be changed.  If that works for you it is a less expensive option.  Good human hair extensions would be purchased through a salon with trained and skilled hair stylists who know how to apply and work with the extensions.  The experts will work with you and help you decide which hair extension option would be best for you.  This is important as an inexperienced stylist can make incorrect choices – which could result in damage to your own hair.  The wrong type of extensions, the wrong method of attachment or a poor job of attachment can break off your hair.  Before having extensions applied, the stylist should carefully test your hair for strength so that they know which attachment method and which extensions would be best for you.  Cutting, placement, and several other factors come in to play to get a natural, great looking head of hair.

There are several different types of hair extensions and each has different attributes and applications.

Weaves are tiny braids, which hold the hair extensions against the scalp.  Like cornrows except these braids are hidden.    One concern with this method is that it applies tension and uneven weight to the natural hair where attached.  One must be careful when washing the hair or when it is wet from swimming or other activities.  It can be difficult to dry the hair beneath the braids so some people avoid washing their hair unless absolutely necessary.

Bonding is an extension method which has a latex plug meant to be glued to your own hair.  This method can be expensive and heat and oil must be used to remove the extensions.  If not removed properly the latex can pull your own hair out!

Metal tubing is the use of a metal tube clamped over the real hair to attach the extension hair.  This method works great for a few extensions as opposed to a whole head of them.

Adhesive-Based Fusion is arguably the best for a few reasons. The extensions lay flat to the head and consequently are the most natural looking.  A double-sided tape is used and the extensions are sandwiched into the hair.  Also, if done properly, these extensions can be removed, cleaned and re-applied.  Meaning that once you have paid your initial expense, your investment is minimal to have them re-applied.

Cyberhair™ extensions are synthetic and are unlike anything else currently on themarket.  Only select salons have Cyberhair™, also known as Micro Point Simplicity™ extensions.   This product is a created hair that looks and feels like human hair when wet or dry.   They can be used to add length, volume and highlights.  They should last 4 weeks with proper care and can be easily removed.  Simplicity™ extensions work especially well for those with thin hair.  They are feather light and attach with a 3-step process. If you have limp, fine hair – think about having thousands of new strands of hair to comb, brush and style!

Anyone working extensions should be a licensed cosmetologist.  It is in your best interest to find a salon/professional who has experience with several different methods of attachment so they can determine what is best for you.  Don’t be afraid to ask them how many people they have applied extensions on.  You may want to ask to see some before and after photos so you can get a vision for what extensions can do for you.

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