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This Ages Extensions Faster Than Anything Else

This Ages Extensions Faster Than Anything Else

If I had to pick one habit that breaks extensions down faster than anything else, it would be daily high heat without protection. Not the install. Not even the hair quality, most of the time....
Why Low and Slow Processing Changes Everything in Extension Hair

Why Low and Slow Processing Changes Everything in Extension Hair

Most extension brands do not talk about how their hair is processed. And honestly? That’s usually the tell. Because processing is where the biggest decisions get made. Not the pretty packaging. Not the launch photos....
Was This a Bad Batch of Curly Extension Hair? Here’s What Actually Happened

Was This a Bad Batch of Curly Extension Hair? Here’s What Actually Happened

A few weeks ago, I got an email from a stylist about an order. She said the curly hair looked nothing like the website. After washing it, the hair kinked up, became frizzy, and no...
What Actually Makes Extensions “Low-Maintenance”?

What Actually Makes Extensions “Low-Maintenance”?

We hear it all the time. “Straight is the easiest.” And honestly? That’s not wrong. Straight hair doesn’t frizz as easily. It’s simple to style. It layers well. It behaves with product. For a lot...
K-Tips Are Great — Until You’re Making Them Yourself

K-Tips Are Great — Until You’re Making Them Yourself

We love K-tips. Really.They’re discreet, versatile, and perfect for certain installs where flexibility and invisibility are key. But here’s the reality no one wants to admit: Hand-making K-tips at the end of a 10-hour day?...
Do You Really Need to Wash Extensions Before Coloring?

Do You Really Need to Wash Extensions Before Coloring?

This question comes up a lot — and like most things in hair, the answer is: it depends. If you're working with Mourning Hair wefts, the short answer is: not always. Our hair is processed low...
Want Your Wefts to Last? It Starts at Home.

Want Your Wefts to Last? It Starts at Home.

You nailed the install. The blend is seamless. The rows are secure. But a few weeks later, your client texts you with the dreaded: “I think something’s wrong with the hair.” Let’s be honest —...
How Long Does Mourning Hair Really Last? Let’s Talk.

How Long Does Mourning Hair Really Last? Let’s Talk.

We get asked this all the time: “So… how long does Mourning Hair actually last?” And honestly?You might be surprised. When cared for properly, our wefts can last 12 to 18 months.Yes — really. Stylists...
I Hated the First Batch of Mourning Hair

I Hated the First Batch of Mourning Hair

Let’s rewind. The first time I held Mourning Hair in my hands, I was buzzing. I thought this was it. I thought I’d nailed it. The bundles looked thick.The wefts were full.On paper, everything checked...