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The Truth About Curly Extensions: More Product Isn’t Better

The Truth About Curly Extensions: More Product Isn’t Better

Let’s debunk something real quick. When a client’s curly extensions start feeling dry, brittle, or crunchy, most stylists go straight into rescue mode: “Add more oil.”“Slather on a protein mask.”“Try a keratin treatment.” But here’s...
Why “It Depends” Might Be the Best Thing a Hair Educator Can Say

Why “It Depends” Might Be the Best Thing a Hair Educator Can Say

Let’s be honest:There’s a comfort in formulas. A bead count. A diagram. An “always do it this way” type of rule. So when stylists show up to a Cease & Desist class, it’s no surprise...
Color Not Sticking to Extensions? Here's Why It Might Be Happening We’ve all been there.

Color Not Sticking to Extensions? Here's Why It Might Be Happening We’ve all been there.

You’ve mixed the perfect formula, toned like a pro, rinsed with anticipation... and then stared at the extensions like: “Uhh. What is this?”“Why is this tone not sticking?”“Is Mercury in retrograde again?!” Coloring extensions can...
Why Your Extensions Might Feel Brittle — and How to Fix It

Why Your Extensions Might Feel Brittle — and How to Fix It

If you’ve ever run your fingers through a client’s extensions and thought, “Why does this feel like straw?” — you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: It’s probably not the hair. Even with the best...
Silicones + Extensions: What Stylists Actually Need to Know

Silicones + Extensions: What Stylists Actually Need to Know

There’s a lot of noise out there about silicones. Some stylists swear them off entirely. Clients ask if their products are “silicone-free.” And extension installs sometimes get blamed when the hair starts feeling dry or...