Hair Extensions

Hair Extensions is when hair is added to extend your hair. This can be done is many ways.

We use the latest technologies in hair extensions. We always test new products to make sure we don't miss out on new improved ways. Ultrasonic Cold Fusion that fuses bonds without getting hot keeps the bonds neat. We use many tried and true techniques and a lot of customization of techniques. We also perfect our own techniques because it perfects creativity.

Call for a free consultation to learn more and to find out the best kind of hair extensions that will suit your specific needs.

The Hair

Its human hair, yes, but there are different grades from different countries. Russian and European being the finest textures with the most delicate looking blonds. Then Indian, which has more natural textures and softness. And young Asian. It depends on the match to your hair as what I should match too. But no matter the origin, I only use the remy or "Cuticle" which mean that all the cuticles go in one direction. This is the fist pick and most expensive of the hair grades. Other grades can look nice but with the cuticle not aligned, the hair is hard to manage and will tangle. Russian and European is the most expensive, as much as 4 times or more expensive than other hair. All of this can be decided and discussed at the consultation.

What are Hair Extensions?

Hair extensions are an extension of your hair that can be done in various ways to add volume, thickness, length, style, color, and/or texture to your hair by adding more hair to it. You can have a little bit of hair added or a lot. You can add color for dimension, a different texture to weigh down an unruly texture. There are various methods of adding hair and even more different brand names and types and different products that generally all do the same thing or similar things, adding hair to your hair.

The Perfect Color Blend starts with your own color.

The majority of clients have colored and highlighted hair. As a colorist, before Kim opened her own salon, she was an educator for L'Oreal Proffessionell. Our philosophy on color is that is should not damage the hair. Many people have hair extensions because of over processed hair that has broken off. The first thing we do is set your color on track for desirable results long term.

Our customized color blends of hair extensions are based on finding the natural color hues in each clients hair and blending them to the precision of the clients currents color or highlights. We can mix them fine all the way to chunky. There are between two and four different colors in each little piece of hair. The color matching is absolute.

There is no stringy color separation that gives away the extensions as looking fake. This will happen when using hair extensions that come is solid colored pre tipped pieces. Adding highlights this way are very obvious as extensions.

Texture Matching

There is no one company that offers the best of everything. Kim must use several vendors. Some people have very fine hair and Indian or Asian Hair types are too heavy and they need a lighter, softer texture. There is Russian and European Hair. Some people have unique curls or even an uneven texture in their hair. Matching or even custom blending textures, if done precisely can correct an uneven textured look, tame it down, and even match it just right so the extensions look natural when worn natural without having to over style the hair.

Cutting, Styling, and the Finished Look

A giant factor in the success of a nice set of hair extensions is the cut. How do you put it all together, make the hair look flow naturally? Hair extensions can not be cut the same way as a regular hair cut. Care must be taken to avoid the chunky "doll hair" look on the ends if not blended or textured just right. Even if you used the best hair extension products in the world but your stylist puts them in funky or can't match with the cut then it's not the product that is bad.

The Products

Kim is continuously researching products and different hair extension technologies. While there are a number of name brands she carries, because of the volume she produces, she also works directly with manufacturers to bring you things before they get renamed and given an over inflated price. Kim is also developing her own line of pre tipped custom blends using the best in Indian, Russian, Asian, and European "Cuticle" and Remi hair only. No cheap tangly hair will be offered at all.

The Complete Look

When I do hair extension, I also require that I create the entire look, from the color to the cut, only if coloring is necessary. As hair extension hair reacts differently to normal coloring or cutting, it is important that you keep consistent or I might find it hard to work with the results and I do not like when that happens.

Pricing

The price range can be anywhere from $175.00 to $1600.00 or more plus the price of hair. Because of the many factors involved with hair extensions, prices can only be determined with a consultation, which is no charge.

The factors included are:
¥ Method of hair extensions.
¥ Type of hair.
¥ Quality of hair.
¥ Length of desired look.
¥ Color, whether highlighted or not.
¥ Texture; curly, straight...?
¥ Thickness of hair.

Traveling for Hair

Whether you are as close as Puyallup WA, looking for a hair extension artist, or as far away as Alaska, Washington, people have discovered that traveling such a distance to me or flying me out to see them is worth it, especially if you are picky or have special needs or you have exhausted your options with other hair extension artists. My clients travel to see me from many places, Oregon, Alaska, Bellevue, Puyallup, Tacoma, Everette, Kent, Federal Way, Seattle, North Seattle, Bothell. Auburn, Chehalis, New York, Easter Washington. I have three assistants that are helping me and learning to help take on the great demand of the custom work that I do.