Mar 01 , 2017
There can be a temptation among hair stylists to stick with the same tried and true methods in their practice. The temptation is understandable, and professionals in all industries are susceptible to it. As a professional, available skill, interests, materials and tastes will lend themselves toward a few methods that work best in completing a particular process. Basically, most hairstylists with enough skill and experience will come to develop a specialty. This is not a problem in and of itself. It can be very beneficial professionally to be the go-to person for a particular product or service. Hairstylists must be careful, though, to avoid several common problems that can arise as a result of being particularly good at a few things. For one, the stylist can come to use their specialties as a crutch; this can inhibit their development of the full range of skills a master stylist has at their disposal. Another problem with relying on specialties and preferences is that the needs of clients vary from one to the next. The most effective stylist will be able to assess the unique needs of a client and provide the product or service that is most well-suited for those needs. Stylists who simply provide clients with the products and services they are most comfortable with may be denying them the best hair care. Hair pieces and extensions are one area in which hair stylists may be susceptible to using their experience and expertise as a crutch. Clients seeking hair extensions should have confidence that their stylist is able to understand and implement the extension that is right for them. With that being said, here is a look at a few different methods of hair extensions.
Sew-in Extensions
Some of the benefits of sew-in hair extensions include their cost-effectiveness and easy maintenance. Sew-in extensions involve creating a base for the extensions by tightly braiding the client’s hair. Because all hair types and conditions are not equally able to withstand this tight braiding, all clients may not be good candidates for sew-in extensions.Clip-in Extensions
