July 26th, 2010
The Ionix Mild Shampoo is formulated especially for hair extensions. Most shampoos on the market have an anionic charge (negative charge) as well as sodium lauryl sulfate, both of which can cause damage to hair. Long-term damages the tensile properties of the hair as well as a loss in moisture content.
How is scalp hair different from hair extensions? Hair that is still growing on the scalp contains sebaceous glands that produce oils as well as cuticles that protects the hair. Hair extensions no longer have their own natural oils to protect the hair and requires a shampoo that can preserve and extend the moisture content.
Click here to learn more about Ionix Mild Shampoo.
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July 6th, 2010
Summer is a great time to frolic in the sun whether its beach-side or pool-side, but beware of the dangers that can damage your hair and hair extensions. UVA and UVB rays penetrate the hair shafts causing damage that can be hard to repair. Chlorine from pools, salt water from the beach and peroxide from products can cause even more damage if combined with the scorching sun.
Sun damage also affects hair extensions, especially if it was bonded with glue. Sometimes overexposure to sun, salt and chlorine can wear down the bond causing slippage and can cut the life span of hair extensions. These dangers can also cause hair color to fade and lose shine over time.
Here are some tips to reduce the amount of damage to your hair:
1) The best way to reduce sun damage is to block it completely, either with a hat or scarf.
2) Use shampoos and conditioners with SPF as a preventative measure in the summer.
3) Use styling aids with SPF for immediate protection before being in the sun.
4) Stay away from alcohol, peroxides and lemon juice. We have all heard those can give you natural highlights but you will be damaging your hair at the same time.
5) Clarifying shampoo will remove buildup so products with SPF will be able to penetrate and protect.
6) Wet your hair with either water or leave-in conditioner before swimming so your hair does not absorb salt water or chlorinated water.
Tags: hair damage, Hair extension, hair extensions, healthy hair, protect hair, summer hair
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June 28th, 2010
Our collection of curly hair extensions will cause waves when you wear these luscious locks. The gorgeous tresses come from private collection points from the Ukraine and India and we take great strides to collect hair extensions of varying degrees of curliness, from tight curls to loose waves. Because our hair is all natural in texture, you never need to worry about the hair losing its curls or having to perm the hair.
Curly Hair Extensions
We aim to apply the least amount of chemical applications so we can offer hair extensions with natural body and luster. In most cases, naturally curly hair is difficult to grow in lengths longer than 12 inches, but our stock is usually 16″ and a few 18″to 22″ lengths, which is very rare.
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June 21st, 2010
All hair extension bonds are formulated based on polyamide thermoplastics. One type of Polyamide is a man-made nylon material known for its extreme durability and strength. If formulated correctly for long lasting hold, the removal of hair extensions can be very difficult without causing damage to the hair. The objective is to break down the bond so it can be easily removed. Most often this cannot happen in one step. The bonds must be cracked or softened and then it will absorb the removing solution. Usually the best combination is heat and solvent or heat and oil.
Usually cracking the bond with pliers and dabbing with Poly Remover will be effective enough to easily remove all bonds. If the bond you are using is an extra strength bond and removal is difficult, try heat and then follow with the Poly Remover. Touch the bond with a heated iron to soften, saturate with Poly Remover before it completely hardens and the bond should be easy to pull off. Dab on more Poly Remover to scalp hair to remove any additional glue remaining to the hair.
Still too slow or bonds are really tough? Apply coconut oil on bonds and then use a hair dryer to warm up the glue until it softens. Follow with Poly Remover to complete the removal. If the removal too slow or if the bond is still resisting, apply coconut oil to the bonds, then use a hair dryer to warm up the glue until it is soft. Follow with Poly Remover to complete the removal. One stylist told us in an extreme case, she removed a stubborn bond with the combination of cracking the bond with pliers, saturating with Everclear, then applying Coconut Oil to finish the removal.
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June 7th, 2010
Great for wigs, toupees, hair extensions or hair pieces.
Here are some samples of what we have in stock:
Russian Cuticle Bleached Hair
Russian Virgin Raw Hair
Russian Virgin Clean Hair
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June 1st, 2010
If you have ever had your hair dyed red, you know the upkeep it takes to keep that hue fresh and bright. Every 2 to 3 weeks, you’ll need a touch up. Red hair dye is among the hardest to maintain for a simple reason. When you artificially color your hair with red dye, you are introducing color molecules that expand with the aid of hydrogen peroxide and trap themselves under the cuticle layer in the cortex. Artificial reds are the smallest molecules and are the easiest to dislodge and wash out.
Here are some techniques we can use to extend the life of red hair:
1) Ionix Maintenance Spray contains anti-oxidants that can slow fading and act as a sunscreen to protect hair from sun damage.
2) Try to wash your hair as little as possible. Dry shampoo comes in handy to freshen up oily roots and maintain hair styles.
3) Use color enhancing shampoos and conditioners specifically for red shades. Most likely, they will contain less harsh substances that accelerate color loss.
4) Keep hair well moisturized with conditioners and treatments.
5) Get a Red Cellophane gloss treatment. It enhances the color, seals it and adds a glossy finish that lasts up to 6 weeks.
6) Use Cool water to wash your hair, especially when rinsing conditioner out.
7) Avoid using hair dryers and other heated styling tools.
8 ) Want a natural way to enhance color? Try beet juice, carrot juice or Henna; leave on for 1 hour, then rinse.
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May 24th, 2010
Speaking of indulging, Sex in the City comes out on May 27th and we are proud to announce our hair has a starring role! The movie follows the fabulous foursome 2 years from where the last movie left off, and this time, they take you to Abu Dhabi.
Our hair was used by wig maker Victoria Wood in the 80’s flashback scene on Kristen Davis, Kim Cattrall and Cynthia Nixon. The bright red hair on Cynthia and Kristen is premium virgin and the bleached Indian with added dark roots was on Kim. Our hair is usually used in hair extensions but can easily be used for any hair piece.
Stay tuned for our fabulous bulk hair sale, or email us for more information!
Tags: 80's hair, hair extensions, Sex in the City
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May 17th, 2010
Red Velvet is more than just a dessert, it can be a the perfect beauty accessory. Think rich luxurious flowing red hair, who wouldn’t want to indulge? Lighter Ivory skin-tones look great with cool red hues. Colors in the red family with a bit of brown are very flattering on yellow-based complexions and olive skin tones look best with darker reds such as burgundy.
Here at Hair & Compounds, we see red in 7 different shades. Ginger (Red 7), Copper (Red 6), Rust(Red 5), Bronze (Red 4), Crimson (Red 3) and Merlot (Red 2).
Red Hair Extensions
A great way to add life and dimension to hair is to add highlights. Instead of going with the usual highlights with dye, try hair extensions. Not only does it allow you to mix multiple colors, but it also adds volume. Some of the lighter shades are perfect as a highlighter. For example, the Ginger (Red 7) or even the Bleach 7 would accentuate a dirty blond hair color and add tons of life to dull drab hair.
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May 3rd, 2010
A great home remedy for shiny hair is a vinegar rinse. Each hair has an outer layer of hair called cuticles. The cuticle is made of overlapping layers of long scales that lie along the surface of each strand of hair. When we shampoo our hair, the shafts open and residual ingredients get trapped underneath it, resulting in ragged uneven hair. If using on hair extensions, try to only saturate the lower half of the hair.
How does vinegar help? The properties in vinegar removes shampoo and other product build up underneath that makes hair dull. Most shampoos and soaps are alkaline; vinegar has an acidic property which will control the PH balance in hair.
After shampooing, mix one cup of either white or apple cider vinegar with one cup water and pour over hair then rinse thoroughly. Once the vinegar rinses all the debris, the hairs cuticles close resulting in smooth and shiny hair. For an even bold effect rinse with a blast of cold water to seal those cuticles.
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April 26th, 2010
Copper rings (Shells or Tubes) are for the Cylinder Hair Extensions application method. Our rings are coated with a matte finish both on the inside and out to help camouflage the attachment areas.
Copper Rings for Hair Extensions
The copper rings are installed by clamping the rings with the clients hair and the extensions. The Strand Hook should be used to slide the rings onto strands of hair. The cylinder hair tip is then placed in the ring with the hair. The rings are then pressed flat with our Universal Pliers. Make sure to clamp snugly, leaving no spaces within the ring to avoid slipping. Also use the Universal Pliers for opening the copper shells during removal.
Universal Pliers for Hair Extensions
Copper rings come in various sizes and colors. It is preferable to use a color that matches best to the roots and a size that correlates with the size of the hair extensions strands. Copper rings costs $20 for a jar of 250.
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