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Ionix Mild Shampoo Formulated for Hair Extensions

Monday, 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.

Ionix Mild Shampoo for hair extensions

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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Keep Your Hair Frizz Free this Spring

Monday, April 19th, 2010

As the weather changes from cold and dry to moist and warm, the humidity caused by this can make hair frizzy. Why exactly does hair frizz though? It boils down to how your hair absorbs the moisture in the air. Here are the main reasons:

1) The shape of your hair

If you have naturally curly or course hair, the proteins in your hair are distributed unevenly which results in your hair absorbing moisture in different places. This will cause swelling at random intervals of your hair and make it “bumpy”.

2) Damaged hair

Damaged hair can be the result of chemicals (perms, dying, chlorine) or just everyday styling that can cause the cuticles on the hairs to become dry and the shafts to lift up. This also results in abnormal absorption which can cause hairs to swell differently.

Hair cuticle

On days when there is an abundance of moisture in the air, the quality of your hair defines how much it will frizz. There are ways to help the fight with humidity and frizz. You can first try to restore the moisture your hair may have lost with deep conditioners and leave in conditioner sprays. High molecular weight dimethicones perform the best on human hair for eliminating frizz. When shopping for hair care products, read the ingredients and select conditioners containing dimethicones. The consistent use of these can help your hair grow stronger and leave hair shafts harder to penetrate with moisture.

A more immediate fix is to coat your hair and hair extensions with a protector that will not even let water penetrate the hair. A lot of anti-frizz products are designed to coat the shafts so that they provide a smooth barrier to immediately change the look as well as prevent moisture from being absorbed. The bottom line? Try to restore moisture and maintain quality and use glosses and protectors to help hair look sleek.

Have any tips about how you control frizz? Share them here!

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Know the Facts About Our Hair Extensions and It’s Capabilities

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Russian Virgin Hair: This hair type can be bleached, colored and permed but contains the same risks as chemically treating normal scalp hair. Since this is cut hair its moisture levels are lower than scalp hair and may react differently to chemicals. Your risk is that the hair extensions may tangle.

(Cylinder, Poly & Ready Wefts) Indian Hair: This hair type may be a mix of various hair that was bleached, dyed and/or blended to obtain a custom color and texture match (all textures are 100% natural). It is advisable not to highlight, tint, dye, perm or apply any other type of chemical process since it is likely the hair extensions have already been treated.

Custom European Hair: This hair type may be a mix of various hair that was bleached, dyed and/or blended to obtain a custom color and texture match (all textures are 100% natural). It is advisable not to highlight, tint, dye, perm or apply any other type of chemical process since it is likely the hair has already been treated.

“Bleach” colors do not have any dye deposits. Only this type of hair can be easily highlighted, tinted and dyed. We strongly advise against further chemical treatments on light blonds. Your risk is damaging the integrity of the hair beyond repair.

Female Brunette 2

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Flat Iron Hair Extensions Safely

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Moisture loss is the main cause of hair extensions to lose luster, resulting in dry frizzy hair. The best way to maintain the quality of hair extensions while still using styling tools is to use little to no heat. The occasional use of your flat iron on hair extensions is okay in most cases.

If you do decide to use a flat iron or curling iron, its ideal to follow these guidelines to prevent as much damage as possible to your hair extensions.

1) Always use a heat protector like the Ionix Maintenance Spray and only flat iron freshly shampooed dry hair. If your hair is dirty, the oils will adhere to the iron causing it to burn as it straightens.

2) Limit the frequency of use to reduce the amount of damage it can cause.

3) Make sure your hair is completely dry by letting it air dry, or blow dry sections before ironing.

4) Keep the temperature on low to medium heat and work with small sections. This allows you to achieve straight hair with less heat.

5) Be sure to use proper styling tools. Flat irons with tourmaline, ceramic and titanium metals tends to heat more evenly and are less likely to cause damage to processed hair.

Female Close Up Brunette

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Balancing Liquid Tension to Hair Energy – Hydrating Hair Extensions

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Surface tension is a property of the surface of a liquid. It is what causes the surface portion of liquid to be attracted to a solid surface. Surface energy is the property of a solid. There must be a perfect balance of the two for maximum bonding.

Extensions are manufactured hair that goes through a rigorous chemical process that changes the amount of energy on the surface of the hair. Every surface has a measurement of energy and every liquid has a measurement of tension based on ions. Since the surface energy has changed, the surface tension in products needs to be changed to properly affect this specific type of hair. If the balance of the product is not right for the hair, the product will either slide off without affecting the hair or bond too strongly creating build up.

Because hair has a negative charge, manufacturers design their shampoos to have a negative charge, so that shampoo will not adhere and absorb into the hair. Conditioners are designed to have a positive charge so that it will adhere with the negatively charged surface of the hair without leaving deposits.

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Surface Tension

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Avoid Dry and Frizzy Hair Extensions!

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Most hair weakens and becomes damaged by abrasion and stretching as a result of everyday grooming. If the hair is not protected during wet combing, blow drying with hot air and styling, hair will fracture, split and eventually lead to breakage. Hair must be thoroughly moisturized which will leave the hair full and shiny, keeping frizzy hair at bay.

With hair extensions, the usual problems are multiplied. Extensions need extra care that regular hair products are not equipped to handle. The Ionix Deep Conditioner is formulated with a sophisticated hydrating system that is scientifically proven to reduce the friction that causes breakage.

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Every ingredient used is meticulously researched and laboratory tested. The dimethicone silicones selected were chosen because they have the highest percentage of active ingredients and are more effective on damaged and over-processed hair. Low molecular weight silicones are blended in to affect the hair faster and therefore increasing the moisture content causing the conditioning agents to bond with the surface and penetrate the fibers.

The special formula in the Deep Conditioner gives it the ability to reduce fly-aways and frizz, leaving hair silky and smooth. After just one use, hair is left fully hydrated, shiny and with increased strength and deters tangles. Ionix Deep Conditioner is a powerful moisturizer for light blonds, chemically treated hair and even dry scalp.

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“Curly Hair Gene” is Found, Paves Way for Straightening Pill

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Recent research has indicated that there is a predictor of curly hair. Scientists at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research has identified the culprit – the trichohyalin gene. Having analyzed data from 5,000 Australian twins over a 30 year period, Professor Nick Martin, who led the research, found that the variation in the gene determines the curliness of hair. Research suggests that 45 percent of Europeans have straight hair, 40 percent wavy hair and 15 percent are curly… and if you’ve got those curls, your kids have a 90 percent chance of inheriting them.

Scientists can then potentially develop new treatments to make hair straighter or curlier without actually treating the hair directly.
Curly Red Hair

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The Science Behind Dyeing Hair Extensions

Monday, March 1st, 2010

THE PROBLEM with applying any color to the hair extension is that the results can be very unpredictable. The hair does not take color like normal scalp hair, since Hair & Compounds uses the highest quality permanent pre-metalized fiber dyes designed for the highest longevity and color integrity. Therefore, attempting to dye the hair extension would produce an outcome that could be drastically different from your normal expectations.

Highlighted Hair Ends

THE SOLUTION is to apply a color that will be the same level or darker, which offers better results than trying to lift the color. Lifting involves bleaching which can cause damage to the already pretreated extensions. The safest solution if your client wishes to go to a significantly lighter color tone, encourage them to invest in new extensions for a longer lasting and better appearance. As always, if you proceed with a demi-permanent dye, a strand test is strongly recommended.

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Adhesive for Lace-front Wigs

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

The Perfector line was scientifically designed specifically for the hair replacement industry with an emphasis on lace-front wigs and hair replacements. Medically tested and proven, the Perfector line offers a non irritating pressure sensitive adhesive that bonds to skin for long term use. This water based formula which contains less than 1% VOC is now the most widely known adhesive for its safety and effectiveness.Perfector Line

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The newest tools for Cylinder Hair Extensions Application are here!

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

We are always thrilled and excited to share with our valued customers new resources and tools that facilitate your client-stylist interaction.  It was through our relentless mission of replacing our mismatched instruments that we discovered much more compatible tools for applying our cylinder attachment system.

Universal Pliers: $50Universal Pliers

- Swiftly closes and opens copper rings for attachment and removal
- Comfortably crimps ring with spring leaf handle
- Conveniently serves clamping and opening with two hole sizes
- Smoothly closes copper ring with flat tip nose and smooth jaws

Strand Hook: $12Strand Hook

- Easily fits into our smallest copper ring with tiny hook that allows for more control of hair
- Efficiently accommodates several rings at one time for multiple hooking
- Reliably manufactured to withstand numerous applications

Upon receiving and using the new Universal Pliers and Strand Hook, you will immediately experience what makes application pleasant and quick for both you and your client! 

Call and replace your old tools now: + 1 – 818 – 997 – 8810 

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