Getting Hair Extensions - Step 6 of 6

You have done all of your research and are nowin scalp soreness and possibly your natural hair falling
ready to go to your hair extension appointment. Yourout.
stylist should tell you about how long it will take andAs far as tipping is concerned, you should tip your
whether you should bring anything, i.e. small lunch,stylist for his/her time and the quality of the work
books or magazines to read, etc.they have done. Tips for hair extension services can
If you are unhappy about the color of therange from 0-15% of the total price for the service.
extensions, you should mention it right away-early inBe sure to ask very specific questions about how to
that attachment process. It may be easier for thetake care of your hair extensions? What shampoos,
stylist to change a color when the hair extensions areconditioners should you use, can you comb/brush the
not attached to your head.hair, can you air-dry your hair after you wash it, can
Hair extensions attachment should not physically hurtyou go swimming, can you perm or color the hair,
you. If your stylist is using a braiding/sew-in method,etc.
it is possible to get the braids too tight. This will resultImproper maintenance of the hair extensions can
in tension and additional stress at the scalp, resultingshorten their life.