Doctored Locks: Hair Extensions + Creativity + Talent

Incredibly creative and wildly talented Doctored Locks owner, Melinda Hurt, aka Doc, (L) is wearing Kanekalon modacrylic hair extensions in this photo with Dylan Simons.

Don’t miss Doctored Locks’ tutorials, MySpace page, community, and gallery. Warning: You’ll be on her website for hours! As for me, I have to fly to Spokane so Doc can do my hair.

Egyptians Used Hair Extensions as Early as 3400 B.C.

Who wore the first hair extensions?

Egyptian women, and men, used human hair or sheep’s wool to make hair extensions and wigs at least as early as 3400 B.C., according to Egyptologist Ilene Springer.

Ornate hair extensions were then, as now, a form of artistic self expression.

Even their wigs had extensions because there seems to have been no such thing as too much hair in ancient Egyptian fashion.

Wigs and extensions were made with a variety of clever weaves and knots that were secured into or onto the real hair (or the scalp) with beeswax and resin. Men often wore more elaborate extension styles and fuller wigs than women.

Braids were a favorite form of hair extension, often woven into intricate designs to provide more length and style. Many well-to-do women, and royalty, were buried with a duplicate set of braids. Hey, you never know….

Pro10 Ambassador Stylists Demonstrate Hair Extension Techniques

After extensive training, Pro 10 Ambassador Stylists travel the country educating other professional hair extension stylists and consumers about the uniqueness of Ultima Protein Hair and Pro10 fiber for hair extensions, weaves and braids. Recently several of them attended an international hair and beauty trade show in Atlanta, GA, where they taught and demonstrated extension, weave and braiding techniques to other stylists. Here’s the behind-the-scenes story. More »

Ask the Pro10 Ambassador Stylists: Hair Extension Care

Question: How do you keep up the Spanish Curl texture of Pro 10 hair extensions made with Ultima Protein Hair? Some people said to use mousse but others disagreed. Also what can i use at night?

Answer: O’kela Neveaux owner of Extended Beauty Salon and Boutique in Oak Park, Michigan: The best way to keep the Spanish curl pattern is to reset it before it begins to lose its natural pattern. Pro10 hair extensions can be set on rods or straws, and can be twisted or braided - or you can use a combination of two or more of those techniques together.

For night-time care: I always tell my clients that care is easy and any curl pattern will look better in the morning if they take a few minutes before they go to bed to refresh the extensions with water or a light styling product an then throw in a few rods, braids or twists under a satin bonnet to keep the curl pattern in tact.

No Bad Hair Days Blog Wants You!

Our readers (that’s you!) are the stars of No More Bad Hair Days Blog, and there are several ways you can participate.

Share your videos and photos. We want to see your beautiful face framed with Pro 10 hair extensions made with Ultima Natural Protein Hair! Show us your before and after photos and videos; photos and videos of how you wear your extensions, braids and weaves; pictures of hair fashion trends you spot; share how you feel about your appearance, about beauty and fashion.

Here’s how to get your videos and photos onto No More Bad Hair Days Blog: More »

Are Your 100% Human Hair Extensions Really Yak, Goat, Camel or Horse Hair?

Depending on the technique used to apply them, and the stylist and salon, getting a full head of human hair extensions can cost as much as $3,000 and up. Having a licensed professional stylist apply Pro 10 Hair Extensions made with Ultima Protein Hair costs a fraction of that. Is the price difference really worth it? Are you really sure you know what you’re getting when you buy human hair extensions?

Have you ever wondered:
o Who inspects incoming supplies of human hair sent for use in human hair extensions before when they are shipped from their country of origin to be sure it really is 100% human hair?
o Rumors that some human hair extensions come from dead people aside, how can you be certain that the 100% human hair you are paying for does not actually include varying amounts of the hair of yaks, camels, goats, or horses?
o Human hair extensions are sold in Grades of Remy, A, B, C and D. Who determines which human hair is graded as Remy, Grade A, Grade B, Grade C and D? Who checks? More »

Vote: Does Nicole’s Hair Look Better Long or Short?

Pro10 Ambassador Stylist O’kela Neveaux owner of Extended Beauty Salon and Boutique in Oak Park, Michigan, demonstrates how to do a stocking cap quick weave on Jasmine Nicole of Atlanta. O’kela used Yaki Straight Pro10 Hair Extensions made with Ultima Protein Hair, in two highlighted colors, 1B 30 and 1B 33. Imagine! No waiting to grow your hair out or change the color! No chemical processing either. Just a quick and easy way to get a new look.

Because Nicole’s own hair is so short, O’kela created a removable custom wig she can wear any time she wants a completely different look. Pro 10 is easy to care for too! It also is possible to tack the stocking cap to her hair for more long-term wear. Lots more photos on the No More Bad Hair Days Blog Flickr Group.

What do you think?: Do you like long hair or short on Nicole?

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The Top Five Reasons to Get Hair Extensions

Ever get a really, really bad haircut and had to hide it right now? Who hasn’t! Without a doubt, that’s one of the top five reasons to get hair extensions, according to Wigomania. Here are the others:

1. Add instant length, volume or thickness to your hair.

2. Add bold or subtle highlights to your hair without chemical processing.

3. Get a new look for a special occasion, i.e. wedding, prom, formal event.

4. Just for fun!!!! Some people like to experiment with their hair styles. Hair extensions offer an instant new look.

5. To cover up a bad haircut.

Pro10 Hair Extensions made with Ultima Protein Hair will give you the best qualities of human hair without frizz, droop, or the often outrageous expense.Before you get hair extensions, do your research on the different hair extension methods available, (read hair extension FAQs) find a licensed stylist and learn how to maintain your hair extensions.

Need a New Look? Test it Out First!

Oprah Magazine has a great feature on how to pick the right hair color. Here’s one of eight sets of before and afters that show what a huge difference color can make.

The article says “The shade is severe against her skin and does nothing to enhance the honey tones in her complexion.” They changed it to the color on the right, “ribbons of caramel and cinnamon, woven through the ends of Katrina’s hair and around her face, bring a soft golden glow to her skin.”

Can’t say I agree, and I also think her hair looked better loose and curly. Aren’t we going to get sick of fighting with our curls one of these days!!

But before you make a big change, try out your new color by getting hair extensions. You’ll thank me later. Ask your stylist to use Pro 10 Hair Extensions made with Ultima Natural Protein Hair. It’s got all the best qualities of human hair, and none of the problems.

Miley Cyrus Extends Herself

Hannah Montana starlet Miley Cyrus, 15, spent six hours getting new hair extensions at the Juan Juan hair salon in Beverly Hills on Saturday, according to the Gossip Girls blog. Then, she and her mother, Tish, enjoyed some retail therapy at nearby shops.

On the Disney Channel’s recent 3D Hannah Montana Best of Both Worlds concert, backstage footage showed Cyrus having her own hair wrapped so she could wear her alter ego’s trademark blonde wig.