Eric Vaughn’s Tips for Enhancing Color with Extensions

3 Consultation Tips for Chemical-Free Blonde Transformations

Building dimensional blondes using extensions is perfect for those clients who want an impactful transformation without lightener ever touching their hair. Whether you’re an extension specialist or thinking about adding the service to your menu, ahead is a good place to start to learn how to create a chemical-free dimensional blonde according to BELLAMI Ambassador Eric Vaughn (@realericvaughn).

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7 Consultation Questions to ask Extension Clients:

Extensions are not only an investment for your client, but also a lifestyle adjustment. Before you get started, ask your extension clients these questions to ensure you’re choosing the extensions that fit their lifestyle:

1. “How do you wear your hair?”
2. “How often do you wear your hair up?”
3. “Do you like to slick your hair back? How often?”
4. “Are you tender-headed?”
5. “Do you exercise often? Do you sweat a lot?”
6. “Do you go to bed with wet hair?”
7. “Do you wear your hair up while you sleep?”

Click here to watch Eric’s FULL tutorial on building dimensional blondes using extensions!

How to Know Which Extension Type Works Best for Your Client:

Now that you understand your client’s lifestyle, you can choose the best extension type for them. Here’s an overview of BELLAMI’s three extension types:

• Wefts: Ideal for adding volume and length.
• Tape-Ins: Ideal for adding discreet density in otherwise low-density areas like the hairline. 
• Keratin Tips: Ideal for those in it for the long run, K-Tips are long-lasting, durable and discreet allowing for natural movement for those who up-style their hair often.

A before and after of Eric’s lived-in blonde transformation using extensions:

Here’s how Many Shades you Should Use for a Lived-In Look

When you’re going for dimension and fullness over extra-long lengths and drama, starting with three different shades is the baseline for a lived-in look.

Here’s Eric’s chemical-free formula:

• At the parietal section of the head for length and fullness throughout: BELLAMI 20-inch Flex Weft in shade “White Truffle”
• At the crown for added face-framing brightness: BELLAMI 20-inch Tape-ins in shade “Champagne Bubbles”
• Around the front hairline for a lived-in, natural-looking root: BELLAMI 20-inch K-Tips in shade “Vanilla Latte”

Pro Tip: Using the BELLAMI Professional Eric Vaughn Hair Extensions collection allows you to profit more during extensions appointments as the shades are multi-toned with dimension built-in so less hair is needed! 

A glimpse of a few of Eric’s BELLAMI shades:

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