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The Extension Education You Need Before 2018 Ends

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The Extension Education You Need Before 2018 Ends

From omg transformations to commitment-free pops of color, extensions have proven their versatility beyond just cheating hair length. So whether your big 2019 goal is to finally master the application process or you want to learn how to expertly hide tape-ins when styling, we have 10 articles that provide all the extension education you need before 2018 ends. Click through the slideshow to check it out or keep reading below!

 

 

OMG Transformation: Correcting Color + Cut With Extensions

 

What would you do if this client sat in your chair? And can you BELIEVE this before-and-after?! Here’s what happened: she’s a hair model that attempted to remove an icy blue hue on her own—and melted her hair off....

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The 3 Most Common Hair Extension Mistakes—And How To Solve Them

 

When done properly, a full head of hair extensions should be undetectable, and perfecting your tape-in extension technique can make you mega dollars. But with extension installation, things can also go wrong fast—and there’s nothing worse than bad hair extensions!...

Read more

Tape-In Extensions: 5 Things You Can’t Forget

5 Tape-In Extension Tips

We’re living in a time where extensions aren’t a secret—in fact, more and more clients come in begging for them! If you’re already certified in GL Tapes from Great Lengths Extensions (or you WANT to be),...

Read more

Cheat Long Blonde Locks

Extensions make everything easier—especially when it comes to dealing with your wishy-washy clients. So if she wanted a midlength chop last appointment and now she comes in wanting long blonde locks instantly, it's no problem! We’ve got the tools you need to know about and a styling how-to to make it all happen....

Read more

4 Extension Application Tips For Creating Upstyles

We cover extension application a lot—but when you’re applying hair specifically for upstyling purposes (bridal stylists, we’re looking at you!) the technique and the tricks behind it change. That’s why Hotheads® Educators Kristen and Mickey Colon are breaking down some need-to-know rules for extension application when creating updos....

Read more

Elevated 3-Strand Braid + Low Ponytail

How do you elevate a 3-strand braid + low ponytail? For Hairdo contest winner and BTC team member Antonio Estrada (@antestradahair), the answer is simple—he adds extensions for length and volume,

Read more

Tape-In Extensions 101: Installation, Business & Maintenance Tips

Read The Tips, Watch The Video & Take The Quiz To Master Tape-Ins
Tape-in extensions are an easy, timesaving solution for a variety of client needs—dramatic transformations, color-sensitive, fine or thinning hair—plus they’re a total moneymaker behind the chair!...

Read more

4 Extension Cutting Tips To Keep You Calm

Keep Calm With These 4 Extension Cutting Tips

It’s the most nerve-wracking part of the extension installation process—you’ve spent time creating the perfect full, lusciously long look…and now it’s time to get out your scissors or razor and blend....

Read more

Coloring Tape-In Extensions: 3 Questions And Answers

Questions About Coloring Tape-In Extensions? Here Are Answers

Tape-in extensions are serious moneymakers, but they also sometimes make hairdressers nervous—clients invest a lot of money in them, so the stakes feel super high when it comes to coloring tape-ins.

Read more

Extensions: Tape-In Application + Long-Layered Shag Video How-To

Watch: Tape-In Extension Application + Long-Layered Shag Cut

So not only does your client want longer locks fast but she wants her extensions to feel lighter without losing length. Done and done. Watch our Facebook live with Hotheads® Hair Extensions Lead Artists and Educators Mickey (@mickeycolonjr) and Kristen Colòn (@kristenmcolon) below to learn their undetectable tape-in extension application technique PLUS how to dry-cut a long-layered shag that adds major movement!...

Read more

OMG Transformation: Correcting Color + Cut With Extensions

 

What would you do if this client sat in your chair? And can you BELIEVE this before-and-after?! Here’s what happened: she’s a hair model that attempted to remove an icy blue hue on her own—and melted her hair off....

Read more

The 3 Most Common Hair Extension Mistakes—And How To Solve Them

 

When done properly, a full head of hair extensions should be undetectable, and perfecting your tape-in extension technique can make you mega dollars. But with extension installation, things can also go wrong fast—and there’s nothing worse than bad hair extensions!...

Read more

Tape-In Extensions: 5 Things You Can’t Forget

5 Tape-In Extension Tips

We’re living in a time where extensions aren’t a secret—in fact, more and more clients come in begging for them! If you’re already certified in GL Tapes from Great Lengths Extensions (or you WANT to be),...

Read more

Cheat Long Blonde Locks

Extensions make everything easier—especially when it comes to dealing with your wishy-washy clients. So if she wanted a midlength chop last appointment and now she comes in wanting long blonde locks instantly, it's no problem! We’ve got the tools you need to know about and a styling how-to to make it all happen....

Read more

4 Extension Application Tips For Creating Upstyles

We cover extension application a lot—but when you’re applying hair specifically for upstyling purposes (bridal stylists, we’re looking at you!) the technique and the tricks behind it change. That’s why Hotheads® Educators Kristen and Mickey Colon are breaking down some need-to-know rules for extension application when creating updos....

Read more

Elevated 3-Strand Braid + Low Ponytail

How do you elevate a 3-strand braid + low ponytail? For Hairdo contest winner and BTC team member Antonio Estrada (@antestradahair), the answer is simple—he adds extensions for length and volume,

Read more

Tape-In Extensions 101: Installation, Business & Maintenance Tips

Read The Tips, Watch The Video & Take The Quiz To Master Tape-Ins
Tape-in extensions are an easy, timesaving solution for a variety of client needs—dramatic transformations, color-sensitive, fine or thinning hair—plus they’re a total moneymaker behind the chair!...

Read more

4 Extension Cutting Tips To Keep You Calm

Keep Calm With These 4 Extension Cutting Tips

It’s the most nerve-wracking part of the extension installation process—you’ve spent time creating the perfect full, lusciously long look…and now it’s time to get out your scissors or razor and blend....

Read more

Coloring Tape-In Extensions: 3 Questions And Answers

Questions About Coloring Tape-In Extensions? Here Are Answers

Tape-in extensions are serious moneymakers, but they also sometimes make hairdressers nervous—clients invest a lot of money in them, so the stakes feel super high when it comes to coloring tape-ins.

Read more

Extensions: Tape-In Application + Long-Layered Shag Video How-To

Watch: Tape-In Extension Application + Long-Layered Shag Cut

So not only does your client want longer locks fast but she wants her extensions to feel lighter without losing length. Done and done. Watch our Facebook live with Hotheads® Hair Extensions Lead Artists and Educators Mickey (@mickeycolonjr) and Kristen Colòn (@kristenmcolon) below to learn their undetectable tape-in extension application technique PLUS how to dry-cut a long-layered shag that adds major movement!...

Read more