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Welcome dear Gems of Gemeria, here is another blog on how your hair is a canvas and you are the artist. Today, we're diving headfirst into the magical realm of hair extensions and how you can transform your hair game to new heights in 8 jaw-dropping, head-turning, game-changing steps!
So darlings, grab your latte, sink into your snuggliest nook, and let’s check out these 8 steps to jazz up those extensions!
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Let's Get Dye-luscious!: The ABCs of Hair Extension Hue-ing!
Before we get started, let’s get down to the basics.
First things first! The type of hair extension you choose is important. Only human hair extensions bring out that flawless, seamless, and head-turning look. So opting for high-quality human hair extensions like Gemeria’s is your ideal choice. The fact our hair extensions ensure durability and surety makes it all the more the reason for you to choose us.
Pick wisely, quality matters when it comes to hair extensions!
Now that we know where to pick up the best premium-quality hair extensions in town, we must prep them for the wholesome makeover you’re waiting for. We will start by rinsing and washing our human hair extensions to remove any kind of impurities or product build-up. Trust us when we say this, prep work goes a long way in achieving that Instagram-worthy result and selfie!
Here’s Two Of The Most Important Things You Need To Know Before Going Bananas On Your Human Hair Extensions:
No. 1: Going Lighter Is Not A Good Idea!
Colouring your hair extensions is just the same as colouring your natural hair. But if you’re looking at going darker or lighter with the shade of your hair extensions, it’s a simple process that can be done even in the comfort of your home.
But! There is always the ‘BUT’!
If you want to lighten your hair extensions a few shades lighter, we highly recommend that you don’t. We would never recommend that you bleach, lighten or highlight your hair extensions on your own, especially if you’re a novice. This damage could be irreversible and potentially damage your hair extensions.
But if you’re still interested in going lighter, then, your only option is experimenting with virgin hair. Virgin hair is that hair that has never been dyed before. Again, BUT, always consult your hair stylist or your saloon to see what you can do.
No. 2: Human Hair Extensions And Nothing Else!
Professional hairstylists and experts swear against using artificial hair for dyeing or colouring. This is solely because it has been chemically treated and it will not hold the colour as strong as how human hair extensions would hold.
Now if you’re thinking are Gemeria’s hair extensions, 100% natural human hair? The answer is yes.
From ombres to highlights, the options are plenty when it comes to colouring your human hair extensions. The next section of our comprehensive guide to colouring hair extensions is a step-by-step process.
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Let’s Get Started: Colouring Your Human Hair Extensions.
Pick Your Shade
You will start by choosing your colour of choice and then dyeing your extensions with it. Always remember, you have to use colours from professional brands and not any local, drugstore stuff. Talk to your hairstylist and see the brands they recommend. Box dye colours are notorious for causing damage to hair as well as hair extensions. This is because it wouldn’t let you choose an activator (developer) for your hair extensions which is CRUSIAL! A potentially highly concentrated dye and developer can cause significant damage to your hair.
So check yourself before you wreck yourself!
Time For Some Action! Bring in all your supplies
It doesn't just stop at the colour. You need some gloves, a bowl for your tint, a tint brush, some foil, plastic wrap, a towel, and a comb that’s tooth. With your supplies in hand, you're all set to dive into colouring your hair extensions. Remember, it can get messy, so be sure to lay down a towel or use foil to shield your surroundings from any stray colour stains.
Hair Extensions Need To Be Prepped
Now these are hair extensions you’re colouring, so you will need to fill your sink with some lukewarm water, drop in some shampoo of your choice and then mix the product around in the water till it’s nice and soapy.
This is where you will wash your hair extensions one weft at a time and then gently wash the whole bunch. Remember to be gentle to avoid knotting and tangling of the hair. Once done, hang it on a hair extension stand and let it air dry for a while.
When your hair extensions are bone dry, comb them down gently from the midsection working your way downwards and detangle the hair.
Also Read: Complete Guide for Curly Hair Extensions: Styles, Tips, and Maintenance
It’s Time For Some Colour
Remember to follow all the instructions on the box and even the ones your stylist gives you for your hair colour. Most of the time, the semi-permanent hair colours come with a ready-to-use kind of concoction and these come pre-mixed in equal parts. Also, be sure to buy just one extra packet of colour; you don't want the colour to run out mid-job and land up looking like Cruella!
For a personal touch on the whole operation, think about using the watercolour method. You know…your hair is your canvas; go pull a full Bob Ross on them. This method, which includes soaking extensions in a water-dye combination, is perfect for dying blonde extensions pink.
To use, put some dye in a bowl of hot water and make sure it’s not piping hot! We are not making glass noodles out of your hair! Go ahead and add a quarter-sized quantity, and stir until the colour is completely dissolved.
Add more dye until the water has the colour you want. Although more products may be needed, this procedure conserves colouring. Keep yourself well-stocked so you can confidently go on your colouring journey!
Let The Actual Magic Begin: Time to Apply The Hair Colour
Hold your horses!
It is extremely crucial to strand test and check for the desired shade. If you are opting for the watercolour method, then fully submerge the weft into the water and then gently but thoroughly squeeze out all the excess water. Do this until you are satisfied with the colour or shade.
Now follow the instructions on the box and let the hair stew around for a bit in the water. For the watercolour method, you can skip the shampooing step to avoid any kind of fading.
Now trust the process! Don your gloves and use the tint brush and the bowl to coat each of the weft pieces evenly and use the colour of your choice. You will start colouring your human hair extensions from the top and then slowly move your way down until the hair is fully coated in colour.
On the Hair extension in an upward motion because this could damage the hair extensions and make it look very frizzy and unkempt in the end. Always make sure that the colour completely saturates the hair extensions which also means flipping the hair once you are done on one side and repeating the same steps on the other side of the hair extension.
When we perform the watercolour method while colouring our human hair extensions repeat the same process of colouring on the remainder of your hair extension and put them aside once they are all done colouring. Remember to adjust the dye concentration when needed. Once all the wefts are coloured evenly, you will now move on to the next step.
Time to bench rest your hair extensions in some cling wrap
This is the part where you cover your human hair extensions that have been coloured in a loose manner using a cling wrap. This will prevent the colour from drying or crusting up. And now using the manufacturer's instructions as your guide see how long you need to leave the colour on. generally, it's about 20 to 40 minutes that you should do so.
While your hair extensions are processing, lightly wipe a little bit of hair with a piece of paper towel to check the colour. Ensure that, following any checks you make, you reapply colour using the same colour brush.
Time to wash your hair extensions
Now that the colour has been processed and you are quite happy with how the colour is looking on your human hair extensions you will now meet to Prince your hair extension under cool water in a gentle but thorough manner.
Use your fingers to wash off all the colour on your hair extension until the water runs clear. Now you wash your colour hair extensions with a sulphate-free shampoo and a sulphate-free conditioner. We do this to protect the colour that you just applied and to prevent it from stripping the hair’s moisture.
Time for your hair extensions to just hang
Now that your hair extensions have gone through so much, It's time to let them air dry. Lay a towel down and place each of the west on top of it and apply some leave-in conditioner on your hair extensions with the help of a Wide Tooth comb, you will gently brush the hair to distribute the product out evenly.
This is the one place where we recommend you not to blow dry your hair or even flash dry your hair extensions because heat can cause some serious damage to the colour that you have just achieved on your hair extensions. The best way to go is to air dry them. But if you need to get somewhere with this hair, then be sure to use some heat protection spray before performing any kind of heat styling on these hair extensions.
Conclusion
Once your colored hair extensions a completely dry even now free to style them the way you like and continue being on top of your hair game.
So colour your hair or your hair extensions, and get wild and crazy, the world is yours!
Be it vibrant hues or gradients that scream eccentric, or even going all unicorn and painting your hair in pretty pastel shades; your hair is your canvas and your masterpiece.
We hope that with this article on colouring your human hair extensions, you’re better informed. A little creativity, some crazy coupled with safety measures makes everything more fun.
So there you go, you not only got the secret sauce recipe to colour your hair extensions but you are just one step away from channelling your inner hair goddess and now ready to embrace beauty on a different level!
Head over to Gemeria now and pick your favourite human hair extensions or hair wigs now!
Trust us, you will thank us later!
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