Best Shampoos Ever

The last blog discussed the worst conditioners, as rated by consumers, on the market for hair extensions. Well, today I wanted to discuss the best and most moistening shampoos available. These are listed in an order presented by consumers across three major product review websites. I combined the top results to create this list.
Niki Motz, Owner of Pelo Hair Los Angeles

1. BioSilk Volumizing Therapy. This shampoo is a paraben and sufate free formula, perfect for dyed extensions and virgin hair. It also contains UV blockers to protect the hair from fading or losing its luster.

2. Dove Cool Moisture. This shampoo is infused with cucumber, green tea, and Dove's patented Micromoisture Serum to nourish hair, replenish lost moisture, and leave hair soft without weighing it down under heavy moisturizers. I love it because it truly softens hair extensions that may have been over worn or over heated.

3. Redken Clear Moisture. This shampoo leaves all hair clean, light, airy, smooth, and shiny. Some products claim to moisturize hair, when essentially they put a lot of wax on hair to make it look healthy. This product doesn’t do this, leaving it looking clean and light day in and day out.

Do you have a product that you love? Send us your info, photo and story so we can share it with our customers.

Summer of the Bob

2014’s Summer Season will be the season of the Bob. Now, you can always add in some Pelo Hair Los Angeles Extensions after summer, when Fall 2014 is going to be the season of waist length straight hair, but if you want to know what the trend for 2014 is – keep reading.

The 2014 Bob trend will feature three main styles of the Bob. The first is going to be the chin length sleek bob. This means lots of hair gel and super straight hair with no volume. Personally, this style isn’t for me but fashion is what it is.

The other Bob style will be the shoulder length Bob with a heavy bang. To achieve this look, you will have to blow-dry your hair to obtain a lot of volume or add in our extensions, which have to be cut, to get more volume. Yes, this summer’s Bobs will be extreme. Either you have a lot of volume or you have none. There will be no in-between.

Finally, the third Bob trend for summer 2014 will be red hair. Yes, deep and dark red hair will be the major trend for June, July or August 2014. So, be prepared to wash out the hombre blonde hair and trade it in for really garnet toned hair if you are going with the trends.

Now, these trends are just what they say they are- trends. If you don’t like a Bob haircut or red hair, don’t go this route. Originality with style is always in style.

Until next time,
Niki Motz, owner of Pelo Hair Los Angeles

How to Ruin Hair Extensions

Even with quality products, it is possible to ruin your hair extensions if you don't take special care of them.

We put together some tips to ensure you are keeping your extensions in great condition. If you don't follow the steps below, you could possibly ruin your extensions!

Here are some specific tips to help you care for your extensions:

Human hair extensions can be treated as real hair, but do so more gently.

Use a special brush (often a loop brush) made just for extensions, so you don't damage the new hair or the bond. And make sure to brush but not often.

A gentle shampoo is recommended, and use cool water to help minimize tangles. We sell special shampoo at the store and online but a gentle drugstore shampoo also works.

A light conditioner will help reduce tangling and keep your new hair supple. Don't over condition the hair or it will look greasy, like any hair would.

Sleep with your hair in a ponytail or braid to avoid bed-head and knots. Again, you don't want to over brush the hair.

If you party in your hair, sleep in your hair without keeping it tied together, or you spent hours brushing it- the hair will become damaged- as would your own hair- and your extensions could even be ruined.

Have more questions? Call us or send us a Tweet!

Niki Motz, Owner of Pelo Hair Los Angeles

Summer 2014 Hair Preview

We here at Pelo Hair Los Angeles are always delivering the news on up and coming hair trends. Well, we just got major scoop on the hair trends for summer 2014. Want to know what they are? Keep reading.

1. Disheveled updos. Yep, many scheduled fashion shows are already booking models to have undone updos for their summer lines. This means wearing a bun that looks like you slept in it on purpose!

2. Mixed texture hair. This trends means gelling down the top / crown of your hair and then leaving your ends brushed through, light and with no product.

3. Old world braids. Goodbye French braids and tight braids. Loose, old world braids are going to be the new thing.

Our quality and real-hair extensions are always ethically sourced. Plus, we have a new, easier shopping cart to help your online buying experience go smoothly.

Have questions? Leave a comment below or please call our store.

Niki Motz, Owner of Pelo Hair Los Angeles

Bangin' Bangs! Yes, we have them!

Did you know Pelo Hair Los Angeles offers quality and ethically-sourced bang extensions? We sure do. Our product lasts long, is affordable and promotes fair trade within the world. We have three different colors, too. We sell the Bangin' Bang product in Pale Blonde, Strawberry Blonde and Off Black.

This product allows women NOT to make a permanent commitment or cut any hair when trying out bangs. They can be worn on special occasions or every day. We ship worldwide. Questions or product purchases can be accessed by clicking here: http://www.pelo-hair.com/#!bangin-bangs/cu7q

Why Buy Bangin' Bangs?

1. They can be cut to shape your face and/or current hairstyle.

2. You can try on a new look without the permanent commitment or any regrets.

3. Spice up your appearance for a special occasion.

4. Promotes ethically sourcing of real, human hair!

The hair below are examples of the three colors we offer and the different styles to wear them!