3 Ways Your Damaging Your Hair Extensions

I was recently asked if it is possible to ruin human hair extensions. I was puzzled. Why would it NOT be possible was the first thing I thought to myself. Human hair is human hair. The person who asked me the question explained the hair was “dead” because it was removed from the host and already killed so damage couldn’t happen. Well, this isn’t true at all. You can always remove hair that has been removed from the host.

Ways to ruin your hair extensions:

1. Cheap brushes. First, brushing hair extensions should be minimal. Don’t apply the 100 strokes rule every night. Second, cheap brushes can knot hair or tear it. If you buy gold standard hair extensions then spend the extra money for a quality brush.

2. Perms. Sure, they are on their way back into style but they can damage hair in a big way. If you want curly hair, buy naturally curly hair extensions or a wig. Perms have to be redone every four to six months and it is a heavy process. Avoid the damage by using hot rollers, a curling iron or buying already curly hair.

3. Too much shampoo. You do not need to wash hair extensions every day or every other day. You should only wash your hair extensions when dirty or every other week. Even once a week is better than once a day. Too much washing of hair (extensions or not) will dry out and damage your mane.

Until next time,

Niki Motz, Owner of Pelo hair Los Angeles

Braids & Wedding Hair.

Nothing says summer like a beautiful braid. Did you know hair braids make beautiful wedding hair? It's true. So many celebrities have worn their hair in braids to red carpet events and weddings. We here at Pelo Hair Los Angeles love to inspire our clients. This summer had some height, volume and length to your hairstyle by incorporating beautiful braids.

How to make a simple French Braid:

Please refer to one of the best videos we've found on the internet to learn this technique- click here:

Photo ideas for braided wedding hair.

Dramatic Wedding Hair.

Have a wedding coming up? Not sure what style to wear when it comes to your hair? Why not try something dramatic? Our ethically sourced hair extensions can make dramatic changes to your look without requiring a permanent commitment. Here are our tips for adding a little bit of drama to your special day!

#1. Crazy long hair. Want to make a princess statement? Why not try taking your lovely locks past your butt? Nothing says girly-girl like long hair. Regardless if you have short, medium or long hair- adding obscene length will add drama to your look and it looks stunning in photos, especially black and white if your hair is blonde.

#2. Bangs. Our Bangin' Bang products are perfect for giving yourself a daring, dramatic look on your wedding day. They sell for under a hundred dollars and can be customized to fit your face and create thick, wispy or curled bangs.

#3. Contrast color. If you really want to stand out on your wedding day, pick a color that is the complete opposite of your hair tone and add it as a heavy frost process. You can use platinum blonde on black hair or bright pink on blonde hair. Whatever color you may chose, adding a lot of bold chunks will create the contrast needed to develop a dramatic look.

Need help? Not sure what product or hair type to select? We are here to help. Just give us a call or send us an email. If you can Tweet a photo of yourself, we can better help you make a wedding day hair decision.

Niki Motz, Owner