Are Extensions Bad for Your Hair?

There is a myth running around the beauty world that hair extensions, real or fake, are bad for your natural hair and scalp. Well, this is wrong. Hair extensions will only damage your natural hair and scalp if they are applied wrong or not taken care of. Like any cosmetic procedure, upkeep is crucial and how the application process proceeds is even more important.

If you buy hair extensions with my company, Pelo Hair Los Angeles, or any other company- the key is to have a professional apply the extensions. According to Allure.com, “Professionals should have undergone training; this is not something you want to have done at your local nail salon. And you should go back to your stylist for maintenance at least once a month. The stylist will make sure that the extensions are on properly, and if one is pulling at the hair, they'll remove it and reapply it the proper way. They can also rotate the areas that they put the hair extensions on so it's not the same group of hairs under stress every time. Rotating means less damage to the hair follicles. “

Clip-in hair extensions also don’t pull as much as other extensions. If you have a super sensitive scalp, or prior damage, then this may be a good option. Again, no one type of extension is better than the other re: damage. In fact, damage is very minimal when hair extensions are applied correctly and well cared for.

Still have questions? Please feel free to call or visit me at the store. I’m always happy to offer insight on our products and hair extensions in general.

Until next time,

Niki Motz, Pelo Hair Los Angeles

Products We Recommend!

We received a question asking what are our top three selling products. Well, we don’t ever believe you should select a product simply because it sells well. You should pick a product that matches our hair’s texture, color and ethnicity when possible. However, to honor this question, we are listing our top three selling products below.

1. Curly Indian Hair: Curly Indian Hair comes from the temples in India. The hair we source is of the highest quality and is in its virgin state. Curly Indian Hair has a texture from silky wave to tight curls. The natural color varies from light brown to black. The signature of Indian hair is its natural flowing appearance and the ends that tend to be wispy and uneven. Indian hair can be worn naturally or flat ironed.This hair is offered in: Machine Weft, I-tips, Skin Weft, and closures.

2. Brazilian Hair: Brazilian hair varies from silky and straight to wavy and more texturized. The natural color of the Brazilian hair ranges from a light brown color to an off black. The hair is thicker on the ends and has a beautiful natural shine. This hair can be curled or flat ironed. Brazilian hair is offered in: Machine Weft, I-tips, Skin Weft, and closures.

3. EuroAsian Hair: EuroAsian hair is thicker than Indian hair. It is an exotic blend of Asian hair and European hair and has a super-luxurious feel. This product is a straight hair with a very slight bend at the ends. The hair has a texture that is silky, but not too glossy. EuroAsian hair is currently only sold by the bundles. This is our only bundle product with aprox. 6 total ounces of hair.

You can always submit your photo to us and the photo of what hairstyle you are trying to accomplish. We will personally email or call you with product recommendation specific to your needs.

Pelo Hair Los Angeles

Summer Wedding Hairstyles for Bridesmaids

We here at Pelo Hair Los Angeles understand how hard it can be to orchestrate the perfect wedding. The devil is always in the details. Well, if you really want to make sure everyone in your wedding party looks fantastic- start with the bridesmaids dresses and hairstyles! We are listing the top hairstyles for bridesmaids in the summer of 2013. And, if your bridesmaids don't have the length or volume to pull these looks off- don't worry! We can help provide your girls with the best hair extensions, that are ethically-sourced, to obtain the following wedding hairstyles.