Wedding Hair Extensions

Every bride wants to look her absolute best on her special day. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.

At Sultry Hair we believe that there’s something missing. No bride should be without beautiful Sultry Hair extensions. Who needs a veil or a train when you can be draped in long luscious hair? It’s the perfect way to achieve an elegant, feminine look that will make your groom giddy. Sultry Hair extensions can be used in so many ways to create some of the most modern and the traditional bridal looks.

Most brides opt for traditional up do’s and although one might think that hair extensions won’t help with this, they do. One thing that makes an up do easier is having plenty of hair to work with and Sultry Hair can provide you with that hair. A look that’s also very popular with brides is the classic some up, some down look and Sultry Hair extensions can help you to get this look for yourself! With a little help from Sultry Hair anyone can get married in style!

Top 5 Hair Extension Myths

Myth: You don’t have to condition hair extensions.
Truth: You should always treat your extensions like your natural hair and should be washed and conditioned weekly. We recommend a light leave in conditioner.

Myth: You don’t have to comb your hair when wearing extensions.

Truth: You must treat your hair extensions like your own natural hair. Combing your hair extensions is very important to keep up the quality and life of the hair, as well as your current hair style.

Myth: Hair extensions require low or less maintenance. Truth: Hair extensions need to be treated like your natural hair. Wash, condition your hair extensions weekly and style regularly.

Myth: All hair extension brands are the same.
Truth: The best hair for hair extensions is non-processed virgin hair. Regular store bought hair brands are processed with a silicone coating. For the very best virgin hair please visit us at Sultryhair.com.

Myth: The best candidates for hair extensions are women with damaged hair.
Truth: Hair extensions are worn by women with healthy hair. Most wear extensions because they want to extend their hair length, protect their natural hair from being over exposed to heat/styling products and to try a different texture of hair.

How To Avoid Hair Extension Exposure

We've all seen someone wearing hair extensions that were exposed for everyone to see. To make sure that your tracks are never "on display". There are several ways you can prevent your hair extensions from showing and making sure that nobody knows they aren't as natural as they look.

• Make sure your colour match is right. Before ordering your hair, make sure to check out our online hair color chart or purchase a hair color ring for more accuracy. Click here for more color selection help.
• If you are bonding the wefts in with glue or tape, try pulling down a fine layer of your own hair over the weft and securing using liquid gold glue. This will disguise the weft even if your own natural hair blows up.
• If you have fly-away, fine hair like Pamela Anderson pictured above, try using a light mist of hairspray. Lightly backcomb the top layer of your hair before brushing smooth and misting with spray to secure. Backcombing and spraying your hair before applying clip-in extensions also prevents slipping.
• If you have a sew-in weave, make sure it is installed by an experienced professional hair stylist. A licensed stylist will make sure to leave enough hair out around the perimeter or edges of your natural hair. This will disguise the hair wefts and allow you to have more versatility with your hair styles. You can wear your hair up in a ponytail or bun or half up half down, or all down without worrying about your hair extensions being exposed.

By following these tips you can keep the truth about your extensions between yourself and us (and we won't tell).

Hair Extensions- Not just for Length

Add Haircolor, Volume and texture to your hair! Hair Extensions … their commonly accepted name does not do them justice. Hair extensions are not just for extending length to your hair.

Hair extensions will instantly add exciting new haircolor and highlights without the use of potentially harmful chemicals.

Extensions will easily build endless new volume and texture to your thin and lifeless hair. The desire for beautiful volume and texture is evident with the abundance of volumizing hair products, hairstyling tools and professional texturizing salon services.

Instead of creating the illusion of hair color, volume or texture with these products and tools, another option is to actually add them with professional salon hair extensions. The best thing about hair extensions for color is that it will not damage your hair, yet they will provide you with the complete haircolor or highlights you've always wanted. You can select your haircolor shades and blends, without any guessing games.

Do you want more than just the normal haircolor or highlights? Consider adding fantasy haircolor, feathers and crystals to creatively express yourself. Sultry Hair offers an array of fantasy haircolor shades.

Women today are constantly trying to add endless volume to thin and flat hair. We all want the voluminous, shiny hair like we see on the Hollywood celebrities as well as on the TV commercials and billboards. This can easily and instantly be achieved by simply adding hair extensions. You can choose to either have a full head of hair extensions for maximum volume or have your hair extension stylist strategically place extensions where volume is needed the most.

Hair extensions are the best way to add hair color, volume, texture and length to your hair. Get the hair you've always dreamed of with Sultry Hair Extensions. Whether its length, haircolor, volume or texture that you want, hair extensions are your hair dream come true!

History of Hair Extensions

Since the early days of the Egyptians, hair extensions systems have existed. Contrary to popular belief, that hair extensions were used for thinning hair, in actuality, hair extensions were used as cosmetic adornment that were used by both genders. In addition to cosmetic vanity, wigs served another purpose as well. To avoid infection of head lice, Egyptian men shaved their head but wore wigs to protect them from the different elements.

Like now, most of the hair extensions and wigs manufactured back then consisted of human hair. The main difference was the way they were applied to the wearer.

Today, we have fusion techniques, clip on hair extensions, bonding and and weaving; however, back in the day, they were fastened with a thread to the wearer's natural hair. Wigs were coated with beeswax or plant resin so that they could be secured to the wearer's scalp or natural hair.

As more things change, more things stay the same. Today, there are hundreds and thousands of hair extension products that are out in the market place. As long as society continues to judge people through their looks, hair extensions will continue to play a vital role. After all, everyone loves to have nice hair.

Caring for Hair Extensions

Hair extensions, or weaves, give the option of length and versatility. Depending on the quality, fiber and texture of the hair extension, it can last from two weeks to several months. Hair extensions are available in either synthetic or human hair. You can most from our hair extensions if we take the time to care for them.

Synthetic Hair

These tend to be more affordable than human hair extensions. They come in a variety of style options and have the amazing ability of maintaining whatever style they are in, curly or straight. And for those who shy away from using them because of how ‘fake’ they might look, innovations in the manufacturing of synthetic hair have led to high quality fibres that are very similar to human hair.

Also, new types of synthetic hair tend to be tolerant of heat, and can be restyled to add more versatility to one’s hair style. To keep your synthetic hair extensions looking better for longer, here are some tips to bear in mind:

1. Synthetic hair is prone to tangling and shedding, more than human hair. Use detangling spray on the extension, to ease the tangling.

2. Avoid using lots of products, e.g. pomade and hair oil, on synthetic weaves. This usually leads to product build-up, which makes the hair feel lifeless, or flaky when you brush it.

3. Synthetic hair is for temporary use, so discontinue use once the weave has lost its style and become unmanageable.

4. Find out if your preferred brand can handle heat, because most synthetic hair extensions are not heat resistant.

Human Hair

These are more expensive than synthetic weaves, but they last longer, can be styled using hot tools, and can be coloured. Human hair extensions are the best option when deciding on hair weaves. They vary in texture - from straight Chinese hair to wavy Brazilian and Indian hair. To maintain the quality of your human hair extensions, bear the following tips in mind:

1. Treat the hair as your own. In other words, wash and condition every two weeks. Extensions do not receive nourishment from your scalp, so it is important to keep them moisturized. When washing human extensions, avoid harsh shampoos. Instead, use those with extra moisturising agents. It is also advisable to deep condition hair extensions at least once, to soften and moisturise.

2. Be gentle when brushing the hair. Brush it softly from the bottom up, to gently release tangles at the end and to avoid tugging and releasing the hair.

3. Be careful when using heat. If you must, seal in moisture by using heat protectant products.

4. For more hair care tips, read our hair care guide.

Miss January Sultry Hair

We are excited to introduce our Miss January Sultry Hair. To read her story and see her picture, click here. You too can enter for a chance be Miss Sultry Hair of the Month and win a $50 Sultry Hair gift certificate. One winner is chosen at the end of each month. Click here for contest info. Customer is wearing our 22" Indian Straight hair extensions in color #4.

Beautician Discounts

Are you a licensed hair stylist or salon owner? If so, you can receive discounts on all orders. Click here for more details.

Miss Sultry Hair Contest

Enter for a chance to be featured as our Miss Sultry hair of the Month and win a $50 Sultry Hair gift certificate. Visit us at Sultryhair.com for more details.

Hair Extension Industry Sales Are Higher Than Ever Before

Due to the recession, people have stopped going to the salon as often. They are cutting back on colors, cuts and even trims. However, business is booming for hair extensions industry. People are swaying towards the idea of hair extensions, because they are low maintenance and keeps them from needing a hair service every 2-4 weeks. Instead they can either use clip-n hair extension sets or get a full head of hair extensions installed for up to 3 months. Pictured above: 22" Indian Wavy Hair Extensions.

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Ever Consider Clip on Hair Extensions?

They're great because you don't have to be stuck with them. If you change your mind, or want a different look, you can do it at the drop of a hat. It's so great to be able to change your look in less than 10 seconds! Tell Sultry Hair what you think?

Poll Results: Top 5 Reasons Women Choose Hair Extensions

There are several reasons women want hair extensions. The most popular reasons for hair extensions are listed below (in no particular order):

1. To change look- a makeover to change your overall look.
2. Thin/thinning hair- a permanent fix for hereditary balding/ thinning hair.
3. Short hair- a solution for hard to grow short hair.
4. Bad hair cut/color- a temporary fix until your natural length grows back.
5. To boost confidence- to look and feel better and/or younger.

Tell Sultry Hair what you think. If the reason you get hair extensions isn't listed feel free to comment.

Kate Gosselin's Hair Extensions

Reality TV star Kate Gosselin graces the cover of People magazine with her new hair extensions. The extensions were said to have cost her $7,000 and transforms her old famous hairstyle into long luscious locks. Tell Sultry Hair what you think of Kate Gosselin's new hair extensions?

How Long Can You Safely Keep Hair Extensions In Before Removing & Reinstalling?

How long hair extensions can be installed depends on the type of extensions, the quality of the extensions, the skill of the stylist and the application method. There are weaves that can last as much as three months and bonded extensions that can last as much as two months, but should be checked every 4-6 weeks to make sure there are no problems developing with the scalp, and to make sure the adhesive is holding well.

Your natural growing hair sheds about 100 hairs a day. These are the hairs you find in your hair brush and in your shower drain. Hair shedding plays a critical role in determining the safe amount of time an extension attachment can be worn.

When extensions are in your hair, your natural hair is still shedding at its normal rate, and the shedding hair becomes trapped in the hair extensions. So if you have the hair extensions are installed longer than the recommended time, your natural hair that has shed may matt and tangle with the hair extensions.

Consult your hair stylist about how long you can keep the hair extensions installed. Make sure you follow your stylist’s instructions for caring for your extensions. Keep your hair clean and conditioned and follow your hairstylist instructions.

What does the term "bulk hair" mean?

Bulk hair is loose hair that is used mostly for individual braids and braiding. The loose hair is packaged in a 4 oz bundle and ready to use. 

Need Help Choosing Your Hair Extension Color?

Choosing the right color is easy with our color chart and color ring.  We offer three options:

1. Online hair color chart.
2. Purchase a color ring.
3. Color ring on loan program

Tips:

• When selecting a color, keep in mind that an exact match may not be possible. Try blending a hair color that is slightly lighter or darker than your own hair, as it will likely look more natural and will add depth and variance to your hair color. 
• When choosing a hair color, keep in mind your skin tone. You'll look best in a hair color that complements your natural skin tone.
  

Clip On Bangs

Sultry Long Clip On Bangs were featured in Glamour and Siempre Mujer Magazine. They are the best, because you don't have to be stuck with them. If you change your mind, or want a different look, you can do it at the drop of a hat. No commitment just change your look in less than 10 seconds!

• 4 3/4 inches wide x 5 inches long
• Need a different size? We can customize your bangs. 
• Hand made
• Lays flat and is undetectable
• Made with 100% Remy human hair
• Polymer coated clips provides a comfortable fit yet superior gripping power.
• Triple Wefted

How to Find the Right Hair Extension Stylist

Finding the right hair extension stylist for your needs will take time and patience. So give yourself plenty of time to do so, so you do not make a hasty decision.

Referrals

Ask around...word of mouth referrals are the best way to find a hair extension specialist. Ask for referrals from friends, family, co-workers, or even strangers that have a fabulous hair extensions you like. The internet is also a great resource. Google!

Reputation

Choose a hair stylist that has a good reputation. Check with the BBB, to see if the hair stylist is a member and also check if any complaints have been filed.

Consultation

After you have narrowed down your list. Book an appointment to see the hairstylists your interested in. Many hair stylist offer free consultations, while others do consultations for a fee. Bring a couple pictures of the hair style, length, cut, and color you desire. During the consultation it is important to listen carefully and ask questions. Below is a list of questions you should ask and things you should look for during your initial consultation.

• Experience: Choose a hair stylist that is skilled in the specific hair extensions that you are seeking. There are several different ways to install hair extensions, so ask if they are certified and experienced in the hair extensions method you desire.
• License: Hair stylist are required to display their license in their place of business. Verify that the hairstylist is licensed.
• Pricing: It is also important to ask the hair stylist for their prices. Try to get an exact cost for your installation. Don't leave anything to assumption. Be sure to verify if the price includes the cost of the hair, installation, hair cut, style, and anything else you may want.
• Type of hair extensions: It is also important to ask the hair stylist what type of hair they use for the installation (virgin hair, Indian hair, 100% human hair, synthetic hair etc). If you have a hair vendor you prefer, ask if you can supply our own hair. And if so, how much would it the installation then cost.
• Time: Ask about how long the installation will take. This is important to know so that you can schedule an ample amount of time for the appointment.
• Client Referrals: Ask for referrals from clients. Some hair stylist will either give you a list of clients you can call; while, others will have client testimonials that you can read.
• Client Pictures: Ask to see before and after pictures of clients. Most experienced hair stylist will have a portfolio of their clients for you to look through. If you like what you see, chances are you will probably be happy with your installation.
• Policies: Ask the hair stylist if they guarantee their work. Do not leave anything to assumption. It is important to know how they will handle a situation if for some reason you are not satisfied with their work. Will they fix the problem at no extra cost to you?

Appointment
After you have your initial consultations and have chosen a hair stylist, schedule an appointment. The first appointment is important. Don't assume the stylist will remember what what you told them in the consultation. Bring a couple pictures of the hair style, length and cut you desire.

All of these steps may seem time consuming and a waste of time. However, a hair stylist can make or break your overall appearance. A great hair stylist can do wonders while a bad stylist can cause pain and heartache over your hair. Take the time to make sure you are completely comfortable with a new stylist before you trust them with your hair.

Click here for our hair stylist/salon directory.