The benefits of having hair extensions by Hair Additions UK

Are hair extensions for me?

Hair extensions are a wonderful way of dramatically changing your look or just enhancing and bettering the look of your hair. Healthy looking flowing locks of any type and colour will benefit anybody’s look particularly if your hair just falls short in the thickness length or condition aspects. For many individuals this can be a fantastic remedy for thinning hair and partial hair loss, giving you the opportunity of disguising any hair loss and regaining confidence. Hair additions UK are absolute experts with over twenty years experience within the field of hair extensions.

Over the years we have amassed a wealth of knowledge and expertise, we tirelessly investigate all new methods so for each individual we know exactly the hair and extension method that will best suit them and their requirements. We have no umbrella policy where one type of extension or hair replacement method will be used on everybody. We ensure that when a client books with us they will get the bespoke service we specialize in that will exactly cater to their needs. Hair extensions and salons offering this service have become increasingly plentiful and you will find a provider in most high streets, however many salons have a blanket service where all clients are given the same type of extensions because that is the only type that they offer.

It is very important to stress how potentially risky it can be to have extensions applied incorrectly, if the hair is actually pulled out by the follicle it will not grow back. It has been demonstrated in the press many times, horror stories of people who have suffered hair and scalp damage due to incorrectly applied hair extensions. Famously Jordan aka Katie Price was a victim of such a salon and lost much of her hair. Hair extensions are for you if you want longer, thicker hair or if you want to introduce some colour or hi-lights without the commitment of actually dying your hair. We have a specialist mixing service where we select all the tones and hues of your natural hair to match exactly your shade in extensions, whether this be using our fine Russian and European Couture Real Hair or our outstanding Silken Tresses fibre hair.

There really isn’t anything we can’t do we’ve done Mick Hucknalls’ trademark ginger dreadlocks, to working on ‘The Body’ Elle McPherson’s abundant golden mane! 　 If you have very thin hair that is weak or you are suffering from any kind of hair loss or scalp problems than we can offer you the right solution that will not add strain to your existing hair and therefore not damage it further whilst its growing back. Because we are experts and really know how our stuff then we can provide many methods. If need be we would think nothing of using more than two techniques on one head if that is what’s needed to address the different issues one client may have.

Hair extensions offer that instant gratification without having to wait for your hair to grow in many cases hair is not thick enough to actually look good when it’s long due to a lack of volume. Many celebrities and women we aspire to look like in the media rely on their plentiful full locks to look appealing and healthy, they often have a little bit of help in this area opting for extensions and hairpieces to give them the effect, from effortless chic to red carpet looks its rare that they are sporting all their own hair. 　

Vidal Sassoon

The former 14 year old shampoo boy who revolutionised women’s hairdressing has sadly passed away at the age of 84 at home in Los Angeles.

The iconic hairdresser of the twentieth century. He invented the modern day bob and introduced wash and go to the newly liberated working women of the 1960s after years of rigid hairdos and time wasted under a dryer. Mary Quant, Mia Farrow and Twiggy are to name but a few who all sported this revolutionary hair style invented by Vidal Sasoon. He came from a poor Jewish background in the East end of London.

He made good of himself, very good and created a multi million pound global empire of salons, stylists and products introducing the nation and the world to his modernism in the field of hairdressing.

Afro Hair Extensions
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> Naturally curly or relaxed afro hair is ideal for silken tresses fibre which is our non-human hair It works very well for all styles.
> We don’t need to use any removal solution with Silken Tresses Fibre to remove the extensions which is kind to afro hair in its natural or relaxed state as solvents and removers can be very harmful to afro hair as although it’s thick tends to be quite porous, dry and prone to breakage.
> We are able to plait in to the roots of the natural hair thus ensuring no damage or breakage to the natural hair, it is also very helpful in giving the natural hair a rest from heat styling etc on a daily basis so is beneficial in aiding the growth of natural hair.
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> Our professional placement of these extensions gives a very realistic head of hair that is able to move and blow in the wind, as each extension is put in individually and does not alter the heads shape as in with weaves, where the sheer bulk of hair underneath and method can make these type of hair extensions stand too proud of the root giving an unnatural appearance. This is also an unsuitable method for hair growth as there is little or no air to the roots causing all manner of problems from flaky scalp to hair loss.

> We leave the partings and hair line areas out of the extensions which we can style to blend in with the Silken Tresses fibre enabling the wearer to brush her whole head of hair with the appropriate brush. The end result is a very beautiful and natural looking head of hair.
> Silken tresses fibre is an acrylic based fibre and it comes in 22 colours and varying textures straight, wavy, very curly and cork screw so you too could have honey coloured waves like Beyonce, If you don’t want to colour your own hair it’s also a great alternative to adding some highlights of your chosen shade.

> Once applied Afro Hair Extensions are cut and blended in with natural hair. They last for up to 3 months but can be maintained mid-cycle by relaxing hair line and parting with our Phyto specific relaxers, which are amazingly gentle and effective, using the power of pure botanical extracts and hi-tech science. The Phyto range contains no lye and is suitable for those wishing to grow their hair whilst relaxing their hair damage free.
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> We also sell the after-care to go with your Silken Tresses extension which contains a shampoo, conditioner and a daily care spray.
> Being a fibre you can not use normal straighteners but we do sell a variable temperature setting heat appliance to allow you to add some volume or waves these can be used on the Silken Tresses fibre.
> We have found that our Afro hair clients love this system as the end result is amazing and natural and the maintenance is very easy .
> This is a very bespoke type of extension so consultations are a must prior to any application
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> View this models stunning transformation and see how wearable these extension really are.

Afro Hair Extension Video

Silken Tresses fibre hair extensions come in 22 colours and are a good choice for those wishing to enhance their natural hair either in thickness, length, introduction of colour like highlights or for a host of other styles, reasons, occasions or just for every day. Most people don’t have block colour but multi-tonal, and that is why we are experts at colour-mixing this is a process where we select all the different shades in your hair and we mix the hair colours offering a precise blend which ensures your hair extensions are a 100% colour matched to your own hair. They come in 3 textures straight, wavy and curly but we have developed special techniques to produce corkscrew ringlets and dreadlocks too, this is the beauty of this system we can accommodate any colour and any texture.

With this type of hair the method of application we use does not include the use of any bonding glues. We take small sections of hair evenly spaced along the parting of insertion and with the aid of an assistant an imperceptible 4 stem braid of 5mm is plaited into the hair, using an assistant on the 4 stem braid means there is no tension on the natural hair. This introduces the Silken Tresses fibre to the natural hair, one of the remaining strands from the 4 stem braid is wrapped around the tiny braid and then heat sealed using a specialist hair extension heat sealing gun, negating the need for any glues. The hair is neatly protected by the seal ensuring no damage to natural hair. The hair is then cut to blend in with the Silken Tresses fibre giving the client a more natural look.

These extensions are amazing for adding volume to the existing hair, all over, or just partially where needed. They don’t tangle, and you can have your colour re-touched whilst wearing them. The Silken Tresses fibre that we use is a professional product of superior quality and is not something you will be able to purchase on the high street, and as such you have the option of heat styling your hair with variable heat setting straighteners, or carmen rollers. If you don’t want a full head of hair extensions and just feel you need a little volumizing in certain areas these extensions are perfect, also if you would like to have some hi-lights or just introduce some colour without commitment, or damage to the hair these are also a perfect solution.

When you get your extensions done with us we want you to be able to go away and maintain your new hair and look with ease. We are big on aftercare and supply the Pro-line products for the Silken Tresses Fibre Hair Extensions, these products have softening and de-tangling properties. We also stock the soft bristle brushes which we recommend and work best with Silken Tresses extensions.

These extensions last for three months, whereupon you would come back to have them removed and re-applied. We tend to lose up to a 100 hairs a day naturally so if we leave the extensions in for longer than 3 months the new growth may become matted. It is extremely important to stress that the removal is as much of a professional job as the application itself and it is for this reason we advise clients not to attempt removal of the extensions themselves, as this could damage the natural hair.

Consultation is a must before any booking -Contact us today Hair Additions UK Silken Tresses Fibre Hair Extensions

Behind the scenes at one of our videos where we used human hair extensions and also our fibre fantasy colours

The Hermes Birkin -An investment?

Calling all fashionable financial godesses out there!

Got invited to the private viewing and talk on the covetous Hermes Birkin at ROUS ILAND the members only club that can secure you a Birkin or a Kelly in a matter of weeks as opposed to the two year wait you can expect in some shops! Founders Clare Rous and Kara Iland were on hand to deliver a very insightful talk on the merits of owning one of these luxury bag.

The bags on display were simply stunning. The Bugatti of handbags the construction, detail and quality are perfection. A fascinating aspect to the evening was the talk by member Melanie Sharp a hedge fund investor who bought to our attention the growth potential of investing in a Hermes bag against other comparable investments. Victoria Beckham AKA Victoria Birkin has a collection of Birkins and Kellys rumoured to be worth in excess of a million pounds!

Grazia have a feature on the iconic Hermes in their latest issue where a rare 1988 birkin fetched £49.250 at auction, proving the Hermes Birkin is a beautiful and wise investment indeed!

Glam Hair
> If you want to get glamorous big hair a-la Rosie Huntington Whitely and you just don’t have the volume or length to achieve this star look you can opt for extensions, we are experts at applying hair extensions in a realistic manner we use many different methods of application depending on your existing hair and what kind of look you want.
> We can use real Human Hair Extensions and they come in all shades and textures we would blend the hair to match yours exactly and can also do some perfectly matched highlights if that’s what you desire.

> These are able to be shampooed, brushed and styled with or without heated appliances exactly as you would you own hair.
> If you’re looking for something a little more Perry or Gaga or something more subdued you may also opt for Silken Tresses fibre which is our other glossy hair we stock which also comes in all textures from poker straight to afro, blonde to blue! All our Hair Extensions can be set with rollers if you want to have celebrity big hair for a special occasion as seen at the Oscars and the Baftas . It really doesn’t matter how fine your hair is even if you have any hair loss we’re true experts in our field and can accommodate to anyone.

> For a head of very fine shortish hair looking to have long thick wavy hair we would probably take three to four hours to implement this look, another benefit with Hair Additions UK is we’re big on aftercare ensuring you have the right brush, products and advice to ensure when you leave us your confident and able to maintain your glamorous new look in your everyday life.
> We stock and supply the Phyto range of products for their powerful botanical and natural effect on the existing hairs health and also for addressing and solving any hair problems you may have.
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> We absolutely pride ourselves on being the best Hair Extensions in London with over twenty years experience since the birth of extensions. Consistently at the forefront seeking and implementing new methods of application that compliment our clients looks, gaining the credentials required to become established in the world of top quality hair extensions. We are highly sought after by high profile clients and non alike.

We offer every type of extension on the market carefully tailored in a package that can meet your exact requirements .

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If you are experiencing an area of hair loss which you cannot cover yourself then we recommend our bespoke custom made hair pieces, we also call these volumizers. They are suitable for complete hair loss in a specific area or for an area where thinning has become hard to disguise. These are a very specialised area of hair extensions and one that we pride ourselves in being true experts. We have over twenty years experience in hair extensions and have developed many innovative techniques which we are able to combine in several methods to offer our clients’ a realistic and exact solution to their hair loss problems.

Over the years we have helped many women to address hair loss issues which can be traumatic as hair is an integral part of a woman’s style and femininity. On our website hairadditionsuk.com you can find some testimonials and some pictures that demonstrate how we can help you overcome hair loss. There are many factors which can cause hair loss including: stress, illness and the related treatments such as chemotherapy or hereditary factors. Every ones hair loss is different and it is for this reason that a prior consultation is a must.

Firstly we start by doing a template of the area that is suffering from hair loss, from this we measure up and then prepare a bespoke hair piece. Each hair is added by hand and they can take up to 1 month to produce. The hair type and colour are exactly matched using our specialist colour service. We use Russian/European hair for our volumizers as we find this is the best quality hair. The prices reflect the quality of the hair and the workmanship and time involved, prices start from £800 to £1,500 dependant on the length, colour and area of head that is covered.

It is advised if your wearing them for a long time that 2 pieces will be required as when one needs maintenance you have another to replace it and no one will know. You will need to visit the salon for upkeep on your bespoke hair piece every 4/6 weeks and this will cost approx £150. Your hair can still breath underneath these pieces which is beneficial to the health of the scalp and will aid the new hair growth. There is no damage to the hair as these pieces are attached in a very special way. You can shampoo your hair as normal whilst wearing the volumizers.

If you are suffering hair loss such as trichollomania or alopecia then this method is for you there isn’t a reason or condition where hair loss is involved where we can’t assist through our custom made volumizers, these are also suitable if you just want some volume through a certain area and don’t want to have extensions. We give advise on hair loss products and recommend and stock the Phyto products, which are a blend of proven powerful botanical extracts that really do help the hair to grow. Unlike other products when hair grows back it is strong hair that stays, there are a lot of products that will help your hair to grow but once you stop using their products the hair growth will fall out again.

Hair Additions UK will analyse your scalp and hair before applying any type of bespoke hair piece and explain the maintenance fully to you. We want you to leave us and be able to style your new volumizer and maintain its condition to optimum levels so you feel confident and happy that your new hair addition looks as natural every day as when you leave us.

Moneygall’s Obamania

I recently went to Ireland for a visit in Moneygall County Offaly which is where I grew up, its where President Obama’s ancestors on his mothers side come from. I used to look out from my bedroom window onto Templeharry church the very same church President Obama’s ancestors attended. He recently visited our tiny village with a community of only 300 who did him proud in their welcome, as the whole village paid homage to President Obama.

One house is entirely painted as an American flag and the local pub hasn’t got a queen Vic standing proud on the bar but a hand carved bust of the man himself. On his presidential pilgrimage to discover his Irish roots he paid a visit to the local pub Ollie Hayes’s Bar as he said he wanted a pint of the black stuff, he stood at the bar and supped on a lovingly hand drawn pint of Guinness and raised his glass to the whole of the pub who were spilling out of the doorway and to the national press and their cameras who had managed to squeeze in as well.

It’s a quaint untarnished village and has some decent little hotels and guest houses nearby including Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh where I spent a few nights, the breakfast was fresh and delicious with very ample portions! There are gift shops and lots to do it’s a beautiful part of the country well worth a visit. It was a proud and beautiful moment in the history of this small village and its people.

I feel privileged to have grown up amongst some of Obama’s distant relations.