Wedding Wednesday...Holiday hair

It's that time of year again.... The Holidays! During this time we are trying to finish up last minute shopping, solidify travel plans, but most importantly trying to become a better self.
So what's the best way of doing this than with a new look. I get more request for color and cuts than any other time of year.
Usually my clients are trying to hold on to their hair but tis the season to whack it all off.
Some clients are wanting a minor change while others are seeking an overhaul.
I for one love this time of year because I get to create masterpieces and not to mention
I get some really cool gifts.
Whether you're looking for a drastic change or a minor one, make sure it's a decision that you can live with as you go into the New Year.
Below are a few transformations.
*To see my work follow me on Instagram. @tressarthair

^ This is not my work, but I loved the cut and style. I may test this style out... in a weave of course.

Wedding Wednesday....The secret behind hair extensions (Part 1)

The hair industry is a multi-billion dollar business. It has become an obsession, everybody wants the best quality extensions at the lowest price. It is over-saturated with people trying get a piece of the billion dollar pie.

Years ago the market was much harder to tap into. There was only a few people that had access to get the hair directly and they in turn would sell it wholesale to individual distributers. The hair quality was raw, unprocessed and would last for multiple installs. 

The hair is mass produced because of supply and demand. Hair extensions have been machine processed for years. The hair that is sold in beauty supplies has been artificially manufactured for more than a 2 decades. When the hair started coming from India and sold through individual distributers, then the hair industry blossomed. 

That's when you noticed that every one that you knew became hair distributers. People that had never been knowledgeable in the hair industry could tap into it. 

Hair could be sold to anyone that wanted to buy it. You didn't need a permit or license to buy hair and distribute it. People are making as much as $100,000 a month just selling hair extensions. They are becoming instant millionaires, thanks to the hair industry. 

I don't understand why people don't respect people that are haircare professionals. 

There is a lot of value in our craft. Hairstylist that are doing bare minimum can easily make $50,000 a year. If you incorporate doing extensions and distributing hair you can quadruple that number. 

The market generates $1.5-2 billion dollars in the United States as of 2013. 

Wedding Wednesday.... How to maximize your Extension installation

Are you bored with your extensions?
I have the perfect solution, switch up your look without having to get a new installation. I like to call it the 2 for 1.
When I wear extensions I usually get bored after about 6 weeks. I want a different look. I usually cut into it or I'll apply color to it. Normally my change consist of a haircut.
Some people spend a nice amount of money on their extensions and may not want to cut it so color may be the best option if you want to reuse the hair.
I don't normally spend $200-300 per bundle on my hair so I am always doing something new to my hair.
If you are someone who likes to reuse your hair, you can cut the hair when it's time to buy new hair. If you invest in really good hair it can last for 3 installs.
The client below has had her installation for 6 weeks and she decided to go for a big chop. Her natural hair is long and she's never worn short hair in her life so she wanted to try a new look and what better way to achieve a different look then with extensions.
The hair that she used is called 'Genesis' by Bobby Boss.

First install (2 months ago) 

The big chop

Wedding Wednesday...Roll it UP!

Last night I got an email from a client that's getting married. She is interested in getting an install for her wedding. She wants something that she can wear an up-do with as well as that will be low maintenance for her honeymoon.

As most of you know it is wedding season, so some of you are finalizing plans for your big day and others are getting ideas for their future wedding day. 

No matter what stage you're in, you have to remember to make the best decisions in terms of practicality. 

Weddings aren't getting any cheaper, so you want to make sure you are making choices that are cost effective. 

Most of my brides add extensions for their Big Day, because they want to be glamorous. Extensions also holds your style in place longer than when you get your natural hair styled. 

It's also great for those women who are going on their honeymoon right after the wedding. You want to create a fantasy for your new spouse. Why not create an alter ego? 

Many of you know that 'Pinterest' happens to be my favorite go-to places for hairstyles. Whatever I'm looking for whether it be ideas for up-dos, hair color, hairstyles, cuts, etc... I turn to 'Pinterest'. 

Most brides also use this tool to pin ideas for their weddings. It's the bridal sanctuary!

As I previously stated, I had a client that contacted me last night. She was interested in getting a full sew in installation for her wedding day. 

She sent me a picture of the style she wanted to acheive as her wedding day look and I fell in love. It was the perfect Old Hollywood glam look. It was definitely a 20's inspired hairstyle. 

My inspiration for today's post is from this hairstyle below...

This is the look, isn't it Gorge?

Other looks from Pinterest that I loved:

These are Styles that I've done:

By Serena J.

Partial Sew-in Extensions (U-shape leave out)

Haircut, Natural hair (no relaxed) Pressed,
Color previously done by Me

Natural Hair Pressed, Soft Up-do