Invisible Seamless Weft installation

This installation is brand new to the world and it is amazing for fine hair. The difference in this installation is the way the weft wraps around and under the beads. It is ideal for a client with fine or thin hair who would like to experiment with a volume installation. This is done only with hand tied wefts. It is the perfect combination of the delicacy of the hand tied weft and the invisibility of a multiple weft installation. Check out the pictures below. I have had a lot of fun installing this configuration.

Invisible seamless weft installation, the beginning of the installation.

Invisible seamless weft, the end of the installation.

The underside. See that the first 4 inches of the underside perfectly hide the beads.

Recent work

I wanted to show off just a few lovely client’s that I have worked with recently. Let me know if you have questions regarding any of the installation or removal processes.

Hand tied weft installation. One weft for density, same length as natural hair. Installation time, 30 minutes.

Hand tied weft after installation.

Fusion installation. 6 packages fusion body wave installed throughout the head. Installation time 3 1/2 hours.

Fusion installation after completion. Styled with triple barrel curling iron.

Fusion installation after.

Fusion installation after.

Fusion installation. One row, about 28 pieces to increase density. Additional 8 pieces placed near each ear to increase side density while being easily able to disguise with pony tail and braids.

Before fusion installation. The removal process was particularly tricky, it was another brand that I don’t recommend.

Fusion extensions after. 6 packages of fusion and micro fusion placed all over the head. Installation took 4 1/2 hours. We did additional trimming and texturizing after this photo was taken.

So there you have just a few of the new projects that I have done. If you would like to schedule a consultation let me know. I can do an in person or over the phone consultation. I am booking out into September right now.

Hand Tied Weft Class

I took another hand tied weft class from a local distributor today. It wasn’t Aqua and I’ll tell you a few big differences that I noticed. The method of installation leaves the client’s natural hair much more vulnerable to breakage and tension. Both of those are a problem. The support provided by the thread and the knotting does seem slightly more delicate but I feel it also leaves the client’s natural hair more vulnerable to feeling stress from the installation. I did meet some really nice people in the class. Including another local stylist who is also named Jenn B, she works with my favorite beauty school colleague and we had the same color nail polish! We were meant to be together.

The class was all day long! It seemed to be oversold to me, there were about 50 students and only 3 educators. The students were crammed in together so tightly that the educators could hardly get in between us to answer our questions.

The class also seemed a little scattered. It moved in a linear direction from consultation to checkout and I liked the tips that they gave us in both of those arenas. Since I have been doing hair extensions for a long time I was comfortable with not being able to ask a lot of questions because I already knew the answers, but if I was a stylist that was new to extensions I don’t think that I would have left that class feeling confident to charge the client the amount they suggested for the services that would be rendered after that training. An example is that they never covered what to do if you run out of string during the installation, what to do if you miss a knot, miss a bead, the weft sags because it doesn’t get included in the sewing. What to do with a client who doesn’t have enough hair in the temple area for a successful installation. What to do if a bead bucles or breaks and you have a difficult time removing it. There can be a whole lot of problems and if a stylist is going to charge a premium price that they are going to be required to provide all the solutions.

Anyhow I did enjoy the class. The company did give away a ton of great product and discounts. The videos that they showed were a great way to allow everyone to see the method of installation and removal. I do feel like I got my money’s worth out of the class. Oh and the fed us lunch and I love that they held the training in town and at my favorite hotel, The Riverside in Garden City, ID.

So many people!

Hand Tied Weft

I was invited to attend a 3 day training in Seattle with Aqua hair extension company. At the training we learned everything “hand tied weft” related. We learned how to install, remove, and maintenance the beautiful Hand tied weft products that Aqua retails. These wefts are so gorgeous and delicate they are truly a work of art.

The 3 day intensive class also allowed me to meet 14 other incredible stylists who are also working part to full time at installing and maintaining hair extension. It was so nice to have some in person conversations with stylists who are dealing with the same problems that you are, and to find some new solutions.

Aqua’s method of hand tied installation differs from other brands of professional hair extensions. Aqua takes the health of the client’s hair very seriously and wants to help the stylist to keep the natural hair intact, without adding stress or pressure at installation points. The health of the hair is a number one priority!

If you are curious about the Aqua method I am able to show you in person. You can either book a consultation with me or if you are with a salon you can convince some of your team members to go in on a full day class.

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