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January 22, 2006

What type of hair should I choose?

There are many different types of hair.  Human, Man-made, Patented Man-made

The type of hair you decide will depend primarily on your lifestyle, your current hair structure, how long you wish to keep your fake mane.  Let's look at the different types of hair.

Asian- the density is very thick, the texture is even and straight like the mane you see in popular shampoo commercials.  Because this hair is abundant, it is one of the least expensive.

Indian- the density is thick, the texture is wavy with a strong curl.  This is the most popular hair used in today's methods.  Because this hair can be manufactured in Europe, so is the reason why many prefer to call this "European Hair".  Because this hair is abundant, it is one of the least expensive.

European, Russian, Italian, etc...- the density is thin, the texture ranges from slight wavy to wavy.  This is not very popular in today's methods because this hair is least abundant, therefore it is very expensive.

If you are unsure of the type of hair being sold to you, twist the strands with your thumb and forefingers.  Also compare that bundle with a friend of yours who is of true Asian, Indian or European decent.

Since Hair Extensions is very popular in the US, many distributors collect their hair from Asia and India due to the most 'virginal' culture of these women.  It is very rare that European women will cut off their hair.  Their lifestyle is very similar to American Women.  They enjoy hair dying, perming, even hair extensions!  Learn more about the science of hair. 

Be very careful of a stylist who sells you only "European hair" and who refuses to sell other types of hair because according to her, those other hair types are "no good".  BOTTOM LINE THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL HAIR TYPE.  NEVER BE FOOLED.

Man-Made- The best thing about man-made hair is the ease of care, the color retention, the least expensive and best of all the fantasy it creates...imagine Mermaid Hair...imagine yourself as a living Cartoon Character...anything is possible...creativity is endless.  These synthetic fibers will do whatever you dream of them doing...create curls...dreads...twist textures...  Because this hair is man-made, it is the least expensive.  The care can be simple for some and not as simple for others.  Please check with your synthetic care specialist.

Patented Man-Made- Just like the name, this hair is made to resemble your hair, but for the better.  Since most extensionists find it hard to find the exact color, texture, length with their human hair distributors {yes, it is true with human hair- NO two bundles are exactly the SAME}  as well as looking to offer the best of synthetic man-made {see above} characteristics, scientists have brought to the hair industry Patented Man-Made hair.  It is everything you want in human and synthetic COMBINED.  The best thing is that you are able to custom make your dream hair...exactly to your specs.  What separates this hair type from the rest is its durability.  Never shedding, easy to care for, feather-light, color-fast, strength and best of all you are able to customize it!

CyberMane "turning ordinary hair into an extraordinary mane"

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January 03, 2006

How to Find the PERFECT HAIR EXTENSIONIST / HAIR REPLACEMENT SPECIALIST

Thank you for your interest in my company.  I have gotten numerous emails from other stylist's clients.  I'd love to help, but I don't have much time since I have clientele of my own.  So here are some of my advice.  GOOD LUCK.

How to Find the PERFECT HAIR EXTENSIONIST / HAIR REPLACEMENT SPECIALIST

-Is she licensed and work in a licensed salon?  to do hair in general, one must be licensed.

-Does she listen to your needs? or is she a pushy saleswoman? she's clearly telling you she's only interested in your money.

-Did she tell you she invented the method and shows you proof? the Internet has your answers, do your research.  Don't get trapped.

-Is her name listed on the method's headquarter website? just because she has the machines and tools, doesn't mean the hair is genuine.  She could have bought it from ebay.  Creme-de-la-creme companies are strict.  If a stylist has not met their quota, taken refresher classes, attend nationals, then mostly likely their account is inactive.  Call the headquarters and find out if 'Jane Doe' has an active account.

-Is her portfolio her own work or did she copy the pictures elsewhere? also ask to speak to current clients already wearing the same method.  Don't speak to her fellow stylists.

-Is she not afraid to show you the internal view of how she did her masterpiece? are the sections neat, clean with no traveling hairs, bonds are invisible, alignment matches to support the weight and the tension...

-Did she send you to another salon for cutting your expensive transformation? she's a fake, licensed cosmetologist learn the basics in school.

-So you spent $$$$, did she give you free maintenance products? if only she cared enough...

-Did she tell you to come back for a 7-14 day complimentary follow up? {see previous answer}

-Did she tell you that hair extensions won't damage your own hair?  let's face it hair color, perms, relaxers, change the health of the hair, right?  Logically, if hair extensions are so healthy, can I put an entire 250 strands on my 4 year old daughter?

CyberMane "turning ordinary hair into an extraordinary mane"

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