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Hair Extensions London – A Look into the Past

RachelB — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:01:30 +0000

Hair Extensions London – A Look into the Past

Hair extensions may seem like a new innovation in a high tech world, but the truth is that hair extensions date back to ancient Egyptian times when men and women wore wigs. Since these early times, hair pieces have gone in and out of style up until the present, where toupees are out, but hair extensions London are definitely in. The 1800s was a time when artificial hair was frowned upon, but the Romantic era brought on a style of elaborate Apollo knots and hair pieces. Other people like Victorian and Edwardian women wore extremely gaudy false hair to mimic a pompadour hairstyle.

Moving forward to the 1920s, thin, short straight hair was all the rage, so the presence of hair extensions took a dive. The 1940s brought long hair back into fashion, so hair extensions London became the trendy style. Another 20 years later and big hair was back in style again. Extravagant hair pieces were used to create fashionable updos. Through the 1970s and 80s, wigs constructed from both faux and real human hair allowed women to achieve the big look that everyone had at the time.

Everyone from movie stars and singers to average mid-income women became involved in the hair extension scene in the 1990s. The new affordability allowed everyone to copy the ever-changing looks of famous people. When one week a movie star has a cropped bob cut and the next she is sporting long flowing locks, it is clear that hair extensions London are at play in the hairdo. This kind of change cannot be masked as natural, but it is certainly not frowned upon. On the contrary, thick voluptuous hair is very much in style right now. Long locks full of body and volume are the hottest way to transform your current look into something even more fabulous.

At Hair by RA, you can enjoy hair extensions London made from real human hair with no hidden costs. Both Indian Remy and European hair are available upon request at a price you can handle. We give you a full head of extensions, and we do not skimp on this amount of hair we provide you with for your long lasting extensions. Between 150 and 200 bonds are common in an average procedure, and no matter how long it takes, we will stick with you until your hair looks as perfect as possible at no extra cost.

To book a consultation contact us today! You can call us on 0845-163-0877 or email us direct.

Photo copyright of Dia

Long Hair Extensions – Do More Than Keep Them Clean

RachelB — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:39:35 +0000

Long Hair Extensions – Do More Than Keep Them Clean

Keeping your hair clean is very important in increasing the lifespan of your lovely locks, but it is not enough on its own. Proper moisturizing, brushing, and care while you are sleeping can make all the difference in the world between a look that lasts a little over a month or two and one that can approach a lifespan of up to a year in length. Clearly, taking a bit of time in making a slightly greater investment in your long hair extensions will make them last for an elongated period of time and look more natural and beautiful while you have them.

Every other day, you should moisturise your hair with moisturiser designed specifically for long hair extensions. If you fail to take this simple step in caring for your hair, the extensions could be become brittle and be prone to breakage. Split ends that look dry and ratty is not what you desire in your long hair extensions, and this trouble can be avoided with a simple application of moisturisers. Understand that a large amount of saturation is not needed to provide your hair with the dampness it needs to thrive and last for a very long time.

Brushing is important for proper long hair extensions because knots will decrease the lifespan of your locks. Make sure to brush the tangles out of your hair before you wash it, go swimming or sleep. Start at the tips and slowly work your way around and up, never pulling excessively or being too rough on your scalp. If you perform your hair brushing with a hair extension brush, you know you are avoiding damage to your look. Coarse wire brushes without loops on the end of the bristles will have a tendency to pull at your extensions and you risk loosening and even pulling them completely out.

When night approaches and you prepare to go to sleep, make sure your hair is completely dry before you climb into bed. This is important information for those who shower at night. If this is your regular routine, you may want to change it or make sure you get out of the shower a few hours before bed. Braid your hair loosely and use a soft scrunchie to keep all your hair pulled gently back together in a soft ponytail so it will not tangle as you sleep. These tips for caring for your long hair extensions will help them last longer.

So what are you waiting for? Please contact us today for your FREE consultation on 0845 163 0877 or Email us today!

(Photo by Alex Dram)

Human Hair Extensions – Choose it Over Synthetic Extensions

RachelB — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:39:56 +0000

Human Hair Extensions – Choose it Over Synthetic Extensions

If you are in the market for hair extensions to boost your hair’s body and appeal, you may be debating between synthetic options and real human hair. While synthetic options lower the cost of your extensions, that is about as far as the benefits of that option goes. Longevity, ease of care and overall appearance are important in making the investment of your time and money well worth it. Still, by understanding the differences between synthetic and real human hair extensions, you will be better prepared to pay a little extra because you will understand that you are getting benefits like a greater shine and longer lifespan with real hair extensions.

When you have your hair extensions applied professionally, which is a service we automatically provide for you, you will be able to wash and brush your hair and wear it in a wide variety of styles, the same way you would with your natural hair. Expect your real human hair extensions to last months if not longer with proper care and wear it straight or curled with the use of a flat or curling iron. Put it up or keep it down, the day to day choice is yours. With a few investments in after care products to maintain your hair, you can increase the lifespan of your lovely locks up to a year.

All of the procedures of caring for real human hair extensions come naturally, like the ability to use a curling iron and hair dryer. If you chose to have synthetic hair extensions, you would no longer be able to style your hair in the way you always have because intense heat can actually melt synthetics. Also, the lifespan of this choice, which is not made from real human hair extensions, will not be nearly as long. One to three months can be expected. Clearly, the initial appearance of a money-saving option turns into one with no flexibility and a shorter lifespan.

Make the most of your time and money with human hair extensions. With our mobile service, you get even more great deals on pricing. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable with your investment in our services, and to accomplish this, we provide only the best Indian Remy and European hair available today at a price you can handle. Free consultations are available for anyone who is interested in having the highest quality human hair extensions applied today.

(Photo by Zara Jay)

Removal of the Micro Link Method

RachelB — Tue, 11 May 2010 09:34:16 +0000

The removal of the Micro link method is very efficient and fast. We will use our tail comb to section the bottom row at the nape of your neck away from the rest of your hair and will put the rest of your hair in a pony tail. Then with our special Micro ring pliers will carefully squeeze the micro links holding the extensions to your own hair loose and slide them off. We will then continue this threw all sections of your hair until all links are carefully removed. As with the application of the extensions there is no adhesive or heat used so this will be very gentle on your hair.

Please contact us to book a FREE consultation, call 0845 163 0877 or Email us today!

Hair By RA @ Salon of the year Head Quarter’s!

RachelB — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:07:59 +0000

Hair By RA is now working in partnership with Head Quarters in Kingston, London.

Now you can have the luxury Hair By RA experience in the beautiful Head Quarters Salon. Situated in Kingston Upon Thames town centre Head quarters salon is a mixture of sophisticated decor, with a warm relaxed atmosphere. All you need to do is come to the salon, sit back and relax in your top of the range luxury salon chair and enjoy your complimentary tea, coffee , fruit juices, wines, chocolate, and of course your wonderful new hair. We want to ensure your completely pampered.

Head Quarters successes include:

1999-Newcomer of The Year Award

2000-Finalist, Customer Care Award

2000-Winnere, Marketing Initiative Award

2001-Winner, Independent Salon of The Year

2002-Finalist, Wed-site of The Year

2002-Finalist Independent Salon of The Year

2003-Winner, Independent Salon of The Year

2004-Kerastase Consultant Award

2005- Finalist, Salon of The Year

2006-Winner, Salon of The Year

2008-L’Oreal Colour Trophy National Finalist

“I am very excited and privileged to be working with HQ. I believe it will be a great partnership”

Rachel Baker.

Hair Extensionist / Founder of Hair By RA

Talented Hair People Wanted

AndrewC — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:41:34 +0000

Talented Hair People Wanted – Become An Extensionist

As the Rachel Andrews brand continues to grow and develop, we are always looking for Talented and Enthusiastic people to join us. So if you are an Extensionist looking for a challenge, or a Stylist looking to develop, get in touch. We might just end up making you an offer.

We are currently looking for new people, and new partnerships in the following areas: Essex, Liverpool, Manchester, Cardiff and Birmingham.

Also, if you are a business owner from any of these areas, and would be interested in working within our brands, please contact us.

For more information about working with us, training, franchise agreements, or just to talk, please email andrew.crump@rachel-andrews.co.uk or call us on 0845 163 0877 and ask for Andrew.

Professional Hair Extensions

RachelB — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:26:40 +0000

Professional Extensions/ Much Better than D-I-Y

There are many things in life that you can choose to have professionally done or attempt to manage by yourself. The purpose of do-it-yourself projects is to save you money, but unfortunately, many times either the time it consumes is too much to be worth it or an accident occurs. This can be the case when you choose to attempt do-it-yourself hair enhancements instead of having professional hair extensions attached by trained experts. The same could easily be said of dying your hair. Many people choose the boxes from grocery stores, but the result and lasting quality of salon-coloured hair is highly desirable.

The dangers of doing your own hair extensions go beyond the outcome looking poorly done. While this is likely to be the case, if you make a mistake you could easily end up seriously damaging your hair. What you pay to have professional hair extensions done is partly the cost of the hair itself. High quality extensions originate from real human hair. Synthetics are inarguably less expensive, but that is because you lose the softness and lasting quality of authentic human hair extensions. The other part of the cost of professional hair extensions is that you pay for experts who are schooled in attaching hair extensions. They know what they are doing because of years of experience in applying hair extensions. Can you say the same?

Do-it-yourself hair extension packages will not give you nearly the hair quality you can find in professional salons. European hair and virgin Indian Remy can only be acquired from salons that specialize in professional hair extensions. To make your time and investment in hair enhancements worth it, you do not want anything but the best. With proper care and monthly maintenance from a Hair by RA salon, your extensions will last you for several months or longer.

If the reason you are drawn to do-it-yourself options is because you want your hair extensions applied in a home setting rather than a salon, you will be thrilled to learn that Hair by RA has a mobile service, meaning we come to you to apply your professional hair extensions. You can have the best of both worlds by having hair experts come to your home where you can be comfortable and still benefit from a professional application. Do-it-yourself projects should be reserved for fixing broken plumbing and roof shingles. Leave your hair to the professionals.

Mobile Hair Extensions London

RachelB — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:35:31 +0000

Mobile Hair Extensions London – Great Pricing Plus Great Service

When you have mobile hair extensions London done, what that means is that we come to you. While we have salons out of which we can complete the hair extension process, we can also come to your home. This is beneficial for people who want the procedure done in the privacy and comfort of home. There is no better place to have hair extensions put in than where you can do so completely in private. While there is nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to getting mobile hair extensions, our goal is to make the experience as comfortable as possible for you, and this is one way we hope to achieve that.

There are different quantities of mobile hair extensions London you can choose from, but all are from the highest quality cuticle correct human hair from either India or Europe. The least amount of hair we offer is referred to as a half head of hair. This is for lightly boosting volume and body and enlivening your hair with great quality extensions. Then there are three-quarters and a full head of hair. These offer fuller options for just a little extra. Depending on whether you order Remy hair or the European and Russian virgin options, your prices will vary.

When you choose to have hair extensions done with the use of the mobile service we provide, you are granted access to some great money-saving offers. For returning customers, you get 10% of your new extensions. If you are a returning customer who needs a reinstallation of your mobile hair extensions London and the old hair can be reused, you get 40% off. If you introduce your friends to Hair by RA, you benefit from free hair extensions! Also, if you are having old extensions removed and new ones put in at the same time, you get the removal portion of the process completed for free.

All the deals outlined above are only for those who utilize the mobile hair extensions London service. The fact that these deals are not available in salons provides another great benefit to our mobile service. If you are ready to have a full head of voluptuous hair at the highest quality, we are your source to accomplish your desires. When you book with us, a deposit will be required. More information can be found on the topic in our prices section.

Great Pricing Plus A Great Service

Please feel free to contact us for your consultation where one of our specialist will come to you.

So what are you waiting for?…..to book a consultation please call 0845 163 0877 or Email us today!

Be wary of poor quality Hair Extensions

RachelB — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:23:19 +0000

Be wary of poor quality hair extensions.

Recently concerns have been raised regarding damage that poor quality hair extensions can cause and it is really important that we are wary of fad hair extension’s as they can seriously damage your hair. It is so important that you are aware of the dangers of using DIY hair extensions or a low cost hair extensionist that may have not been properly trained.

Barry Stevens of The Trichological Society has recently spoken out about poorly fitted extensions.

“The quality of hair can make a big difference. Any poor quality hair will snag with brushing and combing and eventually rip your hair out.”

It is really important that you use Remy cuticle correct, highest grade AAA, 100% human hair, this will not tangle or pull at your own hair.

Make sure you get your hair fitted by a confidant professional and that you are correctly educated on what is happening to your hair to then be able to take care of it accordingly.

“If your hairdressers tell you to have a break, then you should take one, not go to another shop. Only qualified hairdressers should apply them.”

“Some hair salons do them at a bargain price and the hair is of a poor quality. I do think there should be a governing body for hairdressers which we don’t have at the moment in the UK,” Shola Rose

Properly fitted and maintained extensions will not damage your own hair so it is of upmost importance that the extensions are fitted correctly and by a fully trained professional. This will also give you the beautiful results you are looking for.

We pride ourselves in our great one to one personal service and beautiful consistent results. Our consultations are very thorough and we well not leave until all questions have been answered and everything has been explained to our clients in great detail.

If you have any concerns or question’s regarding hair extensions, please give us a call on 0845 163 0877 or email us by following this link.

We have moved – New Head Office In Epsom

AndrewC — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:43:18 +0000

Hair By RA Mobile Hair Extensions are pleased to announce moving into new offices in Epsom.

You can contact us here:

Hair By RA @ PRE
Bank Chambers,
64 High Street,
Epsom,
Surrey
KT19 8AJ

Hair By RA offer both Remy Indian and European hair and can discuss your options in more detail at a consultation. Please contact us to book a consultation, call 0845 163 0877 or Email us today!