Whether you’re looking for stick tip extensions or weft hair extensions you’re going to want to make sure that you get the colour and texture that matches your current style. The last thing you want is to be heading out for a night on the town with extensions that match in no way whatsoever to your real hair. In this blog we are going to look at some helpful tips to ensure that you’re choosing the extensions that are right for you.
Colour – Getting the colour right is going to be the most important part of choosing your hair extensions. It doesn’t matter whether you’re going for stick tip hair extensions or a usual type if they’re the wrong colour; it’s going to look bad. Firstly you need to work out your true hair colour, in different lights your hair can look a different shade. Testing it underneath a natural light source will allow you to see what colour your hair reflects. Once you know your true hair colour you’ll be better equipped to find a perfect match. It’s sometimes the case that finding a perfect match proves fruitless; if this is the case you can get away with a close shade, just make sure that it’s as close as possible otherwise people will notice.
Texture – Just like colour, picking the wrong texture can be disastrous. If for example you have naturally curly hair, you aren’t going to want to pick straight extensions. Asking advice from member of staff and thoroughly researching the different textures on the market should help you make this decision. If you’re looking for a new look to your hair then make sure you adapt your natural hair to the style of your extensions. Mixing curly extensions with straight hair is never a good idea so make sure you adapt what you have to match what you’re buying.
Keep your natural hair in good condition, using products that contain no chemicals such as Moroccan Argan Oil can maintain healthy and luscious locks.
Hair extensions have somehow garnered a reputation as looking unnatural amongst some, but the usual case is that the person wearing them has neglected the research required to ensure they do look natural. By simply making sure that you choose the right length, texture and colour extensions can add a whole new dimension to your hair and give you lots more to play with!
Tuesday 14th May 2013
Title : Human Hair Extensions – Busting The Jargon #2
META Desc : A brief science of a hair fibre.
In our last blog we looked at the different origins of human hair extensions. We discovered that real hair extensions fall into several categories; Asian hair (Chinese and Indian), and Caucasian hair (e.g. Russian). In this blog we’ll be looking at how human hair is made up. Understanding the science behind human hair will help you to have a better understanding of the hair extension process.
Every human hair is made up of 3 parts: the medulla, the cortex, and the cuticle. Once you know the purpose of each of these aspects of human hair you’ll have a better understanding of which hair extensions to choose.
The Medulla It is also known as the medullary canal and is situated in the centre of the hair fibre. The medulla commonly measures between 10 and 20 microns (0.01mm to 0.02mm) in diameter, and the cells that make up the medulla seem to degenerate leaving behind air bubbles. The medulla is often not present throughout the entire length of the hair shaft and its purpose in humans is still unknown. In animal fur the medulla plays a part in regulating the body temperature of the animal.
The Cortex This is the main body of the hair fibre, representing 90% of the total weight of each hair strand. The cortex is made up of cells filled with keratin. On their journey from the root matrix these cortical cells become elongated, around 100 microns long and 3 to 6 microns in diameter. The cortical cells are held together with an intercellular cement composed of a flexible keratin solution. The cortex contains the grains of melanin which give hair its colour. The only natural protection that the delicate cortex receives is a fine layer of sebum and the hair cuticle.
The Cuticle The outer layer of the hair fibre is made up of cells called scales. They overlap each other like slates on a roof and are help together with an intercellular cement made up of keratin and lipids. The role of the cuticle is to protect the cortex so it takes quite a beating when subjected to extensive heat styling.
In our next blog – We’ll be looking at the different grades of human hair used in extensions and explaining some of the terminology used in the extensions industry!
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29th April 2013
Title : Human Hair Extensions – Busting The Jargon #1
A brief look at the origins of the human hair used in hair extensions.
The world of human hair extensions can be very confusing. There are lots of different terms used such as Remy hair, Virgin hair and Processed hair, but what does it all mean? Over the next few blogs we’re going to break down some of the jargon and help you to get a better idea of what you’re buying. We’ll begin here by looking at the origins of the human hair that is used in extensions:
Asian Hair This is an umbrella term for two different types of hair from different parts of Asia:
Chinese Hair – This type of hair is thick and coarse, naturally straight, and generally black or dark brown in colour. Chinese hair is available in large quantities and is fairly cheap to obtain. The hair is durable and can withstand multiple chemical processes which strip it of its cuticles. This can make it more prone to tangling. The hair strands are very coarse and reflect light differently, which can make it appear up to 3 times thicker than Caucasian hair.
Indian Hair – This kind of hair varies from fine and straight to coarse and curly. Again, it’s available in large quantities but, unlike Chinese hair, Indian hair fibres are thinner and can be treated to look and feel like European hair. However, if the hair is not Remy or Virgin (see our next blog for full explanation of these terms) then it will require chemical processing to strip the cuticles, which leaves the hair weak and of poor quality.
European Hair Also referred to as Russian hair or Caucasian hair, European hair has a fine to medium fibre density which is naturally straight to slightly wavy. The hair is available in a variety of natural colours, with the most common being dark blondes to medium browns. European hair is high quality, but is available in smaller quantities than Asian hair, therefore it tends to come at a higher price to the consumer.
True Caucasian hair is the best match for the European and American markets. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult for suppliers to source good quality Caucasian hair that is longer than 15 inches. The hair fibres are more delicate to work with than with Asian hair, therefore extra care must be taken at the manufacturing level. Caucasian hair is the most sought after for hair extensions but also comes with the highest price tag for the consumer.
In our next blog – We’ll be looking at the science behind human hair to give you a better understanding of the human-hair extension process!
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15th April 2013 - New Metrocentre Store
Foxy Hair Extensions have opened our brand new store in the Metrocentre, Gateshead. Stocking all of our popular products including Clip in Hair Extensions, Hair Wefts, Pre Bonded Hair and Hair Pieces in a huge range of different colours. We also provide a Hair Weft fitting service for the cost of the hair plus a fititng charge of £42.
We are located in the upper red mall next to Starbucks and our store telephone number is 0191 4608061.
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21 January 2013 - Royal Mail Weather Update
Due to the continued bad weather, Royal Mail have issued the following update. Here at Foxy Hair Extensions, we are still working hard as usual to get each and every order dispatched on time, hopefully the Royal Mail delivery disruption will be minimal but please bear the information below in mind when placing orders and awaiting deliveries:
Wintry weather
Continuing severe weather conditions across the UK affected our ability to move mail around the UK on Friday and Saturday. The situation was eased on Sunday but further fresh snowfall in many parts of eastern and northern England and in Scotland are likely to again disrupt services in those areas today. We will continue to work hard to keep mail moving, deploying contingency plans where possible and keeping delays to a minimum for customers.
We’re really sorry for any inconvenience this disruption to mail services is causing. We will return services to normal as soon as conditions allow.
Our delivery postmen and women will be out collecting and delivering today, wherever it is safe for them to do so and where access is possible.
Special Delivery™ Services
Special Delivery Next Day with Guaranteed Saturday Delivery Service
As mentioned above, heavy snow affected our ability to deliver and move mail around the country on Friday and over the weekend. So whilst we continued to accept, prioritise and expected to deliver many Special Delivery™ items on Saturday (those with a Saturday guarantee), the weather conditions meant we could not guarantee the delivery of all items due delivery on Saturday 19th January in all areas.
We’re really sorry for any inconvenience this disruption caused and we will deliver items as soon as we are safely able to do so.
Special Delivery™ Next Day
For customers who used this service on Saturday or wish to use it today, we are able to accept, prioritise and expect to deliver Special Delivery™ items normally.
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December 2012 - Christmas Opening Hours
Monday 17 Friday 21st - Normal Opening Hours
Monday 24th December 2012 - Closed
Tuesday 25th December 2012 - Closed
Wednesday 26th December 2012 - Closed
Thursday 27th and Friday 28th December 2012 - Normal Opening Hours
Monday 31st December 2012 - 9.30am-1.00pm
Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Closed
Wednesday 2nd January 2012 - Resume Normal Opening Hours
1st August 2012 - Earn Loyalty Points when you shop at www.foxyhairextensions.net
Foxy Hair Extensions have introduced our brand new Loyalty Scheme for website purchases. For every pound you spend you will earn one loyalty point. Save them up and redeem them against a future purchase.
Loyalty points will be managed at checkout where you can see how many points your purchase has earned you and check your points balance. Points can be redeemed once past the 100 point mark.
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29th May 2012 - Bank Holiday Closures
Due to the Queens Jubilee there are 2 Bank Holidays next week (Monday 4th & Tues 5th June) please note we will be CLOSED for these two days meaning: Orders placed before 1.30pm Thurs will be with you Friday as normal however, all orders placed after this will be dispatched Friday for delivery WEDNESDAY 6th unless Saturday Guaranteed delivery is selected on orders placed before 1.30pm Friday.
All orders placed online during the weekend and bank holidays will be dispatched Wednesday 6th for delivery due THURSDAY 7th.
Enjoy your long weekend!
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6th May 2012 - We have moved
Foxy Hair Extensions have now moved, please note our new address for returns:
Foxy Hair Extensions
Unit 14d Airport Industrial Estate
Kingston Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 2EF
All telephone numbers and email addresses remain the same.
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27th March 2012 - New Blonde Shades
We can finally announce that our new blonde shades will be in stock and ready to purchase from Thursday 5th April 2012. Our four new shades include a dark ash blonde and a beige blonde, very usable blonde shades that we predict will soon become best sellers!
Our shipment of new blondes will include 16 inch pre bonded hair, 20 inch pre bonded hair, 16 inch stick tipped hair, 20 inch stick tipped hair, 16 inch hair extension weft and 20 inch hair extension weft. The new blondes in the micro ring wefts will be available to purchase from mid May.
We are really excited for the introduction of our new colour range as we have spent a long time developing these shades, these new colours take our complete colour range to 40 shades, one of the largest hair extension colour ranges in the UK :-)
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New Products 2012
Our new and Improved Pre Bonded Hair Extension range has been selling extremelly well, we have had some brilliant feedback and reviews so thank you all for taking the time to give us your thoughts and opinions.
Italian Keratin Removal Solution
Our newly formulated Removal Solution removes our new Italian Keratin bonds with ease. With an easy to use pump action, it makes the removal process quicker and easier. Please note this solution will only remove Italian Keratin Bonds, it will not remove Chinese or Amerian Keratin bonds.
Micro Ring 2 in 1 Tool
Re-Bonding Plier
Micro Ring Stylist Kit
