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HAIR REPLACEMENT PROCESS
If you are new to hair replacement then understanding the whole process can be overwhelming. We have broken down each step with all the information you will need to know to get a better understanding of how it works.
Consultation
All of the consultations take place in Ashley-Marie's private treatment room with just you and her present. The consultation usually takes approximately 15-30 minutes, and offers you the opportunity to discuss your requirements and to ask any questions you may have. If you do feel that 30 minutes will not be long enough please state this when booking and we will happily mark more time out of the diary. This service is free, no-obligation consultation and is a very important part of the hair replacement process.
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If you currently have ongoing hair loss, it is strongly advised that you seek medical attention to ensure you have a diagnosis when attending your consultation. AshleyMarie has five years experience in Hair Replacement Systems, however she is not medically qualified to give a diagnosis or opinion.
At your consultation, we will discuss the look that you desire and also talk about your lifestyle and hobbies to ensure a hair replacement system will be manageable in your daily routines. We will examine your scalp and your natural hair to ensure that the systems will be suitable and give you the look you would like to achieve.
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We will then discuss the costs of the hair and fitting and also the maintenance upkeep to ensure that you are happy with the financial costs involved. We will then discuss our terms and conditions and aftercare advice. If you are happy after all of this we can then look at dates and times that you are available.
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You can either then go away and think about everything we have discussed or you can book in your fitting appointment there and then. A deposit will be required and the amount depends on the length and thickness of you choose.
If you are not able to make the fitting appointment after you have booked we require at least 72 hours’ notice. If notice is not given, your deposit will be deducted with a £50 cancellation fee and then refunded to you.
Colour Match
If your natural hair is longer than your shoulders then we suggest having the system as close to your natural hair as possible. Colour Matching your hair system is the most crucial part of the process. The perfect colour match is essential for discreet looking hair extensions. With over a decade of experience in colour matching and trialling new hair suppliers each year, AshleyMarie has accumulated 16 colour rings from 16 different hair extension suppliers with hundreds of hair colours combined. We strongly advise that the match up is only done in your consultation face to face, as pictures can be misleading and not accurate in poor lighting.
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If you are looking to have your hair coloured or highlighted before your colour match, then please ensure that you wait at least 7 days before your consultation/colour match. As you know when your hair is freshly dyed after 2-3 washes it usually fades and the toner washes out. If you wanted to have your hair system fitted the same colour as when your hair is toned, then it is advised that you get your toner done every 3weeks otherwise the hair system may not match once the toner has washed out of your hair, which is usually around 4 washes.
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If your hair colour is a natural colour and you have never used a colour dye on it, then the only way for an exact colour match would be to buy virgin raw hair, which is more expensive. Otherwise we can attempt to get the closest match.
If your hair is a customised colour eg bright orange or pink then it is most likely that you will have to pay an extra colouring charge for the hair extensions to be coloured with your exact colour.
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If your dyed hair colour has washed out over a few months then this will be difficult to colour match as your hair colour now will not be an exact colour. For example if you have previously had blonde hair and you have coloured it brown and it has washed out and faded over the months and you haven't coloured it since. Then your hair colour will not match up to any of the colour rings swatches.
If you are having a Full Hair Replacement Systems and none of your natural hair will be visible, this means that you can choose any hair colour you desire from the supplier colour rings. We do also have the options to have custom colours such as balayage and ''money pieces'' which are currently trending, this is an additional costs from one of our on site hair extension colourists.
Preparation
Before your fitting appointment we ask if you prepare your hair the night before or on the same morning to ensure the your new hair replacement system is applied in the safest way.
Preparation is extremely important to ensure that you do not have any excess oils in your natural hair which can cause the connections of the extensions to not adhere properly and slide out.
Before you have your hair extensions fitted, the hair must be thoroughly cleaned and free from any hair products, especially near the roots.
Step 1: Ensure that you have washed your hair thoroughly using a clarifying shampoo on the morning of your fitting (not the night before). This is to remove all natural oils and product build-up. Please do not use any conditioner on the roots of your hair. It is best that you do not use any conditioner, but if your hair really needs it then lightly apply conditioner on the ends of your hair only. Any conditioner to the root area may cause extensions to slide.
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Step 2: Please do not put any styling products on your hair prior to your fitting appointment. If you have excessive amounts of thickening talc, backcombing or hairspray then you may be charged for your hair to be washed in the salon to ensure the hair extensions can be applied correctly.
Step 3: Please arrive to your appointment with your hair dry and straightened. If your hair has to be coloured or chemically treated, then make sure it is done at least four to five days before the application of your hair extensions.
Each system fitting time is usually depends on the type of Hair Replacement System you are having fitted:
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Volume Topper: 1-2 Hours
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Half Head System: 2-4 Hours
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Full Head System: 3-6 Hours
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The application is pain free and should feel lightweight in your hair. The result is a gentle but a secure and comfortable connection.
My Luscious Locks salon has a very relaxed, friendly environment. If you are not feeling up to the busy salon main room, you can be located to the private treatment room where it will be just yourself and AshleyMarie in there. Hot and cold refreshments will be provided throughout your fitting appointment and you are more than welcome to bring any lunch/dinner we can warm up in our kitchen area.
Fitting
Once you have had your hair replacement system fitted, it is important to get into a good aftercare routine with your new hair extensions as they will need to be looked after and cared for to ensure your own hair does not get damaged and you get the most out of your new hair system.
You will be given an aftercare leaflet which you can read through at your appointment and is also available to read on this website. We stock all of the hair extension products which can be purchased on the day to ensure that your hair is going to last and stay in perfect condition.
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Maintenance appointments are extremely important to keep your natural hair growing healthy and to stop any matting/tangling. The length of time before your second appointment is usually 5-8weeks. We advise that you book a month in advance as our diary gets extremely busy.
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We do require a small deposit of £30 to secure maintenance appointments in the diary. If, for what ever reason, your maintenance appointment needs to be re-scheduled, then please give us at least 48 hours’ notice. If notice is not given, then your deposit will be non-refundable and payable again.
Maintenance
Removal
There may come a time when you want to or need to remove your hair replacement system and not have it refitted. If the hair extensions are not removed by a professional then you may damage the hair extensions, your natural strands of hair, even cause shedding, breakage, and other problems.
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Making sure that your removal is carried out at the correct time eliminates any damage to your natural hair. On average we lose 100–150 strands of hair a day. This is the hair you find in your brush/in the shower when not wearing extensions/systems. When you have extensions in, this hair shed will be caught/trapped in the bond and it has nowhere to go until your hair extensions are removed.
If you leave your extensions in for too long, all the shedded hair can become tangled and start matting at the roots when the bonds have grown down. This can lead to your hair dreadlocking which causes removal to be extremely difficult. It also causes unnecessary weight on your natural hair. When you have had your extensions fitted, you will start to notice around the bond some natural hair spouting out with white bulbs on the end. This is your natural hair shed and it is completely normal.
When having your extensions removed, you will be surprised at what 150 strands a day looks like after wearing your extensions over a long period of time. All the methods that we fit, when maintained and removed correctly, help your natural hair to grow and cause zero damage.
The Removal times all depend on the method and can range from 15 to 90 minutes.