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Hair Extensions

Many women dream of long thick healthy hair flowing down in gentle waves. Until now, only a few women had this dream come true because their own hair is rarely capable of coping with the strains it is exposed to during all the years it needs to grow.

These systems of hair extensions are designed for hair that is at least 3 inches of hair and a crown that is dense enough to go over the extensions. There is other methods that are designed for hair that does not fall into this category. All systems require a consultation for pricing and designing of the hair system just right for you.

Human hair grows approximately 1 CM per month. This implies that if you want to have very long hair, you have to wait more than 5 years. With our hair extension systems you can have that long hair or thicker hair within hours.

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Great Lengths: Perfect Freedom.....Strong and Vigorous

Great Lengths: This is the polymer attachment system. The top of the line in hair extensions.

This is a strand by strand method . The method of attachment is the state of the art and the quality of hair is unsurpassed. This system is based on a much more gentle principle:Modulating. This is an extremely high tech method of attachment. The point of attachment is composed of a polymer chains whose molecular structure is very similar to that of human hair. This attachment is durable and will last indefinitely, it can however be removed easily by an expert stylist trained in this system. Great Lengths system will last for 4 to 6 months depending how fast your own hair grows and the care and maintenance of the hair extensions. Hair extensions can be used to thicken hair, lengthen hair, change a hair style, and add highlights.

The price of our systems are determined by amount of hair to be applied, color techniques used, quality of hair, and length of hair to be added. The prices generally will range from $500 to $3000.

Types of hair extension methods:

Strand by strand:

This is a different system from Great Lengths. This method is thin amounts of hair that are attached in very small sections to your own hair by the scalp. This system can last from 4 to 5 months. It is relatively easy to remove. The hair is not re-useable after removal.

Hair weft stitch attachment:

This system is attached by means of putting a series of corn row tracks through the scalp in the areas needed to attach the hair wefts. The wefts of hair are then sewn in to the designed corn row tracks. It is easily removed. The hair wefts are re-usable and can be reattached after making new corn row tracks. This system can last 3 to 4 months. Price varies from quantity of hair tracks, quality and quantity and length of extension hair.

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More hair extension methods:

Hair weft parting method:
This system is attached by making parting in the designed area for the attachment. The wefts of hair are attached by using an adhesive to the design area and to the weft of hair. It is easily removed by using a solvent to loosen and remove the hair wefts and adhesive. This system will last 2 to 3 weeks. The hair wefts are reusable.

Braiding attachment:

This system is attached by several different braiding techniques. This can be done with human hair or a synthetic hair (Prolin). This attachment can last 2 to 3 months. The human hair can be re-used but there is some loss of extension hair in the removal. The synthetic hair is not re-usable.

Additional Information:

***All hair extension systems use 100% human hair. Exception is the braiding technique if synthetic hair is requested.

***Prices varies with hair extension system used, quality of hair, density, amount of hair needed, and the length of hair to be attached.

Custom hair pieces and wigs: This service is done with a consultation to determine which system is best to meet the needs of the individual. A custom template is made and a custom piece is designed for density of hair, hair placement, hair color and shading, hair growth direction, style, texture, curl, and type of attachment.

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