• Godiva Flat Strands are a new innovative hair extension system where each strand lays perfectly flat to the client's head, thus eliminating bulk and increasing client comfort.
   
  
• Because Godiva Flat Strands can be placed farther up on the head than all other strand methods they allowing for better blending and customization of hair extension design. They are nearly undetectable, even in thin or light colored hair.
   
  
• Godiva Flat Strands made from the finest 100% human remy Indian hair.
   
  
• Godiva Flat Strands are reusable, thus making this a more cost effective hair extension system for the client.
   
  
• Godiva Flat Strands are applied with a specially formulated adhesive that will not damage your natural hair.
   
  
• Godiva Flat Strands are secure in the hair so the client doesn't have to worry about hair shedding or hair slippage.

Your extensions will be totally undetectable and I will be able to create an exact match to your own color. They will feel soft, silky and natural and will become like your own hair. However, it will take a few days to adjust to having extensions in your hair. After that initial adjustment period, you will forget that you are even wearing them. You will be able to engage in all your normal activities, like swimming, exercising, and dancing, without worrying about damaging your new hair.
 
   
Q. How do I care for my extensions?

To ensure that your hair extensions stay in optimal shape, it is very important to follow all of the below instructions. In my experience, if a client calls me with a problem, it's usually because they did not follow the below instructions:

• It is recommended that you detangle the extensions before washing them by using a pick, wide-tooth comb, or soft bristle brush.
   
  
• It is recommended that you check the extensions daily for any tangling of matting. You can easily prevent any matting from happening with proper brushing and 'spot' checking. You will be shown how to perform these easy tasks.
   
  
• Detangle the extensions before getting into the shower and then after washing your hair. Start at the bottom of the hair and work your way up.
   
  
• Wash and condition hair IMMEDIATELY after going swimming.
   
  
• Wash hair immediately after exercising. The salts in perspiration can cause hair to tangle.
   
  
• It's best to dry hair immediately after shampooing. At the very least, dry the bond area, and then you can let the rest air dry if necessary. To dry, pat the hair with a towel. Do not rub the hair with the towel since that cause tangling.
   
  
• Do not put undo tension on the hair.
   
  
• Never go to sleep with wet hair, as it may cause the hair to tangle.
   
  
• Tie the hair up into a pony tail or braid when sleeping to prevent tangling.
   
  
• The better you take care of the hair, the longer life span it will have before it is necessary to purchase new hair. It is NOT recommended that you color the hair yourself.
   
  
• There is a range of aftercare products specially designed for your extensions to keep them in perfect condition. To keep the hair in optimal condition, the use of professional products is highly recommended. The use of inferior products may reduce the lifespan of the hair.
  
  
  • I prefer Biolage Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioning Balm
    
    
    • Biolage hydrathérapie enriches dry hair with essential moisture, manageability and softness by utilizing Aloe Vera, Wheat Germ and Algae.
  • For a detangler, I prefer Biolage Smoothing Shine Milk
    
    
    • Made from Botanical milks of Rice, Bamboo & Milk Thistle, Smoothing Shine Milk adds a glossy shine, while it smoothes and banishes frizz.
  
  
• Rinse the shampoo out of hair thoroughly to avoid build up.
   
  
• Detangle hair using a pick or a wide tooth comb before and after shampooing.
   
  
• Do not use any 'heat tools' (curling iron, flat iron) directly on the extension bond, since the heat may make the extension come out.
   
  
• Keep your scalp clean and oil free.
   
  
• Hair Shedding with Extensions
  
  
  • It is considered normal that people shed approximately 100 hairs a day. Your natural hair will still shed at its usual rate but will be unable to release due to the extensions attachment. When the extensions are removed, the naturally exfoliated hair will be combed out. This is not considered excessive hair loss.
     
    
  • If you take care of your extensions, upon removal of extensions there should not be excessive tangling or matting problems. If the client fails to care for their hair as recommended, and matting does occur, an extra fee may be charged for the extra time spent to remove the tangles and extensions
  
  
• Length of time that extensions can safely stay in the hair
   
  There are some hair extension companies who proclaim that extensions can stay in your hair for 6 months. Sure extensions can stay in your hair that long, but just because something can be done, should it be done? In this situation, the answer is an emphatic "NO!" and here's why:
  
  
  • Most conscientious hair extension experts agree that no type of extension should stay in the hair longer than 12 weeks.
     
    
  • Your natural growing hair sheds about 100 hairs a day, on the average. These are the hairs you find in your hairbrush and in your shower drain. This natural mechanism of hair shedding plays a critical role in determining the 'safe' amount of time an extension attachment can be worn.
     
    
  • When extensions are in your hair, your natural hair is still shedding at its normal rate, and the shedding hair becomes trapped in the hair extensions. So after 12 weeks of wearing extensions, due to the natural shedding factor, the extensions will be attached to fewer or your natural hairs. For example, the extension that was originally attached by 20 of your natural hairs now may be only attached by 15 of your natural hairs, thus causing the possibility of breakage of your natural hair and 'root pull'.
     
    
  • Root pull occurs when your natural hair has shed so much in the extension bond that the extension is attached by fewer hairs that can't continue to support the weight of the extension. When this occurs, your natural hair will succumb to the weight of the extension and your natural hair will be pulled out by the root.
     
    
  • Another very critical reason why any type of extension should not be worn longer than 12 weeks is because the natural hairs that have shed and are 'stuck' in the extension bond has the tendency to want to form matting at the root. So as the extension wearer approaches the 12 week of wear mark, and they are accumulating more shed hairs in the bond, and their risk of having mats at the root of the hair increases significantly.

Your overlapping layer (the layer that covers the extensions' bonds) must be at least 4" long. Extensions can be placed as close as 1" from your hairline. In general, the longer your natural hair, the more seamlessly the extensions will blend into your hair.
 
   
Q. How much do extensions cost?

The total cost is derived from the purchase of the hair and the fee to design and apply the extensions. The hair is reusable and should last two or more times before new hair will need to be purchased.
 
Approximate prices for services:

• Godiva Flat Strands: $300-$500 application fee + cost of hair
   
  
• Micro Rings: $300-$500 application fee + cost of hair
   
  
• Shrink Links $300-$500 application fee + cost of hair
   
  
• Micro Ring Track Weave : $50 per row application fee + cost of hair

  * For all methods the hair is reusable, therefore for subsequent applications where hair is being reused, only an application fee will apply.

• The cost of hair depends on (1) the amount needed to make a full hair extension design, (2) the length and color of the hair, and (3) the 'grade' of the hair.
   
  
• Most clients use 'Remi' or 'Cuticle' hair that is a very nice quality Indonesian hair that works quite nicely of most Caucasian textured hair. This hair is more economical and works well for most clients. The average cost of this grade of hair runs between $150 and $600.
   
  
• European hair is available, but because it costs 2-3 times more than Indonesian hair, most clients don't select European hair.
   
  
• The fee to design and apply the hair extensions depends on the particular technique used:
  
  
  • Generally speaking, my fees range from $250-$500. On average, most applications take from 2 to 5 hours to complete. Additional charges may apply for any hair color work.

A proper consultation is important to ascertain that the client is a good candidate for hair extensions. While hair extensions work well and do not do damage to the clients' hair for most people, there are a small percentage whose hair will not be able to support any type of extension. Clients who are not good candidates for hair extensions include:

• Ongoing genetic hair loss, alopecia
   
  
• Clients receiving chemotherapy treatment
   
  
• Clients on medications which are causing hair loss
   
  
• Clients suffering hair loss due to thyroid or other hormonal imbalances
   
  
• Clients with genetically baby fine and thin hair*
  
  
  • It appears that clients with very fine and thin hair tend to suffer from 'root pull' when they wear hair extensions. Root pull is when the client's hair can't support the weight of the hair extensions, and therefore their natural hair is pulled out from the roots. Over time, root pull can cause permanent hair loss to the client.
     
    
  • Unfortunately, there is not a hard and fast rule to know before hand if a client who has fine, thin hair can support extensions. So, it is recommended that you advise the client of the potential damage that may occur and let them make an informed decision where to proceed with an extension service.

The extensions will grow out as your hair grows out. As this occurs, the weight will shift further down your hair shaft and create tension on your natural hair. Furthermore, it is common that people shed approximately 100 hairs a day. Your natural hair will still shed at its usual rate but will be unable to release due to the extensions attachment. If you wear the hair longer than the recommended time period, those exfoliated hairs may cause excessive matting of your natural hair. Therefore, the hair needs to be removed and re-attached.