Going To Great Lengths //

This week, I visited Pamela Laird at the Beauty Parlour for Great Length extensions. This is my first dabble with extensions, I have never considered them before as my hair is quite long and in good-ish condition but I just fancied some extra length....

So after numerous recommendations from friends, I went for a consultation with Pamela. This is essential as you need to have a full colour match and discuss length required and maintenance. Pamela uses high quality Great Lengths hair and applies it using a ‘cold fusion’ multi sonic technique with no damaging heat or messy (scary) glue involved, an ultrasound vibration softens the extension bond so that it can either be moulded into a rounded bond for volume or wrapped around the hair to form a flat, undetectable bond. The attachments are brushable, durable and, most importantly, non-damaging. Great Lengths bonds are actually made of keratin, which has a molecular structure that is really similar to human hair with the same properties and alterations.  The bonds hold the actual hair and are so small they are virtually undetectable in the hair.  You can't feel them in your hair and when your hair is down, you can't see them.

The night before you get extensions, you must shampoo with a special cleanser shampoo to rid your hair of oils and product buildup. The actual process is so quick and easy , 2.5 hrs to be exact! As you can see from above, Pamela is an expert at blending colours, when you have highlights like me, its just not as easy to get an even distribution that is not obvious... thats why i think Great lengths are the best on the market and why a reputable hair extension specialist is a must. I did alot of research and would not even contemplate getting cheaper extensions as we all know what the result is and the finish is just so fake and unnatural.

After 48 hrs, I washed my hair as normal with Great Lengths Shampoo, but any sulphate free shampoo will do, you can use conditioner , just keep away from the roots as it may cause the bonds to loosen. Hair can be styled as you would normally style your hair or left to dry naturally. Always, always dry the bonds though to prevent them from remaining wet. My extensions dried exactly like my own hair. 

Yes they are super expensive but I honestly think they are worth the splurge.

I am expecting them to last 6-8 months with proper care and maintenance. 

The Beauty Parlour, Terenure is a multible award winning salon, providing top of the range product lines and mail order for best prices. (01) 492 9977 www.beautyparlour.ie