The price of hair extensions are not as expensive as they were years ago. Now you can buy clip in DIY for around $100-$300 and instantly have long beautiful hair. These clips are easy to put in. You can still style them, curl it, straighten it, wash them and blow dry it, that is if you buy real human hair extensions.

The benefit of having clip in hair extensions is that you can put them in and take them out whenever you want. Unlike pre bonded extensions that are actually heat bonded to the hair, micro clipped or weaved in permanently for a short period of time.

The benefit of having bonded extensions is that they are in your hair everyday, no need to take out and can usually look quite nice even if unstyled for a natural wavy look. These types of extensions cost a little more than clip in depending on the grade of hair you choose to buy, and of course the cost you pay for the professional application of the product into your hair.

Damage of  heat bonded hair extensions? Depending on the condition of your hair, yes heat bonded extensions can damage the hair for many reasons then on the other hand if applied correctly, the condition of the hair is good, it can be ok. But beware

Your professional stylist should give you the right advice for your hair and the right extensions that would be suitable for your hair.

There are pros and cons for all extensions and of course the debate on which type of extensions are better as there are many many different manufacturer’s product on the market. Again go by your stylists advice and take into consideration what you can afford to pay for and afford to maintain.

Have you had extensions before? Which ones do you like?

How much do you believe you should be paying for a haircut or styling services?

I did my apprenticeship, back then it was a four year long training program and paid no more than $110 dollars a week, very tough to live on in your teenage partying years. Nowadays you can complete your apprenticeship in three years, or even two and a half if you do a short course in pre-apprenticeship. Or of course there is the option of fast tracking and studying full time to gain the qualification within 9 months or so and be paid qualified wages at the end of the term. Beats the $240 dollars a week roughly what a junior would be paid now. Then again a fast track program may set you back quite a few thousand dollars initally to get it going.

Which way is the best one? What is your view.

Here are some Do it yourself techniques and must have products for summer 2009.

Heat, sun, salt and chlorine are killers for beautiful summer locks. All these combinations during the summer months can leave your hair feeling dry, unmanageable, and look lifeless.

Avoid over using heat appliances on your hair and when you use heat appliances, use products to protect and nourish the hair before and after heat styling. Recommended products to use with heat styling are:

FreeLimix Linseed based oils used lightly will protect and add shine to the hair without weighing it down. Use before and after heat styling in small amounts.

These oils are Ideal for curly and frizzy hair. It protects the hair against humidity, improves smoothness and controls frizzy hair.

Without the use of heat styling appliances, let your hair dry naturally and apply a small amount of product to your hair.

For Damaged, bleached or extremely dry hair, use a conditioning treatment once a week.

Try to find the time to care for your hair it is worth it. A deep intensifying treatment can make your hair look good and feel good, plus give your hair the moisture it loses in the summer months.

Feel Rebuilding Mask

 Apply after washing with Feel Rebuilding Shampoo. The product should be left on the hair for a minimum 5-15mins for its active ingredients to be absorbed. Rinse well after processing time. If time permits use a leave in treatment for on the go hair to save time.

Use a deep cleansing shampoo and conditioner after swimming in salt and chlorine water. This helps remove any traces of these substances in the hair and restores moisture and condition back into the hair. Follow up with protective oils and leave in treatments for extra moisture for shine and manageability.

Regularly cut or trim your hair every 6 to 8 weeks.

This keeps the ends of your hair looking healthy, feeling healthy and your haircut style fabulous all the time. Use a leave in revitalizing balm everyday to give your hair energy.

Revitalizing Balm

Freelimix Revitalizing balm contains hair proteins and vitamins that are necessary for its vitality and beauty. It’s Gives your hair a new energy and making it silky soft, easy to comb and manageable.

To keep your color from fading in the summer heat

Use a soft semi permanent mousse or color pigmented shampoo to maintain the artificial color pigment in the hair in between salon visits. Use a color that exactly matches the shade of your hair to refresh and shine existing color. These colors’ are only temporary, come in a variety of shades.

 The benefits of these products are to prevent color fading and keep your hair color looking lively, shiny and are not designed to interfere with your salon color. Ask your hairdresser about in between colors to do at home.