Hair extensions can give rise to a number of questions. Our experienced Bella Midas experts answer the most frequently asked questions here.
Before a hair extension
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What is hair thickening?
The term hair thickening refers to the addition or replenishment of your own thinning and/or thin hair using various hair extension methods.
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What are hair extensions anyway?
Hair extensions are a technique for getting either longer or more voluminous hair. They can be washed, cut, styled and colored according to a person's individual taste. We are the leading provider of hair extensions in the following types of hair systems: Keratin Bonding Extensions, Clip-in Extensions, Tape-in Extensions and Invisible Weft Extensions.
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What is the minimum length my own hair must be for a hair extension to work?
From a hair length of 8 - 10 cm, a doubling of the hair length or more volume can be achieved. If your own hair is even shoulder-length, it can be lengthened as desired.
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Will my own hair be specially prepared for the hair extension?
Naturally! Cleansing with our special Clarifying Shampoo before putting your hair back in is extremely important because, among other things, silicones or similar substances in the hair (from shampoos etc.) are removed, which has a positive effect on the durability of the hair.
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How long do hair extensions usually last before you have to take them out?
As a rule, keratin bondings last 4-8 months (depending on the growth of your own hair), after which they should be removed at a partner salon. Tape extensions should be put back in after 8-12 weeks (they can be reused up to 4 times).
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How long will it take to add extensions to my own hair?
Keratin bonding extensions are attached within 2-4 hours and tape extensions within 45-60 minutes for a full head of hair extension.
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Do extensions match my hair color at all?
Either your shade is already available from us as a standard color. Or the extensions can be dyed to the right shade by our partner salons. Dyeing and tinting is of course also possible after the hair extension.
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How expensive are extensions?
We would never claim that our partner salons are the cheapest providers, but they are guaranteed to offer many different options to suit every budget. Our hair extensions can last up to a year if properly cared for and regularly rechecked, this means that the overall cost can be kept low because you don't have to have new extensions every two to three months as is the case with other low cost providers.
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Can other people see that I am wearing extensions?
No. Our partner salons have been specially trained and take great care to ensure that the hair extensions are applied as discreetly as possible. By leaving a border area around the head free, they have enough hair available to cover the extensions, even if you wear your hair up. Some methods can be more visible than others if they are not properly cared for. With the right method for your hair, we can ensure that the extensions will not be visible.
During a hair extension
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Do hair extensions damage my own hair?
The term hair thickening refers to the addition or replenishment of your own thinning and/or thin hair using various hair extension methods.
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Will my new hair feel heavy?
At the beginning you will certainly notice that your hair has become a little heavier (depending on how long/thick your hair already was). However, you will very quickly get used to the great feeling of long hair.
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Can the extensions be styled in the same way as my own hair?
In any case, the extensions can be styled straight away! Our extensions are ideal for any hairstyle technique. Curling, straightening, coloring or tinting - everything is possible with our hair extensions!
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Is special care necessary for my hair after the hair extension?
Our Remy human hair extensions can generally be treated in the same way as your own hair. However, long hair in particular is known to require special care. We offer high-quality care products for this.
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Is it possible that I am losing hair?
In principle, a loss of strands of 10% during the entire wearing time is within the normal range. However, should major problems occur, one of our partner salons will be happy to help you.
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Can I have a few strands added after my hair extensions?
At our partner salons, you always have the option of having your hair highlighted again.
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Can I use a hairdryer, curling iron, straightener and other styling appliances?
Yes, you can style your hair with all appliances with peace of mind when using our heat protection.
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Do I have to be particularly careful when brushing my hair?
We generally recommend using our special extension brush.
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Can I leave my hair to air dry?
Yes, you can treat our hair extensions like your own hair. Wet extensions look just as natural as your own freshly washed hair.
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What is the best way to treat the hair when washing it?
Carefully squeeze your hair while it is still wet instead of rubbing it out. Sort through the damp strands and comb them carefully with the BELLA MIDAS Hair Extensions Brush - make sure you avoid tearing. Blow-dry the base of the hair and the modulation areas first and then the lengths and ends. If you want to air-dry your hair, we recommend blow-drying the modulation areas anyway.
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Which shampoo can I use?
It is very important that you use either a BELLA MIDAS Hair Extensions shampoo or a shampoo from your hairdresser. In order to be able to provide a quality guarantee, it is essential that you use our professional care product range. Only then can you be sure that they contain neither alcohol nor silicone.
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Can the hair be straightened normally?
Hair extensions can be straightened with a good straightening iron. However, you should ensure that the straightener does not come into contact with the bonding points (pre-bonded method). We recommend using heat protection to protect the hair. We offer various care products for dry hair ends. We recommend the use of BELLA MIDAS shampoos or care products available in the hairdressing salon.
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Is a visit to the solarium a problem for my hair extensions?
Generally speaking, going to the solarium is not a problem. Please cover your hair with a towel and then apply a hair care treatment.
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Can I wear my hair tied up during sports/gymnastics?
The extensions are worked in so that the hair falls naturally. If you would like to tie your hair up, please tell your BELLA MIDAS Hair Extensions partner hairdresser. They will then work in your hair extensions so that they are not visible even when your hair is tied back.
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Can I go into the water with the hair extensions?
Of course you can go into the water with our hair extensions! The connection points of the hair extensions are made of 100% keratin. This is a hair-like substance that is naturally not water-soluble. The keratin also has excellent strength and therefore provides additional security.
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I'm going to the sea on vacation, what do I need to be aware of?
In principle, you can go into the sea with a hair extension, but you should always rinse your hair with water afterwards and dry it straight away if possible.
After a hair extension
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Without hair extensions, my own hair feels very thin. Does my own hair lose strength and volume because of the hair extensions?
After removing the strands, we have experienced the feeling of suddenly having less of your own hair. However, this is certainly not the case. Customers only miss the additional volume of the hair extensions or hair thickening.
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Can the extensions be reused?
The tape-in extensions and clip-ins can be reused in any case and with good care for up to a whole year. The keratin bonding extensions are not reused.
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Should I give my hair a break between applications?
There is no reason why a break should be taken between individual extension applications when the extensions are inserted and removed by a specialist. There should be no damage to your own hair, as your own hair should continue to grow under the extensions. Most clients choose to have the extensions removed and reapplied on the same day so that they keep their great look and wonderful, long hair!
Quality, durability and joints
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How can you recognize high-quality hair extensions?
High-quality hair extensions are indistinguishable from your own hair. Even after several months of wear, the hair still looks like it did at the beginning.
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Do you have a guarantee?
We guarantee that all our hair extensions are made from 100% high quality human hair. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the quality of our products when using third-party care products. Many well-known products contain high amounts of sodium chloride, which can dry out your hair, as well as silicone and oil ingredients, which can weaken the extensions and connection points. We therefore recommend that you care for your extensions exclusively with the recommended shampoos and conditioners from our professional aftercare line.
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What is Remi/Remy human hair?
Remy/Remi human hair is cut from the donor with the utmost care. All the hair is then spread out in the direction of growth (root side up, ends down), bundled, tied together at the top and carefully transported to be professionally processed in the factory. This results in extensions that look absolutely natural, do not form knots and are long-lasting.
Non-remy hair, on the other hand, is of a much lower quality. The hair is not laid in the direction of growth. It is even called "fallen hair". This is usually collected from the ground or taken from hairbrushes. Root side and ends are wildly mixed so that the hair quickly becomes tangled. Non-Remy hair is usually processed with harsh chemicals, including hydrochloric acid. This destroys the cuticle layer and thus the natural moisture content: the hair dries out and becomes straw-like. However, the supplier sells these hair extensions at a much lower price.
Unfortunately, this low-quality hair can also find its way into expensive extensions. Not all providers know exactly where their hair material comes from, i.e. whether their product is uniform Remy human hair, non-Remy hair or mixed synthetic and human hair. In the meantime, many providers use a silicone layer that artificially coats and beautifies the hair. Unfortunately, this silicone layer only survives two to three washes. After that, the hair starts to become dry and straw-like.
We only use healthy, fine yet strong virgin hair, which is selected by hand. This means we can guarantee a flawless luxury product from root to tip.
We dare to say with a clear conscience that our hair extensions are among the most natural and highest quality products currently available on the market.
We would be delighted if you would also place your trust in us and let BELLA MIDAS products convince you.
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Are extensions harmful to your own hair?
No! In reality, extensions should not damage the hair if they are fitted correctly by a professional and your real hair should actually grow back for longer. Damage can occur if you do not care for the hair properly, leave the extensions in for too long or do not follow the advice on proper care after insertion.
As no harmful adhesives are used, extensions from BELLA MIDAS do not damage your own hair, nor can our hair extensions cause allergic reactions on the scalp.
All our methods have been developed with one main goal in mind - to avoid damage to the client's natural hair.
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How long do hair extensions usually last?
How long extensions last depends on the respective method and the growth of your own hair. We offer our partner salons various methods that are perfectly tailored to your needs. We offer everything from temporary extensions, such as hair clips, to longer-term methods that can last 2-12 months in the hair. We only offer very high quality hair, which can be reused several times thanks to its unique quality. If cared for correctly, the triple-pull hair will last for over a year. You can find more information about the wearing time of the individual methods in our extensions guide.
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Can I remove the extensions myself?
We strongly recommend that you have the extensions removed by a specialist to ensure that no damage is caused to your own hair. All of our extension partner salons are also experts in the field of extension removal, so that no damage is caused to your own natural hair during removal!