Hair Extensions:
The Kimba Method
The is no one pre packaged brand name of hair extensions that suits me completely. I comb the world for the very best hair and products. I use several different methods and I blend my own colors and customize the thickness and textures to suit every client. It's the only way I can have freedom with creativity and be able to define the details with each client.
The Hair
Its human hair, yes, but there are different grades from different countries. Russian and European being the finest textures with the most delicate looking blonds. Then Indian, which has more natural textures and softness. And young Asian. It depends on the match to your hair as what I should match too. But no matter the origin, I only use the remy or "Cuticle" which mean that all the cuticles go in one direction. This is the fist pick and most expensive of the hair grades. Other grades can look nice but with the cuticle not aligned, the hair is hard to manage and will tangle. Russian and European is the most expensive, as much as 4 times or more expensive than other hair. All of this can be decided and discussed at the consultation.
What are Hair Extensions?
Hair extensions are an extension of your hair that can be done in various ways to add volume, thickness, length, style, color, and/or texture to your hair by adding more hair to it. You can have a little bit of hair added or a lot. You can add color for dimension, a different texture to weigh down an unruly texture. There are various methods of adding hair and even more different brand names and types and different products that generally all do the same thing or similar things, adding hair to your hair.
The Perfect Color Blend starts with your own color.
The majority of clients have colored and highlighted hair. As a colorist, before Kim opened her own salon, she was an educator for L'Oreal Proffessionell. Kim's philosophy on color is that is should not damage the hair. I have had to do many sets of hair extensions because of over processed hair that has broken off. The first thing we do is set your color on track for desirable results long term. I don't keep all my extensions clients. Clients will "graduate" when their hair grows out and returns to normal and then hair extensions may not be needed, but some just want them anyway.
The Perfect Color Blend of Hair Extensions
Kim's customized color blends are the biggest things that set her above any of the methods out there that uses pre tipped solid colors that are hard to match to the clients highlighted color. Kim's Fine Art education in Design in Color help her utilize the art of mixing color. Kim's color matching is absolute. There is no funky stringy color separation that gives away the extensions as looking fake.
Texture Matching
There is no one company that offers the best of everything. Kim must use several vendors. Some people have very fine hair and Indian or Asian Hair types are too heavy and they need a lighter, softer texture. There is Russian and European Hair. Some people have unique curls or even an uneven texture in their hair. Matching or even custom blending textures, if done precisely can correct an uneven textured look, tame it down, and even match it just right so the extensions look natural when worn natural without having to over style the hair.
Cutting, Styling, and the Finished Look
A giant factor in the success of a nice set of hair extensions is the cut. How do you put it all together, make the hair look flow naturally? Hair extensions can not be cut the same way as a regular hair cut. Care must be taken to avoid the chunky "doll hair" look on the ends if not blended or textured just right. Even if you used the best hair extension products in the world but your stylist puts them in funky or can't match with the cut then it's not the product that is bad.
The Products
Kim is continuously researching products and different hair extension technologies. While there are a number of name brands she carries, because of the volume she produces, she also works directly with manufacturers to bring you things before they get renamed and given an over inflated price. Kim is also developing her own line of pre tipped custom blends using the best in Indian, Russian, Asian, and European "Cuticle" and Remi hair only. No cheap tangly hair will be offered at all.
The Complete Look
When I do hair extension, I also require that I create the entire look, from the color to the cut, only if coloring is necessary. As hair extension hair reacts differently to normal coloring or cutting, it is important that you keep consistent or I might find it hard to work with the results and I do not like when that happens.
Pricing
The price range can be anywhere from $175.00 to $1600.00 or more plus the price of hair. Because of the many factors involved with hair extensions, prices can only be determined with a consultation, which is no charge.
The factors included are:
¥ Method of hair extensions.
¥ Type of hair.
¥ Quality of hair.
¥ Length of desired look.
¥ Color, whether highlighted or not.
¥ Texture; curly, straight...?
¥ Thickness of hair.
Traveling for Hair
Whether you are as close as Puyallup WA, looking for a hair extension artist, or as far away as Alaska, Washington, people have discovered that traveling such a distance to me or flying me out to see them is worth it, especially if you are picky or have special needs or you have exhausted your options with other hair extension artists. My clients travel to see me from many places, Oregon, Alaska, Bellevue, Puyallup, Tacoma, Everette, Kent, Federal Way, Seattle, North Seattle, Bothell. Auburn, Chehalis, New York, Easter Washington. I have three assistants that are helping me and learning to help take on the great demand of the custom work that I do.
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