Hair Extension Maintenance Tip #1

When it's time to dry your hair extensions don't allow your stylist to use coarse towels to rub and squeeze all of the water out. Instead bring an old soft cotton tee to extract moisture without causing frizz. Or...a less environmentally friendly option... paper towels.

Remember...think of your hair extensions as a delicate silk scarf. You wouldn't wash it in Tide with Bleach and then throw it in the dryer. If you take care of your hair extensions...they'll last longer.

New Product Spotlight: Loreal Ever Pure Moisture Shampoo

Many shampoos that clients use on Indian hair or Hair Extensions contain harsh sulfates that strip the hair of the moisture that it needs. Over time, the continual stripping of moisture can aggravate the hair and corroding the cuticle to cause tangling.

We always recommend that our customer use a sulfate free shampoo on their hair extensions, but because most have to be purchased at health-food stores, most people never get around to it.

But now... at your local Walgreens or Target you can pick up Loreal's new mass market Sulfate Free Shampoo and moisture rich conditioner line.... Ever Pure

Product Spotlight: Sapphire Pre-Tipped Hair Extensions

One of top selling products is Sapphire Collection Pre-Tipped Hair Extensions. Our Sapphire Collection Pre-Tipped Hair Extensions is manufactured exclusively for Sunny's Hair & Wigs.

So we'd thought we give you few tips and techniques about our top selling product online.

How Many Packages will I need?
The Sapphire Collection Silky Straight Pre-Tipped Hair has 100 strands per bag and most customers use two bags for a full head of hair extensions. The Sapphire Collection Yaki Pre-tipped hair has 150 pieces per bag. If you are looking to do a full head most people purchase two bags. They don't use the entire two bags but there is usually 25 pieces remaining for touch ups and maintenance.

What are the tips like on the I-Tip?
The tips on the I Tip hair is small enough to fit into small microbeads used in fusion hair extension methods such as Hair Dreams. The tips on the Sapphire Yaki pre-tipped hair is a little larger and cannot fit in the small beads. We suggest purchasing medium or large beads for cold fusion application methods.

What are the tips like on the Keratip?
The Keratip bonds are not to large so they don't seem bulky in the hair.


What's the difference between Keratip and I Tip?
Keratip is applied directly onto the hair with a Ceramic heating tool designed for pre-tipped hair. The I Tip hair requires either a plastic shrinkie or a microbead to link the hair. I tip hair is used for cold fusion methods.

What's the best selling color?
1B is our best selling color in Yaki.
18/22 is our best selling color in Silky Straight

What are the blonde tones like?

Sapphire Collection tones of blondes tend to be ashy. If you are looking for golden blonde tones we recommend Bohyme Pre-Tipped Hair Extensions.
How long will Sapphire Collection Pre-Tipped hair last?
We recommend that the hair should not be used longer than six months. Most clients use this hair for 3-4 months and do not reuse the hair.
How does Sapphire Collection compare with Indian Hair Pre-Tipped Hair?

The Indian hair is better quality in that it is unprocessed hair so the cuticle is healthy and more resilient. The Indian hair though is not colored and for many women if you want a particular color Sapphire hair is a better option. Sapphire Hair Yaki also offers more texture than Indian hair. Many women find that their hair texture is coarse and does not blend with their hair so Sapphire Collection is the best choice.

Can I curl Sapphire Collection Pre-Tipped hair?
Yes. It also looks nice when it is roller set.

What products do you recommend for Sapphire Collection Pre-Tipped Hair?

We like lightweight products such as Keracare. The hair needs moisture and harsh shampoos with detergents are not good for longevity. If you have pre-tipped hair extensions you will want to avoid putting oils or citrus based shampoos on your hair especially where the hair is bonded to yours.

Can I apply Pre-Tipped Hair Extensions myself?

We don't recommend it. If you are looking for stylist recommendations visit Sunny's Stylists

How do I remove the Sapphire Pre-Tipped Hair Extensions?

If you have cold fusion methods you will need a special removal tool to open the microbeads. We recommend soaking your hair the night before you apply your hair extensions with the Citrus Remover. It is a gentle oil based remover that allows the hair to slide off the hair shaft.
If you use Keratip hair you will need a soft plier tool and the D Bond Gel Remover. You can try to go without D Bond Gel Remover but do so at your peril. WE LOVE D-BOND GEL REMOVER!!!! IT sits only on the bond of the hair extensions and doesn't dry out your hair with damaging acetone. You put a tiny amount of the gel on the bond and use the pliers to softly break down the bond. The hair should slide right down your hair shaft.

Hair Extensions: To Dye or Not to Dye

To dye or not to dye…

As I may have mentioned before, and anyone who’s seen me knows, I have bright purple hair that I’ve been doing myself for years. In that time I’ve learned plenty about how to do it, and also how NOT to do it. Some things of note for selecting color and hair type:

*Check out our Bohyme Color Chart and our Pre-Tipped Hair extensions color ring for all your color options. If there is not an extensions blend that you find suitable for matching your own color, the best bet for matching your hair color, whether alternative or natural, is to color the extensions with the same formula used on your own hair.

*We do not recommend using a permanent color mixture on any of our pre-processed, textured or colored hair, like Bohyme Hair Extensions.

*Ammonia or peroxide-based color mixtures degrade the hair cuticle, occasionally leading to dryness, rough texture and breakage. If your permanent hair color comes in several different tubes that you mix together to apply, it’s likely that you are using ammonia or peroxide-based color.

*For permanent coloring, virgin Indian hair is most recommended. Note that the color samples that line the product shelves are often synthetic hair, or hair that has already been bleached to platinum and re-processed, so your results will vary greatly. If you are looking to have Indian Hair lifted to a blonde color, you may want to get high-lift bleach and lift all the color out of the hair first, or your desired honey blonde may end up brassy or orange.

*If you do not color your hair yourself or have never ventured into the arena of hair color in the past, we recommend getting input from a professional, especially for matching highlight patterns and other multiple-process colors.
*For multiple processes, such as lifting with bleach and reapplying color, shampoo and condition between processes, but after the final process, simply rinse well and condition to neutralize the active lifting and depositing chemicals.

*Coloring and highlighting of weft hair can be done before or after the hair has been applied. Infusion extensions should be colored individually, before application, with your color formula. While this is time-consuming, coloring in bunches or bundles does not allow you to get close to the tip of the hair, leaving a “root” of uncolored hair that will show once applied.

*For alternative colored extensions, simply buy the lightest blonde available, preferably a 613 or a 60 and apply your color or tone to the hair per manufacturers instructions. Do not shampoo as most of these colors are washable and will fade.

*To achieve the popular look of alternative-colored streaks with a platinum base color, it is recommended that you purchase a pack of 909Pre-Tipped Hair Extensions in your desired color. The color is permanent in the pre-colored extensions and will not fade or bleed onto the rest of your hair when washing. For dark base colors, you can go either way, as the color washing out will not affect your dark color.

*When touching up new growth or “roots”, it is most recommended to separate your loose hair from your extension hair and focus on those areas, so as to not damage your bonds or sew-in. If possible, have your extensions removed, color as usual, and reapply extensions to the hair. This is where my recommended scarf tricks come in handy!

These are my tips and recommendations for coloring extensions. If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me personally at Jennifer@sunnyshairandwigs.com. I can do custom color work for an additional fee to be discussed at a later time. That service is limited to Atlanta locals, so they can be involved in every step of the perfect hair color process.

Confessions of a Weave Convert: Jennifer Week Three

At Sunny’s Hair and Wigs, customer satisfaction comes first. As a non-customer, I come somewhere near number ten, which means that whenever I have a need for new hair, I have to stomp my feet and whine, and toss the hair I’ve got in an aggressive dance I call “The Make Me Pretty Again.” Usually this elicits laughter and a countering of “If you only…” a sentence that can be completed in a variety of ways, leading me to develop a few tried and true rules of hair maintenance. I’ll be exploring and sharing my trials (and errors) as I go forward into the wonderful world of hair.

Lesson #1: Don’t aggressively brush your extensions.
Most necessary for keratip (heat fusions), which are often spliced into smaller pieces for a more natural effect like Invisible Hair Secrets, but also applicable to Eurolocs (cold fusion). The hair looks so good, so natural, maybe we forget that it’s not our hair and just go at it after a humid windy day, the kind that would give anyone an Amy Winehouse beehive (totally extensions and pieces, BTW).

But it’s not my hair or your hair, no matter how much it cost us. Where I could get away with raking any old brush through my real hair, extensions require a looping brush that is gentler on the bond, as well as the tangles. I’ve also found success in using an extra wide tooth comb on tangles that are near the bottom of my strands, caused by jackets with hoods and necklace clasps.
If you can get your hair wet without worrying about losing a press or a perm, do it (though it gets crazy heavy) and add a conditioner to the lower half of your extensions. Keratip users in particular must avoid the hair bond, since they dissolve with certain oils and moisturizers. Since my hair is colored, I use Garnier Fructis for color treated hair, and we also recommend Biosilk, both available at your local drug store.
Gently sweep through roots with the loop brush, then with the extra wide tooth comb, run through the body of the hair, separating into sections. This makes it easier to narrow down any troublesome spots without getting perfectly well-behaved hair involved. With knots separated from the rest, bring in the fine toothed comb. Hold extensions firmly at the bond or just above a problem spot so as to not put stress on the bond or your attached hair, and gently pick through the knot, working it out. Finish with one more sweep of the loop brush before and after rinsing. Air dry. If you must blow dry, blow dry with your hair contained, in sections on a brush, in two thick braids, anything to keep the hair from getting tangles again, otherwise it’s back to step one.


Now that I’ve gotten my touchup, my head is heavy again. There’s approximately seven ounces of sew-in hair, eight or more in strand by strand extensions because of the bonds. The good thing about this is you can’t slouch. I don’t understand the mechanics of it, but it keeps your head up and back, your shoulders squared. Sure, you get used to it over time, but in the early stages, it’s really quite different.

I’ve developed a method of preparation* that you may find helps ease your transition into weave-land.
At any drug store, while you’re there stocking up on hair care products, grab an ace bandage and a king size bag of plain M&M’s (a small bag of rice or beans will work as well). Upon returning home, place the M&M’s on the crown of your head, positioned like a yarmulke. Secure in place by wrapping the ace bandage around your head, the way injured characters in vintage films used to appear. Put your hair products away, and notice the way your body is more upright, your movements more deliberate. Go ahead, do the dishes and vacuum. After all, you can’t take the hair out just for these things. Go on with your home life the way you do every other day and try to forget that there’s a bag of M&M’s strapped to your head. Instead, imagine the long flowing hair you’ll have in a day or two. Practice every night until your appointment. By the time you’re catwalk-ready, you won’t notice the difference. Now, reward your pretty self with the M&M’s (or rice and beans).
*do not attempt outside the privacy of your own home.

Why does Human Hair Tangle

Have you ever bought what you thought was great quality human hair, only to find out that you need the number to the original owner of your hair to have a serious how-to-guide.

Tangling and shedding is the most common complaint from Human Hair Extensions.

Why is this?

1. Most pre-packaged hair is collected from hair that has already shed and been collected into a box and taken down to a factory deposit center. At the plant they sort this hair by length and coat it with silicone to give it's shiny and smooth feel. But as you wash your hair, you remove the coating exposing the ragged cuticles which sit on top of each other and tangle.

2. Remy Hair is a solution to this...most remy hair the cuticles are shaved off and aligned in the same direction. This is hair such as Bohyme Hair is more expensive but lasts longer. But when the cuticle is removed it does not allow the hair to be processed or colored. The hair tends to dry out after a while and has a maximum shelf life of around one year.

3. Cuticle Intact Remy Hair is the best case scenario. It has the cuticle intact but all aligned in the same direction so that it mimics how it grows from your own head. This way you can color and process the hair you would your own. It can be reused for about 2-3 years and still maintain its porosity and vitality.

So now you know...

Hair Extensions: Tip of the Week

The look according to Cosmo Magazine is the super clean look like Jamie Lynn Siegler. During Miami Fashion Week, hair stylist were using Fabric Softner on their Hair Extensions to create a super clean & shiny look.

So... that made me think... I used to tell people all the time that when they needed to refresh their hair extensions... try using fabric softner. Well... I will say it again and now you will be doing it because it is in Vogue.

Our Fave Product for Remy Naturally Curly Indian Hair

Hands down this is our favorite product for maintaining and refreshing hair in between washes for Naturally Curly Remy Hair.

It is lightweight & smells yummy!