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| Hair Extension Studies - Hair Extension Programs |
| by Robyn Tellefsen |
hair extensions are a great way to add immediate length or thickness to your hair style. Small strands of human or synthetic hair are attached to your natural hair, creating a whole new look.
There are three major categories of hair extensions: Strand-by-strand extensions, weft extensions, and clip-on extensions. With strand-by-strand extensions, small strands of extension hair are attached one by one to small sections of a client's hair by either weaving in, gluing, heat fusing, clamping with metal tubes, or using waxes and polymers. For weft hair extensions, you create a weft -- a track several inches long on which the hair is already attached -- by machine or by hand. The extensions are then applied one row or track at a time instead of strand by strand. Clip-on extensions can be clipped into clients' hair whenever they wish and taken out at night before they go to sleep. Strand-by-strand and weft hair extensions typically last between two and six months, depending on how fast the hair grows and how well the client cares for their extensions.
What You'll Learn
In a hair extension training course, you will learn to consider all aspects of hair texture and growth patterns when applying hair extensions. You will also learn techniques for marketing your hair extension services. Most hair extension training programs specialize in one or several specific hair extension techniques. Do some research before you enroll in a course to determine the techniques you wish to learn.
Degree Types
One-day courses are typically offered by hair extension distributors and lead to a certificate in a particular hair extension technique. Continuing education and refresher courses are available as well, though some courses are only open to licensed cosmetologists.
Career Paths
With training in hair extensions, you can specialize in hair extension services only, or you can supplement an already thriving career in Hair Design.
Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2007, median hourly earnings for hairstylists were $10.68. But, according to SO.CAP.USA Hair Extensions, professional hairstylists can earn $100 to $150 an hour just by adding hair extension services to their existing services. Hair extensions represent the fastest growing professional service in the hair industry.
Licensing and Accreditation Information
Hair design programs, which include some instruction in hair extensions, may be accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of cosmetology Arts & Sciences (www.naccas.org). Professionals providing hair extension services should already be trained and licensed in cosmetology or hair design. For more information about your state's licensing requirements, check with your state board of cosmetology: http://nictesting.org/websites.htm.
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