FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Why does my hair always goes static, how can I stop it?
A: Typically hair always seems to be more static in the winter months. I always think this is due to central heating and going in and out of hot and cold atmospheres. To help control this you must use a blow-dry lotion that is suitable for your hair type every time you style your hair. When it happens to me in the salon sometimes, after I have finished blow-drying I spray some hairspray on a brush and brush it through the hair, this always makes a difference.
Q: I would like some Hair Extensions, How much would they be and how do I go about it?
A: Hair extensions are very expensive, so it is important you choose a salon that specialises in it. I cannot give you an exact quote as extensions range from between 200 to 600 pounds. This depends on the amount of hair ordered, the length and the colours (blonde hair is more expensive) it also depends on whether you have a full head, half head or partial (meaning just the sides or a fringe). We always recommend you book for a consultation which would take approx 45 mins. (At this time you will be given the costs) Please make sure your salon offer a follow up package ensuring you have regular maintenance visits to keep them looking beautiful throughout.
Here at A’ Courts we use Raccoon hair, it’s beautiful and is commonly used by lots of celebrities, we feel that this is currently the best quality hair on the market.
Q: I seem to be losing loads of hair at the moment and it is really worrying me, why and what can I do about it?
A: Please do not worry, some of us loose up to 100 hairs a day, some times the longer the hair the more noticeable to you it is. There are 3 stages of hair growth, some times you might feel your hair never stops growing, sometimes it feels like it never grows and sometimes you feel like you are loosing loads!
When you are loosing hair it is when the new hair is pushing out the old hair, you might find in about 3 months time you will see lots of short pieces of hair, this is not a breakage this is the new hair growing.
So please be assured your loosing hair is a good thing, it means that your hair is going through the 3 stages of hair growth as it should.
Q: I have so many split ends, why and how do I get rid of them?
A: This is so common, please do not worry, I can only imagine you have long or longish hair. If you think about how long your ends have been hanging around for, it could be 2/3/4 years, you hair would have had 2,3,4 summers on it holidays, thousands of blow-dries, ghds, maybe the wind, the cold etc. so the ends would of started to lack moisture and protein, you need to be having regular treatments or going to your salon to receive regular treatments. Treatments will work into the inner part of the hair to replace all you have lost.
You will also need regular trims to keep the ends healthy and please stop towel drying your hair, when the hair is wet it is in a very delicate state. Wrap your hair up in a towel and blot dry. We do carry out luxury blow-dry treatments that will last up to 6 weeks, they only cost an extra 10.00 pounds on top of your blow-dry cost, a worthwhile investment I think you will agree.
Q: My Hair gets really greasy, what can I do to stop it?
A: Sadly there is nothing you can do to stop it as it comes from within, but you can control it by using the correct products. We have a beautiful KMS shampoo that can help you with this. The shampoo can slow the flow of sebum (grease) down the hair shaft and help give more volume which is great as most people with greasy hair say their hair goes flat very easily and it also leaves the hair feeling really fresh.
Can I recommend when shampooing and conditioning your hair shampoo with the flats of your hands too much massaging with your finger tips will stimulate the sebaceous glands which will produce more sebum.
Still continue to condition but only the midlengths and ends. You do not want to end up with greasy roots and dry ends!
Q: How do I get more volume in my hair?
A: Always make sure you are using the correct products on your hair, for example shampoo, conditioner and blow-dry lotion. Look for products that have volume on them, these will be more protein based to give your hair strength, your hair should never feel slimy after you have conditioned it, if it does, you have used too much product or have chosen the wrong one!
Let your stylist recommend the best products for you. It is easy to end up with a bathroom full of the wrong stuff and can end up very expensive. (it is a minefield out there) When blow-drying your hair make sure you dry the roots first, this can be done by tipping your head upside down and blasting your hair ensuring you always use a nozzle on your hairdryer to control the air flow.
When the hair is just damp, tip your head back up, and your hair should be standing on end! By tipping your head upside down you would have dried your roots upwards creating lots of volume. Just tip your ends over with a brush of your choice to finish.
Remember the more you fuss with your hair the flatter you will make it, less is most definitely more when it comes to volume.
