This can really
be a case of "you snooze, you lose". Many salons all over
this country and the world are offering hair extensions as part
of their service menus. As public awareness of this service grows,
so will the demand. Retaining clients can be hard enough. Just let
another salon in town offer something you don't, and watch where
Mrs. Jones goes to get her hair done now!
But we won't
rely on cheap scare tactics to get your attention. Doing hair extensions
can be fun and exciting!
Hair extension
clients are loyal, serious and think you are the best. The service
is great for boosting the entire salon's clientele, something you
may want to consider if you own one.
And, doing hair
extensions doesn't always mean doing full heads. Sometimes creating
a fun fringe, some bright highlights or just filling out a bob can
make a dramatic change for the client.
I'm fresh
out of beauty school, should I jump into doing hair extensions?
Everyone in
this industry is so different. A good rule of thumb is to make sure
you are comfortable with all of your other services, chemical, styling
and cutting. We always advocate taking it slow, and doing it right.
Of course, you
may work in a salon where everyone has a speciality. In this case,
you just may want to be the extension specialist!
Always remember
that there are no substitutes for the basics. As long as you get
educated and practice what you've learned, you will succeed...and
succeed beautifully!
What level
of support can I expect from Fire Monkey International?
All of our products
are designed for you, the professional. We provide the tools and
education you need to get started. We offer any other hair extension
help you may need via the telephone, so please call our toll free
number. We want you to feel confident feel offering this service
to your clientele. You may simply need some suggestions for purchasing
hair, managing your clientele, or just review some part of the procedure.
Small, personalized
classes are also available, for those of you wishing to really start
your extension education at a full tilt boogie! However we can help
to get you started, let us know. Your questions and input are always
welcome!
What is the
Monkey Bizness Salon Package?
Our goal is
to elevate and support true professionalism in this quickly expanding
aspect of cosmetology. The Monkey Bizness Salon Package
is the product of 14 years of hair extension experience, accumulated
by Sherl Fretheim. Once she designed and created the Monkey
Barrz Hair Extension Adhesive System, she realized the need
for clear and accurate communication between stylists and their
clients. This valuable collection of information can benefit even
veteran hair extension artists.
Our Monkey Bizness
Salon Package contains forms for client consultations, pricing,
home and salon maintenance agreements for the client, deposit for
appointment policies, commercial hair information and much, much
more! In offering this package to you, we can alleviate many of
the obstacles that may hinder your success. You are free to concentrate
on perfecting your techniques and increasing your business! Download
your Monkey Bizness Salon Package Here!
IMPORTANT:
Before
using the Monkey Barrz Hair Extension Adhesive System, PLEASE read
the following carefully.
Monkey Barrz
is to be used by licensed Cosmetologists only.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the entire business package.
It is advisable to have a copy machine available to:
Make copies of the forms for you and your clients to fill out.
Make a copy of the following consultation forms after they are filled
out. Send one home with your client and retain one for your records.
"Estimated Cost of Services"
"Deposit and Cancellation Policy"
During the extension process, have your client read the "After
Care Instructions and Maintenance Agreement for Monkey Barrz Hair
Extensions". Fill out the last page and have your client sign
it. Make a copy of the entire agreement to send home with him or
her. Retain one copy for your records.
There is a small
fold out pamphlet enclosed in each and every bag of MONKEY BARRZ
HAIR EXTENSION ADHESIVE. Please read the pamphlet for additional
information and tips for using MONKEY BARRZ.
PREPPING THE EXTENSION HAIR
When you receive your client's extension hair, you need to immediately
check it for correct color, texture and length. If everything looks
good, you should proceed with "prepping" the hair for
the appointment. This entails chelating the hair with a deep cleansing
or stripping shampoo to remove all coatings applied to the hair
during it's manufacturing process. This is especially important
at the "root end" of the hair (wefted or not) where you
will be applying the MONKEY BARRZ. Not only will this ensure you
are applying glue directly to the hair, and not to a "release
agent", but it will allow you to see if the hair is suitable
to use for the extensions. Once in a while, extension hair will
mat due to "inverted cuticle" hairs, or poor processing.
It is much better to find this out in advance, rather than after
it has been applied to the client's head. Check your hair supplier's
policy for returning hair that either mats severely after washing
or doesn't match the color you ordered from their color ring.
Tip: Always
wash the hair in a downward motion, working the shampoo from the
top (root end) of hair, to the points (bottom). Never scrunch or
wad the hair up during this process as even really good hair can
become unnecessarily tangled during the deep cleansing process.
This is also true after the extensions have been applied.
*Matted hair
is impossible to comb out, whereas simply tangled hair should comb
out relatively easy, especially once conditioner is applied.
Once the hair
is shampooed, you may apply conditioner 3-4 inches away from the
root end (wefted or unwefted) through to the points or bottom. Do
not allow conditioner to come in contact with the root ends during
the rinsing or drying phase of the preparation. The hair must be
chelated, free of conditioner and 100% dry before applying the MONKEY
BARRZ ADHESIVE.
PREPPING THE
CLIENT'S HAIR
It is extremely important to properly prepare the client's hair
for the process. Failing to do so may compromise the integrity of
the bond. Use a deep cleansing or stripping shampoo to produce "squeaky-clean"
hair on your client's head. If conditioner is necessary to comb
through your client's hair, apply the conditioner 3-4 inches away
from the scalp. Rinse thoroughly and avoid brushing any conditioner
back up to the scalp during the drying process. The hair must be
100% dry before applying the extensions with MONKEY BARRZ.
Do not attempt
any further chemical services or get the MONKEY BARRZ HAIR EXTENSION
ADHESIVE wet for 24 hours after it has been applied.
*****
Please note
that MONKEY BARRZ HAIR EXTENSION ADHESIVE may not be suitable for
all clients. To safely introduce MONKEY BARRZ, practice your consultation,
application and maintenance techniques on non-paying individuals
(friends, relatives, and co-workers) before offering this service
to your paying salon clientele. To assure that you completely understand
the process you should observe your "practice" clientele's
hair extensions for 2 - 3 months before proceeding with an actual
business transaction. Most problems will occur within the first
few weeks, but in some cases, a change of maintenance products and/or
their application can cause a breakdown of the adhesive or excessive
shedding. It is also advisable to start with "small quantity"
extension services, such as lightly filling out thin weight-lines
or simply adding highlights or lowlights before attempting full
head extension services. You should have successful results that
last 2 - 3 months on a few different individuals to ascertain your
understanding of the product line.
If you have
questions or need further technical assistance, please call 800-300-3473.
