Balmain

[gemspinky]

Hi everyone,

I've never wrote in the hair forum before. I do beauty.

I really want to expand into hair extensions. Do I need to do a full hair dressing course before I do an extention course?

I've got the chance to buy a balmain colour and design kit from someone but don't want to waste my money if I need to do a full hair course first,
Thanks in advance for your help x

 

[RebellionHair]

No you don't, but I'd do a good course with a reputable company. Shop around and do your research, there are many around. Cheap isn't good, and you do learn more 'on the job', but good training is invaluable.
You can do plenty of your own research on hair extensions, too.
Hope that helps x

 

[pinksmurff]

I know a lot of extensionists don't have full hairdressing qualifications, however personally I can't help but feel you need a bit more knowledge than just a couple of day courses behind you. I know that for a full time assistant it can take a good month to learn how to style dry properly never mind getting weight ratios correct when applying extensions. From a beauty point of view I suppose it could be like myself going on a few days course to learn facials and massages. I might get told and shown what to do and what to look out for but ultimately I wouldn't have any experience about muscles or different skin types and wouldn't stand a chance against a proper qualified beautician who has spent 2/3 years studying and honing her skills.

 

[LocksOfLove]

I'm an extensionist with no hair dressing background. It's what you make it. Your not going to learn everything from a couple of days on a course but it teaches you the basics, it's then up to you to do your research and trialling. Some of the best extensionists are not hairdressers. I've seen some awful work carried out by hairdressers/extensionists we recieve the same training. It's not easy you need to be willing to put man hours and money into testing and learning after your course. And hair extensions are not a quick buck, don't be lured into cheap prices etc. You have to have a passion for it. Being a hairdresser doesn't make you a better extensionist although it does have it's benefits.

Wish you the best of luck.

Olletta xx

 

[gemspinky]

Thank you all for the advice.
That's really helped xxx