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| Color Matching | Attaching | Hair Care | FAQ |
The arrow shows the location on the head
where your hairpiece should be matched to & color sample
taken from.
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Pull
your hair back in a ponytail.
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The
hair showing at the crown is the area your hairpiece usually will
be attached, over your ponytail.
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Match
or snip a hair sample from the crown area, not the ends of your
hair. (Be sure to include a large enough amount to get good idea
of the colors in your hair)
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Fold
the sample in white paper, include a written description of your
hair color, contact information, the styles you would like,
payment, and mail it to me. A photo is helpful too.
Because
I carry
a wide variety of colors; solid, frosted, tipped, blended and
highlighted; we are sure to find a color you will be happy with.
You
choose how to match your hair with one of the following options:
Option
1: Local Customers Call to Set up a Color Match Session
Option
2: See Color Chart (monitors
& printer colors will vary - these will not be exact, depending on
your computer settings)
Option
3: Color
Rings are Available for a Deposit or Purchase
Option
3: Mail in a Sample of your Hair or Hairpiece Option
4: Mail or E-Mail
Photos w/ Descriptions
Important
tips:
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Lighting is important when color
matching, Natural Light is best, be in the sunlight if possible.
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As a
friend to help
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Match
to the top of the head, not the ends. (hairpieces are worn
attached over your ponytail, the ends do not show)
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Color Ring - Color Ring # Descriptions
There are several types of colors available to best match your hair:
Solid shades -
one color consistent throughout hairpiece, noted by one number
(example: 27)
Blended Shades -
2 or more colors blended together, noted by a dash - in the number
(24B-BT27)
Streaked Shades - generally equal amounts of a darker shade streaked with a lighter shade, noted by an / slash in the number (example:
27/30)
Highlighted Shades - a darker shade highlighted/frosted with a lighter shade, noted by a H in the number (example: 10H16)
Tipped Shades - the ends of the hairpiece are lighter than the base area, noted
by the letter T in the number (example: 2T30)
Tipped & Mixed - Mixture of 2 or more colors with the ends lighter than the base, noted by a T and / in the number (example: 10/19T)
- Torn between two colors
it is generally best to go with the lighter of the two, often
times the ends of our hair is lighter and it will look like that
when worn.
- Curly, braided, & gel/wet look hairpieces tend to look a bit darker due to the amount of hair styled together.
- Never match hairpiece
to the ends of the hair, unless you are planning to color the root
area of your hair to match.
- Many women often take
their hairpiece to their hairdresser to ensure highlighting,
frosting, retouches, and colors match.
- No doubt your friends
and co-workers will want to have great looking hair with no fuss,
so why not take the color ring to the office, church, dance
studio.
All
styles begin by pulling the desired amount of hair back into a
ponytail, secure tightly with an elastic band. For longer hair
pull hair through band to create a bun. Thick hair: Wetting helps create a smaller bun or creating 2
smaller ponytails one over the other.
Clips:
Open the jaw clip wide by squeezing the back of the hairpiece.
Place the opened clip above the ponytail, gently move from side to
side sliding the clip down to desired location. Release the clip,
securing it to the elastic band.
Drawstrings:
Some hairpieces have clips &
drawstrings to attach with. If you have a tied string inside
near the clip, you probably have a drawstring with combs under the
clip.
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Remove the clip from the hairpiece by untying the elastic string. Open the clip and gently pull the netting up, over & off clip teeth.
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Choose desired style (top & bottom) of the hairpiece.
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Pull your hair up into a tight
ponytail/bun in the desired location. (this is what is going to
keep your hairpiece secure, so be sure the rubber band is tight
around the hair)
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The netting of the hairpiece
faces your bun. The two combs will be pushed under the rubber
band one on each side. Either top and bottom or side to side.
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After you have pushed the combs under the elastic
band, pull the drawstrings tightly around your bun, tie & wrap
strings around to the other side and tie securely, tuck ends inside
netting. For extra security, use large bobby pins or clips secure to your bun/elastic band.
As my customer you one of
the benefits you have is having a hair consultant. I will teach you
the tricks of the trade. Over the years I have worked with may
women, cheerleaders, dancers, and stunt groups to create quick
hairstyles that stay on! I can only make how to suggestions,
it's up to you to take the precautions.
Scrunchies:
These work best you're your hair is pulled back in a tight bun. Place scrunchie around bun. Use bobby pins, and clips to secure to elastic
band. I prefer to use
one clip "Goody" 1" #32922 on top of the bun, in between the bun
& scrunchie and a large bobby pin underneath. Secure the curlier styles over the bun with bobby pins or cute
clips.
The
key to secure hairpieces is a good tight ponytail. (follow steps
above)
All
clips can be removed from hairpieces.
The netting
inside allows you flexibility to secure your hairpiece using your
favorite method, sewing is not required.
Don't
be the one with your hair flying off during a competition.
As
your hair consultant I can teach you the tricks of the trade to
securely attach your hairpiece even while dancing, tumbling, and
stunting.
Ribbons/Bows/Scrunchies:
You can add your teams colors and by adding ribbons tied around or
woven in. Bows can be
clipped above your hairstyle. Colored scrunchies can be placed around your hairpiece.
Reversible: Many of our hairpiece styles can be flipped over and worn upside down
creating a different look. The
difference is usually from a layered look to all one length hair or
fuller side to side when worn. While holding the clip in your hand,
simply turn it upside down, gently shake the hair into it's new
position.
Wigs
The name tag goes in the
back.
Grasp the wig at the back bottom with both hands, and position the
front firmly at your forehead. Then pull the whole cap back and down
so that it covers your head. The wig should not cover your ears. If
you have ever used a latex swimming cap, the procedure is very
similar.
There are two little tabs at the ears and they should be positioned so
that they are equal on both sides in front of your ears. This will let
you know that your wig is on straight.
Most wigs today have a small covered wire stay sewn inside the ear
tabs. These should be bent a little and curved in toward your head.
When the wig is positioned correctly at the sides, press gently on the
stays so they lie flat against your temples. This will give you a more
custom fit at the temples. The front of the wig should be positioned
right at, or slightly behind, the hairline.
If you don't have hair, place your first three fingers together just
above your brow bone and where the top edge of your index finger is
should approximate your natural hairline.
There are adjustment straps in the back of your wig. They may be used
to tighten or loosen the wig for a comfortable fit.
Hair Care
- Our hair pieces and wigs are handmade from a synthetic material.
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Your new style will arrive packaged in a net and protective plastic bag.
- Simply remove the
hairpiece from the bag and net, gently shake the hair by holding
the clip/comb/net
- You may even want to fluff the
hair up around the clip as it has been packaged tightly.
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Reversible pieces can be turned
over and styled the same way.
- You may want to redirect the hair
by gently pulling the wefts of hair at the base down toward the
new direction.
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Use a wide tooth comb to comb your
new style
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Do not comb curly hair,
the curls will pull apart and look frizzy.
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Store hairpieces in
their hair net, many women keep them in a box.
Wash hair in
synthetic wig shampoo as often as needed in cool water. Mix 2-3 capfuls of wig shampoo in
cool water in basin and let soak for ten minutes. Rinse hairpiece in
cool water thoroughly. Or follow instruction on bottle.
Mix
2-3 capfuls of wig conditioner in cool water in basin and let soak for
ten minutes or spray with wig conditioner. Or follow
instructions on bottle.
Do not finger, comb/brush, or pic-out hairpiece when it is wet.
Roll
hairpiece up gently in a towel to gently blot water out. Hang
hairpiece up, curly styles should be placed
back in the hair net, allow to dry away from heat or anything that could damage it.
After hairpiece is dry, untangle curls and reform curls on your fingers as needed.
You may want to store hairpiece in a hair net or protective bag.Every
time you wear the hairpiece, spray three squirts of synthetic wig
conditioner and if you like add a bit of shine to your hairpiece
spray three squirts of wig sheen or a small amount of wig restorer
and gently scrunch the the hairpiece to distribute both products.
Wait five minutes to let the hairpiece dry. Untangle any curls
that got matted while wearing it, using your fingers and a large
tooth comb. Reform curls on your finger and store the hairpiece
back in the hair net. Allow to dry before placing it in the
plastic bag.
Never
use heat on the hairpiece (hot rollers, curling irons, blow dryers
etc...) Heat will damage your hairpiece. You may use sponge
rollers to loosen the curl. Your hairpiece has will not lose its
curl or shape if you take proper care of it.
Wearing your new style
- Using a gum
band/elastic band, brush back the front, sides, and back (as much
as you can) of your hair into a ponytail at the crown or desired
location of the hairpieces.
- Style bangs or
leave pieces of hair out of the ponytail to enhance your
style.
- You can use combs,
bobby pins, clips, etc.. to pin back any short hair.
- Apply hairspray, gel,
mouse or any other styling product to your hair, not the
hairpiece.
- To enhance the beauty
and life of your hairpiece, avoid using styling products not made
for synthetic hair.
- Do not comb or brush
curly hairpieces. Simply hold them by the clip/comb and
gently shake the curls in place.
- Should you need to
reset any of the curls, comb out a small section with a wide tooth
comb and finger curl the curls back into place, spray with a set
or wig spray.
- I do offer a hairpiece & wig wash, condition, & reset service for a fee.
- Do not blow dry or use
any heated irons on hairpieces or wigs.
Q. Can I color my hairpiece or wig?
A. To keep your new style looking it's best avoid all chemicals and styling products
Q. What if it rains?
A. No problem, your hair fashions are wash and wear, it will retain its style.
Q. How often should I wash my hair piece?
A. As needed with a synthetic wig shampoo.
Q. Can I get shampoo and other products from you?
A. Yes, I do carry shampoo, conditioning spray, de-tangler, hair spray and clips that work well with our styles.
Q. Can I curl my hair pieces?
A. No, avoid any styling tool with heat, the hair fashions are synthetic and will melt.
Q. I have short hair and don't think I can wear a hair piece, is there something you can do?
A. All you need is some sort of a ponytail, even if it's only ½' long, our hair fashions will attach to it just fine. See the styling tips above.
Q. Will anyone notice I am wearing a hairpiece?
A. Not unless you tell them. Be prepared to get complements, simply smile and say thank you.
Q. Are hairpieces suitable for children?
A. Sure, all ages having nicely styled hair and moms appreciate not having to spend hours curling and styling.
Q. I have gray hair, do you have anything that would match me?
A. Yes, we carry many styles available in gray and white shades, simply call for details.
Q. I'd like to host a party, but I do not live in the State College Area, what now?
A. I can think of a couple of things:
You could host a "Girls Day/Night Out", you and your friends could carpool to my salon for a party. Borrow a color ring and print out the pictures from the styles pages and host a book party.
You can e-mail or call me with your area and I can try to find a consultant near you.
Return
Policies: (also
see ordering page)
Because of the nature of the item we sell hairpiece & wig sales are final and we are unable to offer an exchange or
refund. All sales are final.
We take pride in all the products we sell. If the product you
received has a factory defect, we will be happy to exchange it with
the same item. If you feel the item is defective, contact your
consultant right
away and describe the problem.
If you feel the product is defective, enclose a copy of your invoice. This is necessary
to identify you in our computer system.
Items must be unused, be in the same as "new" condition with hair net, all tags attached, and all packaging
materials.
Unused - Even if the wig was only tried on we are
unable to resell the wig as new, therefore, we are unable to offer a
exchange. All items will be inspected by our expert return/exchange
department. So items must not be combed, brushed, contain hairspray,
or contain any other external odors.
The hairpiece/wig must be
sent back to us with confirmation by the shipper USPS or UPS etc,
within 3 business days of your receipt of item.
Please understand we have the right to refuse
your opinion. In which case you will be contacted. We have the
right to refuse credit for any items returned where the original
integrity of the items may have been compromised. Therefore, all
returns must be in its original as shipped condition. Under any
circumstances, returned/exchanged items must not be cut, altered, or
damaged.
We do not suggest you reorder until the matter is cleared. Sorry, no refunds.
Order
Changes
Due to the custom color & style selection and ordering process,
any changes or cancellations to an order once it has been placed
results in the purchaser being liable for 50% of the total bill, plus
any credit card or check processing fees.
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