Hair extensions are a great option for adding low-commitment, trendy styles to clients. Want your extension work to shine brighter than a Fourth of July firework? Follow these tips from Hair Locs Specialist Yvonne:

Talk it Through—Extension consultations are critical and they must be thorough. This is often an emotional decision and a significant investment. Be sure your client

understands the service and care completely, and be sure you understand exactly what she wants and expects.

Color First—Hair Locs are custom matched extensions before you apply them to the head. No damage to you own hair!

Pick Your Pattern—Extensions are always placed in a pattern, i.e. a triangular pattern. Determine the pattern you will follow before you begin applying the extensions.

7. A time for every season
While it may seem silly to have different shampoos and conditioners for summer and winter it's simply not so. The skin on your face gets drier in the winter, so you switch to a heavier moisturizer. Your scalp isn't any different. We're oilier in the summer and drier in the winter, so it makes sense to switch products accordingly. Not sure what products to get? Just ask your stylist, who's sure to have favorites for each season.

Shades EQ Cream Equalizing Conditioning Color:

Made with 100% oxidative dyes for rich, deep, long-lasting color results, and formulated with pomegranate oil and rice protein to protect, moisturize and nourish the hair fiber.