Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Hairdreams hair come from?
Hairdreams attaches great importance to the choice of its hair. You can choose from the two different hair qualities Hairdreams 7 star SPECIAL and Hairdreams 5 star: The luxurious Hairdreams 7 star SPECIAL quality is raw hair of European type in all natural colors ranging from blonde to dark brown, which come from all over the world. Their specially trained Hairdreams Representitives select and collect this hair according to highest quality standards. This hair has to be virgin hair (neither colored nor chemically treated) and it can’t be damaged in any way. After it has been collected, the raw hair is hand-selected and hand-sorted, hair by hair, in an elaborate and labor-intensive process.
Altogether Hairdreams Special Hair passes through a very complex 15-step process.
Hundreds of hands ensure that our product meets the standard of perfect quality and highest satisfaction.
We make this enormous effort so that the color of the hair only has to be changed slightly in order to match the natural hair spectrum. The refinement process puts such minimal chemical strain on it that one can really almost speak of virgin hair. The result: Hairdreams Special is the absolute indulgence in hair extensions because it has not been chemically lightened and therefore has retained its perfectly elastic surface. For you, the client, it is important that Hairdreams Special Hair can be re-used for up to two years depending on hair style and care.
Hairdreams 5 star is a very good hair quality. This hair is made from black human hair which has to be re-arranged, so that that all hairs point in the same direction (root and end).
After that the black hair is gently lightened in a time-consuming osmosis process, and then colored to match the different colors of the natural hair spectrum. This hair is suitable for a wearing period of 4 to 6 months.
Do I Have to Wait for Hair Extensions?
After the consultation with your hairdresser the Hairdreams strands are selected exactly according to your desired hair style, your own hair color or your desired color, and your hair structure.
Your Hairdreams strands will be ordered by the salon after your consultation and should be received within several days.
How Do Hair Extensions Work?
Hairdreams hair is delivered to your hairdresser in very fine strands. These strands have a connection tip, a so-called “Bonding”, at the top. This Bonding gently connects the Hairdreams strands to your own hair close to the root. The Bondings are warmed up and thus softened, at which point they are closed around your own and the Hairdreams Hair. This process is repeated strand by strand, until the hairstyle of your dreams is perfect.
Each strand is applied individually and by hand. This system allows for individual customisation to your own hair because your stylist can choose from 4 different strand sizes. For volume and fullness for example, strand sizes Normal and Medium are combined for a particularly natural result. The Bondings are rolled or pressed flat and thus adapted to the shape of your head.
How Long Does the Application of the Strands Take?
The time needed depends on the number of strands that need to be applied and on your desired hair style. All over hair extensions require many more strands than for just hair thickening. If you would like partial extensions, e.g. bangs, only, then the process is even faster. You can expect a time frame of about 1 - 2 hours for a full head of extensions. Please keep in mind that the time for washing and drying, as well as for possible coloring and cutting is not included here.
How Much Do Hair Extensions Cost?
Firstly it is important to know what hairstyle you would like, and what your own hair looks like. With this information your hairdresser can decide on how many strands, what length, what structure and what hair quality (7star SPECIAL, or 5 star) is to be used for your individual desired hairstyle.
In addition the total price also depends on what your hairdresser charges for the application, as well as additional services such as washing, cutting, coloring etc.
All extension services are full service and include
+ the hair prep - wash, blowout, style
+ the application
+ the final blending haircut + style
+ post-cut if needed
A fixed price quote will provided following your free 30 minute consultation. From the total cost of your service, we require a 50% non-refundable service deposit which is required to book the service appointment. The remainder of your service cost will be due at the time of service.
Do Hair Extensions Look Natural? Are They Visible?
Hairdreams Hair Extensions look completely natural and are not noticeable to people who don’t know that you are wearing them. Your Hairdreams Specialist matches the Hairdreams strands to your own hair’s structure and color, and correct placement of the strands ensures a perfect result.
However, we will not agree to do hair extensions if we think that we will not be able to achieve a natural-looking result. An example is if you have a short hair cut and you would like to have very long hair extensions. In this case it will probably not be possible to create a flowing transition between your own hair and the Hairdreams Hair. we will bring this to your attention and explain to you what we can do instead, and what the result will look like.
With the huge range of Hairdreams colors you will find the perfect strand for any color type. In most cases we will use two to three color shades for completely natural hair color results.
Will I Feel the Hair Extensions?
The Hairdreams Bondings are very small and therefore hardly noticeable. The size and shape of bondings allows for a perfect fit of your Hairdreams strands to your own hair. They are lightweight so won't pull or weigh down your hair like other methods.
How are the strands removed?
Your hairdresser uses our Hairdreams Removal Solution to take out the Hairdreams strands. This is a special solution, which allows for extra gentle removal.
The Removal Solution is applied to the Bondings and penetrates the Bonding material. The material quickly softens and you can simply slide the strands out. Your own hair and the Hairdreams Hair are not damaged in any way by the Removal Solution.
We recommend a Tidy-Up Cut every four to six weeks in order to ensure especially quick and easy removal. During this service your own hair, which has naturally shedded but is stuck in the Bonding, is cut at the top in order to avoid matting.
How Long Do Hair Extensions Last?
The wearing period of Hairdreams Hair Extensions depend on your individual hair growth, the structure and volume of your own hair and your desired hairstyle.
The Bondings slowly move away from your scalp along with your natural hair growth. Therefore the Bondings will be more visible after about four to six months, and should be removed.
If you have decided on Special Quality, then you can re-use the hair for another two wearing periods. This service is called Rebonding, and allows you to wear your hair for up to 1.5 years.
Can the Hair Be Re-Used?
Yes, Hairdreams 7-Star hair can be re-used up to two times. This service is called Rebonding. This is only available with the original Hairdreams 7-Star hair – as it is extremely healthy that it can be worn for several wearing periods without causing problems. After removing the strands, your Hairdreams stylist will send the strands back to Hairdreams. They will be serviced with new Bondings and are sent back to the stylist for reapplication.
Hair Care and Styling with Hairdreams Extensions
Do I Have Any Limitations When Wearing Hair Extensions?
None! You don’t have to limit your lifestyle in any way.
Thanks to the secure Bondings and the excellent, premium quality of the extensions, you can pursue all your daily, normal activities as usual. You can style your hair as you normally do, but have much more styling possibilities than ever before. There are no limitations with our Nano Extensions, (Sports, Sauna, swimming, etc.) Hairdreams hair can withstand any activity and always look perfect.
Are Hair Extensions Hard to Take Care Of?
You need to take care of your Hairdreams Hair as you would of your own long hair.
We have a special Hairdreams Hair Care Line, which is specially formulated to meet the needs of human hair extensions. Your Hairdreams Hair is not connected to your scalp and therefore not automatically supplied with natural conditioning substances. The Hairdreams Hair Care Products target this natural deficiency and balance it. When used regularly your Hairdreams Hair will retain its beautiful shine, optimal elasticity and deep colour. Our Specialists will recommend the right combination of products for your hair type.
Can I Style And Colour the Hair as Usual?
You can style your hair as usual using your blow dryer, flat iron or curling iron. The same is true for other processes such as perms or colour. Having hair extensions does not mean that you are stuck with one particular hairstyle.
However, chemical processes like colouring, tinting or perming can drastically change the surface of the hair, thus stressing it. You should only let authorized Hairdreams Salons perform such services in order to get the most out of your Hairdreams Hair. Brush your hair several times a day from roots to ends in order to prevent tangles.
When blow drying be careful not to set the blow dryer too hot, and to keep it at a distance of at least 20cm (8in). Extreme heat can damage or dry out your Hairdreams Hair.
Beauty Sleep: Tie your hair or put it in a braid before you go to sleep. This is how you avoid tangles in your Hairdreams Hair.
Do I Have to Meet Certain Requirements in Order to Get Hair Extensions?
With Hairdreams Hair Extensions, reasonably full hair with a minimum length of 8-10cm (3-4in) is enough for the Bondings to be invisible and for the Hairdreams strands to naturally blend with your own hair.
Can I Get Hair Extensions with Heavy Hair Loss?
Since heavy hair loss is often caused by medication or hormonal imbalances, the hair loss has to be stopped before Hairdreams strands can be applied. Otherwise we can not guarantee the hold of the strands.
Are Hair Extensions Damaging to My Own Hair?
Hair Extensions are very gentle and do not involve chemicals, which ensures that your own hair will not be damaged. The various strand sizes make it possible to customize hair extensions for your individual hair type. Furthermore, your own hair is protected by the Hairdreams strands, because the Hairdreams strands enclose on your hair. We call this the “Shoulder-Effect”.
Shoulder-length hair usually gets split ends and breaks at the level where your hair touches your shoulders. Thanks to the enclosure with Hairdreams strands your own hair can recover during the wearing period and split ends or breakage are prevented from occurring. Regular follow-up service is a crucial requirement for the perfect condition of your Hairdreams hair. This includes Check-Up Service, Tidy-Up Cuts etc. at your Hairdreams Salon.
Will Hair Extensions Make My Own Hair Fall Out?
Hairdreams reinforces the protection of your own hair and the strands are only attached to the same amount of your own hair. Ensuring that there is no pulling. Thanks to the lightweight bonding there is no stress placed on the scalp.
