Lincoln, California · Hair by Sarah
Hair Extensions for Curly Hair
Curls shrink, spring and move in their own way, so added hair has to match your curl pattern as well as your color. Sarah talks through how to add fullness to thinning curly hair while keeping your curls looking like yours.
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Curly hair and shedding
Thinning can hide in curls, then show suddenly
Curly hair often looks full even when it’s shedding, until wash day, when more hair comes out at once. That’s normal for curls, because shed hairs get caught in the curl pattern until you detangle. Extra shedding after GLP-1 weight loss, a new baby or a stressful time is usually temporary, but it can leave curls looking less defined and shorter on volume.
Sarah is a hairstylist, not a doctor. If you notice patches, thinning at the hairline or edges, or shedding that lasts more than about six months, see a board-certified dermatologist.
Planning for curls
What Sarah talks through with you
Curl pattern
Loose waves, spirals or tight curls each need added hair that moves the same way. Sarah checks your pattern and explains which textures will blend, at your consultation.
Shrinkage and length
Curls look shorter than they are. Sarah plans the length of added hair around how your curls sit when dry, not just when stretched.
Gentle detangling
Curly hair tangles near the beads more easily. Sarah shows you how to detangle in sections, holding the hair near the row, with conditioner and patience.
Sarah’s method
Sewn wefts on a beaded row
Sarah uses Genius Weft human-hair extensions sewn onto a row of small beads near the scalp, with no glue, heat or tape. Rows are placed away from your hairline and edges. With thinning curly hair, she keeps the install light and will tell you honestly if it’s better to wait.
Extensions are cosmetic and don’t treat hair loss. Tension over time can cause traction alopecia, so let Sarah know if anything feels tight. The American Academy of Dermatology has more on preventing hair damage from extensions.
Questions
Curly hair and extensions
Can extensions match my curls?
Ask Sarah at your consultation. She’ll look at your curl pattern and color and explain what will blend best with your hair.
Can I still wear my hair curly every day?
That’s the goal. Talk with Sarah about your wash-day routine and the products you use so your care plan fits.
Is shedding on wash day a bad sign?
Not by itself. Curls hold shed hairs until you detangle. If you see patches or it lasts for months, check with a dermatologist.
Every hair color, every texture
More ways Sarah can help
See extensions for fine, thick and wavy or straight hair, or by color: brunette, red, black and dark, gray and silver and blonde. Appointments are at Sarah’s salon in Lincoln, serving Rocklin, Roseville, Loomis, Granite Bay, Auburn and Placer County.
Your curls, fuller
Fullness that keeps your curl
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