Want These Waves? Then you need these!

 

  If you love luscious waves and covet the fab hair of Celebrity Hairnistas like Kim Kardashian, then flexible rods need to be the next addition to your hair arsenal. (more)

The video below gives the low-down on these easy to use rollers:

“Bendy hair curlers are made of a soft, flexible foam, which sits gently on the head to create voluminous curls. A basic rolling technique, which starts at the tip of the hair and works its way up to the scalp, and the right amount of tension will help you create that beautiful, bouncy head of hair using bendy hair curlers. These curlers are ideally suited to a slightly longer length of hair because they can remain secure on the head.

1. Part your hair down the middle back of your head into two even sections. Drape each section of hair over your shoulder.
2. Pull out a section of hair near the back of the head that measures between one to two inches, depending on the thickness of your hair. Thicker hair will require rolling smaller sections of hair, while you can roll finer hair in larger chunks.
3. Brush the section of hair with a hairbrush from the roots to the tips. Spray with a setting product from root to tip. Be careful to only lightly spray the section, rather than drenching the hair.
4. Place the bendy curler at the tip of the hair and tuck the tips under the bendy curler. Roll the curler up towards your scalp, keeping a steady tension between the hair roots and the curler.
5. Bend the bendy curler into a "U" shape once the curler hits the scalp. Be sure that the bendy curler hits the scalp. If necessary, bend the curler into a complete "O" shape to hold loose hair in place.
6. Allow hair to set for a few hours. The hair should be completely dry from the setting product before you remove the curlers. To remove the bendy curlers, unbend from the "O" or "U" shape and unwind. Once you have removed all of the bendy curlers, tousle the curls gently with your fingers. “

You can vary the size of the rods depending on the size of waves/curls you’re looking for.  These require no heat so there is no risk of damage to your hair or your hair extensions.  These rods at varying sizes can be found at your local Sunny’s starting at only $3.99.

Product Spotlight: Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo

Whenever I straighten my hair... I love it the first few days....but catch me on day 3 and I am an oily mess.  I have tried powders,  dry shampoos of every type but recently I have found my new love: Oscar Blandi Volumizing Dry Shampoo

The shampoo goes on clear and has a neutralizing odor nothing too strong.   The trick that I learned is that you must use dry shampoo before you need it!  This dry shampoo is perfect because it doesn't leave a build up and isn't drying.  Instead it infuses your hair with texture and volume. 

I'd highly recommend this dry shampoo to anyone with strand by strand extensions.  It allows you to keep your roots free from oil and sweat so that the extensions don't slide out your hair before they are ready to come out.


Does anyone have any dry shampoo that they prefer?

Halloween & Hpnotiq at Sunny's

We are so excited for Halloween this year!  We are hosting a Halloween Cocktail Party on Halloween. 

We can't think of a better way to pre-party for Halloween than sipping on Hpnotiq and noshing on cocktail cupcakes as you get your last minute finishes to your sexy costume.  Whether you need lashes, accessories or a great afro wig stop by and start off Halloween with Sunny's!

Removing your Extensions: A primer

We all hate to take out our extensions, no matter how beautiful you are you just feel less pretty when you lose your 4-12 ounces of someone else's luxurious locks.  But the key to wearing hair extensions is to understand that they are the ultimate accessory not neccesity.

So here a few tips on removing your hair extensions without damaging your hair:

1. Prep your hair for removal with a good hot oil treatment.  Saturate your tresses with either olive, coconut or a blend of tea tree oil & jojoba.   This protects and soothes the cuticles of your hair and prevents tangles.  (tip if you can't reach your hair because it is in a sew-in make use a color application bottle to reach the hair in braids)

2.  VISIT A SALON:  especially if you are taking out strand by strand extensions!  You want to go to a stylist who is certified and trained in hair extensions removal.  If you have a sew in make sure your stylist is aware they will be removing your extensions before your appointment.

3. Once your extensions are completely removed DO NOT WET!  Take the time with your tresses. There is a lot of shed hair that needs to come out.  Please start with your fingers to comb through your hair and then move to a wide tooth comb.  Now is a good time to reapply a heavier oil to ensure you aren't causing any breakage.

4. Wash your hair in two- four sections depending on how much hair you have.  This will further ensure that you aren't contributing to tangles.  Do not agitate the hair too much during your first shampoo. Focus on the scalp but don't agitate the hair too much.

5. Do a protein treatment.  Depending on how much breakage you have.  Follow with a light moisturizing conditioner.

6. Know when to take a break from extensions!!!  If you have had at least two sets of extensions back to back or have had extensions in for more than six months consecutively...time to take a break!!

7. Tips on taking a break from extensions:  Skip the clip in and opt for a fun custom made ponytail.  With your hair in a ponytail people won't notice that you don't have your hair is as much.  Even better... experiment with the new braid trend everyone is rocking.   Give yourself at least 2 weeks with nothing on your scalp and nothing agitating your hair!

Our grand opening event was a resounding success!  Thank you to everyone that braved the rain and traffic to help us celebrate our new digs.  Guests noshed on delicious bites from Café Baroni and Amber’s Joy Cheesecakes and enjoyed signature cocktails courtesy of Harmonie Liqueur.  Our sponsors for the evening were Modern Luxury(JEZEBEL, The Atlantan), Spa Sydell, Café Baroni, Lamik Beauty, Sofn’free, Crème of Nature, and Harmonie Liqueur.  Attendees left w/ great gift bags filled with product from our sponsors.  Also a special thank you to Shem Young of Nikki Williams PR for handling press for the evening as well as DiDi Rentz of “The Tea” for hosting our pink carpet.

Spotlight: Hair Loss Solutions at Sunny's Hair & Wigs

If you are suffering from medical hair loss or are about to start chemotherapy treatment, the wig specialists at Sunny’s Hair & Wigs have some helpful tips to get you started:

1.     Bring a supportive friend or family member.  If you are new to the world of wigs the whole process can seem daunting at first. 

2.     Bring photo references of styles you like and of your current hairstyle.

3.     Decide if you are looking for a more realistic wig or a few “fun” options.  Our wig specialists can guide you through the process.

4.     Don’t be discouraged if you don’t find a wig on your first trip.  This is a new process for you and you shouldn’t make a rushed decision.

Contact your local Sunny’s Hair & Wigs to set up a private consultation with one of our Wig Specialists today!

"THINK PINK" Day at Sunny's Atlanta - October 15, 2011

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on October 15, 2011 Sunny’s Hair & Wigs Atlanta will host ‘Think Pink Day.”  This day will be a celebration of our Sunny’s Survivors as well as a chance to raise money for this great cause. 

Sunny’s  “Think Pink Day” highlights:

·      One on one wig consultations with Sunny’s Wig Specialists for color/texture matching

·      All customers wearing pink will receive 10% off all purchases

·      All Sunny’s Survivors that bring in their gently used wigs will receive 20% off all purchases

·      Pink hair extension applications starting at $5 with all proceeds going toward breast cancer research

·      All proceeds from purchases from the “Think Pink” table will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation

Spread the word and we look forward to seeing you there!

Sunny's Girl Power: The Beauty School Dropout

We have an amazing network of Sunny's Girls!  We are so excited to shine light on the latest project of a Sunny's Girl:  The Beauty School Dropout!

She just launched her new blog Beauty School Dropout and it really is amazing, informative and thoughtfully executed.  Of course it is... because she's a Sunny's Girl...so let's lend her some support.

If you are a Sunny's Girl and want us to shine light on your latest venture please email us.

Sunny's Girls: A word on Hair Supply

Hi Sunny's Girls,

We don't often write a too the point letter to our devoted fans but we wanted to address our true hairnistas.  You know who you are... you can't imagine life without your hair extensions, you buy hair like some people buy groceries ( we could go on and on but we'll spare you because you know who you are).

A true hairnista knows that good hair is hard to come by. Not all bundles are created equal and some batches of hair are legendary  (you wore it for 3 years than lent it to your sister who then made clip ins from it etc.)  While others...you just don't love, it sheds a little more than you'd like etc.

So we wanted to give a word to the wise of our true Sunny's Girls.  Due to recent economic issues the supply chain for human hair extensions are very very tight!

Some of these factors include:

• Increased global demand for Remy Hair Extensions (especially from emerging markets like Brazil, and Nigeria
• Weakening value of US dollar relative to other currencies
• Increased working wages and worker's demands for rights in countries producing the hair ( China and India)
• Hair is a natural resource

These factors have put stress on many of our vendors recently. For instance, Bohyme Brazilian Wave has been out of stock for over three months with no end in sight.  Bobbi Boss by Indi Remy is out of stock of all hair textures until October. 

We ask of you that you be patient with us through these trying times for a hairnista.  We can work with to you to recommend backup products in case your old faithful is out of stock. 

We also recommend that you take better care of your hair extensions so that they last longer.  We recommending sealing wefts so that you ensure minimal shedding. 

Also...if you have a product that you love and can't live without and it is in stock: order more!  This way you have it as a back for your next appointment. 


But have no fear...the times will change!

New Product Spotlight: Le Prive Pre-Tipped Hair Extensions

 

We have been carrying pre-tipped hair extensions for a long time! A long time favorite brand at all of our retail locations and website was 909 and 808 hair extensions.  

A few weeks ago we were informed by 808 and 909 that in order to control the supply of their hair they were going to limit the markets that could sell their brand.  Sunny's Hair & Wigs retail locations will continue to sell 808 & 909 hair extensions.   Our website will not.

We were a little thrown off by this announcement to be honest.  We were left with a major project!  To find a new vendor of pre-tipped extensions that lived up to the color range and quality that 909 and 808 offers!

So after trying out several brands, vigorously testing the hair ourselves we have selected a new brand to replace 808 and 909 online:  Le Prive Pre-Tipped Hair Extensions!

A little on why we love 909 & 808:

• The keratin tips on Le Prive Pre-Tipped extensions are flat and hard. The keratin reminds us of Great Lengths tips.  This allows for the hair to stay in a long time and for the bonds not to get gummy over time.  It also sits really flat...so the bonds don't peek out (a la Britney Spears) 
• The I tip hair is super tiny. Which allows for invisible small micro beads!  
• The hair does not look over processed.  
• The blonde colors are still ashy not to golden or strawberry
• It is available in Body Wave and Silky Straight in 16, 18 and 20"

The prices start at 129.00 for 16" which is great!  The packages contain 100 strands which allows one pack to do a full head of extensions.  They also retail small packages (highlighter packs or maintenance packs)  that have 30 pieces starting at $60.

So... if you are looking to replace 808 online try the Le Prive Pre-Tipped Extensions

Looking to replace 909 try Bohyme Pre-Tipped Extensions

OR... consider trying our best selling pre tipped hair which is Virgin Indian Hair.

We would also love to hear your feedback on our new product! 

Sunny's Atlanta Grand Opening: September 22nd 6-8 pm

We are so excited to celebrate our new digs in Buckhead!  Please bring your friends be ready to walk our pink carpet!

Fall Hair Extensions Classes Schedule: Now Posted

We have posted our Fall 2011 Schedule of Classes for Hair Extensions.  We are excited to get back into Education after a break this summer for our Atlanta Relocation. 

A few exciting changes this Fall:

• Our new location! We will be teaching classes at our new corporate headquarters in Virginia Highlands!  The education facility comfortably holds up to 8 students with a giant projection screen as well as demonstration area


• We will be bringing in guest educators such as Oxygen's Hair Battle Derek J to teach fundamentals of hair extensions and hair styling!  Stay tuned for more details!


• Special discounts for our new neighbor... Aveda Institute! 

To register for our classes click here:
To learn more about our Classes and Requirements click here!

Trend Alert: Intricate Buns

With August's heat in full effect what better way to keep cool and look beautiful.  We have seen the trend of the braid to the maximum this summer but as summer end's we are noticing a lovely trend of intricate buns.

In order to get the drama of the intricate bun you'll need some extra hair!  Of course for a bun like this we'd recommend something affordable such as Sensationnel's Premium Now in 18" to add drama.

You will also need plenty of bobby pins and holding pins and a little flexible holding spray.  The more deconstructed the hair is the better.  The holding pins will secure the hair around your ponytail.  The bobby pins will  secure the random wrapping, twisting and braiding used to create your intricate bun.

Sensationnel Premium Now is sold at all Sunny's stores and starts around $39

Email us any pics that you might have of your intricate bun.

Images courtesy of Hollywoodlife.com

DIY Diva: Clairol Beautiful Collection Semi-Permanent Color

If you are a fan of Virgin Indian Hair then you love the versatility of texture and the longevity of the tresses.  However you also know that the hair’s natural brown tones may not exactly match your own.  Here’s a little DIY help for those of you that love your Indian Hair but crave jet black or deeper chocolate hues. 

Our Sunny’s Staff recommends Clairol's Beautiful Collection Semi-Permanent Color for a quick fix to alter the tones of your hair extensions ($6.99 at your local Sunny’s).  This is a semi-permanent color with no ammonia or peroxide so it is safe to use on natural or relaxed hair in addition to your hair extensions.  So Sunny’s Girls if you're looking for a quick and inexpensive pick me up try a rinse or semi-permanent color. Be a DIY Diva!

Couple of tips:

Pay attn to your hair's moisture levels...color can tend to be drying for some textures.

Use an old throwaway towel to protect your clothing when applying the color.

In A Hair Rut? Try These Tips

Summer is quickly fading and fall is upon us.  This is the time of year when many of us fall victim to the itch of wanting to try something new.  If you’re suffering from the end of summer blues and want to revamp yourself, try these tips before making a move you may regret.

1. Don't get the "I'm Sick of My Hair" haircut. You're not as sick of it as you think, and you're not as sick of it as you will be the day after this haircut. Sleep on it, if a couple days pass and you really feel like you're ready to make a change, go for it.

2. Throw on a cute hat. Sometimes just not having to look at it for a day or two makes all the difference.  Our go-to faves are a military style baseball cap or a slouchy crochet beret.

3. Get a new wig. This is for my wig wearing Sunny’s Girls.  If you’ve fallen out of love with every wig you own then it is time for you to replenish your styles. Just like you have to clean out your closet, do the same with your wig stash.

4. Treat yourself. Whether it's a day at the spa or even with the hot salon in town that you've been dying to try. Having someone else pamper your tresses may make you realize that what you have isn't so bad after all.

We refuse to have a hair-tastrophe, so we’ll be taking all of these tips to heart as we get ready for fall. What do you ladies do when you're feeling blah and want to switch it up?

Swimming with Hair Extensions

People come into our stores all the time talking about how they want to get hair extensions for their next vacation.  But...we hate to break their hearts of their carefree fantasies involving jumping in and of the ocean and pools with drink in hand.... but hair extensions require maintenance.

We can't say it enough...so we will say it again... Hair Extensions require maintenance!

Chlorine and Salt Water can wreak havoc on your own tresses let alone someone else's.  The drying and striping effect cuts into the life of your extensions so here are a few tips is you want to maintain your hair extensions but still have fun:

1. Wet your hair before entering the pool with filtered water either from your bathroom or the shower at the pool.  This prevents your hair from absorbing too much of the salt or pool water.

2. Coat your strands with a rich and heavy hair mask or deep conditioner.  This will seal the cuticle to prevent it from absorbing any additional salts or chlorine.

3. Put your hair into a braid or bun! Do not let the ocean water agitate your hair that increases the risk of tangling

4. As soon as you are done swimming...run to the shower to rinse any water that you might have absorbed and rinse it clean.

5. Then use either a leave in  or preferably thermal protectant spray.

6. Deep condition with heat as soon as you can.

If you have blonde hair extensions... you really need to pay attention to every step less you end up with green hair that looks like straw!

So Sunny's Girls please take heed to our instructions and share them with friends....a real Sunny's Girl doesn't let other Sunny's Girls walk around with horrible hair extensions!

Celeb looks we Love: Teen Choice Edition

The Kardashian family looked lovely as an ensemble that is constantly growing.  We are loving Kendall's experimentation with youthful high fashion and the young Ms. Odom with her natural summery curls.  So we declare the the Kardashian Family is a Celeb Look We Love!

Images Courtesy of Bossip.com

Maintaining your Hair Extensions

Hi Sunny's Girls.

A few of our Super Sunny's Girls shared with us a few tips on maintaining your pre-tipped hair extensions.

Tips for Strand by Strand Hair Extensions Maintenance

1. Never wash your hair more than once a week!  We know this sounds impossible.  But shampoo strips your hair of the moisture that the extensions so desperately need.  Think of how a rosebud acts once it is cut off from the rose bush!  You are in race against time with your moisture and ph balance, so washing your hair every day will ensure that your hair extensions won't last more than a month.  When you do shampoo use a product designed for hair with keratin treatments.  We find that those don't strip the hair too much.

If you want to wash your hair of the sweat and odors then use conditioners as a shampoo and rinse your hair.  Another option is to use dry shampoo. 

2. When washing your pre-tipped hair, use a shammy or a micro fiber cloth to absorb all the moisture from the bonds of your pre-tipped hair.  The water sitting on the bonds can seep into the keratin bonds and weaken the keratin. 

3. Never apply any heat tools within 2 inches of the bonds of the keratin.

4. Always brush your hair from root to tip every night with a loop brush!  We can't emphasize how much this simple tip makes all the difference between healthy hair and no hair.  Your hair will tangle into the keratin bonds if you don't brush your hair.  Even if one or two bonds fall out...it's better to keep combing your hair and replacing the bonds than shaving off your head of dreadlocks.

5. Clarify your hair before applying keratin hair extensions.  You want a clean grip on the hair shaft so that the bonds won't slip out over time.

6. Don't get a trim before installing hair extensions, your fresh ends won't blend well with your hair extensions!

Hair Extensions are an investment.  While they are great they require maintenance.  If you don't think you are up for the challenge then consider clip in extensions...no fuss no muss.  But think of it like an expensive Porsche; you wouldn't buy it and then never change it's oil or get maintenance checks.  So if you are going to spend the money on the hair and service, these few tips really do make a difference between your extensions lasting 6 weeks and 6 months.

We hope this helps Sunny's Girls!

Splurgeworthy: PHYTO Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Mask

On a recent salon visit one of our top stylists told us she had a treat for us...well she didn't disappoint. For our deep conditioning treatment she used PHYTO Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Mask. This mask is formulated for dry hair and moisturizes, detangles, and softens. As you can probably tell by the play on words in its name, the mask is infused with jojoba oil...one of my favorites. This product is also free of sulfates and parabens which will make this a definite keeper in our book. This is a great treat for your favorite Sunny's Girl(or just for yourself!). Even if your hair isn't severely dry this mask is amazing to combat the harsh damage that everyday wear and tear can do to your locks.

So add this to your wish list Sunny's Girls :)

Product Spotlight: Silicone Mix

With the stress of summer on your tresses under full effect, this product provides a magical barrier to protect from heat damage, chlorine and general dryness. 

Silicon Mix is a favorite conditioner at most Dominican hair salons.

What they say: Silicon Mix contains Silicones, Keratin, Ceramides which soften, give strength and shine to hair, plus conditioning agents to protect and replenish your hair's natural moisture.

What we say:  It smells rather "perfumey"  And if it is a smell that you are not partial to, it won't be a hit because it is an overwhelming smell.  We rather enjoy the smell but what we really love is the penetrating moisture it offers.  It is the perfect product to combat frizziness and tangles, especially on Indian Hair that is about to reach it's expiration point.   I personally have been using Silicone Mix on a bundle of Natural Wave Indian hair that I purchased over a year ago.  It soothes the tresses with each conditioning session and allows me to keep on using this hair until the "wheels  fall off". 

For the price you can't beat the power of this moisturizing conditioner.

A Look We Absolutely Freaking Love: Lauren Conrad Tie-Dye Hair

Nothing gives better inspiration for great hair makeovers than a broken heart.  Lauren Conrad's recent heartbreak led her to flirt with her inner hippie and deliver this amazing look that we must declare we love!

While her stylist is claiming to have dyed Lauren's perfected blonde tresses, we happen to know for a fact that actually colored her hair extensions at the tips to create her new statement hairdo.

So... Sunny's Girls if this is a look that you would like to try on for the night, stop by one of our locations for a custom clip in consultation.  We can customize your clips in hair extensions to give the same effect.  Our custom clip in extensions service involving four custom dyed extensions and clips in begin at $160.

Mark Your Calendars!!!! Sunny's Atlanta is Moving August 1st

Any Atlanta Sunny's Girl worth her salt knows that shopping for hair at Sunny's is great but getting there is not!

We have loved being on Peachtree Road in the heart of Buckhead for the past three years but we hated the parking situation... we hated seeing our lovely Sunny's Girls risk their lives crossing the street or climbing two flights of stairs in the icy cold to change your hair...change your life.

So we have been tirelessly looking for a perfect new home, we listened to your feedback and one day we stumbled across the perfect location!

Located right down the street from our current store... is the most darling boutique space next to Spa Sydell and the future Aveda Institute at Brookwood Place!

Atlanta fashionista's will know that this space used to be Sage Clothing Boutique but as of August 1st it will be the new Buckhead home of Sunny's Hair & Wigs.

What we are most excited about is the amazing parking, accessibility and super cute new locale.

So.... we ask our loyal Sunny's Girls to help us spread the word and to be patient with us this July as we transition to our new space.

We can't wait!!!

Looks we Love: Heidi Klum

Even though she is German, Heidi is giving us All-American Beauty on her recent spread in Glamour.  To achieve her effortless glam look we'd use 12" Silky Straight hair in color 14/22 to give subtle length but lot's of volume and set them on large hot rollers and then finger through the curls to release the tight curls and create this gorgeous All-American look.

Take Your Vitamins!

What your mother told you when you were little still holds true today...Take your vitamins Sunny’s Girls! Beauty starts from within, and the state of our hair is the manifestation of our inner health.

The cornerstone of any good hair regimen is a great hair vitamin or "growth aid" as it is commonly referred to in hair circles.  We love them because we’ve been able to replace our regular multi-vitamin and now have the added benefits of Biotin and Folic Acid...both of which contribute to stronger, healthier hair, great skin, longer nails and drumroll...faster hair growth!

After about a week we noticed a marked difference in our nails, and over a 2 month period we definitely noticed a jump in our length compared to normal.

So Sunny’s Girls as much as we love our wigs, weaves, falls we still take great care of our bodies and the actual hair on our heads. If you've been slacking on your vitamins or are in search of a good one, try Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin, &; Nails or Nioxin Intense Therapy Recharging Complex Tablets. 

Really, who doesn't want beautiful hair, skin, and nails?

Trend Spotlight: Feather Hair Extensions

Feathers are everywhere…from the red carpet to paparazzi shots of your favorite pop star.  Now Sunny’s Girls can be part of the action.  Visit your local Sunny’s or buy them online and check out Feather Princess extensions!

  
100% real feathers in an array of hot colors to complement any hair color.  Feather Hair Extensions are super easy to apply, rock your feathers for a fun night out or keep in longer for a new summer look.   

The best thing about the Feather Hair Extensions?  No heat or glue needed, your tresses don’t have to suffer while you take a walk on the wild side.