Question about Itching Extensions

I recently received a question on the blog about itching extensions.  Read on…

Solution for itching heading when I get braids.  it appears that I am allergic to the hair.  Nothing works!  Do you have any suggestions?  I am using Benadryl, but am ready to take braids out and just got them in.

 

Dear Allergic,

Honestly, I did not know the answer to your question.  I have never had extensions!  So, I called up my dear friend Vicky Seapker at In Vu Hair Salon in Franklin, TN.  She told me that it is indeed possible to be allergic to the hair, even when it is human hair.  As a matter of fact, she said that she suffers from this same problem and it seems to happen more often when it is human hair, rather than synthetic. 

First of all, Vicky said this stage in the process, while miserable, will pass.  Then, she was kind enough to offer us some solutions:

1.  Shampoo and condition your hair.

2.  Apply an astringent such as Sea Breeze to your itching scalp.

3.  Follow up with a leave in conditioner (since the Sea Breeze can be drying.)

I hope this helps!  It is interesting to note that when I asked Vicky if she still gets extensions (I had never seen her with them) she replied, “No.  It just wasn’t worth it to me.  I have gotten them for several years.”

So….while the itchiness may pass, and there are things you can do to provide relief, in the end you may find that those long tresses just are not worth the cost…

In more ways than one.

Best,

Sherri

In Vu Hair Salon is located in Franklin, TN.  The stylist mentioned is Vicky Hopkins-Seapker and she is wonderful.  Here is the contact info for the salon:

615-377-5090

1585 Mallory Lane, Suite 202 Brentwood, TN 37027