Can Hair Extensions Be Dyed?

Liability and Costs

One of the most important reasons salons like Wisteria Avenue do not dye or bleach hair extensions is the potential for something to go wrong which is outside of your Stylists control.

By this, when your colour the clients hair your Stylist can say with some confidence what they anticipate the result will be and how your hair type will respond to certain products, hair colours and bleaches. The same to an  extent can be said for hair extensions, however if the client doesn’t like the end result or the hair extensions are left ‘damaged’, whether factual or not, hair extensions are expensive. A client may argue that the cost of hair extensions and refitting must be covered. Whether a genuine complaint or not, it leaves your Hair Stylist or hair salon in a difficult spot and powerless.

This cost can quickly exceed the price of the original colour appointment. Additionally, most salon insurance policies do not cover the cost of replacing hair extensions, leaving the salon financially vulnerable.

Unpredictable Results

Unlike natural hair, extensions can react differently to hair dyes and bleaches resulting in uneven colour, unexpected shades, or even damage to the extensions.

1. It’s commonplace hair extensions have already undergone some form of chemical treatment to ensure longevity. This can negatively influence how colours and bleaches behave when applied to hair extensions.
2. Extensions are not always from the same source meaning the hair may carry with it subtle differences which to the naked eye won’t be detected. 
3. Just as importantly, the timeframe for which colour will be at its most vibrant and fullest may often be much shorter when applied to hair extensions. This means the colour might fade faster or require more frequent touch-ups.

Quality and Integrity of Extensions

Dyeing or bleaching hair extensions can in some cases compromise the integrity of the extensions. This is the primary factor as to why a hair salon may likely avoid the opportunity to colour of dye your hair extensions.