7. You mentioned in one interview that
you were trying to get all of this information to your clients—do you think
the general public knows much about
where extensions come from? What
have their responses to your research
been like? Did people want to know
where their hair came from and how it
got to them?
throughout your travels?
The journey was an experience of a lifetime: outside of
learning the process of hair extensions, the countries
and the people were the most impressive part of the trip.
Their family values, religious beliefs, and hope have
given me a different outlook on life; I discovered a new
sense of self and values.
5. What have been some of the biggest
ways your thoughts about extensions
have changed?
Never trust the packaging but the brand’s reputation.
The industry isn’t regulated, allowing vendors to label
the hair as they wish.
6. While the majority of your research
was for very high end extensions did
you learn anything about the more
budget side during your trips that you
could share?
There are certainly different qualities of hair extensions, and there is a use for every hair texture and quality. However, it was important for me to put a dollar
value on the difference, which allows me to properly
educate and adequately charge my clients.
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The general public has no idea where their hair comes
from or how it’s been processed. Many speculate, but
the only way to really know is to see firsthand, especially if your vendor’s hair is being sourced from China.
The response has been overwhelmingly positive, and
extension lovers are now questioning the true value of
their hair extensions and its true origin. It has become
much more than I ever anticipated.
Actor
Riqua Hailes
Director
Riqua Hailes
Screenwriter
Riqua Hailes
Producers
Riqua Hailes
Antoinette Hairston
Kristi Kilday
Plot Summary
Just Extensions is a shocking and heartfelt quest around the world to present a no-holds barred loo