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Why a consultation fee has become essential

For most of my 15 years as a Great Lengths hair extension artist, I have offered free consultations. This year, I decided to change this. This decision was sparked by a few different factors: one was an Instagram announcement I re...

Great Lengths-Worth the Splurge!

Great Lengths hair extensions are expensive. When that final cost is placed in front of you, it can be a little gasp-worthy, depending on what you are used to spending on self-care items. (And yes-Great Lengths are a self and pers...

Some Brides will go to Great Lengths for perfection…

Every bride wants to be the ultimate princess for the day.. and she should be!  This is one of the most important days in a woman’s life. Many women opt to wear hair extensions to fill out or lengthen their hair for the big...

The Future of Great Lengths Hair Extensions

Hair extensions are not going to go away. They have truly become part of your hair culture now,  and can be a valuable addition to a client’s experience. I think this is being solidified throughout the industry. The Contess...

Finding YOUR Perfect Hair Extension Artist.

I was working the Toronto Bridal Show this weekend and I had the opportunity to talk to lots of different people. I became very disconcerted at some of the stories that I heard regarding traumatic hair extension work. There are ma...

From the Source

  Surprisingly, I do not actually get alot of questions about the history of Great Lengths, or its’ origins. Why don’t we explore? The Great Lengths company was launched in 1992 by David Gold. David worked in text...

There’s an (Great Lengths) App for that…

With the recent trends in bold colour blocking and ombre flow colouring, Great Lengths Apps are poised to make wearing this trend quite quick, painless and flawless. The type of colour process  used to reconstruct these looks can...

Hair Health Inside and Out

When I see clients who are having problems with dry, thinning hair, dull and lifeless hair, or a noticeable amount of breakage, the first thing I do is eliminate the obvious antagonists. Are they heavy users of heat styling tools?...

Trichotillomania and Great Lengths

Trichotillomania is the compulsive urge to pull out one’s own hair. Sometimes it is accompanied by urges to eat the hair that has been pulled out. This can be present in varying degrees, but from my experience, causes the su...

A Hair Treatment Fit for a (Snow) Queen!

Well tis’ the season for split ends and dry hair. Split ends are a major problem right now..especially because we in the Great Toronto actually got a real winter this year. The cold weather involves heavy purses, coat collar...

The Bond that Keeps Us Together.

Glue. It’s great for crafts. Fantastic for fixing your favourite mug. Not so good when it comes to hair. I’m quick to correct anyone who uses the term “glue” in regards to hair extensions in my salon.  Thi...

She Got Schooled

So it is known that I am currently studying to become a herbalist and registered holistic nutritionist. (If you didn’t then you know now). As part of my  studies in Herbalism. This often prompts the question ” What ca...

Classic and Cold Fusion Facts

Great Lengths Classic and the Cold Fusion Method: What is the difference?  There is some  confusion about the two methods and systems regarding single-strand application  that  Great Lengths offers in Canada.  So let’s ...

Behind the Masque

The type of  support product you choose to use on your Great Lengths can make quite a difference. As I have stated before, it is best to use a high-end salon product line with no  heavy oils, alcohol or silicone contained in it....

ions

So, You have just invested in the Great Lengths hair extensions service. Congratulations, and welcome to a lifetime addiction that will bring many years of joy and sexiness! But, my ladies, there are some things you should know. I...

An Interesting Dye-namic….

I don’t “do”  colour. Sure, I can apply a colour in a pinch. I’m very neat, and pretty efficient about it when I have to be, but I’m certainly no Picasso when it comes to the art of colouring and hig...

The Short and Long of It…

Extensions are indeed a wonderful thing–one enters the salon with short, frazzled hair,  and leaves with a glossy mane so thick and realistic that whether you realize it or not, you are the receiver of envious stares. But l...

Don’t Brush it off!

Brush, Brush, Brush…. Yep, an integral part of having an excellent Great Lengths service is brushing. Your caring and knowledgeable Great Lengths artist will tell you time and time again to brush your hair morning and night,...

Princess Day!!!

At the end of every month, a day will be drawn out of  our working days. The lady (or two) who books on this day will be our  PRINCESS FOR A DAY!! Expect cupcakes, a bottle of pink champagne, and special surprises!! I LOVE MY la...

New Beginnings.

Here I am, about to open THE salon in Toronto that caters completely to Great Lengths Hair extensions. If you have ever wanted to ask questions about Great Lengths, or you feel that it is time for a change, I am here to answer you...

Welcome to the Little House of Great Lengths!

My name is Dee. I am the owner of the Little House of Great Lengths. The Little house is borne from my 10 years of development and training, including working with two different Great Lengths National Educators and alot of dedicat...

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