The Truth About Lightened Blonde Extensions
Most blonde extensions on the market are severely compromised before they even reach the customer. Many companies use harsh, high-intensity chemical baths to lighten hair quickly. These methods strip and weaken the strands, then coat the hair in silicone to mask the damage. After a few washes, the coating wears off, revealing dry, brittle, tangled hair.
How Most Extension Brands Lighten Hair: The Fast, Harsh Method
Process:
Hair is fully submerged into a bleaching or coloring solution, allowing the entire strand to absorb the chemicals at once.
Why Some Companies Use This Method:
- It’s faster and allows mass production
- Deep saturation ensures quick, even color
- Lower labor costs make it budget-friendly
The Downsides:
- Uneven lightening creates a patchy, unnatural look
- Cuticle damage leads to dryness, frizz, and tangling
- Over-processing increases the risk of breakage and long-term damage
To compensate, many brands coat the hair in silicone for temporary shine. Once that coating washes off, the true condition of the hair is exposed.
How Glo Lightens Hair: The Gentle, Luxury Method
Glo's Seventh Heaven Hair Extensions take a different approach. Luxury isn’t just about appearance. It’s about longevity, quality, and craftsmanship. Our slow-lightening process preserves the cuticle layer, maintains strength, and produces multi-tonal blonde shades that last for years.
Process:
Hair is placed in breathable mesh bags and suspended above or partially in the lightening solution. It lightens gradually through steam and vapors.
Why This Method Is Superior:
- Gentler on the cuticle, preventing harsh exposure
- More even toning for a seamless, dimensional blonde
- Controlled exposure reduces the risk of over-processing
The Trade-Offs:
- Takes more time—days instead of hours
- Requires skilled labor and precision
Glo's Luxury Clip In Extensions: Seventh Heaven
While other brands prioritize speed and cost-cutting, Glo focuses on quality. That’s why we:
- Never use acid baths
- Never rely on silicone fillers
- Never rush the lightening process
- Preserve the cuticle layer for softness and durability
- Create multi-tonal blondes with natural depth and shine
The result is blonde hair extensions that remain flawless for years.
The Bottom Line
Not all clip in extensions are created equal, and certainly not all blonde shades. The industry is full of shortcuts, but Glo's Seventh Heaven refuses to compromise. Our suspended lightening process protects the hair’s integrity and delivers lasting beauty that endures 2-3 times longer than the other brands of hair.