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eauty feature & spa Behind the scenes Sydney hair extension specialist Joseph Mourad with Mya <strong>and</strong> Mel B DON’T WAIT YEARS GROWING OUT A SHORT HAIRCUT – YOU CAN NOW GET SEXY, LONG HAIR IN ONE AFTERNOON. AIMÉE SURTENICH REPORTS s_bukley / Shutterstock.com Featureflash / Shutterstock.com Joseph Mourad is your go-to man for quality “I can’t believe they’re not real” hair extensions. His salon in Sydney’s Double Bay, Joseph Mourad Hair & <strong>Beauty</strong>, is the hot spot for premium quality human Jhair extensions, applied with expert precision <strong>and</strong> care by Mourad himself. With the likes of Mir<strong>and</strong>a Kerr, Mya <strong>and</strong> Mel B on his client list, Mourad knows how to turn hair from drab to fab. With more than 30 years’ experience in the hairdressing industry, his skills are highly sought after – especially for his ability to create beautiful, longer hair with hair extensions. ‘Hair extensions are about giving people beautiful <strong>and</strong> strong hair,’ says Mourad. ‘Extensions provide volume, length <strong>and</strong> manageability – <strong>and</strong> make getting ready for a night out or special occasion so much easier. It’s also surprisingly affordable.’ Mourad prides himself on using only the highest quality human hair extensions. He is skilled in all hair extension techniques but his preferred method is the innovative ultrasonic cold fusion technique. The ultrasonic cold fusion technique allows for multi-str<strong>and</strong> bonding, making the whole process effi cient <strong>and</strong>, importantly, preserving the strength <strong>and</strong> integrity of your natural hair. Bonding clinical keratin with keratin found in the hair shaft, the extensions are attached to the natural hair very close to each other so there are no telltale signs. ‘The technology is so advanced <strong>and</strong> the bonding so seamless,’ says Mourad. ‘It achieves impeccable results <strong>and</strong> the extensions can be completely undetectable to the eye. And, because there is no use of heat, glue or clips to bond the extensions, the client’s natural hair is not compromised or damaged.’ When applying the extensions, emphasis is placed on properly blending colour <strong>and</strong> thickness with the natural hair. Attached str<strong>and</strong> by str<strong>and</strong>, the extensions can be attached to long, short, straight or wavy hair as long as the natural length is more than 2cm. Each str<strong>and</strong> has about 20 hairs in it <strong>and</strong> a full head can take from 100 to 300 str<strong>and</strong>s, depending on the required thickness. In just a few hours, hair is transformed from short, thin str<strong>and</strong>s to thick, long locks. ‘The latest advances provide long <strong>and</strong> voluminous hair without the need to wait for natural hair to grow out,’ says Mourad. ‘It can completely transform your look.’ Extensions can last anywhere between six <strong>and</strong> 12 months. Once attached, the extensions can be treated as normal. ‘Care for your extensions the way you would your natural hair,’ Mourad advises. ‘It’s important to be particularly careful when combing <strong>and</strong> blow-drying your hair. However, hair extensions can be cut <strong>and</strong> coloured just like your natural hair.’ When applied by a renowned hair extension specialist, you can enjoy a full head of fl owing, thicker hair – <strong>and</strong> look forward to a good hair day, every day. Gone are the days of waiting what seems like an eternity to grow out a shorter haircut, or berating Mother Nature for not bestowing thick <strong>and</strong> healthy tresses. With hair extensions by Joseph Mourad, you can rock fl owing locks to rival the celebrity set. csbm www.cosbeauty.com.au 111