Jessica@HairExcursions.com

Happy New Year Valencia, Ann Simone, Camille, Reniece, Shiry, and welcome Shauney. I hope everyone has had a pleasant holiday season and has a blessed year. Sounds like between vacations, families, and the holidays everyone is off to a great start on the the new year. Happy New Year to all the ladies (and gents ) at DC Women. Sincerely, Jess

Hey Shiry, I sent you an email. Thanks for all your kind words. I look forward to seeing the rest of your work on your website. I'll have to add you to my stylist rolodex..lol. What major city are you close to in case anyone inquires about a specialist in that area?

Ladies, Just wanted to remind you ladies that I'm still here to assist Valencia if need be. She's trained me for this purpose because she cares about each and every one of you and hates to tell any of you that she's not available. So if by chance you live in the Southern Maryland Area or even Norfolk/VA Bch area (I have family there so I visit there often) or you can't seem to get in to see Valencia soon enough because of her popular demand....feel free to look me up. I've been taught and endorsed by the best...VALENCIA OF COURSE!! I'm currently working on my gallery, so hopefully I'll have that up and running on my site as soon as possible. I look forward to hearing from you. As always, thanks and praises to you Valencia for all your training and for being on the other end of that phone whenever I need you. And I do mean WHENEVER! I still wanna be like you when I grow up!!!

I promise I have nothing against Sophia....Just that bit of information that she posted about HAIR OIL not the removal process. Yes I trained Jessie and I also encourage my students to be independant, I think Jessie charges for removal and that is fine that is the way she choose to run her business I give my clients an option and I train them as well and ask them to give me a demonstration to make sure they not only do it right but to make sure they are comfortable like I said it is not brain surgery. Maybe Jessie choose not to give her clients removal lessons in that case yes they need to be removed by a professional (JESSIE). Please let us open that can of worms, I don't do an application and tell my clients that I don't do removals go to a professional WHY? Because I am a professional and it is their choice but I DO REMOVALS but only MY WORK unless it is an emergency. Thank You for posting Valencia I'd like to clarify ONE thing. MY website is just that MY website and completely updated by ME. And I'm very proud of it I might add. The FAQ asks whether a client can remove the extensions themselves. MY response (not valencia's) was "no" for TWO reasons 1. different systems require different removers 2. if not removed properly damage can result. Not b/c I want the client to be dependent on me or b/c I want the extra money but b/c I will ensure that it's done properly. This is why they come to us folks! We clients, b/c I too have been a client at some point in my life, decide that we're smarter than the professionals and take matters into our own hands and end up regretting it later. WE professionals try to save them the grief but some lessons we clients have to learn ourselves. Am I completely opposed to a client removing them themselves...no! Is Valencia...no! What we professionals find more often than not is an impatient client trying to hurry and get the extensions out. I've seen this happen with acrylic nails as well. If a client is not able to come in and see me would I tell her how to do it...OF COURSE. It's all about customer service people! As a matter of fact I have a client that asked me to take out her sew-in weave for her b/c she didn't know where to start. I said yes b/c it's a courtesy I'd like to give her, that's why I'm the professional. It's about taking care of the people that are willing to give us their hard earned money in order to feel marvelous when they walk out our doors. They trust OUR judgement. This is absolutely ludicrous. We do what we do b/c we care about people. It's a plus to get paid for such small favors. Someone once told me that rules are not set in stone, they're just guidelines by which we can live by. I don't want a client sitting at home thinking removal is a simple feat w/o the proper information. My lesson learned in all of THIS. Maybe I'll add that to my FAQs! Ciao ladies. I feel that I've already exerted too much time and energy on something so trivial. Continue to be blessed.

Well hello Cowboyshop! I really appreciate the input. I too thought that picture of Beyonce was rather elegant. I guess that's why I used it Thank you for stumbling across my site. You should check back periodically. I am constantly updating it. Take care!

Hey ArmyChick, First, salutes to you in Iraq from an Air Force chick back home! I commend you and wish you a safe return. Second, whomever said you cannot get fusion b/c your white has obviously never seen Paris Hilton or Gwen Stefani for that matter. Their hair doesn't grow down their back over night! Not to mention that the leading company in the industry for extensions, www.greatlengths.net, caters predominantly to those of caucasian descent. I'm not familiar with who does extension in the GA/ATL area but what I AM familiar with is that on your way HOME from Iraq it's more than likely that you'll travel through BWI (Baltimore Int'l Airport). If this is the case you should email me because what I DO know is that we have a few reputable fusion extension specialist in Maryland that may be able to help you if you're willing to make the layover in Maryland. If it's a consideration email me and let's chat. Hope to hear from you soon and remember "keep your head down" 'n "lock 'n load" if necessary! Best wishes and be safe out there.

FYI ladies, The website is coming along! I've added a "How it Works" section to show you what's involved in the installment process. Short and sweet of course. The pictures are of one of my clients. Enjoy! Any comments or questions are welcomed!

Valencia if I may... Hi Kijaja. First things first. Nothing is going to make your hair grow and become stronger accept for good hair care. YOUR hair care. If your hair, although fine, is healthy and strong then the extensions are a good way to allow you to not get fed up with your hair while it grows out. We tend to do more harm to our hair due to lack of patience during the growth process by trying to find something we can live with be it color, relaxers, a cut, etc. The extensions will not physically make your hair grow or make it stronger but it will make your hair tolerable. You'll like it enough to give it a break and let it grow out. But this in no way implies that it will be less work than maintaining your own hair however! Hair fusion requires work and effort on your end to care for your hair and your purchased hair. If you're looking for low maintenance while letting your hair grow out this is not it!! But it most certainly is a fun way to go about it. Hope this helps.

Well thank you Sophia! I truly appreciate the support. This here is what it's all about...HairSisterhood...lol. But really, I'll extend the same courtesy to you as well. On Another note, I'm interested in hearing what you learned from So.Cap Do tell! What did you like, not like, were indifferent to, etc. Congrats on your certification by the way Sincerely, Jessica

Valencia, First let me say THANK YOU!! A million times over...THANK YOU!! First let me speak as a discussion board reader. Everyone, Valencia is as great and beautiful offline as she is online. As a student, I couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Thanks for everything and may you continue to be blessed. And continue to lead the way. Sincerely and Deepest Regards, Your protege Now ladies, I'm here if you need me. Feel free to visit my website and return periodically because I'm constantly updating it. I'm slowly but surely putting the pieces together on the site but don't let that deter you! I'm ready to go behind the chair and have received Valencia's blessing. Who could ask for anything more?!? Hope to hear from you soon and remember...Explore the Possibilities!!