Great Lengths to be represented at the Womans Show 2010....

The Next Level : THE ULTRASONIC 5000

Technology is the passion of Great Lengths International, and the newly introduced Ultrasonic 5000 method is the result of that passion.

More information on the machine and it's new process can be found here...

The very first salon to offer this technology in South Africa is Sneak Preview. Based in Parktown North, Gauteng, Sneak Preview has attained the international standard of Great Lengths excellence.

Can hair extensions be ethical?

Virtually every female celebrity, from Cheryl Cole to Kate Moss, has had hair
extensions. But where does it come from?

Virtually every female celebrity, from Cheryl Cole to Kate Moss, has succumbed to the lure of the oomph-giving hair extension. The rest of us can’t help ourselves, either: the industry is now worth £65m a year in the UK alone. And while it may be dislodged tendrils or postextension bald patches that are caught by the paparazzi wide-angle, what has generated a more worrying media story is the origin of the hair that is being used. Excerpt from The Sunday times UK, read full article here

Diversified Training Courses
New Training Courses developed

Great Lengths has recognized the need for additional training courses for partner salons. While still offering the two day Great Lengths Technician course and the Cutting Classes, specialized training courses are offered to cover the diversity of expertise required within the salon environment.

For technicians who have not recently worked with extensions, or would like additional advice or assistance, there is a “Lets Refresh” course. “Quote Right” assists Managers and receptionists with the business aspect of managing Great Lengths clients, orders and stock.

To upgrade in-salon staff skills, Great Lengths offers two in-salon workshops – a Removal Workshop and a Backwash Workshop. The removal workshop assists apprentices, backup staff and technicians with the correct removal of extensions, while the Backwash Workshop demonstrates the correct handling of extension clients, minimising discomfort and providing professional care.

An exciting Creative Photoshoot workshop is available for experienced Great Lengths Technicians. Using their own models, technicians can choose between a hands on approach or watching and learning – professional images for your salon portfolio.

The new courses have been well received, watch this space for new developments and course dates!

New website
International pace in cyber-space

Updated, relevant, and internationally linked, the new Great Lengths South Africa website provides access to everything you need to know about hair extensions. A complete explanation of Great Lengths 100% human hair extensions – origins, processing and application, the latest local celebrities to transform their appearance with Great Lengths and a Gallery of before and after photographs to illustrate the metaphorical magic of Great Lengths: world leaders in hair extensions. Find all the answers to your hair extension questions here.

The newest Great Lengths Partner salons
Professional Care for your extensions

From time to time we will feature a few select recently certified Great Lengths partner salons. With over 250 partner salons in South Africa, Namibia, Mocambique and Uganda, Great Lengths South Africa will put you in touch with a professional partner salon closest to your area of convenience.