The latest must-have hair accessory combines different lengths and colours of hair extensions with interchangeable, stylish hairbands.
Paris Hilton and DreamCatchers launched their new hair accessory The Bandit on August 23, 2008 in Malibu, California.
Chris Volek, CEO of Hair Tech International and DreamCatchers calls The Bandit “the most exciting product in hair extensions I’ve ever seen in my life.” He built Advanced Hair Studio into the largest hair care company specializing in hair extensions in South Africa in 1997 with his wife, international hair stylist Diana Volek. He moved his home base to Beverly Hills in 2005.
Not Just a Hair Extension
Volek and his wife observed women all over the world incorporating hairbands into their everyday look for both day and night. He concluded this is happening far more than in the past because of the number of designers, new fabrics and new fashion cultures that have emerged over the years.
“If you take that,” he enthuses, “and add the hair extension phenomenon—well, it’s going to blow everybody’s mind. This is going to revolutionize the hair industry.”
The extensions attach to the hairband with Velcro, making the bands and hair interchangeable and “incredibly versatile.” Pre-packaged Bandits come with 4 hair bands, but customers who order online through Sally Beauty can customize which hairbands come with their choice of hair. Some come with long scarves, which Volek recommends tying on the side to mimic Hilton’s personal style.
Lengths and Colour Options
Volek muses that women with long hair think hair extensions aren’t for them because extensions imply going from short to long. The 6” and 9” lengths are designed with hair nets in the back for tucking in long hair, creating a temporary trendy bob or shoulder length style celebrities like the ones Eva Longoria Parker and Jessica Simpson are sporting. The 22” length is more traditional for those wanting to add length to shorter hair.
The Bandit comes in 8 natural looking blondes, browns, and a black.
Easy Application and Styling
Putting on a Bandit couldn’t be easier.
Style bangs as desired
Tuck hair behind ears or leave flat, depending on the desired effect
Position The Bandit comfortably on head in desired location
Fluff and style
Unlike other synthetic hair extensions, The Bandit is made from the highest quality Modacrylic fibre that can be heat styled on low settings up to 240°F. Alan Eaton, Vice President of Design and Production of TressAllure/General Wigs says the beauty of this type of fibre is that there really is no need to use styling products or appliances because the hairpiece holds its own style, though the option is there for those who want to experiment.
The Bandit is distributed exclusively by Sally Beauty in the U.S. and is available September 20, 2008.
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I have actually made one of my own that has bangs also as I have very thin
hair on the top of my head. I wear it in the pool mostly. I would like to
see one of these from Paris Hilton with the bangs attached as there are
many women that have female pattern baldness and have no bangs of their
own.
Aug 30, 2008 4:46 PM
Guest :
rrrg I realy want one of these where can I get themm!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 5, 2008 8:02 AM
Guest :
can i get the bandit in the uk yet
Sep 5, 2008 4:04 PM
Jill Nessel :
Contact DreamCatchers to find out who their UK distributor is.
Sep 5, 2008 4:05 PM
Jill Nessel :
For North American sales, go to any Sally Beauty Supply store or order
online at www.sallybeauty.com
Sep 14, 2008 9:24 PM
Guest :
Are they going to be availbale in Australia? I really want one!!!
Sep 17, 2008 7:56 AM
Jill Nessel :
Contact DreamCatchers in Los Angeles to find out if there is a distributor
in Australia yet. Good luck!
Nov 21, 2008 1:17 PM
Guest :
Would be nice if she had some with bangs. Then, you could completely change
your hair color...also would be be beneficial for women who suffer from
hair loss. Also, some streaky colors would be nice for matching it to hair
like mine that is highlighted with streaks. And...it would really be nice
if they actually were available for purchase!! Come on already. I've got a
Christmas party to attend.
Dec 5, 2008 8:33 PM
Guest :
I wanted the 9 inch but all that was in stock was the 22". Everyone
LOVES it and it matches my hair absolutely perfectly. Stays securely in
place, is not hot and itchy, and I even started making my own headbands.
The cloth wrap around headbands work great as well.
Dec 9, 2008 2:11 PM
Guest :
i bought one of these yesterday for £25 at the clothes show in the Uk. They
are really good quality. People have been complimenting my hair, and no-one
realised it was a hair extension thing, and were shocked when i told them.
They are worth the money
Dec 9, 2008 7:09 PM
Guest :
u get 25pound for this product? where u get it?
Dec 10, 2008 3:45 PM
Guest :
please be aware that the bandit is not what it seems
Dec 11, 2008 11:15 AM
Guest :
dud product
Jun 18, 2009 2:17 PM
Guest :
I have wore this product for modeling shoots. It is great!
Sep 13, 2009 10:59 AM
Guest :
Please reply to pepperwoman6@yahoo.com. Thank you for the Bandit! I
received a very bad haircut, hair color, then the hairdresser thought he
was Edward Scissorhands and attacked my head. I have adjusted the back
but it does not stay up too good. The head band is very tight and caused
sores on my head by my ear. I am not a big person, therefore, this should
have not happened to my head. Any suggestions!
Aug 24, 2008
