Get The Best Hair Extensions For You!
Get The Best Hair Extensions For You!
Article by Suzanne Greenfield
Not all of us are lucky enough to be blessed with long luscious locks. Most of us could do with a helping hand in the hair department and the best way to do this is to use hair extensions. Extensions are a great way of changing the length, thickness and even the texture of your hair. If you have always lusted after long, thick locks but simply can’t get yours to grow, then hair extensions are the perfect solution.
Nowadays, with the development of extensions the possibilities are almost limitless. Hair extensions come in many different types and are attached in a variety of different ways so you can be sure to find some extensions to suit you and your requirements. Your stylist should always talk through the pros and cons of each method and extension type to form a decision that is based on your lifestyle, requirements and personal preferences.
Hair extensions are largely divided into two main categories: human hair and synthetic hair. Before making a decision it is important to understand that each type has its own advantages and drawbacks as well as a range of attachment techniques. The main difference is that synthetic hair is made in a lab whilst human hair is grown and cut from real people. Therefore, human hair has the advantage of looking more realistic and easily blends in with your own hair but it is more expensive. On the other synthetic hair will not look as natural but will save you money. Synthetic extensions also tend to have the easiest attachment methods such as clip ins. These are great to just clip in and out whenever you need them. Before deciding on a extension type you should check out both the pros and cons and see which best suits your needs.
Once you have made a decision between synthetic and human hair, the next decision is based on the best technique for your hair and lifestyle. There are many factors to consider including type of hair extension, cost and attachment method. It is a good idea to set a budget first as some types of hair extensions can be extremely expensive.
Extensions have a number of advantages, the main one being the ability to change any hairstyle in a matter of hours or instantly if you opt for the clip in variety! Nowadays, extensions come in a variety of qualities, hair colours and styles so there is something to suit everyone. High quality hair extensions can last up to 6 months so are a long-term solution to all your hair problems.
However, whilst there are pros there are also cons. The biggest being cost as some hair extensions can be incredibly expensive; bear in mind that you will need to pay more to get the most natural, durable results. You need to be careful that your extensions do not damage your natural hair. Damage can be caused by incorrectly fitted extensions, not properly maintaining your extensions and having too many extensions in the hair which can cause strain on the scalp and head area. Attaching the extensions can also be very time consuming so be prepared to spare a good couple of hours for a full head. Long hair takes a lot of extra care anyway and hair extensions will also require a fair amount of maintenance.
You should always make sure that you visit a qualified and experienced hair extension technician to minimise any damage or discomfort. Hair extensions should never be painful or be obvious.
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