Hair extension is adding hair (human or synthetic) onto your own hair by means of Weaving, Braiding, Strand-By-Strand, or Bonding. When well matched in color and texture, and professionally applied by a competent extensionist, hair extensions mix in and move naturally with your own hair, making it difficult to tell you are wearing them. They can provide volume, extend hair, and add highlights or lowlights without the harshness of coloring your own hair. Hair extensions come in many colors, textures, styles and lengths to match any hair type.
Natural or human hair extensions are more expensive because they can be colored, set, curled or treated. Hair extensions have become very popular in the last 10 years with many celebrities taking advantage of the instant volume and length. The extensions used for this method have a latex plug meant to be glued to your own hair for short terms use. Because this method is fast it's also inexpensive. However, to remove extensions, oil and heat must be used to dissolve the bonding agent, which messy and time consuming. If not removed with care the latex can pull your own hair out. Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock, and Nicole Kidman are just a few famous women who have worn hair extensions. However, this is an expensive process and there are a few things to watch for.
An inexperienced extensionist can make poor choices that could result in damage to your own hair. The extensionist should know how to carefully test your hair for strength so that it is not taxed by the method used. Cutting, placement and many other factors come into play to get a natural, great looking head of hair.
Extensionists should be licensed cosmetologists. Extensionists generally work off commission so they will naturally want to sell you on a method they know. Tiny braids hold hair extensions against the scalp, like cornrows, except these braids are hidden. A concern with this method is that it applies tension and uneven weight to the natural hair where attached, especially when washing the hair or when wet from swimming or other activities. This can not only loosen the weave but it can tug on your natural hair and break it. It can also be difficult to dry the hair beneath the braids and some people will avoid washing their hair as often. If they only know one method it may not be the best one for your hair. Also, the extensionist should be able to show you certificates received from classes taken for each different method.
An inexperienced extensionist can make poor choices that could result in damage to your own hair. The extensionist should know how to carefully test your hair for strength so that it is not taxed by the method used. Cutting, placement and many other factors come into play to get a natural, great looking head of hair.
Extensionists should be licensed cosmetologists. Extensionists generally work off commission so they will naturally want to sell you on a method they know. Tiny braids hold hair extensions against the scalp, like cornrows, except these braids are hidden. A concern with this method is that it applies tension and uneven weight to the natural hair where attached, especially when washing the hair or when wet from swimming or other activities. This can not only loosen the weave but it can tug on your natural hair and break it. It can also be difficult to dry the hair beneath the braids and some people will avoid washing their hair as often. If they only know one method it may not be the best one for your hair. Also, the extensionist should be able to show you certificates received from classes taken for each different method.
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