Hair Extension Tips

Hair extensions are a great way to get your hair longer, thicker, and fuller than you could simply by using styling products! Extensions have come a long way since they were first introduced. Now, people looking for a change have more options then they could have ever dreamed of. Today you'll find new tools and chemicals, different methods for attaching the hair, and more style possibilities then ever before.

Even though extensions can be attached in many different ways, they are grouped into three basic categories: clip-in, bonded or sewn weft, and strand-by-strand. The first method, clip-in, is by far the easier one of the three because the extension hair is applied to a clip. This clip can be removed and added to the hair anytime the client wishes. Since these extensions are removable and are unaffected by hair growth, they will last the longest out of all the systems.

Weft extensions are applied in the form of a track. A "track" is a piece of hair that is bonded on one end and free-flowing on the other. Wefts have a curtain-like appearance before they are applied. They can be applied by using glue or by sewing the weft onto a braid or cornrow.

The strand-by-strand method refers to extensions that are added in small sections of about fifty to several hundred hairs. This is the most time-consuming of all the methods. These sections are attached to your existing hair by means of clamping devices (like micro links), glues, polymers, or heat fusing methods. The strand-by-strand method is probably the least noticeable of all the other extension methods, even though it takes the longest to complete.

When it comes to strand-by-strand extensions, they can be added with an adhesive substance or with the aid of a clamping device, such as a micro link. Both of these methods should be taken into consideration. While using an adhesive substance can make the extensions appear more natural, the clamping devices are obviously much healthier for your hair.

If you're considering hair extensions, keep this in mind:

* There are many different extension methods, categorized by materials used, application methods, and hair type. Make sure you familiarize yourself with all of the available options before making a decision.

* To extend the life of your extensions, make sure you wash and condition them on a regular basis. A good rule of thumb is every 2-3 days. To be certain, ask you stylist what he or she recommends for your weave.

* If you're going for a natural look, it's best to stick with human hair extensions. Human hair will blend best with your natural hair. If you want crazy colors, you will probably have a better selection with synthetic hair.

* Extensions can be much heavier than your natural hair. If this idea bothers you, make sure to talk to your stylist about possibly adding fewer extensions.

* Some glues or adhesives used to attach extensions can cause allergic reactions, so make sure to let your stylist know about any allergies you have.