| There is so much choice when deciding what hair | | | | best to avoid European hair. A good medium is Indian |
| extensions to buy, making a decision on the best | | | | hair as it is still of good quality and would suit most |
| product for you can be overwhelming. To keep | | | | types of hair. |
| things simple and to help you make the right decision, | | | | 3. Use: What are you getting extensions for and |
| consider CHUQ: | | | | what type of lifestyle do you lead? If you want |
| 1. Colour Choice | | | | extensions for a school formal, wedding, or have a |
| 2. Hair Quality | | | | big night out planned, then clip on extensions may be |
| 3. Use | | | | the best option for you. These can be added in just |
| 4. Quantity | | | | a few minutes and tend to be cheaper than adding |
| 1. Colour choice: There is nothing worse than ordering | | | | permanent extensions. Also, if you lead an active |
| extensions and receiving a colour you weren't | | | | lifestyle and often partake in activities such as |
| expecting. So make sure the online seller can provide | | | | swimming, you may be best to chose clip on |
| you with a colour chart to help you make the best | | | | extensions so they can be removed and won't get |
| selection. But remember that it is almost impossible to | | | | damaged. |
| replicate the actual colours on a computer monitor. | | | | For many, the chore of adding and removing clip ons |
| So what looks good on the screen may not be ideal | | | | can be too much. If this sounds like you, and you |
| when you receive it. Therefore, try to organise a | | | | want to wear extensions every day, then go for |
| sample of hair from the supplier so that you can | | | | permanent extensions. There are many different |
| make sure the colour is what you expect. | | | | methods and discussing each would require a whole |
| If you can't find the exact colour you need, keep in | | | | separate article! One caution though, if you have |
| mind that you can always dye extensions if they are | | | | extremely damaged hair, or hair that breaks very |
| 100% human hair. If you decide to go for this option, | | | | easily, clip on extensions are recommended as they |
| try to select an extension colour that is lighter than | | | | are much less likely to cause damage. It is best to |
| the final required. You can then dye the extensions | | | | discuss this with your hair extension provider to |
| to the required darker shade. Lightening extensions is | | | | make sure yours is suitable for permanent |
| harsher on the hair and will potentially cause more | | | | extensions. |
| damage. | | | | 4. Quantity: You will often hear a hair dresser say |
| 2. Hair Quality: This is such an important consideration | | | | "you'll need 200 extensions for your type". However, |
| when purchasing extensions. Hair quality can vary | | | | you need to remember that extensions come in a |
| greatly, with the best lasting 12 months and poor | | | | range of weights. The common weights are 0.5g, |
| quality lasting just a few days. First, ensure you are | | | | 0.7g, 0.8g and 1.0g strands. So if you get advice |
| buying remy hair. This has been arranged so that all | | | | regarding how many extensions you need, make |
| the cuticles are facing the same direction. By using | | | | sure you find out what weight extension they are |
| this product, the hair is much less likely to tangle than | | | | referring to. As a general rule, if you have short or |
| non-remy hair. Non-remy will quickly tangle becoming | | | | very thick hair, you'll need a lot more extensions than |
| matted and unmanageable. The end result is that | | | | someone with fine or long just wanting a bit of extra |
| you'll need to remove the extensions (not ideal!). | | | | volume. If you can, send a picture of yours to the |
| If money is no object, then look to purchase virgin | | | | website you are looking to purchase the extensions |
| hair which hasn't been treated with any chemicals. | | | | from. They should be able to provide advice on how |
| This can last up to 12 months, is easy to manage and | | | | many extensions are required. |
| looks fantastic. For many, the virgin price tag is too | | | | With the huge range of extension products out |
| extreme and not really worth it considering most of | | | | there, it's important to research what you're buying |
| us like to change our style every few months. For | | | | before you make that purchase. A lot of retailers |
| those that don't purchase virgin hair, make sure you | | | | don't offer refunds if the product has been opened. |
| chose remy hair. | | | | This is for health reasons so make sure you choose |
| There are three main types: Indian, European and | | | | wisely. In saying that, if you consider CHUQ when |
| Chinese. As a general rule, Indian hair is thicker than | | | | making your purchase, you're much more likely to |
| European but thinner that Chinese hair. So if you | | | | choose the right product for you. Stunning hair with |
| have thin hair, its best to steer clear of Chinese hair. | | | | lots of volume is within your reach! |
| Conversely, those with thick hair would probably be | | | | |
