| Hair extensions are extremely popular among | | | | theextensions appear seamless. The wefts can be |
| celebrities and aregreat for many women because | | | | made by machine butthe best wefts are handmade. |
| they make it easy to change yourhairstyle on a | | | | Human hair is very heavy and adding extra weight to |
| whim. Hair extensions are a safe, natural way | | | | alreadydamaged hair can cause the natural hair to fall |
| toenhance your inner beauty, are easy to care for | | | | out - evencausing permanent hair loss! There are |
| and usually arenot affected by your normal hair care | | | | various methods suitablefor damaged hair but it\'s |
| routine or qualityshampoos. However, hair extensions | | | | wise to get a second opinion if yourhair is in bad |
| are not a \"one size fits all\"and some methods may | | | | shape. To suit your needs, human hair can be sewna |
| not be suitable for certain hair texturesand conditions. | | | | little thicker or thinner on the weft. |
| WHAT IS AVAILABLE: | | | | Hair extensions can be applied with glue, bonds, or |
| Hair extensions are normally available in three | | | | sewn in. Forinstance, one system pre-bonds hair using |
| standard sizes -standard, fine and extra fine. The | | | | a protein polymer. Ifyou want to add length or |
| extensions are made from arange of human and | | | | volume, perhaps highlight some areas,then extensions |
| synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers include | | | | are ideal as they can be applied in less timethan it |
| Kanekalon and Toyokalon and can differ from brand | | | | would normally take you to get a trim! |
| to brand. | | | | Clip ins were the extension trade secret of the |
| Both synthetic and human hair come in the form of a | | | | stylists thatworked at photo shoots and catwalks. |
| weave (alsoknown as a weft) as well as single | | | | However, clip-in hairextensions are for temporary use |
| strands. These can be usedfor braids. However, | | | | and should be removed daily andnot left in your hair |
| synthetic hair is usually not recommendedfor | | | | when sleeping. |
| weaving, though it is suitable for dreadlocks. For | | | | SOURCE: |
| thosewanting dreads, synthetic dreads can be | | | | The most popular suppliers for various grades of |
| installed and removedeasily and cause no damage or | | | | unprocessedhuman hair are Asian countries such as |
| change to your natural hair. Thisis a great way to | | | | China and India. |
| grow your hair out or start permanent dreads. | | | | COST: |
| However, synthetic hair is not suitable for more | | | | Pricing is based on factors such as the quality of the |
| free-flowingstyles because it does not provide the | | | | salon,quality of their products, the geographic |
| desired natural look andwill be easily detected as | | | | location, and thelength of the hair. Synthetic hair |
| fake. | | | | extensions may cost you lessthan $100. For the |
| Synthetic hair is also used to add the current high | | | | equivalent in real human hair you might payfrom $200 |
| fashioncolors, such as pinks and blues. Generally | | | | to $400. Final cost depends on how many bundles |
| speaking, if you aregoing for the natural \"it grew out | | | | ofextensions you have put in. Each bundle has 25 |
| of my head\" look, you shouldgo with human hair. | | | | pieces. The costsfor hair extensions will also vary |
| HOW APPLIED: | | | | according to the thickness andlength of the finished |
| It is best to entrust hair extension work to specialists | | | | look. Typically, for thickening, cost canbe anywhere |
| as theskill and experience required are very different | | | | from $300 - $900. For length, prices can start at |
| from thatavailable in most hairdressing salons. | | | | $1200. This is gradually becoming more affordable. |
| Human hair extensions are usually supplied as wefts | | | | Hair extensions are popular among women as they |
| (also knownas \"tracks\") which are batches of hair | | | | impart acompletely new and different look. |
| attached at the top. Theseextensions are attached | | | | Sometimes you just want tohave longer hair. |
| to your head by sewing them into a tinybraid made | | | | Hollywood stars often use hair extensions forimpact |
| out of your own hair. The effect looks natural and | | | | and instant glamour. |
