| Hair extensions originated in the 1980s, but were low | | | | more expensive, but is more natural looking. Your hair |
| in quality and high in cost, and were given up on until | | | | extensions can be pre-colored, pre-highlighted or |
| few years ago. Their popularity has soared because | | | | pre-permed. Temporary hair extensions are good for |
| celebrities have started to use them. | | | | about 6 or 8 weeks, before they need to be |
| Hair extensions are clusters of hair that can be | | | | re-applied. Hair extensions referred to as permanent |
| attached to your natural hair or scalp; they help add | | | | could last up to 4 months. Re-attaching is periodically |
| to the thickness of your hair or give you more | | | | necessary because our natural hair continues to grow |
| length. Strands, small clusters of about 30 pieces of | | | | and you'll need to re-adjust and refresh your hair's |
| hair are usually joined to the scalp for permanent | | | | appearance. |
| extensions. Wefts, are slightly larger sheets of hair, | | | | Strands are glued in place to attach your extensions. |
| and are joined at the top and free flowing at the | | | | Some extensions are also clipped in place. others are |
| ends. It is best to ask for the hand made variety. | | | | woven into your existing hair. The advantage to have |
| They are a little more expensive, but are worth it. | | | | it woven into place is there is no need for chemicals |
| Braids and dreadlocks are also very popular forms of | | | | to be used. Those who may have sensitive skin will |
| hair extensions. | | | | definitely want go with this type of attachment |
| Hair extension come in two types, synthetic and | | | | method. |
| human hair. As you would imagine the human type is | | | | |
