| The state of our hair very often reflects the state | | | | Hair weaves are another form of hair extensions and |
| of our health. Long, silky, healthy hair can radiate | | | | can also be made out of synthetic or natural hair. |
| beauty, fitness and youth! | | | | There are three types of hair weaves: |
| Hair extensions are becoming an increasingly popular | | | | (1)Bonded Hair Weave - This is the least durable kind |
| way of instantly getting that long beautiful hair some | | | | of hair weave and only lasts 1 month until it would |
| of us can only dream of! Growing your hair long | | | | need to be replaced. This kind of hair weave gets |
| takes 5-6 years at an average of 1 cm per month! | | | | glued to the scalp |
| Hair extensions can give you around 21 inches of | | | | (2)Braided Hair Weave - This is a 2 step procedure. |
| thick hair in just a few hours! | | | | The natural hair is braided along the center of the |
| There are two main types of hair extensions. Hair | | | | scalp (under the hair) and then the hair weave gets |
| extensions can be made out of synthetic fibers and | | | | sown into the braids. This type of hair weave |
| are referred to as synthetic hair extensions or out of | | | | normally lasts around 2 months. |
| human hair and referred to as human hair extensions. | | | | (3)Fusion Hair Weave - This is the most lasting kind |
| Human hair extensions tend to be the preferred kind | | | | of hair weave, since it needs be changed every 3 |
| of hair extensions because they look and feel a lot | | | | months. This procedure involves waxing the hair |
| more natural then the synthetic kind. Also, heat | | | | weave to the natural hair. |
| cannot be applied to most synthetic fibers causing | | | | Both hair extensions and hair weaves require |
| some inconvenience if a person needs to use some | | | | considerable maintenance. The hair need to be |
| hair appliances. The downside of human hair | | | | treated with gentle respect and cleaned and |
| extensions is that are usually much more expensive | | | | moisturized daily with a good conditioner. Remember, |
| then the synthetic ones! Notwithstanding, there is no | | | | that while natural hair gets the necessary oils and |
| fixed price for human hair extensions because this | | | | moisture from your scalp, hair extensions and hair |
| differs according to the quality, style and length of | | | | weaves don't! Also, depending on the style and |
| extensions required. Hair extensions that are | | | | procedure for your hair extensions/hair weaves, you |
| untreated and uncolored usually cost more because | | | | might also have to visit the hairdresser every 6 |
| they are more durable! | | | | weeks to fix your hair extensions due to your natural |
| A change of hairstyle is often enough to make you | | | | hair re growth. |
| look more sophisticated, younger or simply different. | | | | Whichever kind of hair extension you choose, always |
| Hair weaves are a good idea for those who fancy | | | | consult your hair specialist for advice, and pick the |
| some braids, dreadlocks or simply a fuller head of hair | | | | safest procedure. Finally, enjoy your beautiful hair! |
| and a different look! | | | | |
