| Hair extensions for beginners | | | | Risks associated with hair extensions |
| Hair extensions can make you look like you have | | | | Most hair extension procedures when done |
| long, beautiful hair. They can also provide dramatic | | | | professionally in a salon are relatively risk free. |
| colors to otherwise dull looking hair. However, before | | | | However, certain precautions need to be taken when |
| you decide to opt for hair extensions here is a guide | | | | undergoing a hair extension procedure. For instance, |
| on selection, tips and risks involved. | | | | proper aftercare and conditioning is critical as is |
| | | | regular washing of the hair. You also need to know |
| Selecting the extensions | | | | that only clip types of extensions can be applied on |
| First of all, make sure to select an appropriate color | | | | your own and for all other types of extensions |
| of hair extensions. They must ideally match your hair | | | | professional assistance is mandatory. You must also |
| color or be at least a shade as close as possible. | | | | stay away from too much heat as it damages the |
| Ofcourse, there are exceptions to this rule. | | | | extensions. So that means excessive usage of curling |
| Sometimes, you might want a bolder look in which | | | | irons or blowdryers. |
| case vibrant colored hair extensions are also available. | | | | |
| This way, you can have a dramatic look to your hair. | | | | Pros and cons of using extensions |
| Other than color, you also need to select only the | | | | Just as anything else in life with hair extensions too |
| highest grade and quality of hair extensions as these | | | | there are the good and bad sides to it. Let’s |
| last very long and do not damage easily. | | | | look at the bad side first. If you have used the glue |
| | | | attaching method to apply the hair extensions then it |
| Different techniques used | | | | can wear off within 3 months of application. Then the |
| When it comes to application of hair extensions | | | | extension bonds will begin to weaken therefore will |
| different techniques are in use. Glues can be used to | | | | have to be removed. In addition, extensions can |
| attach extensions to your hair while non-glue | | | | cause split ends and damage your real hair. If you |
| techniques can also be used. There are also weft | | | | wish to grow out your natural hair then think twice |
| techniques of applying extensions in which case | | | | before going for an extension as it can damage the |
| tracks are used onto which the extensions get | | | | natural hair when used extensively. Now comes the |
| attached. Then these wefts are attached to the | | | | good part about hair extensions. They instantly |
| sections of hair as needed. There are also clip-on | | | | create a whole new look to your hair. You can swap |
| extensions which are by far the easiest to use as | | | | new looks by trying on different textures, styles and |
| you can attach these yourself. These extensions, as | | | | colors of extensions. You can also attach beaded or |
| the name suggests, come with clips using which you | | | | braided extensions to create new looks. It also saves |
| can attach them to your hair. | | | | you the hassle of actually growing out your natural |
| | | | hair while seeing how long hair looks on you. |
