| Question: I am thinking about getting hair extensions | | | | clip-in extensions and can use them for any future |
| for my wedding. What are the pros and cons of hair | | | | occasions. I believe that Hair U Wear also has a brand |
| extensions? | | | | new line of clip-in extensions (check them out at ) |
| Answer: Hair extensions are very popular for events | | | | I'm not sure about the costs for these. |
| such as weddings, prom and other special occasions. | | | | Anyways, in a nutshell, here are the Pros and Cons |
| As far as looking artificial--that is not how you would | | | | for hair extensions and the 3 different alternatives to |
| describe hair extensions today. Many of the modern | | | | attaching hair extensions for the bride's wedding day. |
| methods for attaching hair extensions are very | | | | Get Hair Extensions for a wedding? PROS |
| natural looking and appear to have grown out of | | | | - Your hair will look fabulous for your wedding day. |
| your head. | | | | You will be able to look at photos for years to come |
| If the bride is thinking about extensions for her | | | | and remember how great you looked on your |
| wedding day only, then she would probably go with | | | | wedding day. |
| the more temporary methods available today. | | | | - You can create a stunning look that draws gasps |
| Bonding is a temporary method, but it does involve | | | | from your guests CONS |
| applying an adhesive based product to your hair. I | | | | - You will spend a lot of money |
| have heard of some hair damage occurring from the | | | | - You may damage your hair (if the extensions are |
| removal of these types of extensions. | | | | not attached and removed properly) or stress out |
| Another consideration is the trial run. It is always | | | | about your hair being damaged or the extensions |
| recommended to get a trial run for your wedding | | | | falling out. |
| hair. A bride should not wait until the day of her | | | | 1. Bonded Hair Extensions PROS |
| wedding to have bonded hair extensions attached. | | | | - Less costly than permanent extensions |
| What it they don't turn out right? If you did a trial | | | | - You can usually go with cheaper quality (and price) |
| run 1-2 months before the wedding, then you would | | | | human or synthetic hair since you will be wearing |
| have the expense of putting them in/taking them | | | | them for a short period of time CONS |
| out and putting them back in again. (expensive and | | | | - Bonded extensions have been known to cause hair |
| time-consuming) Plus, what do you do if they | | | | damage during removal |
| damage your hair--especially right before your | | | | - Will need to do a trial run weeks if not months |
| wedding. | | | | before the wedding. (May require installation/removal |
| More permanent hair extensions methods, i.e. So.Cap, | | | | ) |
| Great Lengths, Hairdreams will last anywhere from | | | | 2. Permanent Hair Extensions PROS |
| 2-6 months, but are very costly. And all hair | | | | - Trial run not a problem--can get these extensions 1 |
| extension methods can potentially damage your hair. | | | | month before wedding and keep them in. |
| I just read a press release today about how hair | | | | - You can get used to having long beautiful hair |
| extensions are the quickest way to ruin your | | | | before your wedding CONS |
| hair--according to Jennifer Aniston. | | | | - Extensions don't work for everyone. Sometimes |
| A great option for the bride to try is clip-in hair | | | | you don't know if they will work for you until you |
| extensions. I have a whole set of long (actual human) | | | | get them. I get many Emails from women who say |
| hair clip-in extensions from I haven't quite mastered | | | | they had healthy hair and it is now ruined after |
| putting them in, but I bet an experienced stylist could | | | | wearing hair extensions. |
| put them in and they would look great. The prices | | | | - Very expensive!! {Prices range from $500-5,000 and |
| for these clip-ins range depending on how long you | | | | higher, plus the cost of the extension hair) |
| want to go. (from around $100-600). | | | | - Very addictive--once you see yourself with long |
| The bride could order the clip-in extensions and take | | | | beautiful hair, you won't want to take them out. |
| them to her stylist (who is hopefully experienced in | | | | - Need to research methods/ stylists---Don't just go |
| attaching clip-in extensions) and do a trial run a month | | | | to any salon and get hair extensions--you may be |
| or two before the wedding and then have them put | | | | sorry! |
| in a few days before the wedding or even the day | | | | 3. |
| of the wedding. This way, the bride gets to keep the | | | | |
