| Ever since Bo Derek made them fashionable in 1979, | | | | the process, a professional can help you decide |
| in the movie "10," hair extensions have created | | | | between advanced weaving or pinch braid technique, |
| another whole realm of possibilities for those who | | | | fusion or bonding, or more temporary treatments |
| want to do something different with their traditional | | | | involving clip-ins, shrinkies, and mini links. Advanced |
| hairstyle. Whether you want temporary clip-ins or | | | | weaving involves creating a corn row or underhand |
| semi-permanent additions, you can choose a look | | | | braid that will lie flat against the scalp. Extensions are |
| that would never have been possible with your own | | | | sewn into the tracks and then your natural hair will |
| hair alone. | | | | cover the evidence. This hairstyle can last for months |
| Extra fullness, extra length, and subtle highlighting are | | | | with 6 week tightening done at home or in the salon. |
| all attainable using the new materials and techniques | | | | Bonding involves using a glue product to attach 20 - |
| that are available today. Of course, the old saying, | | | | 50 strands at a time to your high quality hair |
| "You get what you pay for," is true here as well. The | | | | extensions. It is a rather long and tedious process, |
| best hair extensions are created from real human | | | | and must be done carefully to avoid damage. It is a |
| "remy" hair, and look far more natural than any | | | | bit more temporary because of the eventual break |
| synthetic products. They can blend in seamlessly with | | | | down of the glue bond, especially with frequent |
| your own hair to create a natural and attractive, | | | | shampooing and conditioning. |
| long-wearing style. | | | | There are newer, damage free techniques that some |
| While it is possible to learn to apply and to care for | | | | advanced salons also employ. While more expensive, |
| your own hair extensions at home, there are several | | | | these don't require the use of glue, metal, wax or |
| factors to consider. Initially a salon visit will help you | | | | many other products that can damage your hair. |
| decide on the exact color, texture, and length that | | | | Many of these newer techniques can last up to six |
| you will want. Your own hair usually needs to be at | | | | months and allow for reuse of the hair for up to a |
| least 2 - 3 inches long to use the additions properly. | | | | year with proper care. If you learn how to take good |
| The technique that you choose to have your | | | | care of your own hair and your extensions, you will |
| extensions attached will also determine whether the | | | | be able to repeat and enjoy your new look until you |
| procedure can be done at home or should be handled | | | | tire of it. Utilizing the services of a highly experienced |
| by a professionally trained stylist with experience in | | | | stylist can make the entire experience much more |
| these techniques. | | | | comfortable, and give you the natural look you |
| Since it is important not to damage your own hair in | | | | desire. |
