| Hair extensions can be added to your own natural | | | | but mostly because of the growth of your own hair. |
| hair to add length, volume, and body. They can also | | | | Extensions connected to your hair will get more loose |
| be an easy, non-chemical way to add highlights or | | | | as your hair grows (approximately 0.4" per month). |
| lowlights. Hair extensions can be a one-night change | | | | Depending on how fast your hair grows and how well |
| or one that lasts six months. | | | | you take care of your extensions they have to be |
| Hair extensions come in many different types. There | | | | removed or re-tightened when they get too loose. |
| are differences in the way hair extensions are | | | | Some systems last longer then others but in general |
| prepared, in the technique used to attach it to your | | | | anywhere between 2 and 6 months is normal. It can |
| own hair, and in what kind of hair is used. Some | | | | be possible to reuse the hair to save further |
| systems only differ from materials that are used or | | | | expense, this also depends on the hair quality & |
| just from name. With many techniques some kind of | | | | how well they have been cared for. |
| glue or bond is used for attachment, these methods | | | | There are three major categories: Strand by strand, |
| involve coating your own hair with a chemical or | | | | wefts, and clip-on extensions. These all vary |
| foreign substance. Some glues can be harmful for | | | | dramatically in cost, so it is essential to have a |
| your hair or skin, others are safe. Ask your stylist | | | | consultation appointment to not only assess costs, |
| what type of glue will be used & request a | | | | but as with all hairdressing services, to ensure the |
| patch test and/or trial extension to assess your | | | | salon is the right one for you. Any salon worth it's |
| compatibility. | | | | salt will give you a free consultation - this is the time |
| There are many good salons that do not use a name | | | | for you to decide if the salon is right for you. Take |
| brand extension technique, but this does not ensure | | | | some hair pictures from magazines to help describe |
| adequate training & health & safety | | | | the look you are after & do listen to the stylists |
| procedures are in place. Hair extensions will not last | | | | advice regarding your requirements. |
| forever, sometimes because the attachment breaks | | | | |
