| So you've been considering adding hair extensions to | | | | sure you've heard the old saying, "You get what you |
| your beauty regimen. Before you do, there are | | | | pay for". The same is true here. If you choose to go |
| numerous things to consider before taking the plunge. | | | | with cheaper extensions to save some money, you |
| Before making your final decision, read the items | | | | may end up with extensions made from hair that has |
| below to help you determine if they are right for | | | | been over processed and the results will be |
| you, and keep in mind that you need to answer each | | | | disappointing. |
| of these questions honestly. | | | | Another thing to consider is depending on the type |
| Why do I want hair extensions? | | | | of hair extensions you choose, you may need to use |
| This is one of the most important questions you | | | | special shampoos and conditioners to care for them. |
| need to ask yourself. The reason behind your | | | | Some of these items can be quite costly too, so |
| enthusiasm about getting extensions will profoundly | | | | ensure you are prepared for that expense. |
| affect the end result, especially when you take into | | | | Are you able to follow directions? |
| consideration the daily upkeep. Is it really necessary | | | | Are you the type of person, when given directions, |
| for you to have long hair right now and what is the | | | | that looks for the easy way out and tries to find |
| reason behind your unwillingness to wait for it to | | | | shortcuts to save time and money? Hair extensions |
| grow long naturally? Have you recently under went a | | | | require you to follow a specific set of directions to |
| hair cut tragedy and need to make it look better | | | | ensure they last but also to ensure they cause |
| while it grows out? Is prom or graduation coming up | | | | minimal damage to your natural hair. If you are not |
| and you want a totally different look for the | | | | willing or able to follow these directions, then you |
| occasion? | | | | may want to reconsider hair extensions. |
| If your answer is yes to the above questions, then | | | | Is your hair thinning or in bad shape? |
| you are probably a good candidate for extensions. | | | | Your hair stylist should take a close look at the |
| However, read on for more important information. | | | | condition of your hair before agreeing to give you |
| Are you able to set aside the time required for hair | | | | hair extensions. If you hair is breaking, damaged, in |
| extensions? | | | | very bad shape or thinning, then extensions may not |
| The longer your hair, the longer it will take to get | | | | be right for you. Try performing a preliminary test |
| ready every day. Just ask one of your friends that | | | | with your hair. Try to pull out a single strand of hair. |
| already has naturally long hair. You will need more | | | | If it takes a little bit of excess tugging to get it out |
| time for shampooing, conditioning, deep conditioning, | | | | your hair may be alright. However, if it takes very |
| combing, brushing, de-tangling, curling, etc. If you are | | | | little pull to get a single strand of hair to come out, |
| currently the type of person that just likes to wash | | | | you may want to reconsider hair extensions. |
| and go you're going to be in for a huge surprise | | | | When you sit down with a stylist to talk about hair |
| when it comes time to take care of long hair. If you | | | | extensions, if they don't even bother looking at the |
| don't have extra time as it is now, extensions may | | | | condition of your hair then it's time to find a new |
| not be right for you. | | | | stylist. This is the first step a stylist should take |
| However, if you are just wishing to add a change or | | | | before agreeing to add extensions for you. If it is |
| flare for a special occasion, such as prom or | | | | not, then they may be more interested in the money |
| graduation, you should consider using the cheaper | | | | they will get from this appointment (remember, it can |
| hair. | | | | be extremely long) than they are about you. |
| What's more, the time it takes to add hair extensions | | | | Are you aware of the disadvantages? |
| to your natural hair can be quite a shock too. It can | | | | Be sure to research hair extensions completely, as |
| take anywhere from three hours and up to add | | | | extensions that are improperly attached or removed |
| extensions so be sure you have the time to set | | | | can cause permanent damage to the hair as well as |
| aside for this. | | | | hair loss. Also, be sure to do some research on the |
| Do you have the money to invest in hair extensions? | | | | salon and stylist you have contacted for your |
| To ensure you get extensions of good quality you | | | | appointment. Their training and experience are |
| are going to have to pay, as they are not cheap. I'm | | | | important factors as well. |
