| Synthetic hair extensions are applied in the same way | | | | professional. Synthetic hair extensions are cheaper to |
| as human hair. You can apply them through weaving, | | | | have applied than human hair version but you should |
| braiding or strand by strand. Like human hair, they are | | | | never chose cost over quality so make sure that |
| available in a wide range of textures and colours. | | | | when you are choosing the right ones for you and |
| The main type that are available are Kanekalon, | | | | not the ones that are the cheapest. |
| Toyokalon, Monobraid and Profibre. They can be | | | | They normally take up to five hours to apply, this |
| washed just like your own hair. You can also blow | | | | may sound like a long time but think of it this way, |
| dry them, however when it comes to straightening | | | | human hair extensions take up to nine hours to apply. |
| or curling them you have to be careful as it can melt | | | | After you have had them applied you need to make |
| them. It is advised to dip the hair in hot water before | | | | sure that you have regular appointments of around |
| using straighteners or curling tongs, although I | | | | every six weeks so that your synthetic hair |
| recommend that you speak to your stylist as this | | | | extensions can be maintained and tidied up on a |
| may cause the hair to set. | | | | regular basis. |
| They will outshine your natural hair and will appear | | | | They are a man made alternate to human hair. When |
| more healthy and manageable than your natural hair. | | | | used correctly they can look amazing, this is why it is |
| They will also appear shinier than human hair | | | | important to have them applied by a professional. |
| extensions. | | | | They are great if you want to add some colour to |
| If you are thinking about having them you should | | | | your hair. You can get synthetic hair extensions in a |
| think about what you want them for. If you want | | | | range of colours such as standard colours to match |
| them for a permanent basis then human ones may | | | | your natural hair colour or if you want a more striking |
| be more suitable for you. However if you are thinking | | | | look you can get them in bold colours such as red, |
| about getting them for a special occasion such as a | | | | blue, pink, green, purple or pretty much any other |
| party, wedding or as a fashion accessory then | | | | colour that you can think of. |
| synthetic ones are your answer. Although you can | | | | They could be the perfect solution for you if you are |
| wear them for several months, they will be harder to | | | | hoping for a new look, whether you want to add |
| style on a full time basis than natural hair due to the | | | | colour, length or volume, they could be just what you |
| straightening and curling restrictions. | | | | are looking for. |
| They should be attached and removed by a | | | | |
