If you’ve always dreamed of luscious locks but don’t want to wait too long, then hair extensions are the perfect option. They can help hair look healthy, vibrant, denser, and of course, longer. Some people really struggle to grow their hair, whether it’s from heat damage, color damage, or maybe it’s just having the freedom to go from medium to long hair in the drop of a hat. Either way, if you’re getting hair extensions for the first time, then there are a few things you need to know.
They’re going to be expensive
Be warned, buying hair extensions is no cheap and cheerful undertaking, or it shouldn’t be. If you’ve found bargain locks for under $50, then you may want to check the quality of the hair you have. It’s essential to avoid extensions that are of a salon-standard as they could be made of anything, be a totally wrong color, and look nothing but clumpy on your hair. The best way of purchasing hair extensions is through your favorite, or a reputable, salon. So be aware, they’re not going to be cheap, but it’ll be well worth it in the end.
There are different types of hair extension
What this means is that there are different ways of having the hair extensions fitted to your hair. You can get hair extensions that simply clip in, tape-in, bonded, or micro-linked. Clip-in hair extensions are perfect for beginners who aren’t sure about how they feel about hair extensions yet, but it’s also the most straightforward method in terms of care. The other techniques are more discreet and don’t need removing every time you go to bed or head to the shower. So it’s worth considering how long you want to have your hair extensions for and how permanent you really want to be.
You need to take good care of them
When your spending as much money as you are on good hair extensions, then you’re going to need to look after them to keep them looking as good as they were when you first bought them. Just like your own hair except they’re not designed to renew themselves! You will need to take the time to wash, blow-dry, and style your hair extensions. Part of the regime also includes a deeper-care treatment for the ends of the hair that might need a little TLC. It’s best not to leave them wet as the hair might become tacky or sticky, which is the last thing you want.
They should look natural
Despite what some people like to try, hair extensions should look as natural as possible. The aim of the game is to improve how you look without people being able to pinpoint that it’s not real. The better quality your hair extensions, the more natural your look will be, sure your hair may have grown several inches, but if it looks convincing, people will rarely question it.
It won’t take long, but you’ll need to change things up
Believe it or not, it won’t take an entire day in the hair salon to get your perfect hair extensions ready to do. They’re so popular that techniques have been developed to make the process fast, smooth, and effective. However, going forward, you’ll need to change a few of your products up. You’ll need to get a wide-tooth comb and a mixed bristle brush so that you don’t take the hair out more than you need to. You may also need to consider some better quality hydrating shampoos for your extensions.
Whatever extensions you decide to get, the important thing is that you feel amazing when you put them in!
