Types Of Hair Extensions
If you are a woman, you will understand what hair extensions are and how fortunate women are to have this viable option of wearing them. Of course, this does not mean that you cannot wear your own hair, but there comes a time when you don’t feel like going to the hairdresser or don’t want to be bothered with the daily styling of your hair.
There are other reasons for wearing hair extensions:
- You might want to give your own hair a break from the chemicals
- You might not have the finances to maintain a hair style every other week
- You might want to turn your short hairdo into a longer look
- You may be going to a specific event and need another look
- You might be losing the normal texture of your hair as it gets thinner
These are the times to consider hair extensions.
There are various kinds of hair extensions on the market today that includes:
- Weaves
- Clip On
- Pony Tails
- Bonding (glue in)
- Fusion (cold and hot)
- Metal Tubing
- Braiding
Hair extensions come in different lengths. If you are looking for a shorter look, you can choose an 8 inch package. For a longer look, you can go for the 14 inch and up to 28 inches. There are various ways that you can apply hair extensions. You can braid hair extensions into your own hair and it can last up to three months if you take special care of it on a daily basis. You can also weave it in by sewing it on to your own hair. First, you would braid your own hair, then place a net or cap over the braids and then sew the weave onto the cap. You sew it in circles until you reach to the top of the head and then close it. You can have it cut and styled to your desired look.
The clip on hair extension is the safest and easiest method to apply. The bonding method has to be done by a professional so that your natural hair will not break.
Hair extensions do not have to be weaved (sewn in). You can:
Your decision will depend on how long you want to keep it in. Weaving, fusion and braiding are three long term methods that are optional.
The method you select is going to be determined by:
The fusion method
Some people are not familiar with the fusion method because it is a little more expensive and not widely used by many women. It is the method that will last you the longest – up to six months, if well taken care of. Your hair is fused to the hair extensions and skillfully applied by a cosmetologist who specializes in fusion hair extension. Upon completion, it gives you a natural look as if you are wearing your own hair. It is applied using two methods; cold fusion or hot fusion.
Hot fusion is the traditional way to bond your hair to the extension using hot glue. Some people think that this method may damage the hair if not skillfully applied. Cold fusion uses keratin-based polymer that attaches the extension to the root of your hair. No heat is applied with this method and it is ideal if you have thin or fine hair texture.
So now that you have learned a little about the various types of hair extensions, you will realize that it is a safe application process as a whole and can get you the desired look that you are seeking. It can give you an extreme makeover, which will make others shocked to see the awesome change in your appearance.
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