Hair Style Suggestions

There are two basic types of hair extensions. The first are individual extensions which work best with straight hair, silky hair, fine hair or slightly wavy hair. A good stylist can add them so they’ll look very natural with the movement of your hair. About 18-20 extensions need to be weaved with the natural hair and then secured at their base with a superfine, high strength thread. Although some stylists like to use bonding glue, it’s suggested you don’t allow this because it can damage your natural hair.

The second kind of extensions are wefts. They are groups of extensions attached to a band. These are heavier and bulkier than the individual ones but they are superb for extending length and/or adding height to medium-to-thick textured hair. They’re attached by sewing them directly onto “tracts” (horizontal braids) fashioned from your own hair. The wefts lay under your natural hair, horizontally against your scalp.

The best extensions are customized just for you. They should be chosen and customized to fit your facial structure, needs and lifestyle. They should be flattering in length, texture, shape and color. You need to be sure the look you select suits you well.

Extensions made of 100% human hair make the best extensions. If you have very straight or silky hair, some beauticians prefer to add in a little synthetic hair because its coarser texture lets it adhere more easily to the natural hair.

Once you’re had the extensions added to your hair, they’re, well, your own hair. But, a more delicate hair which needs to be well cared for. No teasing please and no hard tugging either. Use milder products on your hair and when you shampoo, use gentle wiggling motions and travel down towards of end of your hair. It’s good to use conditioner but please use just on the middle and ends of your hair; if used at the base, it might loosen the carefully woven in strands of hair. When towel drying, squeeze gently to remove the moisture. Before you brush your hair, run your fingers through the hair extensions and use a soft bristled hairbrush. Tie you hair back when exercising, participating in rough sports and sleeping. If well-cared for, they can last upwards of three months.