Hair Extensions

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!!!!!! Choosing the right type of hair is the VERY FIRST thing you want to do !!!!! 

FYI

(1) The fastest way to determine what type of hair it is would be to burn it at the bottom

(2) Human hair will burn slowly, giving off a distinctive odor

(3) Synthetic Fiber will either “BALL UP” and melt or it’ll continue to flame and burn out very quickly without an odor at all.

Human Hair Advantages

(1) More realistic appearance

(2) Greater durability with human hair extensions

(3) You can style with a blow dryer, curling irons or hot rollers

(4) Can be turned into a perm and colored

Human Hair Disadvantages

(1) Reacts to the climate

(2) After shampooing it needs to be restyled

(3) The color will oxidize, meaning it will fade with exposure to light

(4) It will break and split like natural hair

Synthetic Hair Advantages

(1) Technology over the years has improved the synthetic fibers making them look more natural

(2) Less expensive than human hair extensions

(3) Style and texture are built into the hair

(4) Easy to maintain

(5) Shampoo with cold water will not change the style

(6) The exposure to humidity doesn’t change the look

(7) They come in all colors.

(8) Hair will not fade or oxidize, even when you’re in hot weather for an extended period of time

Synthetic Hair Disadvantages

(1) Synthetic hair cannot be exposed to extreme heat

(2) Traditional hair color doesn’t work, so in other words you can’t color synthetic hair

(3) “PRICE” has a lot to do with how natural it looks

(4) The many types of hair extensions include the “track and sew” method, the “bonding” method and “fusion” method.

Hair Extension Methods Explained

(1) Track and Sew:

With this method, the hair extension is secured at the base of your hair by sewing. The hair is attached to an on the scalp braid, which serves as a track.

(2) Bonding:

This involves attaching the hair wefts or single strands with an adhesive or a glue gun. (IMPT. This is not the type of glue gun that you can find in general craft stores, but moreover a specific tool created specifically for bonding)

(3) Fusion

The hair is bonded to your hair with a bonding material that is heat activated using a specific tool.

Ultimately you should speak to your stylist about which option would be right for you

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