Quality Hair Extensions

Have you ever noticed how your favorite Hollywood actress sports Rapunzel-like long hair for a party at the weekend and short, cropped hair a day later? Although you may have scrutinized the photographs carefully enough to know it's not a wig, you must have definitely wondered whether it was a magic trick! Well, leave the magic to Harry Potter gals! Hair extensions have been doing the rounds for quite a long period of time. They give the modern woman a chance to try versatile looks without really waiting for eternity.

What are Hair Extensions and What is Their Basic Function?

Hair extensions can help you to have more fun and try new looks the safer way. Celebrities today need to be up-to-date with the latest trends and with the ever-changing fashion scenario; it becomes a difficult task keeping pace with new styles and looks. With quality hair extensions, you can try out that look you really wanted to have, all these years. These extensions can let you add at least 30 inches length to your original hair length. Basically, they simply let you add a dash of fun to your personality. Waking up in the morning with lovely long locks that are styled as per desire would be the dream of many fashion conscious women.

When you're planning to go in this direction, remember, hair extensions of a good quality are a must. After all, it's your hair you are playing around with, so remember to play it safe! Firstly, we need to know about the texture of the hair extensions available.

Synthetic Hair Extensions - These are of cheaper quality, and I would not really recommend them as quality hair extensions. They are a great option for those who wish to have fun for a short period of time.

Real Human Hair Extensions - Genuine human hair are used for such extensions and these can be safely used. The method employed in such cases is basically the same everywhere. The original color of the human hair is removed so that it can be colored into various shades as desired.

Types of Quality Hair Extensions

Weft Hair Extensions
These have a band of fine threads attached to the topside and are free-flowing towards the bottom area. They can be made with the help of machines as well as by hand, and come in the range of fine, medium or even heavy hair wefts. Hair that is wefted by hand may prove to be a little expensive then machine tied hair. Weft hair extensions are attached to the hair with the help of a sewing method. Wefts are known to last longer than other types of hair extensions and can be woven into your hair for a natural look.

Individual Hair Extensions
You can use individual strands of hair if you want the effect only for a few months. Here, various methods are employed to stick the individual strands to your hair.

Techniques Used to Attach Hair Extensions

Cord Tracking/Pinch Weaving Method
Here, strands of hair are placed horizontally on the scalp area. A lock stitch is used to affix the same. The strands of hair are woven close to the scalp area. Natural hair is combed over this. These need to be attached keeping in mind the natural look of the hair.

Bonding method
In this case, a special adhesive is created to help in hair bonding. Extensions are glued to the tiny strands of hair. Some extensions already have adhesive on each and every section of the hair. The difference in the two would be the amount of time you can save in gluing these to your original hair. These extensions are used to add more volume and length to the hair. Bonding methods used for this process are also many to name, such as thermal bonding, liquid bonding and adhesive bonding. Here, the adhesives differ and also the methods used for their application.

Clip in Method
This method is very easy to use and can be done in no amount of time! Due to their versatility, they can be used at home with ease! The clip in extensions do not require the use of glue and are relatively safer for your original hair. These can even be curled or straightened as per your desire.

Tube Method
The tube technique is relatively new where tiny clamping tubes are used to attach the extensions. The tubes are locked together which helps to hold the extensions in place. In this process, hair is first separated into sections. This is then pulled through a tube fastener. The tips of the tubes also have some adhesive on that portion so that the hair can hold together very well.

Safety Issues

If you have often wondered about the safety issues regarding the use of hair extensions, then it would completely depend upon the process you use. Some beauty experts have the opinion that frequent use is not really good for the original texture of your hair. Although, the process itself does not really hurt, sometimes you may feel the tension; but change the hair stylist if it causes you too much pain. You must always go to a reputed stylist to try out any of the methods mentioned above. Always go in for quality hair extensions to avoid damaging your original hair. You would also need to consult your stylist to know about the after-care.

Get yourself a new look with hair extensions! These are bound to leave people around you guessing about your luscious locks!