Sew-in Hair Extensions

Oh gosh! They are all around you! From damsels in distress in Bollywood to the hot actresses in Hollywood, all of them have got it on (remember Catherine Heigl in The Ugly Truth?)! Yes, I am talking about hair extensions! These are a great way to get that instant makeover. If you have short hair, it works even better but, these are not just to make them look longer and having more volume, but they are meant to make you look different and give it a dramatic effect. With an array of methods available, it can be really confusing. The only way to get rid of that confusion is to spend time researching on the same.

Explaining Sew-in Hair Extensions

Also called a weave-in or fusion hair extension. Here in this method, as the name suggests, the extensions are sewn in to the braided tracks in the scalp. Braiding tracks into natural hair is required as a prelude to fixing the extensions. The tracks could be vertical or horizontal or even curved, as per the contour of the hairline desirable. Typically if you are lucky enough, a good stylist will braid adequately back from the hairline, in every direction. This will hide the braids and tracks if seen from any angle. So the bottom line is that these are human hair attachments.

Pros and Cons

Pros
One of the most significant and obvious advantages is that those 'longing' for long hair, need not wait for months. You can get flattering and long tresses almost immediately. An individual need not commit or undergo a completely new style. Our hair sometimes has to weather the daily styling done by most of us. Braided extensions let the hair remain braided and is not affected by daily styling tools. It is one of those great solutions as well!

Cons
If not applied correctly, these can give a disastrous appearance. Not just that, the hair may be pulled in the process leading to pain and discomfort. This in turn can lead to damage. Ignoring proper maintenance and application methods too can damage your natural hair. Cost too is a significant factor, as applying extensions is not light on your purse.

Cost

A number of factors go down in determining the cost of sew-in hair extensions. The type used, the method of application and the extent of application are the main factors. A weave will typically cover the entire head and can cost around $500 at a lower end and can go up to 1200 or thereabouts, based on how much hair is used and stuff. The salon or the stylist you approach too can elevate the cost. If you know about how do you it yourself, well, you can save money!

Sew-in hair extension are good to make you look drastically different. However, along with that it is extremely important to take requisite care measures suggested by the stylist for avoiding damage. That was the long and short of it! I sign off here!