Hair Extensions And What You Need To Know About Them

Who doesn’t like beautiful long hair that makes you look like a diva? If you might have natural long hair, then we envy you. But most women don’t have the long tresses, due to different reasons, and for them, hair extensions are the best bet. Hair extensions add volume and length to your hair and give the effect of streaks if you do use different coloured hair extensions. And if you’re one to keep track of who amongst the top celebrities sport hair extensions, you’ll know that Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Selena Gomez and Chrissy Teigen all do so, and in such style! Back home, many B’town divas use hair extensions for their red carpet looks and also the looks they sport on the silver screen. You may not have naturally long hair like Deepika Padukone or Priyanka Chopra Jonas, but you can emulate their looks by using hair extensions in your hair! Do you also want to have those hair extensions to make your hair look on point? Here’s all you need to know about hair extensions.

 

HAIR EXTENSIONS: WHY TO USE

The main reason for hair extensions is to increase the length of hair. It can also cover up a bad haircut. If you want to add some colour and dimension to your hair, you can use a different hair colour shade for the hair extensions without having to colour the natural hair. Hair extensions also add volume to the hair. Thinner hair is made to look thicker with hair extensions, for example. Using hair extensions is also a way to change the hairstyle without actually cutting and changing it with the natural hair. Using too many chemical-heavy products and heat-involving hair appliances can damage your natural hair . The hair extensions create a layer between the natural hair and the products/appliances.

 

Tip: Nothing gives a confidence boost like gorgeous hair that sits just right, around your head. A flick of the hair over your shoulders is the sign of a diva, and hair extensions can help you be one!

 

HAIR EXTENSIONS: BASICS

Real vs Synthetic

Hair extensions can be made with real hair or with synthetic fibres that emulate hair. Real hair, of course, is the hair extension type that will look the most ideal and ‘real’ but it also faces the problems that any real hair face – frizziness, etc. Hair extensions made of synthetic fibres are more durable but have a plastic-y look to them. Real hair extensions are costlier than synthetic hair extensions but last longer.

Types of hair extensions

There are five types of hair extensions… keratin-applied hair extensions, weaves, taped, glue-taped and clip-on hair extensions. The keratin process adheres the hair extensions to your scalp using keratin-based dry “glue” at one end, and a hot/cold drying treatment. Weaves are the hair extensions that are sewn in with a needle and can last up to three months. Taped hair extensions are the extensions that are attached with a tape to the hair from underneath the top layer. The glue-taped hair extensions are similar, but glue is used to secure the hair extensions to the hair. Clip-on hair extensions are temporary ones where the top end of the extension is a clip that is used to add the extensions to the natural hair.

 

Keep it routine-based

How hectic is your routine? Will you have enough time to take the due care that the hair extensions need? Do you spend time in extreme weather conditions? Do you use many heat-based hair appliances? Depending on your answers to these questions, you need to decide on hair extensions and the type you want to use. For example, if you use a lot of heat-based appliances or go for hot yoga, taped hair extensions won’t work well and keratin-applied hair extensions would. But if you like to keep changing hair colours, then the keratin-applied option won’t work and taped hair extensions would be a better bet.

Colour coding

While using different coloured hair extensions might seem more interesting, you’ll have to check how they look with your natural hair. They won’t blend in naturally like an ombre or a balayage hair colour. Ideally, choose the same colour in hair extensions as your natural hair. If you’re using hair extensions that have real hair, you could first have them attached and then your hair – natural and extensions – coloured to your liking.

 

Care alert

When you get hair extensions, you need to ensure you take good care of them. And you also need to make sure that the hair extensions you get are good for your hair. Choose the right – and lightweight hair extensions so that they don’t pull at your hair, weakening and breaking them. For proper hair and hair extension care, you need to have a daily brushing routine, proper hydration and use natural products that don’t contain any drying chemicals. When you go to have hair extensions attached, opt for an expert who’s known for hair extension knowledge for best results. After putting on the hair extensions, it is advised to get a hair trim done to ensure it all looks natural.

 

Tip: Hair extensions need a lot of care. Know what you want to get from having hair extensions, and also learn about the different factors involved in hair extensions – types, qualities, post-care, etc before making the decision to have hair extensions.

 

Hair health

If your natural hair is damaged, it would be better for you to first get it in better shape. Consult with a hair expert and get those tresses in line, and then opt for hair extensions’ application. Also, do your research on what would suit your hair, and that along with consultation with the hair expert, choose the hair extension type for your hair. This ensures that your hair looks healthy .

Post-care

Hair extensions, like your natural hair, need due care. You need to regularly wash, blow-dry and style the hair extensions for that perfect look. It is time-consuming, but the look you get to carry off post that is what you were looking for. After some time, the ends of the hair extensions might get unruly making the extensions stand out from the natural hair. Using a keratese or smoothening treatment, or straightening or curling the hair will hide that problem.

 

Products to match

What works for your natural hair might not work for the hair extensions. You need to get hair products that will help keep your hair and the hair extensions looking beautiful. A sulphate-free, non-stripping shampoo and a highly moisturising conditioner or mask are required to maintain the hair health . Make sure to keep your hair, both natural and the hair extensions, tangle-free by using a well-mixed bristle brush. If you feel your natural hair is becoming drier than normal as the products don’t reach the roots of the natural hair, then partition your hair and use leave-in hair conditioner sprays to make sure that all the hair remains hydrated.

Comfort at all times

If at any time, you feel your hair is getting pulled (without anyone actually pulling it!) or you feel pain in your scalp area, get the hair extensions checked if they’re coming out, or have moved or attached wrongly. If your scalp feels itchy, rinse your hair thoroughly; the shampoo might have not got rinsed off properly at the roots.

 

Tip: With or without hair extensions, hair health remaining optimum is essential. Take due care of our hair, especially after the hair extensions, and you will flaunt a gorgeous mane.

 

HAIR EXTENSIONS: MISTAKES TO AVOID

Using poor quality hair extensions: Ensure that the hair extensions you use are of good quality. It might be costly, but it will definitely last longer.

Ensure you match the hair extensions colour: The hair extensions are pre-made with particular colour hair or fibres. You need to find a colour that suits your natural hair the best.

Larger strands for smaller sections: Each strand is attached using the strand of natural hair. Using a longer strand of hair extension can lead to it becoming heavy and pulling an damaging the natural hair.

Blending the hair extensions to the hair right: Hair extensions that stand out too much in colour, texture and cut will not look good. Blend the look right

Ensure you do the proper post-care routine: Ask the salon expert on how to take care of your hair and hair extensions and follow the advice given. Try simple daily routines like tying the hair in a low pony or a loose braid at night and thoroughly drying the hair at the roots can save from hair damage, preventing any matting and helping the extensions last longer.

 

Tip: Don’t avoid any of these tips on hair extensions as they will help you ensure you look beautiful, always.

 

HAIR EXTENSIONS: FAQs

Can you tell the difference between the temporary and permanent hair extensions?

Temporary hair extensions: Can be removed daily or weekly. These include clip-in pieces, wefts and weaves where large pieces of hair are added.

Semi-permanent hair extensions: Last for six to eight weeks. These have smaller sections of hair attached as hair extensions.

Permanent hair extensions: These are worn over many months. These are attached strand by strand.

How to know which type of hair extensions should one get?

If you’re looking to change your look for a particular occasion only, then opt for the temporary hair extensions. If you’re looking for a hairstyle that lasts over a series of occasions – like weddings, etc – try the semi-permanent hair extensions. If you want to change your look forever, then opt for the permanent hair extensions.

 

How much do hair extensions cost?

Well, the cost of hair extensions is very subjective. Temporary ones will cost the least, semi-permanent ones will cost more, and the permanent ones will be the most expensive. The time factor will also come into play with the permanent hair extensions. A full head of permanent hair extensions can take two to three hours to attach, and hence it would be charged more.

How long do hair extensions last?

This will depend on the type of hair extensions you use, the product quality and the care you take of your hair and hair extensions.

 

Are hair extensions bad for your natural hair?

Continuously putting and removing the temporary hair extensions can damage the hair. Used occasionally, they would not cause damage. If you opt for permanent hair extensions, then ensure you use the correct products and methods as also do the proper post-care to have them last forever. They will need refitting when your natural hair grows out and starts getting pulled and damaged.

Who should not get hair extensions?

Those who are suffering from active hair loss should stay away from hair extensions. If one has sparse hair, then to hair extensions should not be used. The ideal situation is to match the natural hair to the hair extensions’ density. If you have fine hair, then add less number of hair extensions, and those with dense hair can add more hair extensions.

Are there any rules for hair extensions use?

Avoid your scalp and roots getting oily as that might cause the hair extensions to slip out. Don’t invert your hair and don’t tie a high ponytail. This causes the underside of the hair extensions to be pulled. Ensure you don’t pull on your hair aggressively even when removing any difficult tangles.

When to remove hair extensions?

Don’t keep hair extensions continuously for four weeks or more. Or if your hair has grown more than two inches.

Is it okay to go swimming when you have hair extensions?

It is not a problem to swim when you have hair extensions. Make sure to not let the hair soak in water for too long, and immediately rinse off the salt or chlorine water. Ensure you wear a swimming cap. Before putting the cap on, tie a loose bun and then put on the swimming cap

 

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