Human hair extensions feel more silky, smooth and natural compared to synthetic ones. They have a natural shine and texture and will last longer than synthetics if they are treated well. As they are made from real human hair you are able to wash, dry and straighten them without causing damage. This is something that you cannot do with synthetics as they will burn or melt if straightened or ironed. They can also be dyed and styled to your desire for special occasions or nights out just like your natural hair.

You are able to treat human hair extensions exactly like your own hair so this makes them easier to control and look after. Human hair extensions are also guaranteed to stay more tangle free and stay looking healthier for longer.

Hair extensions can be sewn, braided, glued, or if you want, clipped in. Clip in hair extensions compared to glued in are semi permanent in nature. It is easy to apply and the clips are virtually undetectable. Clip in hairs can be removed whenever you like, the clips a light and can be used for a long time. It does not use any chemicals so it is not harmful to your original hair strands. On the other hand permanent hair fusion or glue in hairs are tedious things to do, you have to attach each hair fiber in the original hair using special protein hair glue so that the extensions can be fused. This glued in hairs lasts three to six months and cost much that clip ins.

If you wish to use a more permanent hair extension, which is the glue in hair, make sure that the hair salon that you are going to has ample experience in doing these kinds of things. There are many horror stories that happen because of that untrained staff doing those tasks, like damaging the hair strands, hair and scalp burn and with that, you have to make sure that you are going to the experts to have your hair done.

Women usually want a change every now and then and they want different hairstyles and looks that fit the occasion. Nowadays, it is easier to do, simply add a little pizzazz into that old hairstyle of yours by means of clip in hair extensions.

Clip in hair extensions are very versatile hair accessories. You can change looks in a matter of minutes and achieve the look you want. This is so easy to do, it is just like clipping on some barrettes into your hair, and then your hair can be styled, as you want it. These hairs can either be synthetic or natural human hair.

These hairs come in various grade categories and this is according to their quality. The highest grade is ‘A’ this is 100% human hair and it is selected according to cuticle quality and this is the best hair quality when it comes to extensions. Hairs in this grade level are usually 18 inches long and it has standard thickness in each strands. Therefore, if you have hair problems such a dry brittle hair, you must resolve this issue first before you think of donning an extension.

Another very important thing to keep in mind when choosing your hair extensions is the color of your hair. Clip in hair extensions comes in a variety of colors and shades. It is important that it totally blend in with the color of your hair so that it will look natural on you. Donning a hair extension can be fun and that adds different dimensions in your day-to-day look. You can have a classic elegant look to funky and bold. Just do not forget to ensure and look the quality hairs, the right shades, and color to achieve that total look you want.

Models on the runway usually don hair extensions as part of their ensemble; it can be styled in many different ways without damaging the models’ real hair. Nowadays, anyone can also use this to dramatically change her hairstyles and look. It gives you self-confidence and improves the way you feel about yourself.

There are two types of hair extensions that you can use, which are available in the market today. These are the synthetic and human hair. Synthetic is much cheaper than human hair and are available in different colors and textures. Human hair though has a higher cost than the synthetic ones and the best choice when it comes to extensions. You can have a long and straight black hair, which comes originally from Asian women, who have long straight, unprocessed hairs or what they call virgin hair; and the other is from Eastern European countries which is a good source of Caucasian hair such brunets, brown hairs and blond hairs.

Hair extensions are a cheaper way to achieve an overall make over. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on hair products and salon treatments just to be able to grow your hair. What’s more, you can change the way you look from time to time thus adding excitement, drama and flare into your everyday look and if you are tired of the extensions you can simply go back into that old hair style of yours or don a new look.

Step one
First place your hair into a high pony tail, as near to the crown as possible. Leave out a small layer of hair at the base of the pony tail

Step two
Spray some hair spray at the roots of this section of hair, not too much just a little bit.

Step three
Tease the roots out a little bit so that the clip in hair extensions have some thing too hold onto helping to prevent them from slipping or falling out completely

Step four
Place your very first hair extension here at the root of your hair covering both sides of your head leaving about one inch on both side of your hair.

Step five
Place the next section of hair extension about even with your earlobes, clipping them in the same place as the last one just a little bit lower.

Step six
The next section of hair goes about two inches above the last one depending on were they are this hair should be a little bit above your hair, now install three close layers of hair here to add extra volume because naturally there is more hair here.

Step seven
The next extensions should go in on level with your crown, put an extension on both sides of your head on a 45 degrees angle.

Step eight
The Final step is to clip in a hair extension on both sides of your head about 3 inches above the tops of your ears so that you are leaving one inch from the front of your hairline.

After you have installed you hair extensions you will be able to enjoy a brand new look and feel like a new you, just remember to look after them and to take out your clip in hair extensions before you go to sleep because sleeping with them in can both damage them and your natural hair.

… All the big stars have had hair extensions put in, giving them a quick boost in volume and length. Because all the stars have hair extensions they are quickly becoming the next fad for people to follow, hair extensions are becoming big business because everyone is following the trend. The thing most people do not realise is that getting hair extensions put should not be taken lightly very careful consideration should be taken when deciding to get hair extensions put in. You should first decide whether they are the right thing for you.

Are hair extension right for you?

This is a big decision so I will try to help you decided because hair extensions are very expensive, many running into hundreds of pounds. So deciding to get them put in should not be taken lightly. So should you get them put in? Well that goes on a person to person perspective, you can decide by answering a few questions:

• Do you want to change your hair style?
• Are you looking to radically change your hair or is it just a small change that could be done in the hair dressers?
• Do you want to add length or volume quickly to your hair?
• Are you willing to do the extra work to take care of hair extensions?
• Are you going long term change? (E.g. could a wig or clip in hair piece do the job if its only going to be for a short amount of time)
• Are you willing to sit in the salon while the get installed? (This can take up to a couple of hours)

If you answered no to a few of the questions then maybe hair extensions are not the right idea for you, there are many other ways of changing your hair style from getting a wig or clip in hair piece to dying your hair so maybe think on it for a little bit and see if there is a better option for you. But if you answered yes to most of the questions then hair extensions might be right for you.

What to do next

Once you have decided that you do want to get hair extensions installed you will have to find a qualified hair dresser to put them in, some hair extensions say that they can be installed at home on your home, but it is well worth your money to get them installed by a professional because they would have done the installation many times before and perfected the method of installation, thus reducing any possible damage to you your hair. The same goes for getting them taken out, go to a professional to get them installed because you can cause your hair a lot of damage by removing hair extension in the wrong way.