Can you get hair extensions if your hair is damaged

Damaged Hair and Hair Extensions

Frequently, we get inquiries from consumers who want hair extensions. Here is a question that we recently received:

Question: I have thin/fine hair that is kind of damaged from dying and flat ironing. So I was wondering if the extensions would ruin my hair or if its a bad idea to get them? I don't want to cause any further damage or like permanently ruin my hair.

Hair Resources Answer: I am not a professional cosmetologist, so I cannot give you a professional opinion. However, I have done extensive research on hair extensions and I can share with you some information that I have learned.

Human hair extensions are very heavy, and if attached to hair that is damaged, they can result in permanent hair loss. The extensions can pull out your natural hair because of the extra weight of the human hair and the damaged condition of your natural hair. Synthetic hair extensions weigh about 1/3 the weight of human hair and may be more suitable for your situation.

You can do a stress test on your hair yourself to see how damaged it is. Take one strand of hair and pull it. If it comes out very easily, then your hair may not be suitable for extensions. If you have to pull it pretty hard, then your hair may be okay.

If you really want to get hair extensions, perhaps the best place to start is schedule several hair extension consulations at different salons near you. Get different opinions about how damaged your hair really is and whether it could support hair extensions. See our free resources on preparing for the consultation at http://www.HRhairextensions.com/ and http://www.HairResources.net

Hope this information is helpful. Keep us posted if you decide to get hair extensions and which salon you decide to go with. Let us know if you need help finding hair extension salons in your area (send us your zip code).

Regards,
Perriann Rodriguez
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