How to get hair extensions

Once you have decided to get hair extensions, you may become overwhelmed with all the different methods and stylists available for hair extensions.  There are many different ways to attach extensions, from clips, locs, links, fusion, bonding. And there are many different types of synthetic and human hair.

Each method has special characteristics that can be suitable for various types of hair situations. For example, damaged or thinning hair might be best suited for synthetic hair extensions because they weight much less than human hair extensions and will be less stressful on the roots.

If is always recommended that you schedule several hair extension consultations with different hair stylists before actually getting hair extensions.  Be prepared to ask questions during your consultation so that you can compare notes later.

Long term use of hair extensions can cause hair loss

Hair extensions are the fastest way to get a long, beautiful hairstyle. Many women are becoming addicted to the popular service, having extensions attached and removed for years.

Many celebrities that have worn hair extensions for years are now paying a big price with bald spots and hair loss. The weight of the extensions on the natural hair causes the hair to fall out in patches and create bald spots. Long term use of hair extensions may not be a good idea for hair health.


Many hair stylists recommend removing the extensions every few months and giving the hair a break from all that extra weight. In most cases the hair loss or bald spots will regain normal hair growth.  But there are cases where the damage is permanent.