Thursday

Before Getting Hair Extensions

The beautiful long hairstyle is very enticing when you consider that you can go to the salon and spend a few hours to get long hair.  Before you rush off, you should consider these important factors:

1. Hair extensions are expensive.  Not only are they expensive to get, they are expensive to maintain.  If you want to keep the long hair look, you will need to go back to your stylist every 6-8 weeks (depending on how fast your hair grows) and have them removed and re-attached closer to the root area.

This beautiful blonde 'do, see photo left,  has long layers cut around the back and sides to encourage the bounce of the curls which add movement and shape. This curly hairstyle is great for those looking for a simple yet stunning look to compliment a log face shape.

This maintenance visit every few months will cost money, and depending on what type of hair is used for your extensions, you may have to purchase brand new hair every so often and the extension hair can become tangled and unusable.

2. Hair extensions can damage your hair. If the extensions are not attached and removed properly, there is the possibility that your natural hair will become damaged- even permanently damaged.  This is why it is essential that you select a hair stylist that is trained and certified to attach extensions.  Special training and certification is mandatory for most of the major brands of extensions.

3. Daily maintenance can be time consuming.  Depending on the type of extensions you get, your daily habits may need changing. Examples include using special shampoos, drying the hair completely, de-tangling when necessary, avoiding swimming pools, etc. Be sure to ask your hair stylist what limitations the hair extensions will  have for your daily routine and lifestyle.

Being fully knowledgeable about what you are getting into is very important. See more important facts about getting hair extensions in new Hair Extension How To Guide and Hair Extensions Methods Explained.

Monday

How to get hair extensions

Hair extensions are back in the news this year as many are flocking to salons to get an instant long hair style for spring occasions.  No longer do you have to wait for years for your hair to grow out, you can get instant long hair by attaching hair extensions to your natural hair.

Megan Fox, see photo below, has a long hair style. Long seductive layers through the ends of this hairstyle adds movement and flair to the over-all look. This hairstyle is simple yet sexy and great for those looking for a low-maintenance 'do. 


Getting a long hair style like Megan's is really just an appointment away.

The process involves a few hours at the salon and several hundred if not thousands of dollars.  There are many different methods for attaching the extensions and also many different types of hair.  Since this is an involved process, hair extensions do have the potential to damage your natural hair. It is very important that you select a stylists that has experience and the appropriate training for extensions. If you go for cheap hair extensions you may end up with damaged hair.  Do your research on getting hair extensions here.

Wednesday

Getting hair extensions for prom

If you are looking for a great hair style for prom, why not consider getting hair extensions.  Hair extensions are attached to your natural hair by one of many different methods.  The hair can be either synthetic or human. Other options, besides the permanent hair extensions are clip-in extensions.  These are clipped right in to your hair and can give you an instant long hair style that is removable whenever you want.  The clip-ins are typically much less expensive than permanent extensions.  See Hair Extensions How to Guide for more details.