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Tips And Tricks For Hair Extensions
By Marquetta Breslin
Aug 6, 2005, 15:04

Hair extensions are an easy and effective method of increasing the length and volume of your hair - without having to wait for a long time. It's a popular technique that's used all over the world. Many celebrities use this technique to change their hairstyles to suit various occasions. If you are ready to get hair extensions, here is a handy guide that will help.

The first step is selecting the right hair extension for your hair. Hair extensions are available in various colors and textures. You can choose between synthetic hair and human hair. Human hair is of better quality and tends to blend well with original hair. On the other hand, if you want a different color effect added - such as a pink or an orange shade - then synthetic hair will give you more selection to choose from.

The process of attaching hair extensions includes fusion, clamping, weaving, or a method called bonding. With the fusion method, the stylist takes a few strands of hair and uses a heated adhesive to attach the artificial hair slightly away from the scalp. Clamping involves the use of a clamp, which uses heat to seal the original hair and the artificial hair. It also involves the use of bonding glue that melts when the heat is applied. With the weaving method, a track of hair around the head has the artificial hair sewn into it. The original hair lies above the track. With the bonding method, glue is applied to the extension and to the root of the original hair.

The drawbacks of hair extensions are 1) a poor application method resulting in the extensions falling out 2) headaches or even thinning of original hair caused by the weight of the extensions 3) allergic reactions to the glue used. For these reasons, it's crucial that you select a professional hairstylist who is properly educated and trained in the process of applying extensions.


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