Why are Hair Extensions so popular? Read on

The art of having hair extensions applied has thankfully come along way and advanced greatly since they first appeared back in the 1980’s. They are a lot safer and are now available in pretty much any style or application method that you want.

The results of having hair extensions applied now last anywhere between six to eight months with proper care and maintenance. They can also be cut and styled in anyway that you want, meaning they will always match your natural hair. As well as giving you more freedom, modern hair extensions now also give you more choice; they are not just applied to give your hair added length, they are also applied to give you added volume, texture and layers. Hair extensions can also be used to add colour to your hair. Many people don’t like the idea of applying colour to their natural hair so using hair extensions to add colour seems like the perfect solution. This doesn’t mean that you have to add extensions to all of your hair; it merely means you could have a few strands of extensions applied that are a different colour.

Your probably left thinking there is a lot to decide on when it comes to getting hair extensions and your not wrong. There are many decisions that need to made when it comes to choosing your hair extensions to make sure that you are getting what you want out of them and, more importantly, to make sure that your natural hair isn’t under pressure from your extensions. You need to make sure that you hair is in a good condition to have the extensions applied and one of the decisions that is key to making sure your hair stays in good condition is ensuring that the length of your extensions don’t add to much weight to your natural hair.

Most people have their hair extensions applied in an average length of 14 to 18 inches. It is advised that you don’t have extensions above a length of about 22 or 24 inches as the added weight from extensions longer than this could cause damage to your natural hair. The most popular length of extension is about 18 inches.

It seems that every year hair extensions are growing in popularity and they act as a great addition for people who want to change their style to get the hairstyle that they have wanted for a long time. Some of the top reasons why most people want hair extensions added to their natural hair are as follows:

• If you have always wanted longer or thicker hair then hair extensions add instant length, volume or thickness to their hair
• They can be used to cover up a really bad hair cut, especially if you have had your hair cut short and now hate it
• Adds bold or subtle highlights to your hair without chemical processing
• Can give you a new look for a special occasion, i.e. wedding, prom, formal event
• Or maybe you want them just for fun! Some people like to experiment with their hair styles and hair extensions offer you an instant new look

Whatever your reason for wanting the addition of hair extensions it is important that you speak to your stylist about the best method of application for your hair type.

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