Hair Extensions: Knowing the Facts
Hair extensions are fast becoming the most popular hair and beauty accessory around. They are a great way to lengthen, thicken and even change the colour of your hair to create a dramatically different look or just to enhance your natural beauty. Despite being the technique of choice for many celebs looking to change their red carpet look over night, there are a lot of myths surrounding the safety of hair extensions. There are plenty of horror stories of people losing their hair or experiencing bald spots after having hair extensions, but these stories only apply to people who have either not had their extensions attached properly by a trained stylist or those who have not properly maintained their long locks.
If you have ever wanted long, luscious locks but don’t have the patience to grow your hair naturally, hair extensions could be the answer to all your bad hair day problems. However, before you go ahead with hair extensions you need to make sure that you are aware of all the facts associated with the procedure.
Firstly, it is a myth that hair extensions damage your hair. When they are applied properly, there is no reason why they would cause any damage to your natural hair. In fact, a lot of women who use hair extensions actually use them to grow their own hair as extensions can cover up that awkward in-between style. This isn’t to say that everyone can have hair extensions though. Your stylist will need to pay particular attention to your hair type and asses whether it is suitable for the selected technique or not. This assessment will take place during a free consultation period where you have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like to make sure you have all the information you need. You are also entitled to complimentary check up appointments to make sure that everything is going ok with your extensions.
Many people think that you need to give your hair a break in between having extensions, but this simply isn’t true. If they are applied and removed properly then there is no reason why you can’t have a new set put in immediately. This is because the extensions have caused no damage. It is the norm for people to have the extensions removed and re-fitted in the same day so their hair continues to look as good as ever.
It is untrue that you can’t swim with hair extensions in; you just need to be careful about thoroughly rinsing the chlorine from your hair afterwards. You hair will look as gorgeous wet as it does dry, so what’s stopping you?
Many women with thin or fine hair dream of luscious locks but think they can’t have extensions as they will be visible. This isn’t true, you just have to get the technique and application method right and you can gorgeous volume to even the flattest of styles.
It’s not true that brushing your hair with extensions in is a nightmare; you just have to use the right tools and the right method. Always make sure you use a soft bristle hair brush so you can brush right into and through the roots without tugging on the extensions. Make sure you are brushing your hair through at least twice a day to keep it looking gorgeous and prevent matting.
The biggest thing that people worry about when having hair extensions fitted is that people will be able to tell. However, when attached properly, put in the right places and are blended and styled well; no one will know that the extensions aren’t your real hair.
Hair extensions should never hurt when you are wearing them. You shouldn’t have any discomfort but it may take some time for you to get used to wearing them. Most hair extension wearers will experience no problems with their new hair and this is why they are so popular. However, there are a few people with exceptionally sensitive scalps who may experience some discomfort. This is why it is important to go through the consultation period with a trained stylist before going ahead.
If you think that hair extensions could be the answer to all your bad hair day issues then trust Inanch London to give you the hair of your dreams with a gorgeous set of hair extensions.
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