Your guide to Human Hair Extensions

I'm going to assume by now you have heard about hair extensions and the impact that they have had and are continuing to have on the world of fashion. They remain up there as one of the most sought after styles and this is something that will carry on well into 2009. Most people have either had this style or they have thought about having it. So the question that now remains is; are you faking it naturally?

By an overwhelming amount, human hair extensions are the most popular out all of the hair extensions on the market. However a lot of people may be tempted to opt for the cheaper alternative, which is of course synthetic extensions. This may seem like a great idea, especially in the face of a recession. In reality however synthetic extensions produce a different sheen than human hair; they move differently and therefore do not blend with human hair. So they may be cheap but you can defiantly tell! Also you are limited to what you can do to your locks with these attached. For one if you love your straighteners or curling tongs then be prepared to do without them while you are wearing your synthetic extensions as heat will generally melt them. So even though they are cheap you really do get what you are paying for.

What you need to remember with this style is the hair that is used for your extensions is what is responsible for the overall look and lifespan of your extensions. So to put it simply where the hair comes from is of great importance. This is why the use of human hair is so popular. When poor quality is used in the process of extensions what you end up with is locks that are a nightmare to look after. They become dry and brittle and will unfortunately tangle constantly.

The choice of using human or synthetic hair isn’t however the only choice that you need to make. If you opt to use human hair then you need to go on to decide what exact type of human hair you are going to opt for.

There are a few choices, which include

- European - this doesn't necessarily come from Europe but instead is a group name for different hair with an almost similar structure. European human hair is relatively thin and has an oval cross-section.  

- Asian - this is normally sourced from China. It is typically thicker than European and has a round cross-section. It is generally dark black but once it has been processed it is made thinner and lighter so it can be dyed to a variety of colours. Out of all the different types, this one is generally inexpensive.

- Remi - if you are shopping around quite a bit when it comes to human hair extensions then this is a name that you will hear quite a bit. This type claims to use only the finest hair in the world. One of the reasons for this is the hair is sourced with all the cuticles facing the same direction.

Deciding which type to use however isn't a decision that you should be making by yourself. What you need to do is talk this through with your stylist as they will be able to give you the most advice when it comes to the type of hair that you should be using.

So if you do decide that hair extensions are a trend that you want to get on board with then book a consultation appointment today and you will soon be on your way to having beautiful, healthy looking hair.

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