Article by Christopher Box
As a stylist and hair extension expert, there are many questions I get in the salon about hair extensions. Here are a couple of the first things my clients ask when we first start talking about hair extensions.
1.Will my hair extensions look fake?
2. Human hair versus synthetic hair extensions. Which is better?
I usually start out by saying that it is never a complement if someone says how much they love your hair extensions. The biggest complement you can receive is how much someone loves your new hairstyle.
Hair extensions should be seamless. What that means is that you should not be able to tell where your hair ends and the hair extensions begin.
This process begins by choosing the right hair extensions, having it cut professionally and knowing how to style them properly. There is nothing worse than being behind someone at the grocery store and seeing terrible hair extensions on the lady in front of you. It is almost taboo to say anything.
In addition, choosing the right fiber is a big one. There have been many advances in synthetic fiber over the past 10 years. There is and always will be a the big debate on human hair versus synthetic hair. I have seen both synthetic and human hair look fake.
A general rule of thumb is to use synthetic hair extensions for any volume or filler hair extensions. Synthetic hair is also good for hair pieces or accessories.
Human hair is best when adding length. You will never be able to style synthetic hair like human hair. The ability to curl and blend into your own hair cannot be rivaled by synthetic.
A few more key points to consider:
1. Color Match: This is a big one. If you don’t have a proper color match your hair may look great in one type of lighting and then terrible in another. Make an appointment at a hair extension salon and have an expert help you with this essential part.
2. Choosing the right type of hair extension for your hair is also important. There are many types of hair extensions. One of the best ways to get all the research is to visit www.hairextensiongeek.com.
3. Cut and Style: You need a good cut and you need to know how to style hair extensions. They can be a bit of a diva if you do not know what you are doing.
Hair extensions do not have to look fake. You really can have the hair of your dreams. It make take a little bit of prep work and some basic styling skills on your part. If you follow these key hair extension points you are sure to be the hottest hair in the room.