How Do I Know What Kind Of Hair Extensions To Get?

By Author: Tatiana Karelina
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Choosing hair extensions is no simple matter. There is a variety of options in type, style, material and application. Whatever your choice, you’re sure to walk away with a new look. You may be seeking something very specific and dramatic or something simple. You may wish for very long locks or perhaps just want to give the impression of thick luxuriant hair. There are also time and cost implications. How dramatic, time consuming or costly that look is will depend on the exact type of hair extensions you choose.

Cost

Hair extensions come in two main types – synthetic and natural. Natural hair, also known as remy hair, is real hair from a human donor and therefore can be quite expensive but clearly will give the most natural results in both look and feel. Synthetic hair is created in a lab and is much more affordable. Synthetic hair extensions won’t blend as seamlessly with your natural hair, but are much less expensive, and can provide a simple solution if you only want temporary extensions for a brief period of time. Among natural options, Russian virgin hair is more natural looking than European virgin hair ...
... and this is reflected in the cost. It is always a good idea to choose the best quality extensions that you can afford.

Application

Hair extensions can be applied in a thin strip that clips in to your hair, or with a small bronze micro-ring. Micro-ring extensions are a good choice if you want several small extensions throughout your hair. Clip-in extensions come in wider bands of hair, but can quickly add a new layer of volume evenly across your scalp. Micro-ring extensions are more time-consuming and costly, but last longer while clip-ins are simpler to apply but they won’t stay in as long.

Colour and Texture

Colour and texture of hair can both vary widely. When you select hair extensions, you should always choose a colour and texture that match as closely as possible your own natural hair. Small micro-ring extensions a bit lighter or darker can add highlights or lowlights, but large sections of extensions should wherever possible match seamlessly so they will blend in well. Choose a style that looks as close to the real hair you already have as possible, so if your hair has a slight wave, then chose hair that too has a slight wave to it.

For the best looking, long lasting hair extensions, the best choice will always be those made from natural, real hair. These will give your look lasting length, volume and depth of colour that no one will distinguish from your own luxurious locks. However, the options for this beauty treatment are vast enough to accommodate any style or purpose and you are sure to find the extensions to suit you.

Whether you’re looking for sleek clip-ins or perfectly placed micro-rings, Tatiana’s Manchester Salon has extensions that offer a solution for you. Available in a wide range of colours, lengths and textures, these extensions can match any style. Blend Tatiana extensions in to your own hair for an instantly longer, fuller look.