Facts about Hair Extensions

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Facts About Hair Extensions
Hair extensions can be an instant way to add
length and thickness to tresses.
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Human or Synthetic Hair?
Extensions made from human hair can be colored,
curled, permed or straightened. Care should be
taken when exposing them to heat but overall they
can be treated just as one would treat the hair
on her head. In contrast, synthetic hair is made
of petrol products and will melt when exposed to
direct heat. Synthetic hair can be set on soft
rollers to achieve curls but can never be
colored. For these reasons, human hair can cost
five to 10 times more than synthetic.
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Human Hair Options
If one chooses to purchase human hair, he should
be aware of the different grades offered. The
most coveted, and costly, is "virgin" hair. It
has undergone no chemical treatments and should
be healthy and lush. "European" hair is the most
popular choice in hair extensions. It is strong
and durable but most likely has been dyed or
processed. It can last up to one year with proper
treatment and is less costly than the virgin
variety. "Asian" hair is best suited for someone
looking for dark, coarse hair. It is the least
expensive type of human hair but dries out
quickly from normal daily use.
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Short Term Options Clip-in hair extensions can
be a great way to add length for a short period
of time.
Long Term Extensions If one is looking to wear
hair extensions for a longer period of time,
there are several different methods of
application.
Cost Synthetic hair extensions, which are more
suited for short-term wearing, cost from 5 to
500 and come in a variety of colors and textures.
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