Should You Get Human Or Synthetic Hair Extensions?
Hair extensions are a great way to instantly add length and thickness to your current hair style. There are many different methods that can be used to attach hair extensions. The method used will depend on your hair type, texture, condition and the training and certification of the hair stylist you select to attach your extensions.
There are several advantages/disadvatages of using human and/or synthetic hair for extensions.
human hair extensions
*Real human hair
*Can be heavy, will put stress on your roots to hold the weight.
*Human hair can be colored, heat appliances can be used such as flat iron and curling iron.
Synthetic Hair Extensions
*Looks like real human hair
*Weighs much less than human hair -means less stress on the root area
*Usually costs much less than human hair.
*Usually cannot stay in the hair as long as human hair extensions
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*Synthetic hair cannot be colored – must be ordered in the exact color you want
*Synthetic hair cannot be curled with a flat iron or curling iron – must only use hot rollers.
These are just a few of the advantages/disadvantages of each type of hair used for extensions.
For more information, see feature articles and get details on how the extensions are attached, removed and maintained.