Hair extension
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Hair extension
Total newbie to the forum so apologies if I've posted this in the wrong place. I'm debating whether or not to put extensions into my hair. Had it cut short and kinda wishing I'd not done it. I'd like to know what I need to think about before I go and talk to a hair dresser - I want some very basic things to think about. My hair is quite fine but also quite thick. I don't think I've got the confidence to go for the full dreadlock look - I think I'm more likely to think about hair extensions. Any help or advice will be gratefully received. Thanks
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Re: Hair extension
I'd recommend asking what method they'll be using to install the extensions, and then do research on that. Some common methods are fusion, microrings (aka linkies, crimp beads, micro beads), weaving, and pinchbraiding, but it's best to ask because different stylists use different techniques.
If you're adding more than shoulder length, make sure they're using 100% remy/remi hair -- that means that the hair has the cuticle all going in one direction, and it's important to use remy for longer extensions to keep them from tangling. If the extensions are shorter, remy is still the best way to go, but it's not as crucial.
If you want really high quality, the best kind of human hair for loose extensions is virgin remy. Virgin means that the hair has not been processed at all (like it hasn't been dyed or bleached and is the same color as it was on the person's head that it was cut from). Virgin hair is pretty much always remy.
If you're adding more than shoulder length, make sure they're using 100% remy/remi hair -- that means that the hair has the cuticle all going in one direction, and it's important to use remy for longer extensions to keep them from tangling. If the extensions are shorter, remy is still the best way to go, but it's not as crucial.
If you want really high quality, the best kind of human hair for loose extensions is virgin remy. Virgin means that the hair has not been processed at all (like it hasn't been dyed or bleached and is the same color as it was on the person's head that it was cut from). Virgin hair is pretty much always remy.
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Re: Hair extension
When you meet with the hair dresser, be sure to ask for her portfolio of work with extensions to make sure she knows what she's doing. Slapping extensions on someone's head is one thing, but getting them to blend and look natural takes a lot of skill.
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Re: Hair extension
Thanks guys. Very helpful
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Re: Hair extension
Did you end up getting them? how does it look?
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