Cheap Clip In Hair Extensions

August 20th, 2011 by jamesd50 No comments »

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Cheap Clip in hair extensions are generally very affordable to buy and most women do it themselves. These extensions are hair wefts that use clips to attach to the base of the hair. These hair wefts basically like curtains of hair. 5 or 6 of these hair curtains or wefts can cover a person’s whole head easily. But generally it only takes 2 to 4 extensions to do the job.

Many makers of clip in hair extensions will use synthetic hair to keep the costs down.
But you can find that many makers also use human hair. The extensions clips are made for you to easily attach them to the base of your hair. Then take your own hair and drape it over the hair extensions. This type of clip in hair extensions should blend in naturally with your own hair even though it could take you a few tries to get it right.

You must remember that using this type of fashion accessory it is also a way to get a temporary new look for a little amount of money. Using clip in hair extensions will also work great for someone who wants long hair and can use these extensions until there own hair gets long enough.Cheap Clip In Hair Extensions

The good and the bad of using clip ins.

Clip in hair extensions are cheap to purchase;

You do not need any chemicals such as glue to keep them in place;
These extensions go on and off very easily; What makes these cheap clip in hair extensions so great is that you do not have to go to any stylist you can put them in yourself and save allot of money. But before going the do-it-yourself route there are things you must consider first.

You could have a problem with matching texture, color and your own hair style with these types of extensions, were a stylist could be very helpful here;
Clip ins could also be a bad idea if you have real thin hair or alopecia;
These hair extensions need to be taken off at night before going to bed;
And because these extensions are clipped to the base of your real hair, between the hair weft and the weight of the clips there could be a constant tugging on that hair;
Also the stress on your hair from these extensions if worn everyday without a break could cause you to get traction alopecia.

Generally quality extensions with well maintained clips, if only used on occasion can last anywhere from 6 to 12 months easily. Cheap clip in hair extensions is a great way to test before purchasing if wearing hair extensions is something you would want.

What are Micro Ring Hair Extensions?

September 4th, 2011 by jamesd50 No comments »

When it comes to attaching Micro ring hair extensions there is just no single exact way of doing it. There are a few variations for attaching them such as micro bead and micro loop.

But in all honesty the processes are all pretty much a like. The use of only hair extension strands is how micro ring extensions work. When using this method the end result is a very secure and natural looking extension.

The process is basically a combination of fusion hair extensions and hair weaves. In other processes, hair wefts are weaved in the hair, were in micro ring hair extensions hair strands are weaved into the persons hair.

Micro ring hair extensions use a weaving method to attach the hair, were fusion hair extensions uses an adhesive. To start the process of attaching you micro ring extensions, the stylist will section your hair so to identify were to attach the extensions. They would then take a few strands of the persons hair and thread it through a loop. The loop is then pulled away from the persons head so to draw the hair through a small bead or ring.

Once the hair is pulled through the ring or bead it is then pinched off with a pair of needle nose pliers to attach the hair extensions. How long the process takes will depend on how many hair extensions strands are used. The stylist will then start to style your hair once the extensions are attached.

The following are some of the best uses for micro ring hair extensions:

For those wanting to make a change to there daily appearance and want to keep a constant look for awhile;
For those who want the long hair look may want to use micro ring hair extensions until there own hair grows out;

Also by using the rings and beads, the attachment is strong enough for person to wear them everyday. And if you have thinning hair, using micro ring hair extensions will help a person get more volume in there hair.

Reasons why you would chose micro ring hair extensions:
You hair is thin not allowing you to use clip in hair extensions;
You may be worried about the adhesives that are used with the fusion process;
You want to be able to feel confident that you extensions will not fall out;
You may want to treat, color and style your hair on an normal basis.

What you also need to know regarding micro ring hair extensions:
The most that the beads and rings can be used is 2 to 3 times;
You will also need to see your hair stylist around every 2 to 3 months to tighten the beads or rings.

The women who use this process believe it will not damage there hair as much as using the other processes. But, allot of hair extension strands are needed with this process which would require more time and more money.

 

Hair Weave Extensions Are Very Labor Intensive

August 31st, 2011 by jamesd50 No comments »

Hair weave extensions takes allot more time to attach than other types of extensions. There are many different processes to this method.

But it comes down to a basic process of weaving weft extension with your own hair. Hair weft extensions are usually the type of extensions that are used on weave extensions. There are some salon stylists that will prepare a custom hair weft extension for there customers weaves. This of course would be at an extra cost to the customer. Hair weave extensions are one of the most permanent type of hair extensions that a customer can get. So there is a good chance that the person will be reusing there hair weft extensions for awhile.

These types of extensions are usually made from human or synthetic hair. The process for hair weaves start with styling cornrows or tight braids in to your hair. Then a stylist will weave the hair weft extensions into the persons braids.

At times a netting is used over there hair and the hair extensions are then woven into the netting. The stylist will then style there hair once the hair extensions are attached.

This type of process can take up to 5 to 6 hours to get your weaves to look just right. The best use for hair weave extensions are for people that want there extensions to last a long time. Once the weaves are you will need to get with your stylist for readjustment every 2 to 3 months. You also need to make sure that that your own hair does not get damaged while wearing the extensions.

So it is recommended to visit your stylist on a regular basis.

Good & Bad Reasons for choosing hair weave extensions: You want to feel secure in that your hair extensions will not fall out; You can treat the extensions like real hair by being able to style and color them as you see fit;

Hair weave extensions can easily be damaged due to not drying your hair properly after washing, so it is very important to make an appointment with your stylist every two to three months to tighten the weaves.  So it is important for women who get hair weave extensions to understand that this is a long term commitment so they are going to be spending a lot more time with there stylist than with other types of hair extensions.