Hair extensions are made of natural or synthetic hair, and are used to add length and volume to your hair. Hair extensions range in price depending on the type, style, length, and functionality. Synthetic hair extensions are more budget friendly, while the natural hair extensions can be pricey. Obviously, the natural hair extensions will be the easiest to style, even with heating tools, but they also require a bit more maintenance than synthetic. 

So why would you get hair extensions? Well, to have more hair! Whether it’s length, volume, or if you happen to be thinning or have bald spots, hair extensions are a fairly simple way to add more hair to your head. For some people, hair grows extremely slow. Hair extensions are a great way to add the length you want to your hair without having to wait months for beautiful long locks. For others, it’s a way to add volume and some bounce to flat, thin hair. Hair extensions are also used by people with conditions such as Alopecia, because it adds full hair to super thin hair or a balding scalp. 

If you’re thinking about hair extensions, be mindful of a few things! First, you always want a professional to install your hair extensions. If you try to do this yourself, you could end up damaging or even pulling out hair, which is the exact opposite of what you’re trying to accomplish. Be sure to not have your hair extensions put in too tightly. A lot of times, hair extensions, even done by a professional hair stylist, can be installed way too tightly and will constantly pull on your hair. Not only can this be painful, it can cause your hair to go into a resting phase and fall out. Always take care of your extensions! Treat it like your real hair, and you should be fine. Many people “set it and forget it”, but you’ll need to treat your extensions with care to keep it looking healthy and natural. 

There are a few different types of hair extensions, so let’s talk about those!

Tape-in extensions

Tape-in hair extensions are the quickest to be installed. They are available up to 8 inches in length, and come in strips that can be taped in and maneuvered in between your real hair. While these hair extensions are easy and quick to install and they don’t require heating tools, they only last 4-6 weeks and certain hairdos are not advised, as they’ll pull the taped extensions out. It’s also not advisable that you swim with these extensions in, as it damages the adhesive strips. 

Micro ring extensions

Micro ring hair extensions are a more intricate style of hair extensions. They are looped through your natural hair, then clamped by a metal bead. These extensions take roughly 5 hours to install, and last 2-3 months. They also don’t require heating tools, which is great for your scalp and natural hair. They can also be removed relatively easy and reused. However, if not done correctly, they can damage your scalp and natural hair. There are also hairdo restrictions with these, such as high ponytails or buns. 

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Clip-in extensions

Clip-in hair extensions are the easiest to install because they literally, wait for it… clip in! They come in wefts of hair that clip to the base of your hair on top of your head. Clip them to the roots and you’re good to go! You can install and remove them at will, and they last a long time! However, they’re fairly cheap, which means they won’t last as long, and you should also remove them before going to sleep. 

Fused extensions

You can get fused hair extensions by using a hot or cold method. Hot fused extensions definitely requires a professional, and it takes a keratin U-tip bond lined with silicone to be attached. It bonds to your roots with a heating tool. These take the longest of all the methods, but are the most natural looking. Also the most expensive. The cold fusion method is similar to hot, except it’s pre-tipped with a keratin-based polymer that needs to be attached to your roots. This requires a special tool, but zero heat, saving your scalp and natural hair from damaging temperatures. 

With so many different ways to apply extensions, you should be happy with the options! You can use budget and time friendly extensions, or splurge on natural hair extensions for those special occasions! 

If you have thinning or shedding hair, or even bald spots on your head from conditions such as Alopecia, contact Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth for a free consultation on things like wigs, hair extensions, or even total hair replacement! Get your life back. Get your hair back. Call Apollo today!