Read about the methods of hair extension, pay attention to the technique of each one. Get to know about advantages and disadvantages of hair extension. Consider what care extended hair needs.

Hair Extension

Hair Extension
At first extensions were worn only by the celebrities and people who were very rich and could afford it. Black women used hair extensions for the improving of hair texture. One of the famous celebrities in Great Britain who extremely likes to wear human hair extensions is Victoria Beckham. She has had many hairstyles based around her extensions which change every day. Her hair was short, long, black, blonde, striped. It very often changes in length and in color. Her husband has also worn hair extensions at the forefront more than anybody else in the United Kingdom. One can easily change its image with hair extensions.

There are such disadvantages of hair extensions, as damage to your natural hair. After the attaching with the glue natural hair can be burned and the ends of hair can be split. After the removal of the extensions you should cut the ends of your hair. There is also additional pressure to your scalp created by long or heavy extensions which leads to a thinning of your natural hair. Headaches and allergies to the bonding glue are also possible. Think carefully of the possible damages while having long hair extensions. Hair extension helps you to create a new image.

When you wear hair extension you should take care of it properly:
1) Before washing hair you should brush it gently.
2) De-tangle the ends before brushing.
3) Hair extension should be separated in the root area.
4) One should wash hair extensions at least once a week.
5) One should use an oil free recommended shampoo.
6) While washing the head should be in a vertical position, so water should flow down the sides of the head.
7) If the water is not warm, matting can be possible.
8) While washing one should not rub or massage the hair.
9) Place the shampoo gently into the hair from the roots to the tips.
10) While washing one should not rob for the removal of excess water and use downward stroking movements from mid-length to the ends.
11) Rinse well.
12) The massage or rub is not permitted.
13) One should use conditioner avoiding bonded areas near the scalp.
14) Heavy protein or silicone contained conditioners can cause the matting or tangling of hair and should be avoided.
15) Pat hair gently to remove excess water after washing and conditioning.
16) Extensions should not be rubbed.
17) One should separate extensions at the roots before drying.
18) One should de-tangle hair from the tips and use a dryer with a medium heat.
19) Sleep on wet or damp extensions is avoided, the extensions must always be dry.
20) Don’t use tension on the roots.
21) One must brush hair, de-tangle it regularly and wash when the scalp is greasy.
22) Don’t use electric curling tongs and hot brushes on the bonded areas, because direct heat may soften and damage the bonds.
23) The process of washing should not be within 24 hours.
24) Conditioner should be used from mid-length to ends only, it can not be applied on the root area.



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