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Introduction
Almost everyone
agrees that having thick long hair is fashionable these days.
However the time, effort and expense involved may be overwhelming
for some. The instant inexpensive way to have long hair is ware
a long hair wig or hair piece, or by adding hair extensions to
your own hair.
Hair extensions
have been popular for several years thanks to movie stars like
Madonna and Demi Moore, and too many more to mention. It is truly
the fastest, easiest, and most inexpensive way to create that
instant thick, long hair look.
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What Are Hair
Extensions?
Many people do
not know exactly what hair extensions are. Hair extensions are
simply strands of synthetic or human hair are weaved, braided,
or glued to your own natural hair.
They can be any
color, texture or length desired. Many women add hair extensions
to provide a hairstyle that is popular or will enhance their
personal appearance. Many popular TV stars often wears extensions
for a quick change hairstyle.
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How Hair Extensions
Are Applied?
The hair extension
is by parting of a small section of hair and your own hair is
criss-crossed over the hair extension. Your hair and the hair
extension are then braided together and bonded using a hot-melt
wax adhesive. This is known as "heat seal bonding".
Hair extensions
should be done by someone who is able to do a good job of applying
them. It is very important that the hair is applied evenly overall
as well as keeping the length similar too.
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Life Expectancy
Of The Extension?
Most extensions,
if applied properly, will last up to four months. After this
the special glue-like bond attached to your natural hair will
begin to loosen and fall off. Many people will only keep their
hair extensions for a short period of time for a special event
or occasion. How long extensions are kept is a personal decision.
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Care Of Your
Hair Extension?
Hair extensions
can be cared for the same way as caring for your own natural
hair.
Hair extensions
do as a rule degrade with normal care. Redoing your hair extensions
will be necessary when your own hair grows out. It is recommended
that you used high quality hair care products to extended the
vitality of your hair extensions.
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How to Remove
Hair Extensions?
Removal of hair
extensions can be done by a professional or you can remove them
yourself at home. Hair extensions can be removed by applying
an adhesive remover or solvent and by gently massaging the adhesive
to loosen and remove.
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What are the
Disadvantages Of Hair Extensions?
It is possible
that hair extensions can damage to your own natural hair. The
adhesive used for attaching hair extensions to your own hair
can burn and split the hair ends. When this happens it is recommended
to have the your hair ends cut after the extensions are removed.
Longer or heavy
hair extensions generally add additional weight to your scalp
and as a long term result can cause gradual thinning of your
natural hair. It is also possible to have headaches from the
added weight of the hair or allergies reaction to the bonding
adhesive used.
If you wish to
grow your hair long, you might want to seriously the potential
damage hair extensions could cause. However, hair extensions
are a great solution for a new look of fuller, longer hair.
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What are the
Advantages Of Hair Extensions?
Hair extensions
can be a lot of fun, if you understand the procedure(s).
You can obtain
an instant new look that is fairly easy to care for after applied.
You can change
that look at any time when knowing that hair extensions are only
temporary.
You can have
different colors with intricate patterns or beads can easily
be added to the extensions without additional damage to your
hair.
You can try the
look and feel of long hair before you decide to invest a lot
of time and energy growing your own hair longer.
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Summary
Hair extensions
can provide instant gratification and a gorgeous new long hair
look. It can be very inexpensive if you and a friend (sister,
mother, or friend) are willing to apply each others hair extensions.
Hair extensions
can be an exciting new adventure for your personal appearance.
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