With the New Year coming I was thinking that maybe it’s time for me to get a new look. This year I had my hair permed, cut, and rebound. So, maybe its time for me to get a hair extension. Pixie look is OK but sometimes I miss having a long hair.
But do you know that hair extension has other names? Hair extension may also be called as Artificial hair integration or Rat Tails.
Hair extensions are methods of adding hair to natural hair or used to conceal thinning hair or hair loss in concentrated area. These method needs hair techniques that are advanced that used to change the hair drastically without looking too unrealistic. (so if you might want to do it. make an appointment to Salons and not do it your self stuff. Because if something goes wrong you might get to spend more than you think you are saving in doing it your self.)
What First Timer’s should know:
1. Use Human Hair — it maybe more expensive than synthetic hair. But most type of synthetic hair cannot withstand hot temperature, straightening and curling the hair will not be an option as it will singe. So, use human hair so that you can treat the hair just as you would on your own hair.
2. Who would treat your hair. YOU or a Professional. I suggest a professional. BUT if you have the confidence that you can do it on your own, fine. But ask a friend or family member to do it with you since it would be hard to do it yourself.
3. What type of extension application you prefer.
Clip-in Hair Extensions
The gentlest and easiest types of hair extensions are those easily attached into hair. To attach them, hair should be separated, starting at the neck’s nape, working your way upward. The number of clips used depends on the volume needed. Open the clips, facing them to the scalp. Then simply snap them into place. Clip-in extensions are also the way to add highlights to your hair without coloring it.
Bonding and Sealing Extensions
Bonding and sealing extensions are used on sectioned real hair. Extensions are plaited to real hair and then painted with a bonding agent that seals the extension surrounding the hair. This hair extension can last up to four months before the bond begins loosening. 
Weaves
Weaves are tiny hidden braids that hold hair extensions against the scalp. This hair extension can apply tension and add uneven weight to natural hair where they’re attached. This is a special concern when washing hair or when swimming or participating in other activities where hair gets wet. Because it’s hard to dry hair that’s under the braids, 
some people with weaves don’t wash their hair as often.
Feather hair extensions
Feathers hair extensions is the way to beautify hair with natural feathers (rooster). It allows avoiding complex procedures with hair such as dyeing, gluing, weaving. This method is often considered as light approach to add certain hue to hair. Apply either single feathers or package of bonded feathers. They are represented by any colors from natural to even rainbow.
4. COLOR - Manufacturers of artificial hair use a standard scale to classify the hair by color. The lower the number on the package, generally, the darker the color. 1 usually denotes darkest black. These colors vary greatly from one manufacturer to another, and certain specialty hair suppliers also create their own signature patterns and colors. The highest number is the lightest color, which is white or a very light colored blond. The feathers come in all colors. Some feathers have black stripes.
5. Texture -
Textures of artificial hair vary from very straight to extremely curly or kinky. The exact names of curl patterns vary by brand, and the possibilities of curl patterns with synthetic hair are endless, but some examples of packaged textures include: Silky Straight, Yaki, European, Deep wave, Loose Deep Wave/ Romance Wave, Jheri Curl, Wet and Wavy, and FeatherLuxe.
6. How much Hair do you need. If you only want to add volume then you only need 2-4 ounces of hair, 6-8 ounces if your hair is short.
How to take care of your new do:
1. As I said you brush, comb, iron, straighten your hair as if its your own hair if you used human hair. BUT if you used synthetic hair you cannot curl or straighten it because it will singe.
You cannot brush Deep wave and Curly Hair because it will get too frizzy, instead use a comb or fingers to scrunch.
2. Wash and condition the hair in one direction, from top to bottom. Put shampoo/conditioner in your hands and run hair through your palms. Avoid washing hair upside down in the sink or scrunching on top of your head. It is suggested to use shampoos and conditioners that hydrate and add moisture.
3. You can use Moose, Gel and Hairspray, but be sure it is alcohol free as alcohol is a drying agent.
4. You can color your OWN HAIR but NOT the extension because the hair has already been processed.
She should have opted to dye it in a different color — not too blonde! It’s just doesn’t suit her. It’s so off! agh!
