(Newswire.net — November 18, 2021) — Hair extensions have gained a lot of popularity in the fashion industry. A lot of celebrities are also seen pulling various hairstyles using hair extensions. From increasing the length of your hair to dyeing them, hair extensions have come a long way. They are pretty popular with teenagers too. With hair extensions, you can add your desired length and volume to pull off your favorite hairstyle. They are either synthetic, also known as ‘fake’, or natural, also known as ‘real’ hair extensions. To know what works for you best, you have to see what you need them for. In this blog, we’ll be discussing both of them to keep your options wide open.
What Are Fake Hair Extensions?
Fake or synthetic hair extensions are commonly made from Kanekalon and Toyokalon fibers. They add length and volume to human hair. In addition, it’s easier to experiment with different hairstyles and hair colors with fake hair extensions. Synthetic hair extensions are cheap and humidity-resistant, so it’s not going to affect your hairstyle.
What Are Real Hair Extensions?
Natural or real hair extensions are made of human hair and give a more natural look. It is hard to detect real hair extensions and that is the reason people prefer them. However, real hair extensions are more expensive than synthetic ones. In addition, you’ve to take care of them by using heat protectants if you’ve to iron or curl them.
Types Of Hair Extensions
Whether you go with fake or real hair extensions, know your needs so you can choose the appropriate type of hair extensions to cater to your needs. Depending on the use of hair extensions, they are of the following types:
1. Clip-In Hair Extensions
Clip-in hair extensions are meant for a quick fix. They are easy to apply and are an efficient way of adding more length to your existing hair. In addition, you can also use it for the fullness of hair by clipping it in a few pieces. Moreover, these hair extensions are not meant for regular use. One important thing to remember while using clip-in hair extensions is that if you put off the clip-in extensions, you need to place them back in the same spots to avoid weakening of hair.
2. Tape-In Hair Extensions
Tape-In hair extensions are preferred for longer-lasting length. They are light to wear and are made of sticky panels at the top of each piece. The stylist works section by section to fix these in such a way as to wedge your hair between two extensions, one on top of the panel and one underneath. Tape-in hair extensions should be replaced after 6-8 weeks. In addition, you can wash and condition them the way you do your natural hair.
3. Sew-In Hair Extensions
Sew-In hair extensions are used to add the length and volume of your hair. In addition, you can color them too. These are applied by making braids of your natural hair and then weaving hair extensions onto the bread. You’ll need the help of a stylist to apply them. It is advised to have deep conditioning before fixing sew-in extensions to your hair. After that, you can just stick to a normal hair care routine.
4. Wigs
Hair wigs are also an example of fake hair extensions. They give you a more natural look and it often seems your hair is growing out of your scalp. In addition, Lace wigs are fixed to the hairline by a special glue. You can remove the glue at night with oil. Although you can wash the wig depending on how often you use it, experts say it’s better to replace it with a new one than to wash it.
The Bottom Line
There are no good or bad hair extensions. Both have their pros and cons. You’ve to see which one works for you depending on your needs.