Hair Extensions San Francisco

If you are considering hair extensions, but have never had them before be sure to do some research. There are different types of hair extensions and different ways of adding them. Depending on why you want hair extensions can help you determine which type of hair extension would be best for your hair.

Different Types of Hair Extensions San Francisco

There are two main types of hair extensions:

Synthetic Hair Extensions

Synthetic hair extensions are made of plastic fibers designed to feel like real hair. These fibers are made with a variety of synthetic, blended fibers and have no human hair. Synthetic hair extensions can be applied in several different ways and come in many colors and styles.

Human Hair Extensions

Human hair extensions are made from human hair, usually donated. These extensions tend to blend better with another person’s hair. Hair extensions, from a human, come in many different styles and colors and can be applied several different ways.

Which Type is Better?

Synthetic Hair Extensions

Pros:

• Cheaper than real hair extensions
• Comes in many colors and styles
• Can be applied in several different ways

Cons:

• Do not last as long as their counterparts, human hair
• Be damaged, easily, by heat, like a straightener, a curling iron or even a blow dryer
• Does not feel like human hair
• Cannot be colored
• Does not look like natural hair

Human Hair Extensions

Pros:

• Can be colored and or styled any way you want
• If properly taken care of can last 6 to 12 months
• Will blend naturally with a person’s hair
• Looks very natural
• Can be applied in several different ways
• Can use a dryer, straightener or flat iron

Cons:

• Cost more than synthetic hair extensions

Types of Hair Extension Applications

Different hair extension applications allow a person to decide how long they want the extensions to last.

Weaves/Sew-In

This application is the most permanent, is a very long process and can be very uncomfortable, due to the tightness.

Pre-bonded and Fusion

This type takes several hours to apply, are bonded using an adhesive and can cause hair loss.

Clip-In

These go in quickly, are not very expensive, do not damage your hair and are easy to remove.

Tape-In

These extensions take about 45 minutes to an hour, are taped to your hair and applied with the tool.

Hair extensions are great for someone who is trying to: add length or volume, cover up areas of hair loss, change the style of their hair or add highlights. Hair extensions allow a person to change their overall look without making any drastic or damaging changes.

Since hair extensions are not permanent it also allows a person to make other style changes, whenever they feel like it. Hair extensions also offer another way for a person to increase their outer appearance confidence. Why not pamper yourself a little by trying a new hairstyle that makes you feel confident and beautiful!