5 Tips For Using Hair Extensions

By Vijayalakshmi

Long and luscious hair are a dream of many women. Having long, thick and healthy hair brings a sense of confidence to a woman's personality. However, the dream of having long hair seldom comes true, as most of the women have sloe hair growth. Hair fall, thinning and dull hair adds to the woes.

However, the dream of having long and lustrous hair is not cut short as hair extensions have come to the rescue. These hair extensions are not just beneficial for the women, but even men can vouch on hair extension to cover their balding head. Hair extensions are one of the most sought out method these days and they are widely used in movies and fashion industry.

Considering the fact that hair extensions are fake hair, it is very important to know certain tricks to wear them and care for your hair. Here are few tips on how to use hair extensions without damaging your hair and look equally fashionable.

5 Tips For Using Hair Extensions

Sponge rollers
Hair extensions usually come in synthetic material and in straight texture. In order to get the curly or wavy look, dampen the strands of the hair extension with water and roll the hair up and blow dry it. Leave the curlers overnight. In order to style the hair extensions the way you want it, always remember to dampen it.

Shine serum
Shine serum are not for the hair extensions, but for your hair. This is because the synthetic material used as fake hair are usually shiny and soft. In order to make your hair look shiny like the fake hair, apply a good amount of shine serum on your hair.

Teasing brush
Hair clips can easily slide down due to the weight of the hair extension, so use a teasing brush to tweak or to rough your hair at the roots. This holds a grip to your hair extension.

Compliment your real and fake hair
If you have a bad hair day then hair extensions are the easiest option to fix the problem. But women with less voluminous hair should make sure that while clipping the hair extension does not look odd. Use clips inside the hair as it will provide the necessary coverage and also give extra hold.

Heat tools
While using heat hair tools like flat irons or curlers, make sure you use them while you are wearing the hair extension. This blends both the natural and fake hair and makes it look natural. Once you are done with it, brush your hair with your fingers as it helps the hair to fall naturally into place.

These are some of the tips to get a long lustrous hair using hair extensions. Have you tried hair extensions?

Story first published: Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 11:54 [IST]
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