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A short guide on Natural Hair Extension

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It’s hard not to envy commercial models, as their hair sways, flies, puffs, and generally flaunts long, thick locks. Adding extensions can give you the long, full hair that you long for. If you have sewing skills, or are willing to learn, you can sew in the extensions to attach them to your hair.

Make preparations

Determine if you want to use natural hair or not. There are two types of hair extensions: natural and synthetic. Natural hair is the most popular type, as it is easy to care for (you can treat it as you would your own hair) and is basically undetectable when placed correctly. Natural hair extensions can be washed and styled normally. You can use tweezers or straightening and curling irons on this type of hair. Also, you can dye it if you want.

  • Natural hair extensions must be treated delicately.
  • Natural hair is more expensive than synthetic and your investment can run up to a few hundred dollars. Cost does not always indicate quality. However, be sure to examine and feel the hair carefully.
  • Virgin hair extensions contain hair that has not been treated with chemicals or dyes. Since they have an intact cuticle, it looks very natural. However, it is very expensive.
  • The ethnicity of the donor can affect the texture, volume, curl, and ability to style the hair. For example, European hair tends to be finer, but you can get virgin hair in natural reddish or blonde tones. Indian hair is much thicker and is great if you want to get a silky straight style.

Consider using synthetic hair instead

If you are looking to add thickness, synthetic hair is a great option as it creates more volume. Synthetic hair can come already combed. In addition, it is cheaper than natural hair. However, most synthetic hair cannot be washed, colored, or premed. You won’t be able to straighten or curl synthetic hair with most tools without ruining it visit angel salon.

Pick a color

Unless you intentionally want Hair for sew-in in a fun color like pink, blue, or purple, you should choose the color that most closely matches your own hair color. If you can’t decide between two shades, you should choose the lighter one.

  • It can be difficult to find an exact match to your color, so consider taking it to your stylist to have it colored to match your color if you are buying natural hair.

Calculate how much hair you need

How much hair you need will depend on the thickness of your own hair and the length or abundance you want to add.

  • If you add just a lot and your own hair is similar to the length of the extensions, you should buy 2-4 ounces (60-120 g) of hair.
  • If your own hair is much shorter than the length of the extensions you want, you will need 6-8 oz. (170-230 g) of hair to achieve a full, natural look.

As a general rule of thumb, the longer the extension, the more hair you will need to achieve a full look.

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