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Are you new to hair extensions? Have you
been considering getting some new
extensions but have been worried because of some of the negative things you
have heard about hair extensions? The good news is that many of the
"facts" you may have heard about human hair extensions are simply
myths. Throughout this article, we are going to address some of the most prevalent
misconceptions that surround hair extensions.
You may have heard the myth that it is
impossible to purchase human hair extensions that blend in with your hair. This
is a particularly pervasive myth that people believe about clip-in and tape-in
extensions. However, if you choose
the right type of extension for your natural hair type, the extension will
blend in with your hair and many people will be completely unable to notice
that you have any hair extension. If you are uncertain about which style of
hair extension is best for your hair, you can seek the advice of a professional
hair stylist.
Misconception #2: Your Natural Hair Will Be
Damaged
There are a variety of different types of
hair extensions. The easiest of them to apply, clip-in extensions, do not cause
any type of hair damage and can be safely applied on a daily basis before being
taken out before bed. There are some styles, such as weaves, that can result in
lasting damage. But there are multiple styles of extensions available and it is
simply not true that all of them will cause your hair to become irrevocably
damaged. The key to reducing the amount of damage that your hair will sustain
is finding a good stylist who is experienced with putting in the style of hair
extension that you wish to have. This stylist should be able to instruct you on
how to take care of the extensions in order to further minimize any chance of
damage. They will also be able to determine which type of extension strand is
best for your particular type of natural hair. Trying to go for a cheaper
stylist may result in significant hair damage, but that is the fault of the
stylist, not the hair extension.
Misconception #3: You'll Have a Headache
Due to the Extra Weight
If your hair is normally very short, you
will definitely notice the extra weight in your hair when you add hair extensions.
But under normal circumstances, the hair extensions should not be heavy enough
to cause you to have headaches.
There are two situations where you may
experience some initial discomfort. The first situation involves the use of
clip-in extensions at the scalp instead of lower in your natural hairline. The
second situation is if you have a very sensitive scalp. Under these conditions,
you may experience headaches with extensions. But these headaches would be no
more extreme for people with sensitive scalps than an extremely tight ponytail.
Misconception #4: People Will Be Able to
See Extension Tracks
One of the common fears is that people will
be able to see proof of where your extensions have been clipped, glued, or
weaved into your hair. This is a pretty understandable fear. Part of the reason
for wearing natural hair extensions is to give your hair a natural-looking
boost. If onlookers are able to detect the extension tracks, that would
definitely ruin that aspect of choosing them. However, hair extensions that are
professionally placed by hair stylists should not be noticeable to the public.
For temporary hair extensions, you may take some practice to get them in
correctly, but several Internet tutorial exist on how to blend your clip-ins
with your hair to make sure that nobody can guess that you are wearing your
extensions.
Misconception #5: Hair Extensions Tangle
Easily
If you are purchasing human hair
extensions, you have a couple of different choices in which type of extension
to buy. If you choose Remy hair, the cuticles will be aligned and it will not
tangle very often. If you choose non-Remy hair, the cuticles will not be
aligned, and you may experience additional tangling difficulties. Regardless of
what type of extension you purchase, you can drastically decrease the tangling
that you experience by simply brushing your human hair extensions repeatedly.
Misconception #6: Taking Care of Your
Extensions is a High Maintenance Proposition
There is a common misconception that having
hair extensions requires you to spend additional time in the salon. This is
particularly true of hair extension styles that are semi-permanent. But
realistically, many women find themselves going to the salon every couple of
months for a good trip or touch-up to their roots. For women with hair
extensions, the trip to the salon is typically no more than every 2 to 4
months, depending on the type of style they choose and how fast their hair
grows.
Misconception #7: Sweating or Swimming
Can't be Done With Extensions
With human hair
extensions, you are including natural hair as part of every day routine. While
synthetic hair extensions may not stand up to the demands of the gym, your
natural hair extensions will. They will be able to withstand beach visits, spin
classes, and blow drying. About Me
Mark Trout is a professional hair stylist who lives in the Rocky Mountains with her wife, a daughter and a husky .In his free time he loves to write on fashion , lifestyle, relationship and some product reviews. Visit his website : https://www.amazingbeautyhair.