Hair extensions for thin hair

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Hello

Just thought I'd get some advice from Mumsnetters before heading to hairdressers.

I've got extremely thin hair, it used to be very thick but due to female pattern baldness running in family, started falling out when I was younger. This left my confidence in tatters and I rarely head to the hairdressers now. I've lived with it for years but at times get so frustrated with it and have recently been thinking of the possibility of hair extensions. I know there are various types on offer but does anyone know or had any that suits very thin hair, especially on top? I know extensions can damage hair and cause loss which I'm obviously hoping to avoid. I'm not too bothered about adding length, just volume and would want it done in a subtle way. I also have greasy hair so would absolutely have to wash it daily-can you do this with extensions? Also approximately how much would it cost?

Thanks

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Would you consider a wig instead of extensions? If your hair is very weak then the added weight of the extensions will make your baldness/thinning hair even worse.

Thanks for your replies

I'm not so keen on a wig, just wanting to find out whether hair extensions are a viable option.

Anybody else been in a similar position and been able to have extensions?

Have a look at piece type extensions like Halo etc. Easy to pop in and out when you want them and won't cause damage to fragile hair. Also some of the ponytail pieces can look fab as a quick fix (Virgin Manes do lovely ponytails)

You might struggle with weave or cold fusion type extensions with thin hair as it can be very difficult to hide the join with sparse hair.

Definitely avoid anything clip in or glued in as they are the most damaging by far.

Try Lucinda Ellery - based in London.
They do marvellous work for women suffering from female pattern baldness.

Halo would be ideal in terms of adding volume and also as it's on a wire you take out at night so deals with the issue of needing to wash hair every day. Extensions that are attached more permanently to your head don't deal well with a daily wash (I pretty much always have extensions in, and only wash my hair every 5 days to keep them in optimum condition)

www.lucindaellery-hairloss.co.uk

Actually it looks like there are now other clinics outside London too.

Hair extensions are a pain in the arse. They can cause traction alopecia and baldness. Plus a nightmare if you catch headlice. Least with a wig you can wash your hair more thoroughly. And apply coconut oil to your scalp to help maintain you hair and roots. I used to have extensions and they were alright for a while but I got that fed up with them they caused damage to my hair. I've managed to get some good regrowth with deep conditioning and applying castor oil and also coconut oil. I wouldn't recommend hair extensions. But its your choice.

Lucinda Ellery use micro bond so as not to pull the hair, they're great, not cheap at around £400 style first time and depending on how much hair you need replacing expensive to maintain.

Thanks for your responses!

Will definitely look into Lucinda Ellery and go from there