Hair Extensions

[thebeesknees]

My hair has been a huge disappointment in my life. It is very fine and flat and never grows past my shoulders. I have to wash it every day because it's so fine it looks greasy otherwise. It never holds a style, just hangs there.

I have always longed for thick hair that I could do something with and feel insanely jealous of people such as Cheryl Cole with thick luscious locks.

Lately, I've been mulling over hair extensions. I'm not talking long, long page three type obvious. I just want something to give my hair a bit of thickness.

However, I know they can be really damaging and as my hair is not that great anyway, I wondered if anyone has any experience?

Would you go for real hair? What is the upkeep like? Are there any that don't damage hair and how expensive are they?

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Try GREAT LENGTHS hair extensions, I have had these on and off for about 5 years, and they are brilliant. Lots of local salons do them. It's not cheap but really it is the best.

I am a trained hair extensionist and a hairdresser, and have also have both human hair and monofibre extensions in lots in the past.

If they are done and maintained properly, plus looked after by you well at home, hair extensions shouldn't damage your hair. However, there are a small number of people who's hair simply can't tolerate hair extensions and get an extreme reaction to them or hair loss shortly after they are put in. You won't know this until they are put in, but it is usually people with very sensitive skin and fine hair. (I have only had one client in 14 years who couldn't keep extensions in though)

I personally found human hair easiest to look after, but monofibre are lighter, so may suit you better. (I am only trained in human hair though, by Racoon)If you go for human hair, get the best quality you can afford, usually european, as it is easier to look after and requires less time each day from you. Do not make the mistake of thinking extensions will be easier than your own hair though, and your own hair wills till be the same, so if it is inclined to look greasy you'll probably still have to wash it daily and it will then take potentially longer to dry simply because with extensions you'll have more hair, but it might take less styling. Also, only use a qualified hairdresser and make sure you see photos of their work, extensions look appalling if done badly!

Your best bet is to find a salon near you and go for a consultation. The extensionist should be happy to pop a couple of extensions in for you to try what they feel like when in, although it only gives an idea.