Long Hair Extensions

Human Hair Extensions are the most popular Hair Extensions because they are actually made of real hair, they look and feel great.

The Hair Extensions can be made of various types of hair, so it is important to do your homework, as the quality of the hair can play a big factor in the look, feel and life of your extensions.

The biggest difference between quality Human Hair Extensions and cheaper ones, is the high quality hair will still have all it's cuticle perfectly aligned in the same direction. If the cuticle scales are not facing the same direction, the hair will eventually become matted and tangled.

So what is the best type of hair to look for?

European Hair is of great quality, it usually comes from parts of southern Italy and Spain, it is very durable and looks fantastic.

Indian Hair has a very similar basic structure to European Hair so is also very high quality, these two types of hair are the most popular used in Human Hair Extensions, but also the most expensive.

Asian Hair is also used quite often in Hair extensions, it is mainly made from Chinese hair which is thicker than European and Indian Hair. Asian Hair is generally less expensive because it goes through a chemical process to make it thinner and lighter.

It is important to remember, regardless of the type of hair, your Human Hair Extensions will need extra attention and care to pro long the life of your Extensions.

Synthetic Hair Extensions are the most affordable hair extensions because they are man made. This type of hair extension is made from several strands of synthetic hair that is gathered together and tethered at the ends with a mechanism or clip that will attach the synthetic strands to your natural hair.

The great thing about synthetic hair is that it doesn't react to extreme weather conditions the way human hair does, so that means hairstyles don't droop or frizz in rain or high humidity. This makes Synthetic Hair Extensions a great alternative to create that special look for weddings, debutante's or any formal occasion.

5 Benefits of Synthetic Hair Extensions

1. They are available is a huge range of colors and textures to suit anyone's taste.
2. You can attach Synthetic hair Extensions yourself, this saves time and money, no trip to the beauty salon required.
3. You can attach or remove extensions as many times as you like, giving you the flexibility to be able to wear extensions or not.
4. This type of hair extension is very lightweight and easy to attach so they are a great travelling companion.
5. Synthetic Hair Extensions are very cost effective, and can look very natural.

When you are shopping around for Synthetic Hair Extensions it is important to look for extensions made from Mono-fiber or Thermofiber, these types of fibers can withstand heat to some degree. If the Long Hair Extensions are 100% synthetic hair, then you cannot apply any heat from styling tools. Just make sure you follow the care instructions enclosed, as any hair extensions need extra care and attention.