An Overview of Hair Extensions

Have you ever wanted longer locks and have been frustrated at the lack of growth from your own hair? Have you ever had a bad haircut and just couldn't wait for it to grow out? If so, hair extensions may be just the thing for you. Artificial hair integration is the process of doing exactly what it sounds like -- taking artificial strands of hair and integrating them into your own hair. This process is intended to add length to existing hairstyles and can improve texture for individuals that were born with coarse or difficult hair. 

This type of artificial integration can come from a number of different sources and there are many different kinds of hair extensions that you can choose from. Horse fibers are occasionally used, but most often human fibers and synthetic fibers are used to create longer locks. Human fibers generally cost more than synthetic fibers due to the fact that they look and feel much more natural and they are harder to harvest. However, synthetic fibers are available in a much wider array of textures and even colors in order to match almost any existing hair type. Synthetic fibers cannot be manipulated with heat in the same way that human fibers can. As such, you cannot iron or curl synthetic fibers. This is important to keep in mind when considering your desires and your budget. 

The texture of hair extensions is quite variable and can be tailored to suit the desires of the person or to match their existing texture. Most types of synthetic texture will mimic the natural texture of particular races of individuals and their genetic hair types. For example, silky straight is similar to East Asian hair while yaki mimics African-Caribbean hair and wet and wavy is often referred to being similar to a Spanish or Indian wave. 

It is easy to see that once you decide you would like hair extensions, there are a number of decisions that must be made about type and style and color and texture. Consulting with a stylist that has extensive experience in this type of product will help ensure you get the style you will be happy with for years to come. Alternatively, this type of increase in length can be temporary and may be used to experiment with certain styles before more permanent work is done. Contact a stylist in your area today for more information He or she will be happy to answer any questions you may have and get you set up with an initial consultation appointment. As with any elective cosmetic procedure, it is important that you feel comfortable enough to portray your ideal goals in order to be satisfied with the final result.