Prosand Cons of Hair Extensions
Pros and Cons of Hair Extensions
A popular stylist says that weave hairstyles can actually make your look or break it. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of hair extensions can help in maintaining them in good shape for long.
The pros
The best part of using hair extensions is you can get your desired hairstyle of long or short hair without changing the texture of your natural hair. You can get a short hair look without having to cut your long hair and you don’t have to wait for months for the hair to grow long.
Hair extensions give you a chance to try out different hairstyles anytime you like, one can choose between a long or a short style.
You don’t get to regret for cutting your hair short to have a short hair style.
Hair extensions add thickness, length to the hair look and are fine and limp.
One can use hair extensions to create new styles with beads and different colors without fearing to damage your hair with different coloring chemicals.
When you get weave hairstyles from a salon they are professionally fixed they become easy to maintain, cleaning and styling.
The Cons
The main disadvantage of hair extension is the cost. Hair extensions can be expensive because the prices of extensions vary due to different volume, length, style. The other expense is to cater for the stylist who will fix the extension professionally.
Hair extensions can damage the natural hair due to braiding, knotting, thermal heat and gluing. The hair root or hair strand can be damaged or even pulled out in cases of braiding.
Fixing hair extension can be hectic because one needs to set aside some time that is about six or more hours to have the hair fully treated and fixed.
Some people are allergic to the bonding glue used to fix hair extensions.
Due to the increased pressure on the scalp the hair extensions can lead to thinning and falling out of the natural hair.
Styling options of the hair extensions can be limited because most extensions are synthetic which cannot use the blow dryer or curling iron to style them.
Points to note
Use hair extensions to achieve a more natural look.
Avoid heavy extensions than your hair which can cause the natural hair to break off due to the weight of the extension.
Most importantly choose a good hair stylist who can fix hair extension professionally without damaging the natural hair. A good hair stylist should be able to advice you on a good hair extension, how to care for it and the best products to use.
Use the correct hair brush and hair product for the hair extension to maintain the extension looking good for long.
A bonded hair extension is good for short term use.
When considering a hair extensions consider the one which can last longer and can be reapplied which can reduce the cost of getting a new hair extension and fixing it. Some weave hairstyles can last up to seven months when given the correct care and management.