I would strongly advise anyone buying to ignore all websites, salons, and stores offering more than 160g, as yes this will give you extra thickness, all too often an unnatural looking thickness way beyond the levels of even Kim Kardashian), but the risk of alopecia is very high. A UK company offers 215g set of extensions, but this weight will pull more on the roots of the hair and will also look too thick. Why do you think top stylists use comb cutting scissors to thin your hair at the salon, to reduce the weight and allow for a more luxurious and volumised style, so why add 215g of hair back in, stressing the roots and undoing all of the good work your (since you're reading this, probably expensive) haircut. Also, bear in mind a full head of bonded extensions, or micro loop extensions would use about 100-200 pieces of hair which weigh 0.8g of hair per piece, which is roughly 80-160g of hair.
Next, we come to the quality of the hair. This is a tough one. Almost all suppliers will claim that they offer "the best" hair available, but this is not the case. I suggest that if you want durable stitching (so your hair doesn't shed), very soft hair that holds a curl, and doesn't matte, I would recommend spending about ??90-100, but you should expect them to last 12+ months, if you look after them. Extensions that cost less than this would have been made with less care, use poor quality hair, or both! There would be little point in buying these for ??40-50 if they last you 3 months, as that would mean ??160-200 for 12 months - or you could spend ??90-100!
In terms of caring for your extensions, that is quit simple. ALWAYS use heat protecting spray! This will stop the hair from drying out and becoming ratty. Next, wash the hair as necessary, i.e. when there is a build up of products, mousse/hairspray/argan oil/seasalt spray/etc. Allow your hair to dry naturally when washing. Once a month use a deep conditioning hair mask to add back oils and moisture back into the hair (sounds obvious, but extensions won't get these replaced naturally like your own hair does). For extra shine, use argan oil. Be careful not to over do it though, as you will end up with a greasy set of extensions that need washing!
Hair extensions can be either synthetic or made from real human hair. In both cases, maintaining them properly is essential, so you should take your time when it comes to taking care of your extensions. If all your extensions are made from 100-percent natural hair, you will notice that they react just like real hair. This means that you can maintain them as you do with your own hair.
How to wash your hair extensions?
Always wash your extensions with as much care as possible, either once a week or every three days for oily hair. Massage from the scalp to the tips while holding your head back, and never do it in reverse. You should always rinse your hair with your head back. It is true that this can be tedious, but essentially it remains the gentlest way to rub between the scalp and the fixation point.
Next, we come to the quality of the hair. This is a tough one. Almost all suppliers will claim that they offer "the best" hair available, but this is not the case. I suggest that if you want durable stitching (so your hair doesn't shed), very soft hair that holds a curl, and doesn't matte, I would recommend spending about ??90-100, but you should expect them to last 12+ months, if you look after them. Extensions that cost less than this would have been made with less care, use poor quality hair, or both! There would be little point in buying these for ??40-50 if they last you 3 months, as that would mean ??160-200 for 12 months - or you could spend ??90-100!
In terms of caring for your extensions, that is quit simple. ALWAYS use heat protecting spray! This will stop the hair from drying out and becoming ratty. Next, wash the hair as necessary, i.e. when there is a build up of products, mousse/hairspray/argan oil/seasalt spray/etc. Allow your hair to dry naturally when washing. Once a month use a deep conditioning hair mask to add back oils and moisture back into the hair (sounds obvious, but extensions won't get these replaced naturally like your own hair does). For extra shine, use argan oil. Be careful not to over do it though, as you will end up with a greasy set of extensions that need washing!
Hair extensions can be either synthetic or made from real human hair. In both cases, maintaining them properly is essential, so you should take your time when it comes to taking care of your extensions. If all your extensions are made from 100-percent natural hair, you will notice that they react just like real hair. This means that you can maintain them as you do with your own hair.
How to wash your hair extensions?
Always wash your extensions with as much care as possible, either once a week or every three days for oily hair. Massage from the scalp to the tips while holding your head back, and never do it in reverse. You should always rinse your hair with your head back. It is true that this can be tedious, but essentially it remains the gentlest way to rub between the scalp and the fixation point.
Do not apply oil or care treatment on the attachment points. Newport hair extensions