hair extensions

[Joanna317]

Hi everyone. So I have a question about these sew on hair extensions out there. How long would you hair have to be to get these extensions put in? My hair is 3inches long now and i will be going full time in 7 weeks so it should be slightly longer by then. I know this can be expensive too. Though in this scenario if im willing to pay the price, which I heard can cost up to 2K. How long would they last me? I would like to have a quick route to having hair past shoulder length without having to wear a wig. I would hope to only have to do this procedure once and maybe my real hair will be long enough to not need extensions? Or are clip on extension just the better route in this situation? Also would my hair be long enough for clip on extension? Sorry for all the questions and I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks

Also I'd like to add in that since they braid the hair to sew it on, are the braids undone after the process? Or does this look unnatural for a while?

[Cindy]

There has ben a few posts on this and my hairdresser does a clip in kind. Many girls have said that they get easily tangled and lose their look after washing, even with the 'proper' shampoo and conditioner.

I was getting my hair done recently and a woman came in demanding her extensions were taken out, she had them for a few days and didn't like them. Not sure what her beef was exactly.

The glued in type seem to have the most problems.

[Laura_7]

Please take this without gurantees and ask your hair specialist.

It depends on which material is used.
You might think about good quality hair.

The braids should be able to be undone later.

I remember something like 3 months until it grows out.

Clip in might also work. Advantage is you can take them out at night and they might not need to be washed as often.


Do you have a hair color that is easily available, and the extensions blend in easily ? Otherwise a dye might be necessary (I'd prefer soft and natural products).

For all of this you could have a look at youtube, there are some vids explaining the processes. Sewing and clipin seem to be one of the more advantageous methods. But you might also consider wigs, there are some who allow for ventilation underneath.

Concerning your own hair you could have a look here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,167887.msg1661891.html#msg1661891


hugs

[Joanna317]

Please take this without gurantees and ask your hair specialist.

It depends on which material is used.
You might think about good quality hair.

The braids should be able to be undone later.

I remember something like 3 months until it grows out.

Clip in might also work. Advantage is you can take them out at night and they might not need to be washed as often.


Do you have a hair color that is easily available, and the extensions blend in easily ? Otherwise a dye might be necessary (I'd prefer soft and natural products).

For all of this you could have a look at youtube, there are some vids explaining the processes. Sewing and clipin seem to be one of the more advantageous methods. But you might also consider wigs, there are some who allow for ventilation underneath.

Concerning your own hair you could have a look here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,167887.msg1661891.html#msg1661891


hugs

Thanks Laura and I have dark brown hair. I believe that should be one of the easier colors to find.

[Joanna317]

There has ben a few posts on this and my hairdresser does a clip in kind. Many girls have said that they get easily tangled and lose their look after washing, even with the 'proper' shampoo and conditioner.

I was getting my hair done recently and a woman came in demanding her extensions were taken out, she had them for a few days and didn't like them. Not sure what her beef was exactly.

The glued in type seem to have the most problems.

Thanks Cindy, you have been around to help with a lot of my questions in the past and I really appreciate all the help.