Growing out your hair takes patience, and your hair may not naturally be able to grow to the length you’d like. Furthermore, you may simply want to rock a longer look for a while before going back to shorter hair.
The answer to getting that instant longer look is to use hair extensions. While you can get natural hair extensions, synthetic ones are far cheaper. It makes sense that you’d want to check these out, especially if you’d like to try a couple of different types over time. Synthetic ones will certainly suit your wallet a little easier.
But are they safe?
That’s what we’re going to look at here. The first thing to note is that synthetic extensions are not all the same. They’re made from materials such as acrylic or nylon. Even then, not all nylon extensions are identical, and the same goes for acrylic. You want the best quality you can get, and that’s something your stylist can help you with. It’s always tempting to check out a bargain, but it could cost you – and your own hair – dearly in the end.
Will You Damage Your Own Hair If You Use Hair Extensions?
You can if you don’t treat the synthetic hair with care. One of the most important things to know about is heat. Synthetic fibers are fragile when they encounter heat, so you should never blow dry them or use hot tools to style your synthetic locks. If you know you’ll want to do this, ask your stylist for advice on synthetic extensions that are designed to withstand such treatment. They’ll be pricier, but it’s far better to spend the cash and be able to style your hair as you wish. Any heat source could potentially cause issues, so be careful if you’re around the kitchen too.
If the synthetic fibers were exposed to heat, they could meld with your own hair. As you can imagine, this would be difficult if not impossible to remove, and you’d end up with damaged hair that would take ages to grow out. Safety first here – your stylist will be able to recommend a safe set of synthetic hair to go for if heat is going to be an issue.
Make Sure Your Own Hair is in Excellent Condition Before You Begin
This is something you may not think about but taking care of your own hair first is a must. Use a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner regularly, to make sure your hair doesn’t dry out. This can make it more prone to breaking and developing split ends – and you won’t want to add extensions or a weave to those.
Another way to take care of your own hair is to make sure you don’t have synthetic hair extensions in for too long. The longer you wear them, the more likely it is that your own hair may suffer. Two or three months is the limit for synthetic hair, so once you reach that point, ask your stylist to remove them and go back to your own style for a while. If you go for natural hair extensions with healthy human hair, you can keep them in for longer.
It's important to note that while you can add your own extensions (or get a friend to help you), you’ll achieve the best results with a professional stylist experienced in hair extension applications. Not only do you get their wealth of experience and attention to detail, but they’ll also make sure you always get the best outcome.
Care And Proper Treatment All The Way
Synthetic extensions should be carefully washed and naturally dried to maintain their good looks. Careful brushing is required too if you want to maintain those looks.
You can see there is plenty to think about before opting for these extensions. The good news is that your stylist can provide answers to any other questions you might have about them before you go for it. Even down to the best shampoo to use, how often, and which brush to use to keep it looking good. These are all important elements to remember when you’re eager to get longer good-looking hair overnight. The specific synthetic extensions you choose will help achieve the best results.
At Unique Hair Concepts, we prefer not work with synthetic hair extension because of the limitations and the potential damage to the wearer’s own growing hair. If you decide to try synthetic hair extensions, it is best to opt for clip in extensions that allow you to remove them frequently without damage.
To learn more about human hair extensions, contact the team at Unique Hair Concepts for a complimentary, private consultation.
