If there is anyone with harder hair to keep up with, it's celebrities. One minute they can be rocking a bouncy blonde lob, the next they are gracing the red-carpet with long ombre-locks. When it comes to hair, these days it's not so much about chosing a trend and sticking to it, it's more about having a style that suits you and being able to adapt it.
If you are someone that loves to constantly change your look, then extensions can be a great alternative. Not only do they give you the freedom to experiment with so many different trends whilst being able to salvage the health of your own hair too, but they are a god send for people that struggle with natural growth.
Most people have the pre-conception that the glue-in bonds thin out your natural hair, which can be true, but only to an extent. With the right hair and the right person applying them your natural hair shouldn't really suffer. Take it from someone who has been having extensions for years, quality and application is everything.
We went to Inanch London, founder of the revolutionary Gold Class Hair for a run-down of what to do, what not to do, and how to?!
My before and after...
CHOOSING THE RIGHT BRAND…
- Quality
- Reputation
- Reccomendation
"Check that the brand has a reputable name in the industry. The best way to start is by looking at their website and looking up the salons that sell those extensions, and how long they have been applying them for. Avoid going for cheap extensions as they will not only look bad, but will damage your own hair too." says Inanch, Director of Inanch London
RULES OF APPLICATION…
- Check the health of your own hair
- Check the salons experience in the industry
Inanch advises that "the client's hair and scalp need to be in optimum health before any extensions are applied. When applied the extensions should not be too close to the scalp as this can cause traction alopecia. The hair extensionist should follow a neat sectioning pattern."
COLOURING THE EXTENSIONS ONCE THEY ARE IN…
- Avoid bleach
- Extension-experienced colourist advised
- After-care
Inanch says that "extensions can be coloured once they have been applied but we always advise clients not to bleach them as this can damage the hair."
Please note: If you do bleach your extensions the texture of the hair can noticeably change. Make sure you have some good after-care products (see what GLAMOUR suggests below).
HOW LONG TO KEEP THEM IN FOR…
"The general rule is 3-6 months but definitely not longer. The extensions should always be professionally removed" advised by Lee, senior extensionist, Inanch London
I always find that once I hit the 3 month mark my extensions tend to feel slightly more worn and have noticeably less volume. If this is the case and you don't want a whole new set of hair yet, go back to your salon and ask them to fill in the thinner areas with a few more strands. Have a good trim and the results are perfect.
HOW TO MAINTAIN...
- Don't conditioner the roots of your hair
- Brush your hair twice a day (from scalp through to ends)
- Do not towel-dry vigorously as this can tangle the bonds
- Only use an extension appropriate brush near the roots
"There are shampoos, conditioners and leave-in treatments that are specially formulated to prolong the life of hair extensions and keep them in great condition" says Lee
GLAMOUR SUGGESTS…
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