Human Hair Extensions

Human Hair ExtensionsHuman Hair Extensions

The long hair cut style is everywhere. Hair extensions offer a simple solution to fine hair and can add a little pizzazz to thick, curly or wavy hair in any color or style."

The beauty industry recognized the demand for instant long natural looking hair and thus today's hottest trend was born--Human Hair Extensions. Hair extensions are not only for lengthening your hair, according to Rod Sickler, owner of Images by Rod & Company and Sexy Hair Concepts Artistic Team Member.

"Any hair type can support hair extensions", says Sickler. Sickler makes hair extensions easy by creating cutting-edge hair styles for his clients. Leach concludes,"Hair Extensions are worth the time and money, when you can get fabulous-looking long hair instantly".

Some women are concerned or have heard that hair extensions can cause damage to their natural hair, or even loss of hair. Werr assisted Sickler with applying brown hair extensions with some highlight extensions to her sisters' hair. She adds that Sicklers hair extension clients have lost almost no hair extensions and have had very little maintenance issues.


Human Hair ExtensionsHuman Hair Extensions

There are a lot of different types of hair that are used for hair extensions. There is human hair and synthetic hair. European human hair is well- known as quality human hair used for extensions.

Extension hair is added directly to your own hair. Sickler comments, "No one can visually see that you have hair extensions. Extension hair is sewn on the tracks. A weft is horizontal hair strands attached together at the top of vertically flowing hair strands. Sometimes if the hair extension application method is not done properly, the hair extensions will simply fall out, or cause damage to your natural hair. You should discuss the disadvantages of hair extensions thoroughly with your hair stylist so that there are no surprises.

The hair extension training and education your hair stylist has received is very important to the success of their work. Sickler received his hair extension training from renowned expert, Joseph Accola, and he keeps up-do-date on techniques by attending beauty shows across Europe where hair extensions are more popular than in the U.S. "Hair extension education and training are paramount to successful hair extensions for any hair stylist", says Sickler. As your hair grows out, some of the hair extensions will need to be removed and replaced or touched up.

On a day-to-day basis you should treat your human hair extensions as you would long hair. Some hair stylists will recommend specific high-quality hair care products to use with your extensions. You can also use hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons on most types of human hair extensions. To get good hair extensions on your whole head, you will need quality human hair, an experienced hair stylist, at least one assistant and about 6-8 hours of time.


Ask about what hair extension experience your hair stylist has and where they received their training.

The hair stylist should ask you about your lifestyle, health, hobbies and your normal hair routine

An analysis of your scalp and hair should be done at the initial consultation to make sure your hair is in a condition for successful hair extensions.

Ask to see before and after photos of hair extension clients

Hair extensions have many advantages and several disadvantages that should be addressed, but if you want to create an instant long hair style, human hair extensions are the way to go

The reason that human hair extensions are better than fake hair is that they can be washed and styled just like your own hair.

The human hair extensions have become quite popular these days. Maintenance of human hair extensions by this way

· Dry your hair

· Keep your hair away from chlorine