If you’ve always wanted long, thick and luscious hair, you may have thought of getting hair extensions for that extra length and volume. One of the most common questions people have is whether hair extensions are bad for your natural hair. In this article, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about hair extensions and how to keep your natural hair long, healthy and beautiful.
The simple answer is: no, hair extensions are not bad for your hair and, if installed by a trained professional and maintained correctly, should not damage your hair. This is a myth that’s been circulating the internet for years that has been debunked since its origin. When installed by a trained professional and cared for properly, hair extensions should cause absolutely no damage to your natural hair.
As per the above statement, Hair Extensions themselves do not cause damage. However, damage can occur in certain circumstances if they are neglected – either by the installer or the wearer. There are many steps you should take to properly care and prevent damage for your natural hair when getting hair extensions. This is an investment in time and money and should not be taken lightly. Here are some ways you can prevent damage from hair extensions.
One of the most important things you can do to prevent damage from hair extensions is to book with a professional, reputable and experienced stylist. It is important that the Stylist fully understands extensions, how they work and can assess the client in detail prior to installation. Our extensionists at Vixen Hair are highly skilled, qualified and experienced Hair Extensionists who ensure your results are natural while maintaining the health of your hair. Make sure to have a consultation with your stylist to work with them to choose the most suitable extensions for you. There are so many variables available that, getting it right is essential – not only for the overall result, but to ensure your own natural hair isn’t damaged (think to much hair or the wrong technique used).
Depending on your hair type, thickness, length, texture and medical history - certain types of hair extensions will be more suitable than others. For example, For fine or thin hair, consider using tape extensions or nanos. For thick afro hair, consider wefts. There are many different types of hair extensions you can choose from. At Vixen Hair, we pride ourselves on offering 9 different types of extensions (with 12 variations) to ensure our client gets exactly what they need! We don’t side line you into one technique because its ‘easy’ to fit or cheaper to purchase. We give an honest full recommendation. The methods we provide include:
This is usually the part where most customers cause damage to their own hair! Once you get your extensions installed, it’s essential that you follow the care instructions properly to keep your long locks and natural hair in the best condition. In our consultation and Fitting appointments, we provide you with all the information you need and recommendation on the products to use. We also give you a detailed aftercare brochure (you can view this here).
Some ways that you can protect and care for your hair extensions are:
Hair extensions are a worthwhile investment if you’re looking for thicker, longer hair – it is simply not possible to achieve thick lush hair for some of our clients. With the proper installation and care, hair extensions shouldn’t cause any damage to your hair and will give you those natural, long locks you’ve always dreamed of.
