Sunday, July 10, 2011

Hair Weaves: What to Consider?

What do you need to know about getting a new weave design?

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Hair weaves and extensions are part of today’s fashion, trend, and style. Clients often add extensions to change hair color, texture, style or for adding fullness and length. Extensions can be used as a temporary cosmetic solution, camouflaging breaking and damaged hair. There is no one size fits all with hair extension service. A consultation is highly recommended for clients who are trying these services, particularly for first time service. The following information is for guidance when considering hair extensions.

There are several considerations when deciding on hair extensions: desired style, how long you plan to wear the style, hair selection, installation technique, and budget.


Style – Look through hair style magazines for photos of the style you would like. Your stylist will review individual starting place to determine steps to your desired style. Bring pictures to your stylist for use during the consultation.

How long do you plan to wear the extension style? Special occasion, a few weeks, a month, or long term (up to three months). Your expectation of how long you’ll be wearing the style is important in determining choice of hair and technique.

Hair selection – Which direction is right for you with so many choices? Human or synthetic, straight, wavy, or curly, length of hair, color of hair. Which hair brands perform the best? The cost of hair is normally separate because of the wide choices in quality and cost. When purchasing hair is for short term use, lower price and/or synthetic hair is an okay option. When you want to wear your extension hair for eight (8) weeks or more, go for better quality remi hair for less tangling. Lesser quality hair often does not last as long as service installation technique.

Weave Techniques – Sew-in, strand by strand heat fusion or cold links, quick weave bonding, tape extension, comb extensions, lace fronts, or full cap wigs. Sew-ins, net service, lace fronts, and full wig caps are used to cover long term thinning and balding or for a change from wearing your natural locks.

Budget – There are two separate cost considerations: the hair and the service. Discuss budget with your stylist to make sure your expectation is in line with your budget. If you plan to use high quality hair like natural human Indian Remy, your hair selection could last for more than one sew-in service. It is suggested that clients make salon visits as recommended by their stylist when wearing hair extensions, lace frontals, and lace front wigs.

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As you see there are many factors to consider and that's why a consultation is so important.  Many salons will provide a free consultation or your consultation price will be deducted from your service.  Call 770-622-7720 for more information.