What are the most popular forms of weaving human hair extensions?

Question: What are the most popular forms of weaving human hair extensions? Are human hair extensions better than the synthetic option?

Answer: Human hair extensions are a popular choice for those who can afford it because of the versatility it offers. “Human hair” extensions can be colored, relaxed, permed and curled with hot curling irons: Not to be confused with “natural hair” extensions that are mixed with animal hair (believe it or not) and even a permissible amount of synthetic hair that can be used in the process of the product.

Always Match Your Hair Extensions

Hair stylist and weave wearers know the most natural look is always the best. Hair extensions should always have the same texture as the natural hair it is being weaved into. If your roots are chemically processed or relaxed, straight and silky weaves would not look natural and vice versa. This is why the human hair extension manufacturers offer all type of textures such as straight, curly, yak (relaxed), crimped and silky and of all grades. Be mindful of what you pay for and its worth. A good grade of hair will have the cuticles facing the direction in which they grew known as Remy designation.

Caring for Human Hair Extensions

Since high quality 100% human hair is expensive, some people think that special provisions must be made for its longevity. Not so, caring for human hair extensions is like caring for your own hair, the same rules apply. Experts say that human hair extensions should always be cut with a razor as to avoid blunt ends. The application of the extensions can be done with several different techniques. Fusing is best because it is applied strand by strand. This is also the most expensive and time consuming, usually ranging from eight to sixteen hours of process time and costing anywhere from $800-$3000.

Always get a consultation preferably a free one before taking on the daunting task. Make sure the stylist is a specialist in the field whether they are renowned or not. And remember, once you start the process it would be a good idea to finish it. Lastly, don’t try doing it yourself, you run the risk of it looking like crap and its better to not have a weave at all than sporting a crappy job.