Hair extensions allow you to enhance your natural hair and look. Whether you’re donning your everyday style or creating something more glamorous for a special occasion, they’ve got you covered. But, what exactly are the advantages of opting for hair extensions in the first place?
If you’ve never worn hair extensions or wigs before, you may be a little unsure as to whether hair extensions are worth the investment. To help you decide, we’ve created a list highlighting the benefits of hair extensions as well as the disadvantages, so you can decide if they’re the right option for you!
Benefits of Hair Extensions:
Instant Length
The most obvious advantage of hair extensions is adding instance length to your natural hair. Extensions can come in a range of different lengths, and the length you should choose is completely down to your own style preference. Just remember that most hair extensions will be added just underneath the crown area, so the length on you will be slightly longer than the actual length of the extension.
Maximum volume
The volume hair extensions can bring to any style is one of our favourite benefits. For those with finer hair and particularly for those suffering from hair thinning and hair loss, hair extensions can restore some of that missing volume and help you back on the way to feeling like your fabulous self again!
Easy styling
Hair extensions are ideal when it comes to all types of styling and can really help when it comes to trying out something new. Or, they can be the finishing touch you need to complete a look you’ve been testing out for a while. They’re particularly useful when it comes to styling for special occasions, such as weddings and parties, when you want to add a touch of extra glamour but don’t want to pay salon prices to achieve this.
Versatility
Not having to commit to a certain style is one of the main benefits of clip in hair extensions. The versatile nature of hair extensions is the reason they are loved by so many. Hair extensions give you the ability to express yourself through styles that best suit you. The way you feel changes from one day to the next, so why shouldn’t your hair styling be able to do that too?
Saves time
Not only is styling made easy, but certain hair extensions and hairpieces can also save you valuable time when styling! Hairpieces such as ponytail hairpieces and scrunchies are great options when it comes to achieving specific styles you have in mind, but without the hassle of having to spend hours watching YouTube tutorials to achieve them!
Colour experimentation
In a similar way to wig wearing, opting for hair extensions can be a great opportunity to experiment was some colour. As most people want their hair extensions to appear natural, we wouldn’t recommend going to the opposite end of the colour chart (if you want to mix things up, then feel free to go for it). At first, we’d recommend opting for hair extensions one or two shades lighter than your natural colour and then either curling, braiding or styling your hair in an up-do, to help create the illusion of highlights.
No damage to your hair
Achieving the perfect style without causing damage to your hair sounds too good to be true, right? Wrong! One of the benefits of clip in hair extensions is that they offer all of the above but without causing the damage to your hair and scalp that alternatives such as glue-in extensions and weaves can cause. In addition, if you’re giving your natural hair a break from heated products whilst styling with hairpieces and extensions, it’ll only benefit your natural hair even more!
Confidence
The most important advantage of using hair extensions is the confidence it can bring to the person wearing them. Hairstyling plays a key part in many people’s self-esteem, giving them the confidence they need to take on the day ahead. When your confidence is boosted and you’re feeling great – it shows! When this happens, it doesn’t matter how you style your hair extensions; you’ll look fabulous no matter what.
Disadvantages of Hair Extensions:
They’re not a permanent fix
Although hair extensions offer versatility and the option to swap and change your style from day to day, some people prefer a more permanent option and don’t want to have to remove extensions when washing their hair or sleeping. At Simply Wigs, we’d always recommend steering away from more permanent options, as they tend to cause more damage to the hair and scalp in the long-term. Should you wish to opt for glue-in or sewn-in hair extensions, for example, then please keep this in mind and research the effects properly before committing to anything.
Get used to clipping in extensions
Some hair extension wearers, at first, find getting used to the positioning and clipping-in a little tricky. However, after a little time and practice, this will become second nature and you’ll find your own rhythm and preferred method that works best for you. To see a step-by-step breakdown of how to attach clip-in extensions to your hair, then check out our hair extensions guide.
Top tip: If you feel some slight tension in your head from the clips, then try wearing your clips in a slightly different place on your head to try and relieve this next time!
The more natural the look, the higher the price
As with most things in the beauty industry, the more realistic you want it to look, the more it will usually cost. But, if you don’t want to opt for the typically more expensive human hair extensions, there are now some amazing synthetic hair extension options that look stunning. As a bonus, synthetic hair is generally easier to care for, and any shininess can easily be removed to make them look more natural.
The main benefit of wearing hair extensions is similar to wig wearing’s main benefit, giving you back your confidence! So, whether you’re a wig wearing veteran or completely new to hair extensions, all we ask is that you stay true to your own style – because when you’re feeling good, you’re also looking good too! To find out more about hair extensions, hairpieces and wig wearing, be sure to read the fantastic posts created by the people who know best, our lovely customers and the Simply Wigs wig wearing community.
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