Ever thought of having hair extensions?
Mon 22nd February 2016
Hair extensions aren’t just for women who want to have long hair – although, if your hair grows slowly or not at all and you have always wanted the Jerry Hall or Indian Princess look, then hair extensions can be the solution to your problem.
Many women use hair extensions to give a fuller, thicker head of hair. Although the perception is that only men suffer from thinning hair and hair loss, it can happen to women at almost any time in their life. Some reports claim that as many as 1 in 5 women over the age of 25 will suffer from some degree of hair loss at some time in their lives. As thinning hair is not really noticeable until volume has reduced by 15%, many women do not seek help as soon as they should.
Thinning hair can be caused by stress and anxiety, poor diet, hormonal changes, some drug treatments, the environment, genetics and ageing. There are many treatments available to help counteract hair loss, but hair extensions are safe and instant.
Hair extensions do not have to be added all over the head; they can be added to cover specific areas, e.g. on the crown or down the sides. Colouring hair extensions to give highlights removes the need to use harsh chemicals on natural hair, so the natural hair is protected.
The hair which is used for extensions is called ‘remy’ which is hair which has been collected directly from a woman’s head whilst held in a ponytail so that none of the strands fall to the floor. All of the cuticles are healthy, intact and flow in the same direction so the hair will be tangle-free. True ‘remy’ hair lasts for a long time, can be coloured or heat-treated and even reused.
Companies such as BeautyWorks make hair extensions in 46 different colours for matching with natural hair – or providing highlights or even a completely different look!
Hair extensions can be added using micro rings (also known as micro beads, nano beads or micro loops) which do not damage natural hair as there is no glue or heat required to fix them. They can be used on hair as short as a couple of inches long, easily removed and repositioned, non-allergenic and very difficult to spot.
Rachael Williams at Faith Hair and Beauty is an experienced hair care professional. Contact her on 01482 872871 for a free, no obligation consultation for advice about the suitability of hair extensions for you. Faith currently has an offer of £100 off 16” hair extensions until 30/4/16.
