{"id":4109,"date":"2019-08-28T15:15:15","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T19:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prose.com\/?p=4109"},"modified":"2022-04-26T15:16:16","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T19:16:16","slug":"hair-extensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prose.com\/blog\/hair-extensions","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Hair Extensions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Natural vs. Synthetic<\/h2>\n

This is where the old adage, \u201cYou get what you pay for,\u201d really comes into play. \u201cGenerally speaking, human hair will always be more expensive,\u201d says Faith Huffnagle<\/a><\/span>, Prose Director of Education and veteran stylist, \u201cBut the benefits of human hair is that it can be conditioned, colored and heat-styled<\/a><\/span>, whereas synthetic strands will melt with heat and chemicals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Remy human hair is the highest quality, which understandably comes at the highest price point. Its hair cuticle has been preserved, and all the hairs run in the same direction giving it a naturally soft, silky texture. Then there are synthetic extensions which are the most cost-effective, but they can tangle easily, aren\u2019t great for heat styling and are a lot lighter than natural hair, causing the strands to move in an unnatural way. That said, the positive spin on synthetic strands are that they\u2019re a low commitment way to try out extensions without dropping a bundle.<\/p>\n

Find your perfect match<\/h2>\n

Nothing screams fake hair quite like badly coordinated extensions. Even being off by a shade can throw off your look. A trained stylist will ensure they blend seamlessly, but for clip-ins, you\u2019ll want to match the most prominent color in your hair, typically the shade of the hair\u2019s ends, not the roots.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also want to pay attention to the weight of your extensions. If they\u2019re too heavy, the roots of your natural hair will be stressed, which you definitely want to avoid. You should match the density of the extension to the density of your hair<\/a><\/span>. If your hair is thin, fragile or damaged, you\u2019d want to steer clear of a thick, heavy extension. And always avoid placing extensions where hair is the most delicate\u2014around your hairline or at the nape of your neck.<\/p>\n

Extension dos and don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n

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