Hair weaves (extensions) are a great way to change your hair style without the wait.  Hair weaves add length and volume to your hair and are a fun, sassy way to get a new look.  They can be done at home or at a salon.  They can be pricy, but for a well done weave an experienced salon is the way to go.

Weaves can be done with real or synthetic hair.  Weaving is done when you take hair extensions and have them braided or sewn into your existing hair.  They can also be applied using a special type of glue or wax.  Hair weaves typically last up to two months, and can be taken care of just as you would your own hair.  However weave hair can become dry and brittle as it is not attached to your scalp, and doesn’t receive your scalps natural oils, so take care to keep it conditioned.

To do a weave you start by having your hair braided into corn rows horizontally along the scalp.  This is done so that once the hair extensions are sewn in they look like they are natural and appears to be one with the natural hair.  Start at the base of your head and work your way up, adding a new layer as you go.  Keep most of your hair up at the beginning, braiding the first extension in.  Once that is done let down some of your hair, to create a layer and then braid in another extension.  Continue the process until you have finished with the shortest extension. Remember that these hair extensions will make your hair heavy, so keep the layers to a minimum.

After you have finished with the shortest layer it is time to have it styled.  Many women prefer to have their hair weave cut and styled after it is put in, so that it looks fresh and new.  Remember that weaves take a long time to put in, so pack your patience.  And also remember that they will take a long time to come out too.

Hair Extensions Before And After Pictures

Making a decision about your hair is huge because it’s how people will see you for at least the next few months. Worse yet if you do not like your new hair style then you have to live with it and deal with it until it grows out. Cutting the hair is one decision that cannot be undone. If you colored your hair and really did not like it you could always ‘re-color’ it back to what it was before. Getting hair extensions is just as big of a decision as any, even if it’s easier to take them off. A good idea before getting extensions is to look at before and after pictures of people who have had hair extensions. This will give you some sort of idea what to expect and what kind of change you are making to your entire style.

Going through magazines at your local salon is one way of finding pictures of before and after pics of hair extensions. As well as finding online galleries of hair pictures, these will help you in deciding if it’s a style that is right for you. Remember that most magazines try to sell you a look that might not look as good on you as it does the person in the magazine. Magazines are in the business of selling so be sure to talk to your hair stylist before making the plunge. Some hair extensions will look better on one woman versus another because of their facial shape. This style should be created based on your facial shape as well as other features of your body, so that the entire style fits you.

The best places to find any before and after pictures of any hair style are on the internet. You can search for popular celebrities to see who has used hair extensions and what the difference would be if you got the same. If you find something you like, always print it off and take it to your local hairstylist so that they will know exactly what you are wanting.

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