Hair extensions make your hair long and thick. One can decide to choose a special look for a night or day through choosing the type of extension that suits her look. One should have knowledge on the type of style that fits his or her face well. There are different types of hair extensions in Northern Virginia, so one can select the texture or color that she wants.

Hair extensions are mainly made from human hair. They can also be colored, permed, curled or straight. They should be given special care just like natural tresses. They should not be exposed to excess heat. If one wants to achieve soft curls, setting is done by use of soft rollers.

Extensions are purchased from beauty stores where one can select the type he or she wants. European is one of the types. It is economical because it lasts for a period of one year when treated well. Another type is Asian. It is mostly preferred by the dark people because it looks good on them. It is also cheap. The other type is called virgin hair extension. It is expensive because chemicals are used to treat it.

Extensions can be attached to make natural tresses longer. This, however, cannot be done for a long period. One can buy clips that look like her own hair to add length or thickness. One can prefer to put on weaves because they provide longer service. Weaves can be fixed with heat fusion or glue. One can wear them for a period of up to three months. This depends on the speed at which the natural curls grows.

Weaves that do not last for a long period cost between 5 dollars and 500 dollars. An individual can fix them at home because they are easy to put on. One saves money which could have being spent in the salon. The quality types can be bought at 2500 dollars. The quality ones are expensive to maintain. The reason as to why they are expensive is because one has to visit a saloon frequently. One can pay 1000 dollars for each visit.

Many women wear weaves to achieve a new look. When they are not in use one must take care of them as he or she would take care of their own tresses. When they are not stored properly, they may tangle. This may shorten their life.

One should clean them by use of shampoo or special cleanser. They should be cleaned properly because most of them build up products, which attract dust easily. After cleaning, they should be given enough time to dry well. They can be dried by laying them on a cloth or hanging them on a cloth line. One should not store them while wet to avoid attracting mold and mildew.

Extensions can be kept in plastic bags or plastic containers. The plastic container should be spacious. There are containers that are specifically designed for storing hair extensions in Northern Virginia. If one cannot afford them, he or she should buy a plastic bag with openings for letting in air so that the hair can be fresh and also avoid bad smell. The bag or containers should be kept away from excess heat. This is to prevent discoloration.