I went for my hair trial, and the hairstylist recommended I get clip-in extensions since my hair is somewhat thin. I have never used or purchased hair extensions before, and don't know the first thing about them. I have a bunch of questions...How do you know what color to get? How long they should be? Whether you need one package or more? Are there a particular type to get if you want more volume or if you want more length?
I would appreciate it if anyone has suggestions or recommendations for a particular brand, and a place to purchase them since they are so expensive. I've seen a few suggestions on here for Sally's, but when I went to the store, they have a bunch of different brands, lengths, and colors. I am very nervous to buy them since they are pricey and are non-returnable. I know I want human hair so it can be cut and styled, and I know I want clip-in extensions, but that's the extent of my knowledge. Any feedback, recommendations/suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Lisa
Re: Trying Hair Extensions for the First Time...HELP!
The length is completely dependent on you, and how long you want your hair. I had short hair, somewhere around my chin/midneck to just past at shoulders when I bought them, and I wanted past my shoulders and it did the trick. Sallys, has all different lengths and brands you just want to make sure its human hair, and read the reviews. As far as color goes, if you have a friend that is a hairstylist, or even the sally person, they could help you pick out a good color.
I took my friend with me who also colored my hair at the time with me to pick the color out, we picked something close to my natural hair color and now to get them to match even better, we color and highlight my regular hair to match the hair extensions.
http://www.sallybeauty.com/hair-extensions/EURNXT02,default,pd.html#start=17&sz=12&viewAllProducts=true
Pictures are of my e-session with my hair extensions in, my hair has just finally went past my shoulders now.
I'm the fuck out.
Thank you caitlinmca and beethery. I appreciate the information. I need to purchase the extensions on or before September 9 to have them in time for my follow up hair trial. I am also getting my hair highlighted so I am going to wait until after I have that done so I can match the color. I am leaning toward getting the extensions at Sally's so I can see them in person.
beethery, is there a reason that you prefer to order from Bellami?
Thank you both again.
I have used 2 kinds of extensions. The flip in kind, (Halo Couture) and a clip in kind (Cashmere Hair Extensions) both are right around the same price point $300 and I would suggest using swatches to color match or contacting the company directly. Most companies will help you color match using pictures of your natural hair.
My personal preference have been the Cashmere Hair extensions. They are double drawn 200g extensions. They are thick and silky, and the best part THEY DO NOT TANGLE. I cannot tell you how frustrating it is to have a rats nest of hair at the end of the day after wearing hair extensions. You can also do an updo with these extensions as opposed to the flip in kind where you cannot.
I have heard several good things about Bellami hair extensions, I just have not tried them myself. Good luck finding your perfect ones!