When hair extensions are correctly fitted, both synthetic hair extensions and , human hair pieces can be washed, brushed, treated and styled. Hair extensions can be worn continuously and can last for many months and look just as good as they did the day they were fitted. Care does need to be taken with them just as you take with your own hair if you want it to look good and do what you want.
One of the major advantages of using human hair pieces is that they are an extension of your own hair. You need not treat the extensions any differently to your own hair, and you can maintain the same cleaning and conditioning regimen which you always use. Human hair is the most natural, and even to a trained hairdresser, it is virtually impossible to tell that the hair is not natural. When the hair is washed, the hair dries at the same speed and with the same method as your own hair, blending in without the need for styling.
No extra care needs to be taken with hairdryers, curling tongs and straightening rods. The hair is as durable as your own and will behave in the same way. This is not true for synthetic hair as heated devices can damage the synthetic fibers if due care is not taken.
If extensions are being added to create more volume, human hair offers considerable advantages as less hair needs to be used to achieve the body your require.
Real hair takes dye perfectly, and color can be easily changed without having to have different extensions fitted. Real hair extensions are the choice of movie stars and celebrities as they provide the most versatility – very important if you are always in the public eye.
As you would think, the versatility and natural look does come at a price, and human hair extensions are often the most expensive choice. If you want to have extensions on a budget, then synthetic hair provides a cheaper alternative.
Moderns synthetic fibers are highly durable and fake hair can be styled and curled if care is taken. You will find that synthetic hair holds its style for longer than real hair. Synthetic hair will also remain straight even if it gets wet, so for perfectly straight hair synthetic does offer more advantages. It is also available in pretty much any shade you care to think of, so if you fancy something a little out of the ordinary it is the best choice.
Many people are turned off by the idea of weaving someone else’s hair onto their head so always opt for synthetic, regardless of the easy care and advantages of real human hair but this really is a matter of personal choice.