Hair extensions have really come a long way in terms of preventing hair damage for semi-permanent installation methods and thus have become increasingly popular. Before you decide on booking your appointment with a hair extensions specialist at your salon, you should conduct some research first. As with anything there are benefits to having both semi-permanent hair extensions just as there are benefits to having clip in hair extensions. But you also cannot forget about the disadvantages of both options either.
First we will discuss the pros and cons Semi-Permanent hair extensions.
The Pros Of Semi-Permanent Hair Extensions:
- Instant gratification to have more length and volume to your hair
- The hair extensions will look natural and the point of where the hair extensions attaches to your natural hair is undetectable (when applied by a licensed and certified hair extensions specialist).
- When installed by a professional, the hair extensions will match your hair texture and color perfectly
The Cons of Semi-Permanent Hair Extensions:
- The cost can be pretty steep for most people averaging $500-$2000.
- Potential hair damage caused by the actual installation and wearing them for too long
- Maintenance. Not only in terms of maintenance costs but the time invested in sitting in a salon chair to have your extensions adjusted as the hair grows out and to have them tightened or re-bonded as the bonding can weaken over time.
The other option is to go with clip in hair extensions which obviously are not a semi-permanent alternative but still the leading popular preferance when it comes to hair extensions.
The Pros Of Clip In Hair Extensions:
- Instant gratification for adding length and volume to your natural hair
- Affordable
- Clip in hair extensions can be removed easily and within minutes
- Do it yourself method so no salon professional is needed
- Does not damage your hair
- Can last 6-12 months if cared for properly
The Cons of Clip In Hair Extensions:
- Can take some initial work on getting the hair extensions to match your natural color
- You will have to do some research to find a good quality brand of hair extensions that do not shed or tangle up easily
- If not conditioned and treated properly, the hair extensions won’t last very long which will cause you to have to purchase new ones
- Some people feel as though the clips make the hair extension pieces feel too heavy and can feel like they are pulling down on your natural hair
