Hair extensions offer an exciting way to transform lengths, add volume or change styles entirely. However, unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment if not properly managed from the start. This guide explains what extensions can and can’t do to help clients achieve satisfying results.
Be Realistic about Growth
While extensions fill in thin spots beautifully, they cannot literally make hair grow or regrow visibly receded hairlines. Hair only grows approximately half an inch each month at most from the root naturally with time and care. Extensions solely supplement existing hair temporarily.
Understand the Process
Installing hair to match existing lengths seamlessly requires skill and customized weaving or bonding placements. Resulting fullness still looks most natural distributed down lengths versus concentrated at roots alone. Clients must accept limitations of blending added hair discreetly.
Account for Upkeep
Like any hair treatment, extensions require regular maintenance trims every 4-6 weeks as shedding occurs to prevent damaged ends. Expect shampooing properly without affecting bonds. Brushing daily avoids tangling. Removal returns hair to pre-extension condition with patience.
Hair Type Matters
Thin, fine hair types may have difficulty supporting extensions’ additional weight for as long, perhaps just 3 months, versus thick hair wearing them longer. A consultation matches the best extension style or length to existing hair properties.
Be Gentle with Styling
While extensions allow new ‘dos, clients need understanding heat-styled or vigorous brushed hair may not last as long as air-drying hair more gently between alterations. Frequent rough shampooing also causes premature shedding.
Consult an Expert
Seeing a professional stylist evaluates hair health and goals in designing a customized extension plan for optimal wearability and results. DIY styles lack custom sizing precision potentially damaging hair frictionally over months.
If fully committing to the upkeep process above with realistic expectations, extensions offer rewarding low-maintenance transformations. Clients feel confident and beautiful highlighting their best features naturally over time. With patience and professional care, extensions complement everyday styles beautifully when appreciated for supplemental lengths versus miracles.