Nowadays, hair extensions are so popular they are becoming a staple of hair “enhancements”. Whereas they used to be a type of product used only by the rich and famous, today they became affordable and easily accessible. They are popular with celebrities, even if some of them don’t talk about it. And with celebrities comes popularity among the people. Riding such a big wave, it’s only natural that hair extensions are changing, evolving, and improving. Today there are many types and even more brands, each suited for different purposes. These extensions can look perfectly natural. However, you need to understand exactly what type to use for them to look fantastic on you. 

Those of you with natural, thick, and curly hair can add length to it using weave, or sew-in, extensions of any length. These extensions are of the “permanent” kind, which means they will last for up to four months. Please note that experts recommend taking it out every six or eight weeks. This is the best method if you want your natural hair to grow out. Four months is the maximum length of time you shouldn’t be wearing these extensions in a row. The extensions are literally sewn into your hair. Due to this they can look perfectly natural and you can style them as you want. Your scalp will need extra moisturizing treatment in order to avoid scaling due to the weave. Do deep-conditioning treatments at least once a week and give your hair hot oil treatments as well. 

If you have thin fine hair, using extensions can be a challenge. Microbeads and weaves won’t work and can actually be too damaging. Clip-ins will be too noticeable, so will the majority of other bonding types. That said, you can achieve great results if you try 20’’ flat tip extensions for thin hair instead. This type of keratin bonds is fixed with heat instead of tools. The ends are ultra-fine themselves. Therefore, they are completely unnoticeable. What’s more, these extensions can be placed very close to each other. Therefore, you can boost the volume greatly and still make it look natural. Tape-in hair extensions come in bigger strands and can be attached using heat and glue. These must be applied close to your roots to achieve a natural look. They will also add volume, but they are a bit more difficult to manage. You’ll need to be careful of the tape lines when styling, combing, and washing your hair. These extensions can last four to eight weeks, depending on the type of glue used. They are a great option if you want to give extensions a trial run to see how they work with your look. 

Owners of medium and medium-to-thick hair have it best when it comes to hair extensions. They can use literally any type on offer. However, the most efficient for them are the ones that come in small wefts and different types of bonding. Micro-bead extensions stand out among these due to how natural a look they create and how easy they are to maintain. You don’t have to worry about the glue with them and they can last for up to four weeks. After this, you can “fine-tune” them and keep wearing the extensions. This maintenance is necessary to account for natural hair growth. When installed by an expert, these extensions are very safe. Fusion hair extensions are similar to micro-beads, but they are attached using glue. This means using heat, which can be damaging for the hair. However, when done right, these extensions are also long-lasting and natural-looking. Sadly, they aren’t the safest type, so you shouldn’t use them if your hair is in any way damaged or weak. Clip-ins are exactly what they are named. They are clips with wefts of hair to use for extensions. Even the finest of clips aren’t invisible, that’s why these extensions aren’t suited for anyone with less than medium-thick hair. Clips are easy to use when you want to play around with your hairstyle. They must be removed on the same day. You also need to clean and store them properly to ensure they serve you for months to come.