I’ve been dealing with extensions for a long time! I’ve had everything from micro braids, to sewn in, to glued in! What I love about extensions is that you can change your hair style frequently and there’s not much upkeep for say, a gelled/curled style. If you really want a curly hair look, you can get curly extensions sewn in and see how you like it. The possibilities are endless with extensions. I decided to make this page because for someone just getting into hair extensions it can be VERY confusing. I know I didn’t know my hair color, the grade of hair I should get or anything. I don’t want everyone else to be like that. So here’s the know-how!

Extensions are split into two main categories: Human Hair & Synthetic Hair. Most synthetic hair you can’t style because if you put a curling iron/straightener to it it will go up in flames, so no matter how unruly it gets you’re gonna have to just deal with it w/ out heat. That’s why most people prefer Human Hair. Human hair is real, can handle a lot of heat and comes in many different grades and colors that are all stylable.

PS, It’s your choice if you want to get syntheic because it’s cheaper, if you do, I reccomend Outre Hair Synthetic Hair Extensions.

So you’re probably like, okay, that’s great now I want to go out and find them! Well, first you need to learn a little bit more about color & lengths.

SUCH WONDROUS LENGTHS
The shortest I’ve found extensions (that weren’t a part of a "Custom Cut pack") is 8". It’s my understanding that the popular brands make them up to 18"-20". I usually get around 12" in it reaches approx. 5" past my shoulder. Now don’t get toooooooo long. The thing about extensions it needs to look a little natural.

COLOR TABLE
I don’t know how it is with coloring kits and such, but hair weaves are labeled their colors by numbers. The higher the number the lighter. But when you get into like, blondes and greens and blues it might be different.

This table features the typical colors you might be looking for.

There are TONS of mixes. TONS. If you want to see examples and them all layed out, go to Outre’s Color Site. That doesn’t even include special mixes by Sensationnel!

SO WHERE DO I GO?
Great question! First visit some major hair extension brand’s sites on the web like, Sensationnel. Click their store locator and fill it out! They will give you a list of stores and even e-mail it to you!

There are many retailers online too. My favorite one is Hair Sisters. The only thing about them is that you’ll need IE to view their website.

SO HOW CAN I GET IT DONE?
I mentioned before that I have got my hair in micro braids, sewn in and glued in (TRACKS). How you want it done is completely up to you, but you might want to look at this chart:

NOTE: Do not be like some people (LOL, my mom) and go to buy hair weave and you get bulk [braiding] hair instead of weaving hair if you’re getting hair sewn in or bonded! Tell the ladies at the counter exactly what you want because some people will misunderstand you.

Oh yeah, if your fair skinned, get clear bonding glue, not the black kind. KTHNX.

I WANNA BE LIKE YOU & GLUE IN MY OWN EXTENSIONS!
Great! It takes time and practice but it’s worth it. I save a shitload of money doing my hair myself than going to the salon all the time.

1. Start from the back of your head.
2. Part about an inch up.
3. Hold the hair weave up to your head and mark the length of your part (the long way).
4. Cut the hair (carefully!)
5. Apply Bonding glue on the back of the weft (that’s the top of the hair that’s sewn, the wider side is the back).
6. Little by little, press the extension onto your head, 0.5 inches/or a little bit away from your scalp.
7. Continue parting wear you want the extensions to go, if you want a full weave, just keep on working your way to the top, stop a little bit over 3/4 of the way, cover the last track (because showing ones are not attractive!) and work on the sides.

If you want to learn about taking care of your extensions, stop by the GLAMOUR section of my webstie. If you got any questions do not hesitate to e-mail me!

THAT’S HOOOOOOOOOT!