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Hair extensions and wefts

Extensions and wefts are made of human or artificial hair, and give volume, length or decorative effect to natural hair. You can use them to create a wide range of looks and styles.

Extensions
If you are considering extensions you need a healthy scalp and a full head of healthy hair at least 10cm long.

Extensions can be woven or braided into your hair, or glued to the hair or scalp. They are applied by a salon, and cost from £100. It can take two staff a whole day to attach a full head of extensions, hence the cost. As an alternative, you can have just a few extensions, to lengthen your fringe or add a few highlights. Extensions should last three to four months.

Wefts
You can apply hair wefts yourself. They are clipped, or sometimes glued, in place, and can be removed whenever you want.
The weft is attached to a tiny clip, which is hidden by the rest of your hair. You can choose a colour to match your own natural hair if you want to use the weft for natural-looking length, or go for a different colour for a highlighted effect. Prices vary widely depending on quality and length. Expect to pay around £2 per 2.5cm length for a weft made from human hair.

Hair extensions and wefts – help and info.
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Links
The Good Salon Guide – Hair Doctor
www.goodsalonguide.co.uk/hairdoctor/issue4.asp
The 'Hair Doctor' offers sound advice on your hair and the website offers a guide to the best salons across the UK.

Hair Extensions
quinnster.co.uk/hair/
Guide to the different ways you can extend your hair. There is an international contact sheet of salons and stockists with a good selection from the UK.

Salonweb – Ask George
www.salonweb.com/george.htm
Site of an American beauty expert and consultant to the entertainment and beauty industry. You can e-mail him questions about caring for your hair.

Books
Beauty Secrets: An insider's guide to the latest skin, hair and body treatments by Wendy Lewis (Quadrille Publishing, June 2004)
The author has distilled her extensive knowledge of skincare, anti-ageing, body contouring and hair care into a guide to looking good which presents the key facts on achieving luscious healthy hair and perfect wrinkle-free skin.
Get this book from Amazon

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