The Magic of Hair Extensions
Have you ever wondered how someone is able to seemingly transform their hairstyle overnight? Ok, if it’s just a new hairstyle or if they have gone from having long hair to short hair – it’s hardly surprising. All they did was visit the hairdresser.
But what about going in the opposite direction? What about a change from short hair to long hair – overnight?
Is it possible? Indeed, thanks to the magic of something which we call hair extensions – it certainly is. For most people, all it takes is a matter of hours, and you will be able to go from short, spiky hair – to long, curly locks.
What Are Hair Extensions?
Hair extensions are pretty self explanatory. They are simply an extension of the natural hair. We know what you’re thinking: “ouch – they pull my hair to make it longer?” No – not at all. Hair extensions do not involve any pain whatsoever, and what makes them particularly intriguing is that it has nothing to do with your own hair!
In essence, the process of hair extensions is this:
- Find someone else’s hair which matches the color of your own.
- Wait until that person has a hair cut.
- Gather the cut off hair, and “sew” it on to your existing hair.
- You now have longer hair!
That’s right – you are using someone else’s hair. Now you’re probably thinking – “but what if I can’t find anyone who is willing to donate their hair to me?”
The answer to this one is simple as well. Basically, the hair industry has a ready stock of strands of almost every color that could possibly be imagined. Somewhere, somehow, it will be possible to find that matching shade.
Leave It To The Salon
The even better news in all of this is that you don’t even need to find someone to donate their hair. All that is involved is a consultation with the salon – and they will do all the extra work for you.
Perhaps this is why the cost of hair extensions are a little bit on the higher side. Regardless – it’s definitely good to know that hair extensions are a hair styling options which is available to you – should you ultimately want to go from short to long at some point in time.