Hair extensions for hair that has thinned?

Hi. Over the last year I've noticed a gradual but annoying thining of my hair. I had no freakin' clue what it was, but turned out to be a side effect of a medication I'd been taking. I'm not looking THAT bad, but thought about a few extensions to thicken it up. Any experience with doing this for this reason? My hair is middle of back length and slightly wavy, if that makes a difference. Thanks!!Hair extensions for hair that has thinned?
Yes I have hair extensions they're wonderful. You can't tell that they're fake, but they are costly. The best kind is 100 percent human hair extensions using the ';bonding'; method, in which the bond the hair to your own hair with keratin wax (not glue! that will ruin your hair, make sure wherever you go uses keratin wax. Places that are professional would). They other way is getting them sewn in, when you take them out it makes your hair poof up in a big afro and it gets tangled a little bit:P And having braids that tight can be painful. Bonded is the way to go! It's much better for your hair.








Also... I've been getting this type of hair extensions for years. My hair is healthy and shiny when I take them out, even moreso than before because the kertatin protects your hair and you don't have heat damage on the new hair that's growing in.Hair extensions for hair that has thinned?
Hair Extensions might make it look better in a short term sense, but I had a friend who did that and the extensions caused her hair to tangle up and it made it look like clumps almost like dred locks, she ended up having to pull chunks of hair out and it ended up thinning her hair out more. I would stick to vitamins and minerals for hair growth. it only takes a couple months to have and inch or two to cover the scalp and it would blend in with the longer hair until it caught up. Besides I wouldn't like the idea of someone else's hair touching my face and in my hair brush. LOL
Yes I have been doing hair extensions since 1989. Your hair is thinning and will look better with the added thickness. You should have the extensions done professionally. The glue from Sally's will result in more problems and probably turn you away from the idea of extensions all together. Glue is a broad term sometimes used in talking about gluing a weft to your hair near the scalp or in the Keratin based fusion. I like fusion or cold fusion. Both look very natural. Some cold fusion can be reused and is more cost effective. Fusion generally lasts about 4-6 months without a need to return to your stylist in between time. The cheaper fix would be a Weave. Make sure you get 100% Human Hair and not Yaki if you are doing this with a friend. Stay away from the metal clips as they slide down the hair shaft scraping, pulling, and slithering it away.
yea they would make you have fuller more thick hair. i know from experience that the extensions that get glued to your hair will rip your hair out when you go to take them out. so another option than to use those is the ones that snap into your hair along the scalp.
I would never recommend extensions to thinning hair as the process creates a great deal of tension on the hair and scalp
looove 'em. i've got some in my short hair right now! no one can tell, except that my hair ';grew'; overnight :)





they're not complicated to learn, but a little tricky to get a hang of.





find a sally beauty supply and hanve them help you pick up some hair. get a bottle of glue while you're there.





as for applying them...you might want to get a buddy for this one!





you're going to section the back of your head horizontally, about 3 inches above your hairline. take the weft of hair and measure it across the parting, leaving around 1/2 inch on the edge of your hairline (around your ears). apply glue to the weft (the part that's sewn), and stick the hair strip slightly under the parting. you don't want to glue them directly onto your roots, but it's okay if you do accidently.





now continue in that manner, leaving about an inch between each section, up your head. you probably only want 4 to start out with, as it adds a lot of weight to the back of your head!





when you're confident, you can start playing around with different looks, by wrapping them all the way around your head to the front! you don't need to cut them, as they will look ';layered'; already.





getting them out can be tricky, but the best thing i've used is goo-gone -- seriously!! using anything else (olive oil, baby oil, massage oil) - all leaves your hair disgustingly filmy.





i try to shampoo every other day, as any sort of conditioner will wear down the glue. as long as you care for your hair and extensions, there's no harm to be done!





definately email me if you're confused or have more questions! extensions are sooo fun and are a great way to mix things up!





(zelkraps@yahoo.com)





edit: you should also pick up some decent shampoo to add some stength to your hair. i love sexy hair concepts soy shampoos and conditioners. soy does wonders for your hair!





another easier fix : thickening products. rusk makes AWESOME products called thickr. ask your local stylist for advice on which product would work best for you.





you can pick up a volumnizing mousse and focus the product at your crown and top of your head right before you blowdry, too.





GOOD LUCK!!