How are hair extensions done and what are the disadvantages?

Lol it seems I post on this every other day.

Your options are, from least to most expensive, as follows:

Clip in

Glue in

Sew In

Fusions

Clip ins are absolutely temporary, they're not good for fine hair, they slip out fairly easily, midrange in price (think around $100-150 but are reusable).

Glue ins can last up to a few weeks, but usually only last a few days depending on how oily your scalp is, how often you wash your hair, and how rough you are styling it. They're about $60 - $90 to put in, and you'll need 2 packs of hair (at $30 a pack)

Sew ins last several weeks. Braids are made across the head and tracks of hair are sewn into the braids. It's a little uncomfortable for the first few days, but they look much more natural than clip ins and last longer than glue ins. It'll cost you around $100 to have them sewn in, and you'll need 2 packs of hair.

Fusions are MOST expensive and are longer lasting, but done improperly can damage your hair. Strands are fused to your real hair at the scalp. You have to bring your own hair, amount depends on how much hair you want fused in. It usually starts around $200 and take the majority of the day to put in.

How are hair extensions done and what are the disadvantages?

Well, they can damage your hair. Thats all I can think of.

How are hair extensions done and what are the disadvantages?

most are done by sewing or maybe sometimes glue or other resources the only disadvantage is if you have really weak hair or some one does it like totally wrong!

How are hair extensions done and what are the disadvantages?

I HAVE EXTENSIONS! HERE IS THE TRUTH:

extensions can be put in many ways. i have three rows, this is the least damaging to your hair because it is only using three small braids in your hair to hold the rows from ear to ear. a very very small braid is made, the row of hair, which is all completely and securely attached to a row of woven thread is then sown into the braid on your head, the ends are glued and suddenly you have twice as much hair as you did before. i have gone on beach vacations, straightened, colored, tugged, knotted, and messed so much with these extensions and they have never let me down.

do not get individuals, where they glue 5 pieces of hair to each one on your head, they can come out, pull out your own hair under the weight, it's all just bad news for your poor scalp, and very damaging to your own head.

things you should know about why i chose rows, and other info:

- they will never fall out

-every 6-8 weeks you have to have them taken out and put back in, as your hair grows they start to feel loose on your head, but they will never come out

-they feel strange at first, like your head gained ten pounds, especially when wet, but you get used to it

- you treat them just like your hair, and if you get good hair that looks and has the same wave, curl or straightness or your own; you will be very happy

- condition the hell out of them, think about the fact that the extensions don't have natural oil glands attached to them like your own hair, so they can get very dry

-sleep with them in a loose braid or in a loose bun on top of your head, if you don't, you will have a rat's nest on your head.

-i live in a metro area so i get them pretty cheap, expect to pay between $100-200 to get them put in and tightened... each time!!!

-i spent $600 on my hair, and it has lasted me longer than average. if you are nice to your hair then it can last a long time.

- get a great leave in conditioner and detangler, and a wide tooth brush.

go for it!!! they are so much fun when they look natural. boyfriends hate them, but they get over it =]