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Due care must be taken, when using hair extension, as with every other change that you undertake in pursuit of beauty. To minimize the risk of getting unexpected and unwanted results, take note of the following guidelines.

Tip #1 Know your goals. Why do you want long hair and for how long do you want it? If you are pretty happy with your real hair looks, and only want to have fuller hair for one party, then you're better off using clip in hair extensions. This way, attachment and removal are both easy, and your hair does not experience any long-lasting damage. You may even get away with synthetic extensions. However, if you want to have extensions as part of a more long-lasting look, then you should be concerned about quality and longevity.

Another thing that you have to consider is you growing your natural hair? If so, then you should note that applying extensions by individual strands usually damages your hair and causes split ends. You must be ready to lose a couple of inches. This will set you back a few months on growing your hair.

Tip #2 Seek professional help. You don't want to end up bald, do you? Then don't attempt to attach the hair extensions by yourself, especially if you plan to apply glue or heat. There are especially trained people for this. When you go to the salon, ask nicely about the training of their staff. A simpler way to do this would be to ask for before and after pictures of past clients and then work the training bit into the conversation. If you don't know where to go, ask for references from your friends and family.

Tip #3 Choose extensions that are already in the style and color that you want. This is because both human and synthetic hair have already undergone much processing and may not stand another round of color and straightening or curling. This is especially true for synthetic hair but human hair must be handled gently as well.

It helps that there is a wide variety of colors to choose from for both synthetic and feather hair extensions - maybe slightly less for human extensions. If the salon or beauty supply shop that you go does not have the exact color and style that you want, don't force yourself to like what they have, because that can be a disaster. Try another store instead. Choose the hair that you want and bring it back to the salon that you trust, for them to attach.

Tip #4 Live a little. Research the look that you want, as well as what kinds of extensions are right for you. This is serious stuff, but can also be a lot of fun. Be a little adventurous and playful when choosing your hair extensions. Hair extensions can be very stylish and add the extra oomph that a particular outfit needs. Choose something that suits you but is not too conservative that it hardly does anything for you. This is your time to shine!