Hair Extensions

Step 3

Having chosen long dark brown hair extensions with blonde ends. I coloured my own hair dark brown to match the extensions.
The day of the extensions have clean dry hair. Straightening the hair using GHD's helps with the ease of putting the micro-tape extensions in the hair.

The Process

To put the strands in my hair the service took 1.5 hours to  2 hours to complete (Time is dependent on the amount of extensions used). My natural hair was then pressed between the micro tapes with heat to ensure that the tapes would  set. Yes .... there's a fair bit of sitting required so be prepared.  I've used up to 100 strands within my hair to give it a fuller look.

A Month Later.....

I have had the extensions in my hair for a little over a month and I must admit it has taken some getting use to. I had to get use to a different technique of washing and drying my hair. Changing the way I lie my head down to sleep as the tapes do press against the head. Sleeping with my hair plaited each night and waking up to wavy long hair.

The use of quality hair extensions and hair products that keep the extensions hydrated is a must. Plus a good loop brush specifically designed for extensions because it won't pull on the tapes and make them come out.

It certainly has been different to have long hair - I plan to keep them in for a few more months; perhaps jazz the blonde parts up with a different colour. Well see ........