Hair extensions are hair-like products that people wear on their heads to add beauty, cover scars, or for other purposes. They may be made from synthetic materials such as plastic fiber or they may be made from real human hair. The ones made from real human hairs are usually more costly, but they present better quality and durability. Wearing natural hair extensions gives the wearer that natural look and beauty.

Synthetic as well as real hair extensions are available in a wide range of styles and colors. Different styles have different ways of application. Synthetic products tend to be poorer in quality, which makes them to be stiffer. Thus, they do not merge well with hair on the head. Synthetic products may be finished with silicone coats among others to make them better, but such additives usually fade away over time.

The strands that make up synthetic hairs are very weak and usually get destroyed by bleach and/or ammonia contained in coloring chemicals. That means that they cannot be colored. On the other hand, remy products can be colored and styled in any way one wants. Styling can be done using blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons.

Like stated earlier, synthetic hair comes at a cheaper cost. The cheap cost is usually traded for poorer quality compared to real hairs. The poor quality means that they cannot last for a long period of time once they are styled on the head. They easily get damaged by heat, sun, rain, and chemicals among other factors. They longest they can last is a few months. This is a very short time compared to a period of up to a year that remy extensions can last with proper care and maintenance.

After having the head done by a professional salonist, maintenance is what keeps it looking beautiful. Maintenance is important for both synthetic and remy products. Part of maintenance is to wash the head regularly. A sink can be used when washing, while a clean towel should be used to dry the strands afterwards.

Shampoo and conditioners can be used to condition the hairs. When conditioning the extensions, the product used as a conditioner should not have any parabens or sulfates. There are products that do not allow shampooing but if the product allows then it has to be shampooed. During shampooing one should target the roots. Air should be used to dry the head, this is known as air drying. When going to bed it is advised to ensure the head is dry since it is part of proper maintenance.

Although cases of allergy are rare, it is also possible for some people to have allergic reaction from using these products. When this happens, one should seek medical attention before more harm is done. Whereas remy extensions are unlikely to cause allergy, synthetics have a higher possibility of causing allergies.

Getting a good salonist to do the job is a very important factor. Many salonists are attracted to the industry to make money. This often makes it hard to locate a qualified one. As such, exercising caution when selecting a salonist is important.