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Do Hair Extensions Thicken Thinning Hair?

Fact and fiction. While hair extensions will not actually makeyour hair thicker, they will give you the appearance of thickerhair. If you're a man that has always had long hair, but begannoticing bald patches and/or a receding hairline, hairextensions are good for a temporary solution. We emphasize theword temporary because extensions add weight to your hair. Whilethey may look good for the time being, extensions put stress onyour hair follicles.If you've opted for hair extensions you have a large selection.You can choose synthetic extensions actual human hair. What'sthe difference, you ask? The look, the feel, and the price!Human hair tends to be much more expensive than synthetic hair.Despite this, you can find synthetic and human hair extensionsto match the color, texture, and style of your own natural hair.Your hair extensions will be applied randomly in rows throughoutthe bottom of your hairline. They're applied directly to yourown hair (hence we warn about them pulling on your hair,promoting further bald patches/hair loss). Once they areattached to your hair, you can wash your hair and style it as ifthe extensions were your actual hair.There are a positives and negatives on hair extensions. Thepositives seem to out weight the negatives.Positive Reasons for Hair ExtensionsThin Hair? Go to your local salon for hair extensions. A fewhours later, you'll walk out with a full thick head of naturallooking hair.If you keep your hair short because of your thinning hair-thisis your opportunity to have long hair. Put it up or leave itdown. The choice is yours!Up for a drastic change? Give yourself a total make-over with anew color and longer hair.Negatives? Perhaps...If you're thinking about hair extensions, you should do yourhomework. High quality extensions can cost anywhere from severalhundred dollars into the thousands. We know, WOW. That's apretty hefty price tag to pay every three months (maybe sooner!).If you're already thinning from hairdyes, perms, or long hair that was worn too tightly-hairextensions may promote further damage. You should consult withyour beautician before deciding if extensions are right for you.Explain your situation and any trepidations you may have. Ifyou're experiencing hair loss-you must discuss these details.Your beautician may have an entirely different solution!

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