A Comprehensive Guide for Hair Extensions for White Girls

Hair extensions are the easiest way of adding length to shorter hair. Additional human or synthetic hair are incorporated to gain the purpose.

• Human Hair

Many south Asian countries, especially India, are the biggest provider of the human hair for extensions.

•  Synthetic Hair

Made with synthetic fibers, they exactly look like human hair but do not contain any of it. Synthetic hair extensions are suitable for short term use, as these are easily affected by heat and friction. These come with cheap prices, with less styling options.

Cons

• These hair extensions for white girls need extra care, otherwise these may get tangles and knots.

• You can face issues like hair damage and bald spots, if extensions are not removed tactfully.

Clip in Extensions

It’s a temporary option where hair extensions are added in your scalp with the help of clips. Made from remy human hair, clip in hair extensions are not for girls with thin hair. Thin hair is hardly capable to bear the strain of these clipped extensions. These extensions are easily colored, washed, curled and straighten. Above all, this method is cheaper than others.

Fusion Method

Fusion extensions may last about 6 months long. This method works two ways: hot fusion method and cold fusion method. Hot fusion method is about a hot glue, used to fuse the extensions with your hair’s strands. Cold fusion method functions with keratin-based polymer binding. Ultrasonic waves are used to soften the keratin effect. Its installation takes quite a time. You may face natural hair fall, if you do not maintain it properly and keep these extensions for more than 6 months. Fusion extensions cannot be reused. These are not easily removable as well as a pricey option.

Tape in Extensions

Tape in hair extensions are perfect for thinner hair. These extensions are light in weight so they cause no damage to your hair. It’s a simple method that require no chemicals for installation. Made with human remy hair, tape in extensions are easily colored, highlighted, ironed, curled even reapplied. We recommend these hair extensions for white girls. Double-sided tape is used to attach wefts of hair to small sections of your natural hair. All you need is an experienced hand. The full head process would cost you about $1,450, half head about $800. It depends on the amount of the hair you are opting for.

Weaves or Sewn in Extensions

In this method, wefts of hair are woven (with thread) onto the braids of your natural hair (which is braided in rows from ear to ear). It follows a process of about 4 to 6 hours. Weaves normally last from 6 to 8 weeks. You can choose between a weave with a few tracks as well as full head weave for a fuller look.

Are Weaves OK for White Girls?

Is it ok to go with sew-in weaves  hair extensions for white girls? The answer is Yes! Sew-in extensions for white girls is a bit complicated. But it offers long lasting results, if done by  professional hands. But so many times we have seen white girls complaining about these extensions coming off sooner than the time. Getting these braids done by some African American saloon may give you better results, as they are more into this whole braids and extensions thing.

Both half head weave or full head weave can be tried, that is totally up to you. It would take about three to four hours in the whole process. To get the best result, we recommend to use the best quality extensions hair. As they would be more manageable in terms of knots and curls for each day.

Saloons charge more for weaving. Buying your own strands of extensions before going to saloon, can save you some bucks.

Note: The braids should not be tied too tightly, as it may cause you ailments like soreness on the scalp or headache. Not suitable for thinner hair.

Price of Hair Extensions?

The cost of hair extensions starts from hundreds and ends on thousands of dollars. And that is without including the amount of monthly maintenance expenditures. Cheaply priced hair extensions are available too, but these are lesser in quality.

Maintenance Tips!

• Once you have opted for hair extensions, you must visit your saloon once in a month for the maintenance.

• Brush gently and daily to avoid knots.

• The best way is to slightly detangle the hair from ends, up to the extensions, to keep the brush from getting stuck in your braids.

• Do not wash your scalp in vigorous rounded movements like you used to do earlier. Instead applying a softer hand is highly recommended.

• Do not use oily products in your hair, to avoid the slipping of these extensions.

• Use your fingers first, to get them dry.

• Avoid making excessive use of hair conditioners or other hair products. As these may weigh them down.

• Only use a sulfate-free shampoo.

• Do not roll up your hair in the towel after washing them.

• Give your hair a break after every six months. Otherwise you may experience severe kind of hair damage.

Things to Remember!

• To all the white girls who want extensions, we recommend to find the closest match of your natural hair type. Once you are ended on the best matched hair extensions, dye your whole hair in that.

• Do not buy the extensions that are too shiny. As these are coated with silicone, that would ultimately wear off, leaving dull and dry extensions.

• The best place for adding extensions is where your hair is strong enough to bear the strain (avoid hairline and back of the neck).

Miley Cyrus

She wore hair extensions some time back. These long locks (unlike today), suited her a lot.

Jessica Simpson

She not only has hair extensions but she also owns a brand of hair extensions.

Kourtney Kardashian

This Kardashian sister is always seen with her fuller and voluminous hair extensions.

Britney Spears

Many times she has been rocking her shows with her long extended hair locks.

Katy Perry

She experiments the most with her hair extensions in term of length and colors.