Hair Extensions 101.

So, here I am at 10:00 in the morning discussing hair extensions because a friend of mine came over to show me hers which looked awful. Now, some people can pull off extensions really well and it looks natural and very pretty on them, and some people just cannot pull them off. Face shape, hair/skin color, and even personality all contribute to how you can pull off entensions. Here's a few of my tips/tricks for hair extensions;

#1. Long, Black, Straight Hair

Okay, unless you want to look like that crazy witch lady that lives down the street from me or the chick from the Grudge, I do not recommend hair extensions that are long, straight, and completely black. Especially if your skin is on the pale end of the spectrum, you'll look like...well...

Yeah, that.

One way to fix this, layer out your natural hair with the extensions and try to use a salt spray to add some natural texture to your hair. Also, throw some curls in there. It might take a little longer when you're getting ready, but it's completely worth it to not look like ^

#2. 'Your tracks are showing'

This makes me beyond upset, if you're going to shell out the money to get hair extensions then don't SHOW everyone that they're extensions. Hair extensions are supposed to look natural, and when your tracks are showing that is NOT natural. If you don't know what I'm talking about, the track is the part where they lace the natural hair with the extensions.

#3. Natural Length

Your hair does not grow 16 inches overnight, and people ARE going to notice this. I hate when girls show up to school with hair down to their belly buttons and say that its not extensions. No one, not even celebrities, hair grows that fast. So start out with a natural length of extensions and work your way up to the 16" ones.

#4 Nasty Extensions

If you're going to spend the money on the extensions, take damn care of them! One thing Sammi from Jersey Shore has right is how she takes care of her extensions, aside from straightening them for 9 hours but that's besides the point, you have to brush them like normal hair, they need to be washed like normal hair. They ARE attached to your head which does have oils in it which goes onto the extensions which can ruin them if you don't wash them. Also, don't try to wear extensions if you're pulling the Britney Spears look with no hair, it looks awful, just go for a wig.

But yes, those are my tips on having good quality hair extensions. PLEASE, take these steps if you're using hair extensions so I don't see you on the street and steal your extensions because you can't take care of them!

-Chrissie