Few questions about hair extensions-

I wanted to get one length extensions, about 6-7 inches or so longer than my hair now. My bro is a stylist but don't know much about extensions so I thought I'd ask you guys.

What is the best type to get?

Do they damage hair?

How long do they hold in for?

Do you shampoo like normal?

I've had Great Lengths extensions twice. They last about 6 months but I had mine taken out after 4 months both times because they got too annoying and I didn't want to bother getting them "cleaned up." They didn't ruin my hair at all but they get to be a big pain in the butt since you have to always style your hair if you don't want the bonds to show through. i.e. you can't have a lazy day and put your hair in a ponytail without seeing all of the extensions around your head. The only way to be lazy really is to wear a hat.

If I were to get them again I think I'd look into the clip-in ones (but get them made/done professionally) because the real ones are a big commitment and they get pretty annoying! But they do look good

Oh, and you do shampoo like normal but you have to use a special brush to brush your hair. At least with Great Lengths you do.

Hope that helps

I have to agree with Heather....I would try the clip-ons (but have a professional put them in!!)

Jacqueline, I have had them a couple times. I worked at a salon still though so when one came out, I just got it put back in, lol

What is the best type to get? definitely real hair, you will want to be able to blow dry it/curl it just like your own hair

Do they damage hair? If you don't want your hair damaged, then IMHO have them glued in and not braided and sewed, I have seen a lot of girls hair damaged from this

How long do they hold in for? this really depends on how much you shampoo. I am an avid have to shampoo and blow dry my hair on a daily basis. So, mine were in like 2 weeks, but I also had a lot of long hair put in, so it was heavy and I was done with it by then anyway

Do you shampoo like normal? I did, but mine also came out from tugging, etc

hm thx girls!

im leaning toward the gluing them in option. my hair is super thick and so i dont shampoo every day. prob 2-3 times a week. i wish sewing them in wouldnt kill my hair but im just afraid. i never heard of the clip in ones but ill have to ask the hair dresser bout them...

In my opinion, with Great Lengths (glued in), you can't really not shampoo your hair. Maybe this is just me because my hair is thin, but when I woke up every morning my hair was pretty flat and you could see the bonds everywhere. I had to shower and blow-dry to cover up the bonds. But if your hair is thicker maybe you won't have this issue...

I got glue ones on Saturday.

I have a pic on the other extensions post.

They are heavy and your head hurts a little, but then it goes away in one day.

I am starting to get use to them. It was hard for me to style my hair this morning, but I will be a pro in know time.

They used real hair and keratin glue.

I can't believe I have mermaid hair now!

Thanks! I want to style it cute tomorrow, today I sort of look like a beachy tousled mermaid. LOL!