In the wide, wonderful world of hair extensions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Your notes app and Google search history probably look something like:
- How do you know what hair extensions to get?
- What kind of hair is best for extensions?
- How do you choose the perfect hair extension type or length or volume?
- How do you get your extensions to match your hair and look natural?
Have no fear: The Lauren Ashtyn Collection is your expert on all things hair. From the roots to the lengths, we’ll cover all the details to help you untangle the best hair extensions for you. This guide will help you select high quality extensions that blend seamlessly with your natural hair.
We want you to have the hair of your dreams. We want your hair to be comfortable and wearable, look natural, and make you feel like the best version of yourself. Continue reading to learn just how to accomplish those 3 goals with hair extensions!
The Best Type of Hair for Extensions
Whether you’re looking to hide thinning hair or add length and volume, hair extensions are a wonderful choice. Extensions are available in many types of hair and styles of attachment. We know that all the jargon and terms can become mind-boggling, so let’s break it down together.
First, you’ll have to choose between human hair and synthetic hair extensions. As their name suggests, human hair extensions are biological human hair. In contrast, synthetic hair is artificial fibers mimicking hair.
Synthetic hair doesn’t have many benefits that outweigh those of human hair. Its major selling point is its lower cost. However, synthetic hair does not blend with biological hair. The stiff, synthetic fibers are easy to spot with the eye and often feel coarse to the touch.
Synthetic hair extensions also have numerous downsides. They contain materials like acrylic or nylon, dye, and additional chemicals. Though all this chemistry can produce some remarkably realistic looking artificial hairs, they lack versatility. You can cut them to match your natural length, but you won’t be able to color or heat treat them.
In contrast, human hair extensions are endlessly customizable. You can cut, color, and heat style to your heart’s content—but always use a heat protectant! Human hair extensions behave, feel, and look exactly like beautiful natural hair from your own head. This causes them to blend perfectly with your biological hair, creating a seamless look.
Real human hair extensions are the best for many reasons, including their longevity. Human hair extensions are a long-term investment because they look and act just like real hair. After all, that’s what they are!
Human Hair Extensions: The Best Hair Types for Extensions
The most important factor in your hair extension selection process should be 100% human hair. However, that’s not the only quality your hair extensions should have.
The highest quality hair extensions are also Remy European hair. Remy is the highest quality human hair. With 100% Remy hair extensions, the cuticles are completely intact (not stripped as with other types of hair). The cuticles also align in the same direction.
Hair professionals widely regard European hair as preferable for hairpieces. This is because of its fine, soft texture and relatively light colors. This hair is the easiest to customize for making natural hair extensions and wigs.
What Type of Extensions are the Best?
Now that you’re getting human hair extensions, which will offer ultimate volume, length, and longevity, what type should you choose?
You should begin by assessing your lifestyle and the amount of maintenance you’re willing to commit to. Your workout schedule, shower routine, and preferred hairstyles are all relevant. Permanent and semi-permanent options require a lot more TLC than clip-ins! However, you’ll still need to learn a new wash and care method no matter what type of hair extension you select.
We recommend setting a budget and finding an option with a maintenance routine and price point that works for you. Additionally, consider asking your regular hairstylist for their opinion!
Tape-in hair extensions are semi-permanent, adhering to your hair but only lasting up to 2 months. Microlinks are extensions that clamp onto your hair with tiny beads, lasting 3-5 months. Keratin bond extensions are the most permanent option, but also the most damaging.
Clip-in hair extensions are ideal for those who don’t want to damage their natural hair and prefer versatility. Hairstylists recommend clip-ins to those who want low-commitment extensions. You can wear these like an accessory, instead of having them on 24/7. They also last for years, making the investment more affordable.
Premium Quality Human Hair Extensions
The Lauren Ashtyn Collection creates salon quality clip-in hair extensions from 100% European Remy human hair. Whether you’re looking for hair extensions for special occasions or everyday wear, we have an option for you. Our collection also includes full and light volume hair toppers, lace front wigs, and hair care products.
With 100% ethically sourced quality human hair, you can trust our hairpieces on your precious locks. When we create our extensions, toppers, and wigs, we start with virgin (unbleached) European Remy hair. Each cuticle aligns, which makes this hair luxuriously smooth and unbelievably gorgeous.
We hand-tie and triple-knot each strand of hair to our unique micromesh base. This means that our extensions are as wearable as they are beautiful. Each of our extensions is a handmade work of art, with the goal of giving you the hair of your wildest dreams!
Every product in The Lauren Ashtyn Collection is the creation of a licensed hair extension specialist and stylist. From extensions to wigs to hair care products, we offer luxury that will make you feel—and look—like your best self.
