Hair extensions offer a quick and easy way to change your look. Whether you’re after more a fabulous new style, or simply more volume, added length or quick highlights and lowlights, a set of hair extensions can give you a new look in no time. There is so much information out there the choice can seem bewildering and when considering hair extensions, it’s important to select the right option for your needs and lifestyle. But there are some simple guidelines, which if followed, can help you choose the right extensions to suit you, with ease.

Colours and Styles

Both clip-ins and micro-ring extensions are available in a wide range of colours and styles. The major difference is that clip-ins involve a wide section of hair while the micro-ring extension adds a smaller piece of hair, allowing for thin, precise highlights rather than larger blocks of colour. Hair colour and texture can very widely so do consider both, as well as whether or not, for example, you have very straight hair, a slight wave, or how much curl there is in your own locks. When selecting extensions of any kind, it’s important to make sure the colour and texture match your own hair very closely for a natural look that blends seamlessly with your own hair.

Application

Clip-ins are fastened to small sections of hair near the scalp in just the way the name implies – they are clipped in. Clip-ins will typically last for about six weeks, but can also be worn for just a short period of time if you want to give your style extra oomph for a special event. Micro-ring extensions are fastened to small sections of hair with a tiny copper ring. This ring is encased in plastic for a comfortable fit. Micro-ring hair extensions are a good choice for a long term style change as they can last up to four months.

Maintenance

Though cheap clip-ins may tangle or mat, those that are of a higher quality should require relatively little care, which is a consideration that many people tend to overlook. You should wash and shampoo clip-ins with care and comb through them frequently to prevent tangling. You may need to readjust clip-ins from time to time to keep them snugly fastened near the scalp. Micro-ring extensions blend with the hair very well and need little special care once they’ve been applied. These extensions should be tightened and adjusted by a professional from time to time.

In most cases, clip-ins are the best choice for women who want a brief change that is easy to obtain at nearly any salon. If you’re looking for a long-term change that is much more intricate, micro-ring extensions, rather than clip-ins, may be worth the added effort in finding the right salon provider. Whichever the option, it is always advisable to select the best quality that you can afford. The results are sure to be worth it!

When choosing micro-ring extensions, it’s crucial that you find a piece that matches your hair colour perfectly. Tatiana’s Manchester Salon offers an extensive collection of micro-ring extensions for every hue. Custom blending is also done just prior to application for the most natural look possible.