Which Extension Type To Get
With so many different types of hair extensions in Las Vegas available it can be hard to know what to choose. The type you choose will largely depend on your lifestyle, hair texture and budget. There are really two main categories of hair extensions. The permanent type that require professional installation in a hair salon and the temporary type that you can do it yourself at home. We will talk about some of the pros and cons of each.
Permanent Type (Installed in a hair salon by a professional)
What are the pros?
- By getting them installed at a hair salon near me, you can have them perfectly customized to your hair.
- In a hair salon they can custom color them and your hair to whatever your heart desires.
- With types like Tapes Ins hair extensions the panels lay perfectly flat appearing seamless and very comfortable.
- With methods like Tapes or Beaded Weft the installation is very fast under an hour in most cases.
- You save time compared to some temporary types like clips ins that take as much as 30 minutes to install each day.
- Methods like Tapes In are great for thin hair.
What are the cons?
- Installation by a professional does add to the upfront cost. However, this can be offset by time saved each day of not having to install them yourself like temporaries.
- A higher quality of hair is required which can add to the upfront cost.
- You will have additional hair to wash and blowdry with your hair.
- You will need to keep your hair brushed during the day and braided for sleeping.
Temporary Type (Installed at home by yourself )
What are the pros?
- You can install them by yourself at home.
- Most temporaries are budget friendly as they do not require as high quality of hair or professional install.
What are the cons?
- To customize them you will need to go to a hair salon.
- You are required to remove them each night and reinstall the next day for daily wear.
- The most popular temporaries like Clips In hair extensions can take upwards of 30 minutes to install and 5 minutes to remove daily.
- Taking Clip Ins in and out daily can add wear to the attached spots of your natural hair.
- Methods like Clip Ins are not suitable for thin hair.
Summary of Pros and Cons
While there are pros and cons to each category. You can always consult about hair extensions in Las Vegas with one of our specialists to get an opinion based on your budget, lifestyle and hair type. Many opt to try each of them and will go back and forth between types. Worldwide Tape In extensions are the #1 choice for permanent type and Clip Ins are the #1 choice for temporaries. While Beaded Weft (permanent type) and Halos (temporary type) are a close second. Whatever you choose, we have the best brand options for you available and are here to help you.