HIGHLIGHTS

A recent online article by cosmopolitan.com revealed that the new hot look is long, flowing locks. So, for women who’ve adopted a short and sassy ‘do, hair extensions are the obvious way to get that long hairdo. For the most part, hair extensions are easy to maintain, natural looking and can be styled as simply as real hair.
However…

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…it’s entirely possible to have a total “oopsie” moment and completely destroy your look and style. Exhibit A: our beloved Britney Spears who, after taking a razor to her head in 2007, has sported extensions ever since her hair began to grow out a little. For the most part, Brit has maintained her hairstyles and kept her extensions looking natural. But this photo clearly shows that a little too much wear and tear has been placed on her hair, and she had a slip-up in the regular maintenance and care that’s required of extensions. Since they’re placed in hair and not attached to one’s head like normal hair, constant stress on extensions can lead to some…well, just take a look at BritBrit’s Kodak moment above.

On the other hand…

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…Ashley Greene knows how to do extensions right. First, they’re neatly hidden and blend in too well with the rest of her hair–so well, in fact, that I wasn’t even aware Ashley had extensions! She definitely exemplifies regular hair care and extension maintenance, as well as a natural hairstyle that compliments her nicely. If you’re going to do extensions, this is definitely how you want to do them. Remember, when it comes to hair, it’s all about having a natural and healthy look. Extensions are just that: an extension of your hair. So, colors that don’t match your hair color or completely noticeable extensions aren’t going to get that natural look that you’re going for. And as always, changing your hairstyle is all about making yourself happy and feeling comfortable and bold in your own skin; so if longer hair is the change you want to make, extensions are a great way to get the new, fun look you’re going for!