From strictly natural to highly colourful, hair extensions come in all colours and styles.

Add volume, length, and style to your hair with hair extensions. From classic blonde to hot pink, hair extensions range in style and design from lifelike and ultra-realistic to eye-catching and stylishly artificial.

From clip-in hair extensions to bonded hair treatments, artificial hair to real human hair, we’ve looked at the common decisions people face with hair extensions. Read on to learn about four common hair extensions questions and their answers.

Synthetic or human: which type of hair is best?

One of the biggest choices you’ll make when buying hair extensions is choosing real or synthetic hair. While both types of hair extension have their benefits, real hair is generally the best choice for looks, texture, and maintenance.

Real hair looks natural, effortlessly blending in with your existing hair. It’s also a far easier type of hair to care for than synthetic hair, which is made from Kanekalon or other artificial materials.

Clip-in, bonded, or partial weave extensions?

There are three different types of hair extension: clip-in extensions, bonded hair extensions, and partial weaves. Partial weaves are fixed close to the scalp using a weaving system.

The two other types of hair extension: clip-in and bonded extensions, serve very different purposes. Clip-in extensions are easy to fix and remove, making them a great option for quick style changes, while bonded extensions are fixed to the hair for a lasting change in your look.

Care and maintenance: what should you do?

Depending on the type of hair extensions that you have, care and maintenance can range from effortless and simple to complex and demanding. Synthetic extensions often need a greater amount of attention than extensions made from real hair.

While real hair extensions generally require minimal special care, it’s important to avoid some activities if you have hair extensions. Avoid using shampoo to wash your hair for at least 48 hours to prevent the hair bonding solution from weakening.

Colours: should you go wild and crazy or natural?

Hair extensions are available in a wide variety of colours, ranging from natural tones like blonde and brown to wild and crazy shades like hot pink and light green. If your goal is to look stylish yet not attract too much attention, it’s best to choose a colour that’s similar to your natural hair tone.

However, if you want to sport an eye-catching hairstyle, there’s nothing wrong with choosing an ‘out there’ colour for your hair extensions. Pink, purple, or bright green clip-in hair extensions are great accessories for parties, special events, or colourful Halloween costumes.

This article was written by Hershesons, the UK’s top hair accessories company. Visit their website to learn more about creating the perfect look using hair extensions.