How to Get Hair Extensions on a Budget

While Hollywood stars are spending hours with their stylists and paying top dollar for hair extensions, it's possible to get the same results in your own home without giving up your entire paycheck. You just need to understand the different options available to you and then research the products and prices that will fit your budget.

Instructions

1. Visit your local beauty supply store. Be sure to feel the texture of the hair as well as the strength and quality of how the extension is sewn together.

2. Choose between synthetic hair, real hair extensions or possible blends rated at percentage of real hair. This decision will greatly affect the cost of your extensions, so you want to consider your reasons for getting them in the first place. You may be getting them to have some fun for a short time, for a special occasion, for a trip that lasts all summer or you are trying to improve a bad haircut until it grows out.

3. Know the difference. Once you've considered your reasons, you will know if hair extensions can fit in to your budget. Synthetic hair is the least expensive followed by the real hair. Important things to know about synthetic hair extensions is that they tangle and they wear down in a very short period of time. So if you want your extensions for a long time, you must choose a high percentage or 100 percentage real hair.

4. Consider the health of your hair and scalp. Hair extensions can be glued on cheaply, heat-melded on or you can buy the hair that clips on. The adhesive and wax melt methods can damage your hair or scalp, especially if you are starting with a head that is unhealthy. Even the clip-on extensions can cause breakage to your own hair.

5. Recruit a friend. The cheapest way to get things done is by utilizing the talents and help of your friends. You can apply hair extensions yourself, but it's always good to have another set of hands and eyes.

6. Keep your new hair beautiful. There are special products you can buy to maintain your extensions depending on which type of hair you choose. They are simple shampoo and conditioner treatments. Fit these products into your budget and you will be happy for a longer time with your hair extensions.