There is a big secret that is at work behind the red carpet looks of celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and Kim Kardashian. Their hair transforms from lobs to luscious locks overnight with the help of hair extensions. While these celebrities have a strict care regimen when it comes to their hair, they do not deny using hair extensions from time to time. Hair extensions can be used to add either volume or length to your natural hair.

Additionally, using hair extensions can allow you to experiment with various hairstyles. These hairstyles can include clip-in bangs or hair coloring. Here are a few things you need to know before opting for hair extensions:

1. Consider your lifestyle
There are three types of hair extensions available. All three of these types are used for different results and have a different level of difficulty.

• Clip in extensions: The easiest hair extension type to use is a clip-in extension. It is extremely popular among beginners as a result of its ease of use.
• Tape extensions: The second type of hair extension is tape extensions. These are held in position with the help of bi-adhesive tape. These tapes are undetectable to the eye and by touch.
• Keratin extensions: The third option is keratin hair extensions. They are attached using a high-tech process to bind them. It employs sound activation and keratin attachments to give you good head of hair.

Each hair extension type comes with a fixed shelf life and guidelines that have to be followed for maintenance. For example, if you practice yoga or any other activity that would make you sweat, tape extensions are not suitable. However, if you wish to try embellishing your hair with a multitude of colors, tape extensions are the ideal option.

2. Get the right color match
When you are selecting hair extensions, you have to make sure that they match your natural hair color. Failing to do so will be an obvious indication to anyone that you are wearing faux hair. Many people make the mistake of matching the colors of the hair extensions with their hair color on their roots. Conversely, comparing your hair extension with the ends of your hair is more accurate. This is essential as the color on the ends of your natural hair is more prominent in terms of appearance.

3. Do maintenance work
Just like your natural hair requires constant care, hair extensions need to be properly maintained, too. It is advised to wash clip-in hair extensions after every six to eight times that you use them. The frequency of washes also depends on what additional hair products you are using.
It is advised to wash them in the sink and then let them dry in a towel. However, you should always remember to use a comb to detangle the hair extensions before washing them. When using a shampoo or conditioner, ensure that it does not contain sulfates or parabens. In the case of keratin and tape-on hair extensions, use a mild shampoo.