 | Ernestine Curtis
is a local hair stylist and native Wichitan. An owner of Tres Chic Salon. She has 23 years in the business and has been doing hair extensions for 20 years. Tres Chic is located at 959 S. Rock Road. You may contact Ernestine at 686-4333 to schedule an appointment or consultation. |
Beauty & Fashion
2003-10-01 12:18:00
Tell me about hair extensions
ANSWER: Hair extensions are the glamorous and fun way to have instant hair. Many famous female stars use them on a regular basis. Cost for hair extensions can vary depending on where you live and the type of method used to apply the extensions. Prices can vary from $35 a row up to thousands of dollars. If you are looking to grow your hair out naturally, extensions will allow your hair to grow as well as become healthier. Extensions help to avoid the everyday stresses styling puts on the ends which leads to breakage and dry, damaged hair. But, it could take a full year of wearing a weave to achieve 6 inches of new growth. Another exciting element of extensions is the ability to color, perm or just have fun with your new look. If you have curly or course hair you can have long straight thin hair. If you have thin straight hair, why not try a layered, thick look with a bold color weave? Extensions are treated the same way as your natural hair; you shampoo with a detangling shampoo for dry hair and follow up with a moisturizing conditioner. Always be sure to brush out all tangles before getting the hair wet to avoid matting and possibly causing damage to your natural hair. There are several different options for extensions. There are several different methods used to attach them to natural hair. Some methods are most successful for African Americans and others are most successful for Caucasians. Here is a look at three options:
