Tip No. 10: Hair Additions

In recent years, the popularity of hairpieces, extensions and wigs has risen dramatically. Affordable and easy to use hair additions are now widely available, giving women with thinning hair another option to increase the thickness of their hair, whether it is for everyday wear or for a special occasion. There are different types of hair pieces that can be used for different situations. Read below to find out what hair addition is best for you:

Celebrity Style Secret

Famous songstresses Tina Turner, Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson all wear a variety of hairpieces and wigs on a regular basis.

Extensions

Small bunches of hair (human or synthetic) are bonded to the roots of the natural hair and can be added all over or in select areas. They are natural looking and can be styled and colored just like natural hair (this applies to human hair only, synthetic hair cannot be colored or styled with heat) and can instantly add length as well as volume.

The downside is that extensions are costly and need to be re-done every 3-6 months. The bonds can become visible unless there is sufficient natural hair to cover them up (therefore not a good option for those with very thin hair on the crown) and they are also quite heavy on the roots of the natural hair which can result in further hair loss.

Celebrity Style Secret

Are you envious of the A-Listers who flaunt gorgeous, flowing tresses? Virtually all female celebrities have long hair wear extensions to add length and volume. Nicole Ritchie, Britney Spears, Eva Longoria and Kate Beckinsale are just a few of the celebrities that wear extensions to enhance the appearance of their own hair.

Wigs – Full and Partial

Wigs can be made of human or synthetic hair, and come in full or partial pieces. Full wigs can sit over the natural hair, or can be applied more permanently with glue, although the head must have very little to no hair for a wig to adhere to the scalp.

Partial wigs can be used for women who have very thin areas that they want covered up. Again, the area must be shaved bald for the piece to be applied with glue. Wigs are very versatile and provide great coverage for those who suffer severe hair loss, however they can also be uncomfortable to wear, especially in hot weather.

Clip in Extensions

Available in retailers and drugstores, clip in extensions are sold in strips (usually about 1” wide) in various natural and fashion colors. These clips are a great way to experiment with the look of extensions without the cost and damage associated of the traditional ones, although there must be sufficient hair on the head to effectively cover up the clips which can be hard to hide.

Celebrity Style Secret

Jessica Simpson teamed up with her stylist Ken Paves to create a line of natural looking clip in extensions after she was inundated with compliments on her own hair. She has been wearing hair additions for most of her life in the public eye.