Is hair extension harmful?

With the help of modern methods, you can change the length of your hair in a matter of hours. However, the extension procedure has not only advantages, but also disadvantages. We will tell you about whether hair extension is harmful.

Before carrying out any procedure, it is recommended that you evaluate its potential health benefits and harms. Of course, by means of extensions, you can quickly lengthen the hair. However, this procedure is not absolutely safe. For some women, it should be completely abandoned.

Hair lengthening occurs through the use of pre-selected bundles and an adhesive base or special fastening structures. One of the methods is that the bundles of hair are attached to the "relatives" by means of special capsules containing resin in their composition. This method is often called thermal or capsule by experts in building. In order for the prepared bundles of hair to "stick" to your own, you need to use special equipment. This is necessary for the resin adhesive to become tacky.

There are also alternative methods of building. They are also called "cold". When using them, the thermal method is not used.In this case, the attached hair is attached to its own with the help of special structures. Many women note that they like this method less, since the hair does not look as beautiful and natural as when extended using capsules. However, this procedure does much less damage to the hair.

Unfortunately, quite often after hair extensions, undesirable consequences appear. An unsuccessful procedure can in some cases even cause excess hair loss. Moreover, they can fall out for many months. Some women note that they managed to completely restore their hair after an unsuccessful procedure only after a few years.

Trichologists note that any build-up (even carried out using a gentle technology) is a kind of stress. The hairs that are used for attachment have a certain mass. The attachment of such hair to its own contributes to the fact that the hair follicles begin to "experience" a great deal of stress.

Another negative consequence of hair extensions can be the appearance of split ends. Of course, the ends of the hair can be dissected even in healthy people, however, after the extension, the section becomes pathological. With this problem, the hair begins to look untidy. Frequent cutting of the cut ends usually makes it difficult to grow long hair afterwards.

Hair extensions require special care. Carelessness of hair can lead to the fact that the head of hair will look sloppy. It can also contribute to adverse effects such as excessive dryness of the scalp. Incorrect brushing of the hairs can damage the hair shafts. This, in turn, leads to the appearance of a strong section of the hair ends, as well as active hair loss.

The origins of the hair used for extensions can vary. Most often, natural hairs are used for lengthening. Such biological material, although it undergoes special processing, can still cause the development of allergies. This should be remembered by women suffering from allergic pathologies. For extension, not only natural hair can be used, but also synthetic material. It is worth noting that its use can also lead to allergies.

The hair used for extension "undergoes" a special treatment with chemical components. The use of low-quality products in the future can cause the appearance of allergic pathologies. In this case, the adverse symptoms of allergy may appear after a couple of days of "wearing" such "donor material". It is worth noting that if allergic manifestations appear after hair extensions, the hair extensions should be urgently removed. The use of antiallergic drugs without removing such extended curls is not effective.

It should be noted that not all women are allergic to hair extensions. The quality of the raw materials used is very important. It is no coincidence that the experts in this procedure do not recommend their clients to buy too cheap hair.

Women suffering from allergic pathologies should still consult with an allergist before building up. The doctor will help determine whether it is possible to resort to such a procedure without harm to health.Extension is a procedure that must be performed by a qualified professional. You need to choose a master quite responsibly. Hair extension by an unskilled specialist can lead to numerous negative consequences after the procedure.

Trusting online reviews is not worth it. Curl care specialists note that a real testimonial from a friend or colleague is better than an anonymous one on the net. Before resorting to this procedure, you should definitely familiarize yourself with the contraindications to its implementation. Some unscrupulous hair extensions lengthen their hair even with such restrictions. It is important to remember that carrying out a build-up in a woman who has contraindications for its implementation can provoke the appearance of unfavorable symptoms. In some cases, such a procedure can even harm health.

Doctors do not recommend building up during the acute period of infectious diseases. At this time, the body is actively fighting against pathogenic microbes that have entered it. Growth is a kind of stress for the body. During infectious pathologies, in order to recover faster, any stressful influences should be avoided. It is better to postpone this procedure for a while after recovery. Also, hair should not be lengthened when:

• taking antibiotics;
• chemotherapy;
• recent withdrawal of hormonal drugs;
• exacerbation of skin diseases of the scalp.

Hair extension is a procedure that certainly does not benefit the body. It is not used for hair care. Moreover, after building-up (especially frequent), adverse consequences often occur. Scalp care professionals do not recommend this procedure too often. In order for the hairs to recover after extension, they need several months. At this time, more careful care is required for the scalp.

Hair extensions require special care. If you neglect the recommendations for caring for them, you can significantly reduce the wearing period of such hairs. Experts recommend combing your hair before washing your hair. All tangled areas must be unraveled. This will further help avoid problems with excessive hair loss. A comb for the care of the scalp should be special. It is better that the tips are rounded. Avoid combs with sharp edges, as they can harm not only the extended hairs, but also their own hairs.

For washing hair extensions it is better to use sparing means. Rinse hair should carefully. Particular care should be taken when washing hair extensions using the capsule method. It is important to remember that nourishing and moisturizing masks should be used in a special way. These products should not be applied directly to the capsules themselves.

In the next video, the master will talk about capsule hair extensions.