3 Must-Read Tips for Growing Out Your Hair With Hair Extensions

So you just got back from the hair salon — and your hair stylist interpreted your request for a trim as an invitation to hack several inches of hair off your head.
Now what?
If short hair styles aren’t your thing, you’re most likely looking to grow your hair back out again. However, the amount of time it takes to re-grow several inches of your own hair can be frustrating, to say the least. The average woman will have as many as 104 different hairstyles throughout her life — and it’s safe to say that a good number of these are styles stuck in the “growing out” phase.
But did you know that wearing sew in hair extensions from a quality hair salon can be one of the easiest ways to re-grow your hair without waiting months for the end result? To make sure you get the best results while using your weave or extensions to grow out your hair, follow these three tips:
Get your extensions from an experienced, highly-regarded stylist
The stylist you choose to put in your extensions can have a huge impact on the final outcome of your growing-out phase. Be sure to choose a stylist who has plenty of experience and a good reputation for sew in hair extensions. While hair extensions can cost you anywhere from $300 to $10,000, it’s important to never skimp on quality. The right hair stylist will tell you this, and recommend the highest-quality hair extensions for your unique needs. Remember, there are about 663,300 hair stylists working across the country — but you need to choose one who’s right for you and your hair.
Avoid glue in extensions
While glue in hair extensions might seem tempting because of how close they allow the stylist to place the extensions to your scalp, these extensions aren’t ideal for long-term wear. Glue can stick to your scalp and the strands of your hair, and this glue has been linked with scalp and hair damage as a result. If you want to grow your hair back healthily, sew in hair extensions are the way to go.
Continue to care for your real hair
Just because your real hair is covered in extensions doesn’t mean you get to stop caring for it as you should. Use high-quality shampoos and conditioners, and avoid using heated styling tools too much. Most importantly, moisturize your hair like it’s your job. Without moisture, your hair will get brittle and damaged, eventually breaking off — the last thing someone trying to grow their hair out wants.
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