Applications

• Human hair extensions can be applied in long-term methods such as weaving and strand-by-strand. Temporary uses, such as clip-in extensions or hair to fill out an updo, can be synthetic.
  
  

Synthetic: Color and Texture

• Synthetic hair extensions are available in outrageous colors and in natural hues, but cannot be colored or chemically processed to your liking. Synthetic strands are most commonly available in silky and coarse textures, and cannot be otherwise manipulated.
  
  

Human: Color and Texture

• Human hair extensions are available in a range of natural and funky colors. Textures of human hair extensions range from naturally straight to hair that has been processed to be a kinky curl. It is not recommended to color or perm processed human hair extensions.
  
  

Synthetic: Styling

• Synthetic hair cannot be styled with heat tools such as flat irons or curling irons, and needs to be allowed to air dry. Styles can be created by using a hand-held steamer or steam-based curler set. You should use styling products that are made specifically for synthetic hair.
  
  

Human: Styling

• Human hair extensions can be styled with heat tools and all styling products can be used. More care should be taken when brushing and conditioning human hair extensions to avoid tangling or damaging the strands.
  
  

Pricing and Wear

• Synthetic hair extensions can cost as little as $10 each. With regular wear, you may need to replace them every few months. High quality human hair extensions can cost several hundred dollars, not including application costs, and each set can last for three to four months with proper care.