Anyone who watches a hair care advertisement cannot help but feel envious at the luscious locks of the models. Deep down everyone knows that it may take a miracle to have hair that you could flick over your shoulder and whip back and forth as much as you want. Hair like that is achievable. However, it takes a lot of effort and patience. Not only does it take too long to grow, but many people are also incapable of growing hair like that.

If you are one of those people who dream of having thick and shiny mane, then there are many options in hair extensions that can help achieve your dreams. Each option has its own set of pros and cons that decide whether it is suitable for you or not:

1. Clip-in hair extensions
These are, as the name suggests hair strands that you can clip into natural hair. This group of extra hair is bound together using a clip. The clips are then attached to the natural hair at a pot based on the look you are going for. Furthermore, these hair extensions come in different sizes for different parts of the head.

Pros of clip-ins include:

• Can be attached or removed daily
• Length and color can be changed based on your preference
• Extremely easy to attach and remove
• Causes little to no damage to natural hair

Cons of clip-ins include:

• Usually made from poorer quality synthetic hair, despite having options for real hair
• Cannot be worn for prolonged periods and have to be removed before sleeping
• May not be suitable for thin hair because of bulky pins
• High chances of falling out or shifting over the day
• Lasts only a few months if not properly maintained

2. Fusion hair extensions
There are hot fusion hair extensions. More specifically, they are keratin U-tip bonds that are bonded near the roots of your natural hair using heat.

Pros of hot fusion include:

• Can last up to 6 months with proper maintenance
• Suitable for almost all hair types
• Discreetly blends with natural hair

Cons of hot fusion include:

• Takes a long time to apply, approximately six to eight hours
• If not done by an experienced hair technician, there are high chances of breakage and damage
• Heat from the procedure can damage natural hair
• Expensive and non-reusable
• Can lead to discomfort after application

3. Weave extensions
Application of weave extension is an intricate process. Firstly, small parts of natural hair are bound into braids. These braids serve as a base to attach the extensions.

Pros of the weave include:

• Extremely secure with little chance of slipping out
• Glue or heat is not required for application
• Give most types of hair a natural appearance

Cons of the weave include:

• Application takes a few hours
• Heavy weft of extension can pull on natural hair
• Can lead to pain in the scalp if the supporting braid is tied too tight