Do hair extensions damage my hair? One-year analysis
As experts in hair extensions and thickening, we at ExtremeHair are often asked the question: "Do extensions damage my hair?" The answer isn't a simple yes or no and depends on several factors. We want to shed light on this point and provide you with a detailed answer to this important question.
The health and quality of our hair can be affected by many factors. One of the most common types of damage is heat damage. Regular use of heat styling tools such as flat irons, curling irons, and hair dryers can cause hair to dry out, break, and develop split ends. Chemical treatments such as coloring, bleaching, and perming can also cause damage by altering the hair's natural protein structure and weakening it.
Other causes of hair damage include mechanical stress, such as rough brushing or constantly wearing tight hairstyles, which pull on the hair and damage it. Inadequate nutrition and stress can also affect hair growth and lead to hair loss. In general, healthy hair requires a combination of careful care, a healthy diet, and gentle styling.
Quality of the extensions, professional application and care
First of all, the quality and type of extensions play a crucial role. At ExtremeHair, we only use high-quality raw hair for our extensions. This means that the hair has an intact cuticle and lies "properly from tip to root." These aspects contribute to the extensions blending seamlessly into your natural hair and increasing comfort.
Another crucial factor is the professional application and care of the extensions. At ExtremeHair, we ensure that the extensions are precisely and carefully integrated into your hair. We also provide comprehensive advice on how to optimally care for your extensions. The right care products and regular maintenance intervals are crucial. With proper care, extensions can be reapplied up to five times, or approximately every two years, without causing damage to your natural hair.
Effects on your own hair
But how does wearing extensions affect your own hair? To answer this question, we documented the condition of a client's hair over a year. She had regular hair extensions fitted with our hairdressers. In the attached series of images, you can see how our client's hair developed over this period.
Initially, her hair was damaged and there were bald patches. However, her hair is gradually recovering, the bald patches are filling in, and her overall appearance is improving. The extensions have helped protect and strengthen her natural hair instead of damaging it.
We also found this article on New Woman , which reports on a case study of a particularly impressive recovery.
Scientific evidence
A study by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery further confirms our position that wearing hair extensions doesn't automatically lead to hair damage. Rather, it depends on the quality of the extensions and their proper application and care. At ExtremeHair, we can guarantee these points thanks to our many years of experience and specialized expertise.
In summary, hair extensions don't necessarily damage your hair, provided they're of high quality, professionally applied, and properly cared for. Thanks to our decades of experience in this specialized field, we can stand behind this statement 100%. At DAS Haaratelier, we pay attention to all of these aspects to ensure that you enjoy your extensions for a long time and that your natural hair doesn't suffer in the process. Are you interested in hair extensions or thickening? Then schedule an appointment with us. We'd be happy to advise you personally and find the perfect solution for your hair.