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When former Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson showcased a Sixties-style bouffant recently, her hairstyle wasn’t quite as glamorous as she’d hoped.
Thanks to ill-fitting extensions, the 47-year-old had visible bonds showing and the fake locks did not blend seamlessly with her own tresses.
She’s not the first celebrity to suffer from a barnet malfunction thanks to hair extensions. From Paris Hilton to Britney Spears, there are a plenty of examples of how the popular beauty product has left the hair of celebrities looking lacklustre rather than luscious.
1. Britney spears
Recently Britney has been looking great in preparation for her Piece of Me tour in Las Vegas but no one can forget those dodgy hair extensions of the mid 2000s.
Ms Spears is definitely not that innocent of wearing bad hair extensions. Nothing can beat the nest of tendrils and visible scalp nightmares she’s had in the past.
If you are considering getting hair extensions, here’s the prime example of what not to do.
The experts say Britney’s hair has got this way because she hasn’t taken proper care of it.
It is vital that you take care of your hair extensions and treat them properly, you wouldn’t put a cashmere sweater in the washing machine, or buy a new car and never have it serviced.
2. Lindsay Lohan
The actress’ dodgy two-toned fiasco is the best advertisement for the importance of colour-matching your hair extensions to blend with your natural colour.
It is vital to have a consultation with your extensions technician. Lilo’s extensions certainly do show the importance of closely colour-matching your hair.
However the match does not have to be 100 per cent exact. A shade either side of your natural colour can easily blend, especially if you curl your locks.’
3. Pamela Anderson
Pamela’s latest look harks back to her rocky history with hair extensions.
Visible bonds were protruding from the top of her head earlier this month as she tried to go for a signature voluminous look with the help of a few extra strands.
With literally hair-raising roots and a clearly visible scalp, the model turned actress has seen more than one such bad hair day.
In order to be invisible, extensions shouldn’t be placed too high on the head.
If you wear your hair ‘up’ they shouldn’t be placed too low, as your natural hair needs to cover the attachment of the extensions.
4. Paris Hilton
She may be a multi-millionaire but the heiress’ straggly hair extensions during the early 2000s certainly didn’t show it.
We much prefer the darker locks the socialite has been rocking more recently and it seems she’s finally learnt a thing or two about how to wear hair extensions.
There is an industry term called double-drawn. This is when extensions manufacturers remove the shorter hairs, which make up the individual extension. If the extension is only ‘single-drawn’ the ends will look thin and wispy.’
5. Victoria Beckham
She’s considered one of the most stylish women on the planet but Posh Spice doesn’t always get it right when she wears hair extensions.
She’s been guilty of having bonds too close to the hairline and extensions that aren’t the right colour match.
Always follow the two finger rule – do not put extensions within the thickness of two fingers from the hairline.
6. Katie Price
Katie Price has been taking better care of her hair more recently but the toll of her extensions on her scalp was obvious when she was wearing them every day.
The experts recommend that if you are wearing synthetic hair extensions as opposed to bonded human hair ones – like Katie did in 2011 – you should avoid wearing them every day and instead save for special occasions.
Although there are synthetic hair products on the market, which are very affordable, and some that can be styled with heat tools, synthetic hair often looks too shiny.
‘Synthetic extensions won’t last as long as real hair, so it may be a false economy.’
7. Taylor Momsen
If you are using hair extensions to make your hair look longer, don’t go overboard like Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen. Stick to a more natural and realistic length.
Here we have another example of what appear to be single drawn extensions.
For example, 18 inch extensions will be made up of various lengths up to 18 inch long. So always buy the best extensions you can afford and look after them.
8. Nicole Richie
Back in the early 2000’s Nicole Richie sported some questionable dip dye hair extensions.
If you want have two tones in your hair extensions, pick colours that blend more naturally together to avoid stark styling.
‘Extensions are a great way to have colour without the commitment of having your regrowth re-coloured. Unless you are going for a particularly edgy look, remember that certain colour combinations will look much better than others,’ advises Simon.
9. Christina Aguilera
The Voice judge has often opted for unusual hairstyles but her permed hair extensions with straight pink streaks worn in 2001 have got to be one of her worst.
If you are wearing hair extensions, make sure to keep your styling consistent across every strand otherwise it will show in photos.
10. Beyoncé
Even the self-proclaimed Flawless Queen B doesn’t always get it right. Her extra-long braided hair extensions from May last year looked straggly and impractical.
We much prefer the singer’s two-toned bob look with the help of some more natural-looking hair extensions.
The hair extensions technician’s number one mission is to create a natural look – they don’t want people to see their work.
Make sure that your hair style looks realistic. Extremely long hair may get you noticed – but not for the right reasons.
Now, the concern is maintenance of these wefts or extensions. After installation it is necessary to care them properly. You can take care of your extensions in following methods:
1. Clean your hair always. Regularly Shampoo and condition your hair. Avoid use of harmful products those have high chemicals or alcohol.
2. Dry your hair after washing. After you wash it with shampoo and conditioner, towel-dry it.
3. Limit the usage of heat on weft.
4. When going to sleep, swim, or exercise Make a couple of braids.
5. Avoid sleeping on your extensions while your hair is wet, and hair should be completely dry before going to bed.
6. Brush your hair daily, start from the ends and go up.