The 6 Truths of Extensions

Hair extensions have become extremely popular in recent years. Certainly also by the “beauty lovers” and influencers who share their inspiration on social media. Extensions are a big part of the hair styling world. But unfortunately also a regularly misunderstood accessory.
Through our years of experience as a professional hair extension specialist, we have put together a list of the 6 things that the truly curious among us need to know about hair extensions.

1. Length & Volume go hand-in-hand
One doesn't happen without the other. So if you go for length, you automatically get more volume. Imagine someone has shoulder length hair. Suppose one strand of hair extension of 55 cm hangs over the back. That's not even a rat's tail. And what if there are 20 strands of hair extensions attached to the hair. Does that make it look fuller? Still not. One pack of extensions does not make a full head.
It takes a full set of extensions to achieve length, and this is how we recommend it:

• Invisilocks & StickTips: 5 to 8 packs
• Perfect Wefts: 2 to 4 packs
• Tape-In: 3 to 6 packs

The basic rule is: the fuller your own hair, the more packs are needed. So keep in mind that you will also get more volume if your goal is longer hair. And that brings us straight to the next point…

2. Hair Extensions add some extra weight
We can't ignore it. Especially when it comes to professional methods applied the first time. Then the extra weight can feel a bit…well…weird. Most customers get used to it quickly, but it feels a bit like you've had your hair in a tight ponytail or updo all day. This sometimes feels a bit uncomfortable temporarily, especially for “first-time customers”.

3. Professional & High-Quality Hair is not cheap
If you want beautiful, long locks that will remain beautiful for the next few months, this will cost you several hundred euros. And that's no joke. Purchasing quality hair requires money. So you want to make sure you get good quality for the right price, right?
We are very proud to report that RANA Hair always has top quality for a reasonable price. Our hair comes from ethical sources and is 100 % Remy, 100% human hair with the cuticles intact. A number of systems can be reused after 6-8 weeks, especially if you take very good care and maintenance of the extensions.

4. Care is key
We ensure that we produce the best quality of hair possible, but how long you enjoy it is entirely in your own hands. The better you take care of your hair, the longer it will last.
Most extensions are made to last up to 6 months (although we also have customers who use them for up to a year!), but this requires a special maintenance plan. Use the Rana Hair Care correctly, comb and brush well and follow all the do's & don'ts that you receive from us.

5. “Do It Yourself” can be fun, but it is not recommended
Ready-to Wear Extensions such as the i-Flip, iClip and the Ponytail are easy to apply and ideal for a styling of your choice. Our professional methods (read: fixed extensions) are not. There will always be a few go-getters who can do this themselves. But those are exceptions to the rule!
Time and time again we see that applying a fixed system to yourself causes disappointment.

Professional extensions specialists are trained for this and apply the different systems using different professional means. Extensions are a big investment, make sure they are installed by a pro!

6. The truth about extension removal
When you first have your extensions removed, it will initially feel like your hair is very thin and wispy. You're probably even wondering if your hair is thinner than before the extensions? This is a completely normal sensation, and don't worry! You quickly got used to that extra volume and weight.

Moreover, we have seen many ladies panic when it seems as if their own hair is falling out in clumps during removal. No stress… This is completely normal.

Here's the thing: you lose hair naturally every day. While wearing extensions, the hair that would have fallen out naturally remains stuck in the keratin bonding, the tape or the micro-ring. The moment this is removed, all the fallen hair comes loose, as well as remnants of the extension hair itself. After washing a few times, you will get used to this again and you will see that there is nothing wrong with your own hair.

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