Expository essay
Extensions
Have you ever seen someone with the most beautiful, long and luscious hair? Now your interest is sparked, your intrigued. You ask yourself, “Is that her hair”? 90% of the time, it’s not. Most women wear hair extensions in the form of wigs, “weaves”, or braids and twists. Wigs tend to cover the whole head and are structurally diverse. Weaves are the most commonly worn form of extensions. Braids and twists have become a more and more popular choice of extension in the past year.
Wigs are an incredibly versatile and stealthy form of extension. Wigs can be made of lace, a standard or wefted cap or monofilament. Lace wigs are most popular. They are made from durable French lace and offer the most realistic hairline. However, monofilament wigs offer the most versatility because of the natural-looking appearance of the scalp because of the construction of the cap. Monofilament wigs are made of nylon or polyester mesh, with each strand of hair hand tied to the base. If you want a sudden change in hairstyles, color or length, a wig is your best option. You can purchase one at almost any beauty supply store and generally you can purchase a decent one that will last for about six months for under one hundred and fifty dollars. Of course, the more money you spend, the better the structure of the cap and quality of hair used will be.
Worn by your everyday middle class to your A list celebrities, weaves are a staple in most hairstyles today. Three main forms of weaves are tracking, bonding and fusion. Tracking is the most commonly used method of weave because it lasts considerably longer than other techniques and is rather easy to install. It involves braiding a person’s hair down and sewing the track or hair weft directly onto it. It can consist of a few tracks or cover the whole head. Bonding is by far the quickest method of weaving. It requires the use of adhesive applied to the wefted hair and then attached to a person’s head.