Have you noticed the amount of celebrities who all of a sudden have long, flowing locks? The key to their fabulous hair is the clever use of hair extensions, carefully blended to match exactly with their own hair.

Hair extensions offer instant volume for limp tresses or emergency relief from a disastrous haircut and can last up to 3 months.

Some things that you should know about caring for hair extensions:

   •  Use a soft bristle brush and brush your hair from the bottom and gently work your way up.

   •  Gently tie your hair up while sleeping.

   •  Do not color your own hair extentions at home.

   •  To prevent tangling, run your fingers through the braid extensions.

   •  Don't spray your extensions with conditioners or any silicone based products as they can cause the braids to slip.

You can have any length you want up to about 26"-30". Anything longer than this puts extra weight on your scalp which may lead to damage to your own hair. The best looking hair extensions for average height women are usually around 22" or less.

Hair extensions can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars so you'll need to shop around.

The application of extensions should not hurt. The extensions artist should braid the tracks firmly but comfortably. The tension should be even all over your head with no points pulling or hurting.