Does it look natural? When it comes to hair extensions, this is one of the most important questions to answer – and for most women, that answer needs to be yes, no matter what! And one way to ensure seamless integration of luxuriant, perfect locks is to try tape-in hair extensions.
What ARE Tape Hair Extensions?
Tape hair extensions utilize the same technology used to secure lace-front wigs at the hairline. Strips of clear, double-sided tape are attached to the base of a weft of Remy or virgin Indian human hair, and then these wefts are taped to the scalp….
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You’ve purchased your brand new luxurious Indian Remy hair extensions.  Should you have your perfect locks professionally installed or tackle the job yourself?
Hire a Stylist

Pros: Depending on the quality of your stylist, your overall look will be more natural than a do-it-yourself install. A stylist with the requisite experience can install your human hair weave extensions quickly and professionally, giving you a professional new look.
Cons: Hiring a professional stylist can be expensive. Many women choose to install their own weaves to save funds.
Pros: Ease of use. What’s easier than having someone else style your hair? All…
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Headed to the beauty shop soon? Visiting a hair salon and letting a trained professional style your tresses is a great way to pamper yourself – but it’s not always a great move for your wallet. Salon services, from chemical treatments to shampoos and conditioners, can stack up to tall stacks of cash if you let them. So it’s a good thing you don’t have to! Here are your top five ways to save on beauty-shop hair services.

Take care of the basics at home. It’s a tip as old as the hills, but it bears repeating: washing and conditioning…
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Time is a precious resource. Everyone wants to make the most of it, and saving time on hair extensions installs is one way to do that. But some time-saving hair extension applications are definitely better than others, and here are six reasons why the so-called Quick Weave is not the best choice for your mane:

Products used to seal the hair can damage it. When using the Quick Weave technique, your stylist wet wraps your hair, then glues wefts of human or synthetic hair extensions to the dried and hardened wrap. While many manufacturers of Quick Weave products claim that…
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Every woman who’s ever worn a weave knows the nape of the neck is the tenderest spot. This is the area that most often rubs against clothes, collars, and pillowcases; collects the most sweat when you exercise; and gets caught, tugged, or tangled the easiest – and that’s just on regular hair! Add to that the delicate nature of a weave, especially a full-head weave, and you’ve got a really frustrating situation: after a few weeks, the majority of your hair extensions are sitting pretty, but the nape area needs touching up.
So what’s a girl to do? Try mixing…
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Buying and installing your weave, hair extensions, or wig is a big step. You have to select hair that fits you and the style you want, and get it installed in a way that you can reasonably maintain. Serious, serious stuff…until now! At this point, this blog has given you plenty of food for thought, including tips for choosing the best hair styles and colors for your face shape, hair type, and skin tone. But now, just for fun, we’re going to try something different: a quiz! Choose the answer that best fits you for each of the following six…
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Earlier this week, we looked back at the 1990s and the rise—literally—of the high ponytail as a favorite hairstyle. This versatile look has been rocked on red carpets and catwalks, at house parties, and in offices over the years, proving that the ponytail is not just a child’s style anymore.
But what if you don’t quite have the length or natural volume to achieve one of those down-to-there ponytail hair styles? Women with short hair cuts or medium length hair styles should still be able to sport updos, and here is one simple tip for pulling it off: fake it….
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The cost of hair extensions can depend on many factors.   If you’ve browsed the Perfect Locks site you should have a general idea of what you would pay for quality Indian hair. The type of hair, the length of hair, and the method used for installation should all be considered when thinking about price.  There are  several different installation methods and types of hair extensions, each with it’s benefits and downfalls:
The Application Method
1. Glue: Usually the cheapest method.  This method doesn’t last long, about 2 to 4 weeks.  Don’t be this cheap.
2. Sew in or weave: This…
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Over the past few years, more and more people are opting for weaves. Why? Not only does it let your regular hair rest but it’s versatile and allows you to wear your hair in various styles without damaging your hair. Are your ready for something new?
There are several different type of hair weaving methods that you can choose from. When choosing consider these questions:
How long will I be wearing my hair in a weave?
How much am I willing to pay?
What type of method will do best for my hair?
The Methods

Cord Tracking: With this method…
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