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Do you often wonder how Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock and other gorgeous women wear glamorous tresses all the time? Hair extensions are the key to great looking hair

Hair styling has taken a new twist, with curls and streaks gaining prominence. For those suffering from hair loss, hair extensions are the new trend. They are a quick fix solution to your hair woes.

Strand by strand

Hair extensions are lengths of either real or synthetic hair that can be affixed close to the scalp through a number of systems. These methods are great for concealing thinning or hair loss in concentrated areas.

When well matched in colour and texture, and professionally applied by trained professionals, hair extensions mix in and move naturally with your own hair. They can provide volume, extend hair and add highlights or lowlights without the harshness of colouring your real hair.

Some extensions can be worn continuously for up to 5 months. Hair extensions come in many colours, textures, styles and lengths to match any hair type. Natural or human hair extensions can be coloured, set, curled or treated. If you don't want your extensions at some point in time, you can head back to the salon and have them removed.

How it's done

Invisible hair weaving is a new method of extension that uses no braids or glue to attach the commercial hair to the natural hair. The attachment is virtually invisible to the eye. Hair extensions are made from a range of human and synthetic fibers. Synthetic hair in general is less expensive than human hair, and is available in a wide array of colours and textures, from natural to extraordinary.

What experts say

Swati Gupta of Bodycraft says, "Hair extensions help you get a trendy look easily and quickly. It is now gaining popularity in India and it looks completely natural."

Where: Salon Nayana (Indiranagar and Koramangala), Spratt (Magrath Road), Bodycraft (Indiranagar), Squeeze (Lavelle Road), Talking Headz (Brigade Road) and Bounce (Vittal Mallya Road).

Wallet factor: Cost varies depending on the size and length of the hair and on how many extensions. Basic cost for one set of hair extensions is around Rs 200.

Bodycraft is flying down Zouher Dali, renowned hair extensions expert from Dubai. Zouher, a Lebanese by descent, comes with many years of experience. He will be available at Bodycraft, Indiranagar, from March 3rd to 6th. His consultations are free. Call 98452 77617 for appointments.