On the red carpet, celebrities like Selena Gomez andBeyoncé have shoulder-grazing lobs one day and long, luxurious strands by the time they hit the next carpet. These stars don’t have super genes; rather, they turn to extensions to switch up their length whenever they feel like changing their look. Luckily, hair extensions aren’t just for the red carpet and you can easily achieve your own mane transformation with a little help from your own glossy set. Tempted yet to add some length to your strands? Make sure you understand your choices.

Do Your Research

Choosing the right stylist to help you achieve your ideal length is essential if you want the final look to truly blend with your natural hair.  Don’t just pick by price. Always match with a stylist by asking what methods of hair extensions they’re trained in, and discussing your lifestyle to distinguish what type of extensions will be best suited for your desired look, and how dedicated you’ll be to extension upkeep.

Pick a Method That Will Work Best with Your Hair

Whether you’re looking for a temporary length fix or a long-term commitment, your hair’s texture comes into play in what method of extensions your stylist will recommend. The professionals should offer the best way to pick the right color and texture for your hair: that’s to match the hair extensions to the color at the end of your hair. This way, when the extensions are applied, there is a seamless transition from the roots downward, and the extensions blend nicely with your hair, giving you a natural look, you should only be able to point out bad hair, good hair just looks great!