Clip In Hair Extension VS. Sew in Weaves

When it comes to hair extension, it doesn't limit oneself to choose only between synthetic or human hair. In fact, there is more than that. Hair extensions come in varieties starting from how they are prepared down to the unique technique being used during the attachment.

By far, it is the attachment method that is the trickiest and controversial. Due to the number of techniques or methods one can choose; it just leaves all the girls, ladies and women out there questioning and wondering as to which one is indeed the best and safe. But, then, which one really is?

Two among the methods are namely, hair extension clip-ons and sew in weave hair extensions are being widely used. Below are the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Hair Extension

Among the different hair extension attachment methods, the clip-ons are the most popular. It’s easiness in attaching attracts a lot to opt for it because from the name itself, you just have to clip it on.

Advantage

One of the benefits you can get is the freedom to achieve any style whether to add more volume or thickness. Clip it on any part of your hair to create a whole different look each day.

What’s more, it gives you the autonomy to take them out whenever and wherever you want especially in times when hairdo is not at all required like hitting the gym or just staying at home. With that, you get the advantage of having a longer life span of hair extensions because you get to take care of it more often when not in use.

Disadvantage

The only problem with clip-ons is the time it takes to be removed and clipped on your hair. No matter how easy it is, time just comes when it can already be a boring routine and can then be a hassle.

Sew in Weave Hair Extension

Sew in Weave, on the other hand is a total opposite. Instead of just clipping it on, a weave is created near the roots to merge both your natural hair and extension hair and then, sewn afterwards with about two or three to four wefts of hair to carefully secure.

Advantage

This is a better option than a clip-on to those who feels “clipping and removing hair extensions” a hassle giving more freedom to style just like your own natural hair.

Disadvantage

As mentioned, it would be just like your natural hair. That also includes the treatment and regimen especially behind the weaves. So when you are in the gym or just at home finishing errands, expect for a greater hair treatment and management.

Then again, natural hair do grows very often and consequently, the hair extension begins to drop making the plait or weaves looser until you can feel it is no longer attached. This is why the method is considered expensive. You have to go back to your stylist to get it re-tied to still keep it in place. By the time, it gets matted, that is another cost for a new hair extension.