Hair extensions aren't just for length: 7 reasons our lynchburg, virginia clients get extensions

By: Samantha K. Paris

When you hear the words hair extensions, what's the first thing you picture? For most people, it's probably super long, mermaid-length hair. And while we absolutely love a good long-hair transformation at Storybook Salon, here's something that surprises many of our guests: Not everyone who wears hair extensions wants longer hair. In fact, some of our favorite extension transformations have very little to do with adding length, and you'd never guess they have extensions.

Extensions can be used to create fullness, fill in areas that feel sparse, enhance a haircut, add dimension without lightening your natural hair, or simply help you achieve the hair you've always wanted.

At Storybook Salon in Lynchburg, VA, we customize every extension installation around the person sitting in our chair, because your dream hair probably looks a little different from everyone else's. Here are seven reasons you might consider hair extensions that have nothing to do with becoming rapunzel.

1. Adding Fullness to Fine Hair

   This is one of the biggest reasons our guests consider extensions. Maybe you like the length of your natural hair, but when you pull it forward, there just isn't as much of it as you'd like. Or maybe your ponytail feels thinner that it used to be. Extensions can be used strategically to create more density and fullness without dramatically changing your length. The result doesn't have to scream, "I'm wearing extensions!"Sometimes, the goal is simply for someone to look at your hair and think, "wow, her hair looks GOOD".

2. Filling In the Front and Sides

   Have you ever noticed that the hair around your face just doesn't seem to grow at the same rate as the back? You're not alone. The front and sides can be especially frustrating for guests trying to achieve a fuller overall shape. Depending on your hair and extension method, strategically placed extensions can help create a more balanced appearance and give you the fullness you've been missing around your face.

3. Making Your Haircut Look Better

   Sometimes, it's not the haircut. It's the amount of hair available to create the shape you're trying to achieve. YOu can have a beautifully executed haircut, but if your natural hair doesn't have enough density in certain areas, the finished results may not look quite like the inspiration photo you brought to your appointment. Adding extensions for can completely change the way the haircut falls, moves, and styles.

4. Adding Color Without Lightening Your Natural Hair

   If you love being blonde but know you need to give your natural hair a rest from lightening services, this is for you. By incorporating different extension shades, we can sometimes create additional dimension without chemically lightening every piece of hair needed to achieve the look. It's a fun way to customize the color of your hair while considering the integrity of your natural hair.

5. Helping Your Hair Hold Style

   If you've ever curled your hair only to watch those curls disappear before you've even left the house, you understand the struggle. Extensions add additional texture to your style, which creates a more full, balanced, voluminous finish like the hair you see all over Pinterest. Think big ponytails. Voluminous curls. Full braids. Which brings us to...

6. Creating Your Dream Bridal Hair

   We couldn't write about extensions without talking about our Storybook brides. Many of the bridal hairstyles you save for inspiration aren't created with the bride's natural hair alone. Extensions can provide additional fullness and length that give your stylist more hair to work with when creating intricate updos, romantic half-up styles, braids, and voluminous ponytails.

7. Because You Simply Feel Better With More Hair

   And honestly? That's reason enough. Hair is personal. For some people, adding extensions is about creating a dramatic transformation. For others, it's adding just enough fullness that they finally love the way their ponytail looks. There's no single "right" reason to want extensions.

Our job isn't to give everyone the longest hair possible. Our job is to look at your natural hair, your lifestyle, your goals, and your dream result and help determine what makes sense for you.

Your Extensions Should be Customized to You

One of the most important things to understand about extensions is that they aren't one-size-fits-all. The amount of hair you need, the placement, the color, the length, and the maintenance schedule can all vary from person to person. That's why we begin with an extension consultation. During your consultation, we'll talk about your hair history, your goals, your lifestyle, your desired result, and what maintaining your extensions will look like. Then we can create a plan designed specifically for you. Because sometimes your dream hair means adding 24 inches. And sometimes is just means finally having the fullness you've always wanted.

Ready to explore hair extensions in Lynchburg, VA? Head to www.storybooksalonva.com/extensions