Will extensions thicken my fine/thin hair?

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Nov 6, 2014

Meghan M.

I have SUPER fine, thin hair. I can't even wear my hair in a pony-tail because it's only like 1/2 inch in diameter. If that. It's not because my hair is really that damaged, my hair dresser always comments on how soft my hair is. I was just born with super fine hair. I was bald until I turned 2! Weirdly my younger sister has super THICK hair so I'm not sure how I got so unlucky.

Anyway, I've been researching into tape-in hair extensions. Will this thicken my hair? Or just add length? I really don't want my hair to be all that much longer...maybe an inch or two below my shoulders. I really just want to have thick hair, tho. 

Thoughts?

Nov 6, 2014

Shanae J.

It'll do both.

Nov 6, 2014

Jaslyn G.

Ahh I have the privilege of thick voluminous hair due to being Asian 😂 but I recommend you use hair thickeners (Paul Mitchell works like a charm) together with curlers. For thicker hair I recommend Bombay, personally have them and they're beyond amazing. I use their curlers too.

Nov 6, 2014

Jessica N.

I don't really recommend extensions if your hair is that fine, because it could actually just tear your hair out. Definitely go to a salon and talk to them about whether your hair can handle it. But yes, extensions make your hair thicker.

Nov 6, 2014

Kaitlyn C.

My mother in law has the same problem, I say yes to extensions, but no to glue ins!! Try the microbeads, I inserted them into my mother in laws hair and it looks great. and will not pull out hair like glue can do.
they also make clip ins but those can be a little trickier to hide then the beads.. hope I helped! BTW that picture is absolutely beautiful! You two have perfect smiles lol

Nov 6, 2014

Emily B.

My hair is thinner than yours honey and it's Cuz I was born this way. Extensions will not help just don't dye or bleach your hair anymore! If you do I mean.

Nov 6, 2014

Alex M.

Try clip ins

Nov 6, 2014

Sydnee B.

Clip ins would definitely work I'd suggest watching YouTube videos on where to place them in your hair so you won't see the clips (since you have such fine hair)

Nov 7, 2014

Jenna L.

I also have very thin hair, mostly from damages from heat and bleaching but also from wearing clip in extensions for years.
I have had tape in extensions for about 4 months now and I love them! I've actually noticed more hair growth in these past few months from my bottom layer that was really broken from back combing for extensions.
So yes extensions will lengthen and make your hair feel thicker. I actually took a little bit for me to get used to! and you don't have to get them super long, it'd be totally up to you. Tape ins are a more high maintenance form of extensions tho,
so you should be aware of what it takes to care for them. I really enjoy them and you can definitely let me know if you have any questions about it.