New to extensions...HELP!!!

I have shoulder length blonde hair and would love to have longer hair but it takes so long to grow. I have recently started looking into extensions and need some help on what is the best kind and the best way to get these installed. Also, I am in the St. Louis area and not sure where to turn to for buying and installing the product. If anyone can help answer a few of my questions please contact me!!! Thanks so much

http://talk.hairboutique.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=30346 This link has everything you need to know about extensions. Raw/virgin hair is good (it's what I prefer) but not necessary. You can find quality processed hair.   There are many types of extensions, one is not really better than another, it's just a personal preference.

feel free to ask any questions you might have after you read up. even the members who are a bit newer to extensions (myself included as I only started around new years) have done LOTS of internet browsing and have a good wealth of information and personal experinces :)

oh and on a site note since you blonde, depending on your shade, if its particuarily light it will be very difficult if not impossible to find in virgin hair. but like honey said, there are lots of great options with processed hair as well. and you can always dye both processed HH and virgin HH to match. or even try synth. :)