Need natural looking extensions, please help?

Hi I'm 16, about a year ago I got a very short, almost pixie cut. Since then I've been growing it out. Now my hair is around my neck, its dark brown, my shortest layer is about 4-5 inches on top of my head.

Tease extensions have gotten some bad reviews, Do your research and spend the extra $ to get good quality hair that won't look like roadkill after a week.

you've gotten a lot of great advice so far, and yes..it does cost $ to maintain them, and you have to really commit to taking care of the extensions and protecting your investment.

Check your local craigslist, there are always a ton of ads for hair extensions when I go there, you may find a more affordable option.

Something like these skin wefts might be a great option for you:
http://www.glamourhair.com/extensions/Seamless.asp

They are temporary and may give you better blending than the clip ins.

GG.

can i give you some advice? You are young and your hair is healthy. I would not try to mess around with too much stuff at your age. if you start extensions now at this age and continue for another 10-20 years, you will be putting so much tension on your hair no matter what method you choose. They all require money, commitment, and lots of care and maintenance to make them work. If I were you, I would pamper your hair, eat well, take vitamins (silica/gelatin/b-complex) to help your hair stay healthy and just let it grow on its own.

Use the clipins or tape on for fun or special events and love your own hair.

I can't tell you how many people end up regretting all the abuse they do to their hair when they are young like you and wish they had their hair back once they reach their 30's or 40's.

good luck

Very true Sofiaone. I know when I was a teenager through mid twenties at least, my hair, even though it’s always been fine, was a lot healthier and denser than it is now (mid 30s). Some of that is the natural aging process of course but I suspect that my hair would be slightly thicker if I had never started wearing extensions. It’s kind of a trade off because extensions are fun and they can look absolutely fabulous when done correctly, yet it’s very difficult to find a 100% stress free method that won’t cause some form of damage to the bio hair over the long haul or wearing them over a period of years. I would say a sew in weave is arguably the closest to a healthy install method that allows for growth.

Are you in any way affiliated with the company, Kathy? That is some pricey hair- $75 for 25 bonds. How much does each bond weigh?

Summer Lee - my hair is about 2 inches from the back of my neck and angles down almost to my shoulder – so it is very similar to your hair.  I have had fusion, microlinks and skin wefts.  Everyone here is right about the initial cost and maintenance… but if you are going to do it, my personal suggestion is skin wefts.  I am not a professional stylist, but I do my own extensions and have had them done professionally.  No matter what kind you get blending is super hard.  I wear more hair (7-8 ounces) to compensate and blend easier.  I cut the skin wefts into 2 inch sections and then use the sandwich method with super tape.  I have installed and taken mine out twice now by myself, but having a friend over would really help.  I reinstall every 6-8 weeks.  You can PM me and I can share more information with you.

Does anyone have any recommendations for good quality skin wefts? I would like to try some out, but don't know what line to order.