Hello all - Newbie here

Hello everyone.

I am new to this site and new to forums.  I have not been successful in the introductions page and can't figure out how to post to the continuing thread. 

I am in need of advice.  Last April my 36" red hair was burned off in a traumatic accident.  My hair is very thick, weird curly when short, wavy when long.  Of the 7" inches I have left only the 2" of new growth can be saved.  To make it more of a challenge for me I am 43 years old and incredibly nervous as to how it will grow back in.  I know I have at least a 3 - 4 year wait for it to reach bsl.  I have researched hair extensions while it grows back out but I am terrified of making things worse.  I have contracted with a reputable professional salon but I am worried that I will end up with two heads of hair (big hair) during the growing out process.  Does anyone have any experience or information they can share about extensions?  The type of extensions will be sewn into braids.  Will hair extensions work with very thick hair curly/wavy hair, or will it make it worse?  Will it damage my hair, make it too hot or will the braids hurt?

Any advice or info you can share would be greatly appreciated.