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A Guide to Great Lengths Hair Extensions
From adding length and volume to creating fullness in finer hair, a guide to Great Lengths extensions, including bonds, tapes and choosing the right option for your hair.
Great Lengths hair extensions can be used for far more than simply adding length. At Oliver Stephens, we use them to create fuller-looking hair, introduce volume and shape, and add density where the natural hair may feel finer or less substantial.
Every extension service begins with a consultation. Your hair, its condition, colour and the result you want to achieve all help determine which system will give the most natural and comfortable result.
Choosing the right system
Bonds or tapes?
Great Lengths offers both keratin bond and tape extension systems, and each has its own advantages. The right choice depends on your hair type, the amount of length or volume you want to add, and how you prefer to wear and maintain your hair.
Keratin bonds allow for very precise placement and can work especially well where targeted fullness or discreet volume is needed. Tape extensions sit flatter against the head and can be a useful option for adding length and volume more quickly.
Fine hair
Extensions aren't only about length.
For clients with finer hair, carefully placed extensions can be used to create density and strengthen the overall shape of a haircut without dramatically increasing its length.
Smaller, discreet bonds can be positioned where extra fullness is needed, helping to create a more balanced result while still allowing the extensions to blend naturally with your own hair.
Colour matching
Designed to blend naturally.
Colour matching is an important part of creating a seamless result. Rather than simply choosing one shade, extensions can be selected and blended to work with the different tones already present in your hair.
This is particularly useful where the natural colour contains a mixture of warmer, cooler or highlighted tones, helping the finished result feel part of your own hair rather than something added to it.
Looking after your extensions
Longevity and aftercare.
How long your extensions last depends on the system used, your natural hair and how they are maintained. During your consultation, we'll talk you through the most suitable option and the aftercare needed to keep your hair looking its best.
Regular maintenance, appropriate products and careful brushing all help extensions remain comfortable and blend beautifully between appointments.
Complimentary consultation
Thinking about hair extensions?
Every head of hair is different. Book a complimentary consultation with Oliver to discuss the result you'd like to achieve and the most suitable Great Lengths option for your hair.
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