Maximum impact from hair extensions this party season

Hair extensions are the perfect solution for clients wanting a quick change of appearance this party season.

Whether it is to update a look with a fringe without the commitment or add a splash of colour for one night only, the options with hair extensions are endless.

So how can you and your clients benefit from the perfect hair accessory?

Colour

Whether it was blonde, brunette or a touch of red - which will be big news in 2009 - colour was all over the catwalks, bringing short or long hair to life.

Blue Label from Hairaisers is available in more than 85 shades and can last for two weeks - and it's reusable. 

The bright and vivacious auburn shade from Great Lengths is the colour of falling leaves, mirroring rich autumnal tones. It is also available in another 55 shades.

hairMake-up Colour Accents from Balmain add a great colour boost to natural hair and are available in 30cm with a width of 2cm, adding a perfect splash in a variety of hues. 

The Racoon International Vibrant Micro Weft Range offers gorgeous glossy colour in seven scrumptious shades: Peacock Blue, Plum, Claret, Flame Red, Copper, Rich Mahogany and Purple Haze.

Volume

Voluminous shapes were seen at many of the catwalk shows, and adding volume at the crown gives a simple style an extra touch of glamour.

Adding thickness and volume is the quickest way to make your hair look its most healthy and lively. Using Great Lengths hair extensions with the Classic Fusion application will instantly add volume with movement and bounce.

The Funky Diva Clip and Go from Hairaisers is the perfect tool for adding volume and texture. Made from fibre hair, it blends perfectly with the natural hair and is available in two lengths, in an array of colours and textures.

Racoon International's Micro Wefts are perfect for adding instant volume, with a full head taking just 45 minutes. A super-fine, ultra-flexible micro header makes it almost invisible to the eye, easy to apply and it's re-useable.

Real hair wefts from Hair Development come with six clips on 18in hair on a 12in wide weft. It is available in 25 natural colours as well as fun and crazy hues.

Fringes

Catwalks have been bursting with fringes, whether eye-skimming, long or peek-a-boo and extensions are the perfect accessory to get the look.

Pure remi hair from Hairaisers lies in the same direction from roots to tips for maximum shine. It is available in a range of colours and perfect for a low, sweeping fringe.

Partial Pieces from Banbury Postiche are available in 10 colours and various lengths. They are easy to cut and perfect for adding whatever length fringe your client wants.

hairMake-up Colour Fringe from Balmain is ideal for adding fringes in varying lengths. They are available in 15cm and 30cm lengths with a width of 6cm and a choice of nine colours. 

This season's must-have fringe is easy with micro bonds using Racoon International's Euro hair extensions range - from flirty to a full-on fringe. Because Euro hair is of such high quality with the cuticle intact, it behaves like natural hair and can be styled in the same way.

Extra length

Über-long hair was a must on the Spring/Summer 09 catwalks, with ponytails and updos given a helping hand from extra length.

Rapture Rapid Hair Extensions uses ultra-fine self-adhesive strips applied directly to the hair. They can last for up to six weeks and each strip takes less than a minute to apply.

Pink Label by Hairaisers are versatile and quick to use. The human hair clip-in extensions can be blow-dried, straightened and curled, and are available in 14, 16 and 18 inches.

hairMake-up Length Extensions from Balmain are perfect for instant length as they are available in 25cm and 40cm length.