When you search for this question, I guess that you may have the same issues as many of our clients. You asked the question and most likely said that your hair was damaged in different ways. You may have had a bad haircut, your hair may be thin/fine by nature, or your hair is too weak because it has been overly processed. As a result, you are looking to use hair extensions to cover your own hair. There will be different answers behind it.
 
Let's look into the solutions accordingly! 
  

For covering a bad haircut,

As the following chat of hair.com shows, please identify your hair length firstly.
hair length chart
If your hair is very short-shorter than chin length, we do not recommend you wear hair extensions. This is because it is difficult to cover the joint of the extensions, and the hair extensions will slipper easily.
 
If your hair is longer than chin length, and you want to get hair length instantly, in this case, it is utterly perfect for extensions! All you need to consider is finding a qualified hairstylist to do your hair.
 

Do you have Thin/Fine hair in nature?

If yes, getting hair extensions is an excellent solution for you to have your dream hair. By adding length and volume to your hair, you will get that lusciously thick hair, the beautiful Instagram hair look. However, the most concerning question for you is how to avoid damage to your hair. Here are some essential points you need to learn before you install hair extensions.
  1. Choose the right hair extension method to install. To learn how, please read this post, Best Hair Extensions for Thin / Fine Hair.  
  2. Read this post on How to care for your natural hair while wearing extensions for understanding how to manage your hair before&after installing hair extensions.
  3. Or an easier way, find a qualified hairstylist to do your hair. They will do your hair correctly, giving you a flawless hair result without damage. Learn more by reading How To Find The Right Stylist To Fit My Hair Extensions.
hair extensions for thin/fine hair
See this flawless hair sample made by Hairlaya's certified stylist.
  

Damaged hair needs the commitment of being nurtured back to good condition.

If your hair is overly processed, it might be easy to break and thus can not support the weight of the extensions. Or it can be not in good condition due to too little care, and your hair might get too messy or tangled.
   
Take your time by letting it grow out and getting it back to health. You want to start getting your hair back on track, so the fine weft is excellent for damaged hair because it just gives you that it's a bit of extra volume so that it still looks like your hair but the healthiest motion of your hair.
   
The hair spa can be perfect for that because it allows your head to grow normally without any external pressure or damage from the extension. It's the best option to have your hair start to grow with vibrancy and be looked after. Putting treatments in the hair helps you hide that it's a bit damaged for a while.
  

How to get hair extensions without damage

The blow-drying, dying, curling, and other processes to the hair might cause all damage to the hair to some extent. Just make sure you do it properly without too much heat or chemicals.
  
Only extensions that aren't invasive are an excellent choice. Hand-tied extensions are the best. So the weft is ideal in that sense where you can wear it whenever you go out, and you can leave your hair tied off in some treatment for most of the week. In addition, it blends in your hair so well. It won't give too much weight or pull your natural hair. Read about this in detail by reading this post: Does hair extension damage your hair?
  
By all means, ask a professional certified extension stylist on Hairlaya's Salon-locator to give their diagnosis and suggestions before you install extensions.
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