The Difference Between Extensions, Weaves and Wigs

Are you looking for a new style to expand your everyday hairstyle?  If you are, but have no idea where to begin to navigate in the world of hair enhancements, look no further! Singer and actress Zendaya, best known for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up, (2010-2013), shares her views on the differences between weaves, extensions and wigs in an article by Jillian Ruffo in People Magazine.  Below are some of the highlights: 

Extensions

“These are clips, they are a form of extension that you clip into your hair,” she says, holding up a weft of hair with a clip attached to it. She then holds up a similar piece without a clip, saying, “This is a track. Tracks can be made into clips, they can be taped into hair, or they can be sewn into hair.”

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