You’re here because you are wondering if hair extensions will help with COVID hair loss.
You may have noticed several months after having covid excess hair shedding while shampooing or brushing. As shedding continues, the change in your hair’s volume becomes noticeable. Patches so thin you can see the scalp.
According to doctors, the hair loss was likely temporary, a side effect of COVID’s stress on the body, but it could take 6-9 months for the hair growth cycles to return to normal. That’s an eternity when you’re feeling self-conscious about your hair.
"Can I get hair extensions to conceal my temporary hair loss due to Covid?"
Whether hair extensions are right for you will depend on a few factors such as the condition of your hair, where you are in the shedding process, and the severity of hair loss.
When did the shedding start?
Pinpointing where you are in your hair loss stage will help determine the best hair extension option for you.
If you’re in an early stage of shedding, keep in mind that as your natural hair sheds, your extensions can also shed. For an early stage of hair loss, a Halo band will be great. It slips on like a headband and gives volume.
For a later stage of shedding, you could consider a long-term type of hair extensions like Bead and Knot Rows hair extensions. This option is the best because it is the least damaging to your natural hair than any other method out there.
Is the shedding mild or more severe?
For very mild shedding around your hairline or on the top of your head, hair fiber products are great. These are also great just thin hair spots that are easy to see. Hair Fibers are tiny, shaded similar to your hair color. and cling to your natural hair. It washes out when you shampoo.
For more severe cases of volume loss, or if you’re seeing thin or bare patches on the top of the head, a topper would be a great choice. Toppers can also be added to Bead and Knot Rows hair extensions.
If your shedding is somewhere in between mild and severe or starting to see new hair growth coming back, then Bead and Knot Rows hair extensions are the best option. BKR extensions can add volume and length.
How’s the condition of your hair?
Are you experiencing hair breakage as well as hair loss? When it comes to long-term hair extensions, those that attach to your natural hair, we need to determine if your hair is strong enough to hold the hair extensions. We find a BKR hair extension works best because of the minimal contact points that are attached to your natural hair.
How much time are you willing to dedicate to maintaining your extensions?
This may be your first experience with hair extensions. Before proposing a solution for hair loss, you have to think about the maintenance required. Bead and Knot Rows hair extensions are designed for long-term wear; you’ll need to back every 6-8 weeks for maintenance. Other hair extensions like Halo and Toppers are designed for short-term wear and are removed at the end of the day.
What about hair color?
Hair extensions are personalized for each person’s hair and goal look.
What else can I do for my Covid hair loss?
Supplements to promote healthy hair growth. They don’t need to cost a lot of money, they just need to contain the nutrients your body needs to encourage hair to grow (though I do love Nutrafol).
Use a gentle brush for combing your hair, especially after shampooing. You don’t want to make your hair loss worse by applying too much stress or tension to wet or tangled hair. Brushes specifically designed for hair extensions do a good job and the bristles give your scalp a little helpful stimulation too.
Silk pillowcases are a must as they eliminate tangles and stress on your hair.
