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hair extension

American  
[hair-ik-sten-shuhn] / ˈhɛər ɪkˈstɛn ʃən /

noun

  • hair extensions
    plural
  1. a piece of hair which can be attached to one's own hair to create the impression of having longer hair.


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The global hair extension market is projected to surpass $14 billion by 2028, with the United States leading in global imports.

From Science Daily Feb. 19, 2026

The company also is designing hair extension products it believes will help rid the market of synthetic products seen as harmful to the environment.

From Seattle Times Oct. 7, 2023

"The prices have just gone crazy," said the single mum, who used to work as a hair extension specialist.

From BBC May 11, 2022

I’Esha Caldwell, 35, who works as an account manager and hair extension specialist, said her blood pressure skyrocketed when she discovered the eviction notice on her door.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2018

The windows had long since shattered, allowing clean sunlight to fall on items left behind – a sagging mattress, a curly hair extension, a child’s stuffed rooster.

From The Guardian Jan. 18, 2016

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