hair extension
noun
a piece of hair which can be attached to one's own hair to create the impression of having longer hair.
hair extensions
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pluralof hair extension.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A sweeping new investigation by the Silent Spring Institute has found dozens of potentially harmful chemicals in widely sold hair extensions, including those made from human hair.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 19, 2026
The company has bet on the wrong horse before, like hair extensions and supplements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
On the other side sits Ainsley, who would lose a grade-school spelling bee to a bag of hair extensions yet manages to get into college as a cheerleading squad walk-on.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2025
The idea was to create high-quality hair extensions and wigs that would appeal to a broader range of customers.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2025
“Look how he quiet and respectful, just like his father was in high school,” a large woman with dark purple hair extensions says.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
