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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Researchers say the results add strong evidence that hair extensions may pose health risks, particularly for black women, who use these products at much higher rates.
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
McBride received free items, Freeman said, including a ballistic vest, ammo and hair extensions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
His own hair was gorgeous—streaked red and gold, with hair extensions he’d made himself.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
