Hair Extensions Types and Techniques

We talked about the basic info about hair extensions in the last post, there are also many types and techniques available that can be used in the hair extensions.

Types_
☞  Individual Strand Extensions
☞  Weft Extensions
☞  Bulk Extensions

Techniques_
1. Individual Strand
a. Pre-tipped
● U-tip
● I-tip (Micro-link)

Pre-tipped also called pre-bonded or fusion hair extensions. They are extensions with keratin glue bond on a tip. And with different bonds, there are 2 typical kinds: U-tip and I-tip. They are fashion methods these days, also are safe without hair damage.

U-tip

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It is attached using hair connectors which melts the keratin bond, and then bond the strand to your hair. It is also called pre-glued extensions.

I-tip

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It usually use some micro rings which are plastic and silicone small rings. The real hair will be put through the micro ring, then hold together(your hair and the extension strand) with the pliers.

b. Liquid glue
This is normal, just attach with glue specialized for human hair.

2. Weft Extensions
Weft, also called weave, is a long strip of hair which is sewed together on top. There are various ways to fit it.

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a. Clip in (clip on) hair extensions
This is the safest and convenient method. It is weft which has sewed in clips and can be applied in less than five minutes by yourself, even without help of a hair stylist. You know, you just need to clip it in under your real hair. If you are the one who do not want to wear extensions every day, this one is for you. It’s easy to remove it.
Hair Extensions Types and Techniques

b. Sewing
This process is done after your hair has been braided which cover your head, and then the weft can be easily sewed into the cornrows. Quick to perform and can keep 3 months if the cornrows are not getting loose.

c. Skin weft(Tape)
These are extensions which are attached using transparent double sided polyurethane tape. The weft and the attached hair is pulled upwards and another weft is attached underneath. That means your hair is surrounded by two wefts.

d. Liquid glue
Traditional and fast method. However, some people may be allergic to the glue and cause damage to your hair.

3. Bulk
So many people choose this one, because you can simply buy bulk hair, and attach freely no matter for weaving, braiding, and fusion. It’s up to you to choose between price and convenience.

Quick Look About Hair Extensions

Hair extensions is one of the most popular hairstyle methods in today’s fashion area, and you can find the popularity is still growing. This service can be seen in many hair salons, girls usually have hair extensions there. With the development, there are many different techniques that are now available, and you can find a method that is just right for you.

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Definition
Hair extensions are a popular method of adding hair to natural thin hair, so that they can add length and column to their real hair.

So it comes to a saying: It is not available for everyone. However, things are changing, it should be adjusted like this—it is a perfect hairstyle solution. You can change your hairstyles freely without damage your real hair, includes the hair color. There is another form of extension called feather extensions. It’s a hair color solution, adding natural feathers to hair.

Hair Types
Here are 2 typical hair types:

● Synthetic Hair


Synthetic hair extensions are always cheap and in low quality. The disadvantages are listed:
·  Synthetic material is used, shinier than real human hair, so it will give unnatural hair look.
·  After several weeks’ wearing, synthetic hair can turn dry with less attractive.
·  Difficult to style them, with flat iron or curling iron.

● Human Hair
It is recommended to choose human hair extensions, they are more natural than synthetic ones. There are 2 hair grades of human hair extensions: Remy, Non-Remy and Virgin.
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_Remy hair
Cuticle layer of the hairs lies downwards all. The cuticle layer can protect against water loss and faces the same direction. When it lies in different directions, it usually causes hair tangling. Remy hair is usually cut off from person’s head.

_Non-Remy hair
It is much cheaper than Remy hair, just because they are collected from fallen hair. Cuticle layer is removed by chemical process and then covered with a silicone layer that keeps the hair shininess.

_Virgin hair
Human Remy hair, the most expensive hair among human hairs(short supply). They have not been processed chemically and still remains in its original state, both colors and textures.