Hair Extensions

Hair extensions are a beautiful way to compliment your hair and give yourself a new hair style all in one. Hair extensions are individually glued to your own hair, causing damage to your hair and head. Caring for hair extensions is a bit different from caring for natural hair. There are many different methods used for attaching a hair extension according to the person doing your hair. These are the braid weave, the tree braids, individuals, latch hooks, and the pole method just to name a few. Integrates extensions in a visible way in that the braided attachment is seen but blends into the hairstyle. Hair extensions is easy by creating cutting-edge hair styles for his clients. Some examples include sleek and straight hair, vivacious ringlets and striking color enhancements with the use of different highlighted and lowlighted hair extensions.

Hair extensions are ideal for those who want to have longer hair or intricate patterns and colors in their hair without damaging their original hair. There are a lot of different types of hair extension that are used for hair extensions. Hair extensions are normally available in three standard sizes - standard, fine and extra fine. Hair extensions come as individual strands or wefts. Individual strands are heat fused or glued to the original hair with waxes or polymers. There are three basic hair extensions techniques to attach the hair. There are many variations to these techniques and they are sometimes called by different names. Hair extensions have many advantages and several disadvantages. Hair extensions must be carefully removed. Hair extensions need to be carefully looked after and maintained.

Now, let's look at these different methods for hair extensions :

Weave for Hair Extension

With a weave the person creating your hairstyle will make tracks on your head and sew on the hair extensions. This is the most popular way to add hair extensions.

Braiding for Hair Extension

With this process the hair extension is braided with your own hair using a variety of braids such as tree braid, braid weave, individuals, cornrow, and French braid. Each hair stylist will have their own unique braid that they prefer to use.

Ring for Hair Extension

With process there is already a metal ring attached to the hair where the hair extension can be easily applied and can be used over again. There are His and Her Rings for this process

Tube for Hair Extension

This is a new method that is catching on fast. It is similar to the Ring where there is already a plastic tube attached to the hair where the hair extension can be easily applied. You can use the His and Her Extension Iron to apply.

I-Tip for Hair Extension

This is a method where there is already an “I” shaped glue attached to the end of the hair and using a His and Her Extension Iron or ring to attach the hair extension. With the Ring you do not have to use heat to apply.

U-Tip for Hair Extension

This is a method where there is already a “U” shaped glue attached to the end of the hair and using a His and Her Extension Iron ring to attach the hair extension.

Hot Glue Gun Method for Hair Extension

With this method a glue gun and melted acrylic glue is used to glue the hair extension directly to your own hair.

Bonding for Hair Extension

With this method a bonding glue is placed on the extension and then is applied to the root of your hair. This is one of the easiest ways to apply a hair extension and the also the easiest to remove. To remove you only need to use the glue remover that accompanies the glue.

Clip Ons for Hair Extension

With this method the extension hair is already cut and the clips are added to the weft. All you need to clip it to your natural hair and off you go.

Tips for clip on hair extension and great length hair extension

• Use a soft bristle brush and brush your hair from the bottom and gently work your way up.
• Gently tie your hair up while sleeping.
• Do not color your own hair extentions at home.
• To prevent tangling, run your fingers through the braid extensions.
• Don't spray your hair extensions with conditioners or any silicone based products as they can cause the braids to slip.

Tips for clip on hair extension and great length hair extension

• Gently tie your hair up while sleeping.
• Do not color your own hair extentions at home.
• Don't spray your hair extensions with conditioners or any silicone based products as they can cause the braids to slip.
• Use a soft bristle brush and brush your hair from the bottom and gently work your way up.
• To prevent tangling, run your fingers through the braid extensions.

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