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Hair Extensions
Hair extensions are used equally to give length and add volume. Though they also serve to add nuances of colour to the mane. They are ideal for women with fine or low-density Hair and those who have cut their Hair and need to recover a certain length.
But facing hair extensions for the first time can cause us to have many questions regarding what type of extensions to choose, how to care for them and what effects they will have on our Hair’s health. So here we try to solve them.
Model Dreamweaver 100% Yaky Human Hair Extensions 10″
Brand: Model Model
Color: #1
Material: Human Hair
extension length: 10 inches
Hair type: Normal
About this item
Texture: Yaky
Colour: #1 (Jet Black)
Length: 10 inches long
Width: full retail package, about 55 inches wide
Model Dreamweaver 100% Yaky Human Hair Extensions 12″
Brand: Model Model
Color: #1
Material: Human Hair
extension length: 12 inches
Hair type: Normal
About this item
Texture: Yaky
Colour: #1 (Jet Black)
Length: 12 inches long
Width: full retail package, about 55 inches wide
Types of Hair Extensions
First, it evokes that we will find synthetic and natural hair extensions with noticeable price differences. But the first conclusion we will have to make is whether we want secure or temporary extensions. Depending on this, we can find detachable, semi-permanent or permanent extensions. These are the most common types:
Clip-in extensions
They are temporary hair extensions often used to improve hairstyles and achieve the essential volume. That is why many women recourse to this type of removable hair extension that allows us to gain length and density in the Hair at specific times and instantly. Thus, they are placed before styling and removed at the end of the day when we go to bed. That is why it is common for many to go to the hairdresser with their hairpiece or have it at home to put it on themselves.
Adhesive extensions
Also known as “tape”, they are semi-permanent and adhesive extensions whose placement is quite simple. With a duration of up to three months and the possibility of reuse (up to three times), they are thru up of thin, horizontal sections of Hair.
They have the advantage that the adhesive tape they include to fix them to the Hair does not bother the Hair and allows the sections to integrate perfectly. They are also straightforward to install, even with non-professional hands. The key is to position them horizontally and parallel so they stick well to the Hair and never obliquely.
keratin Extensions
When we talk about static extensions, we refer to this system in which keratin is used as an adhesive to place strands as close as possible to the hairline. A sufficient amount of Hair is selected to withstand the weight of the hairpiece without damaging the Hair. That is why these types of fixed extensions must be placed by an experienced professional.
To place the keratin extensions, a heat gun usage melts the adhesive of each false strand on the Natural Hair. You can add as many strands as necessary to achieve the desired volume.
Staple Extensions
They are those places with small metal pieces that hold each strand. These staples are fixed and removed from the Hair with the help of special pliers. There are also techniques such as the “micro ring” or “micro loop” that places on the lock of Hair with the help of a plastic loop that allows the Hair to be “thread”.
Sewn Extensions
This variety of extensions characterizes by the fact that it places on the Hair by utilizing a horizontal braid made with natural Hair. Thus, a kind of curtain that integrates into the wild mane through this braid acts as a support. This type of extension restores approximately every 15 days.
How to Care for Extensions
If we talk about semi-permanent and permanent extensions, it will be necessary to visit the beauty salon every two months (at least) to check their condition and perform maintenance. Each type of extension needs extra care, but brushing the Hair twice a day is recommend to remove tangles and keep the roots clean. It is crucial to avoid brushing wet hair as much as possible and wait for it to dry before untangling it.
This daily brushing of the extensions should be complete with a soft brush, which does not break the Hair or the joints. It is crucial that the brushing is from bottom to top: first, the tips, then to the middle and then reaching the root.
To wash the Hair, it is advisable to untangle the extensions. Likewise, the ideal is to use a special shampoo (especially if they are keratin) and massage the Hair from top to bottom, never in the opposite direction. In addition, softening them at each wash with a mask to facilitate detangling will be essential. Finally, it is advisable to use a leave-in mask on clean, damp Hair.
Can they damage the Hair?
Although it depends a lot on the extensions’ quality and the professional’s hand, the attachments that involve the most negligible risks are clip-on and adhesive ones. But that is where the expert’s assessment must come in, depending on the type of Hair and the conditions in which it starts.
If the extensions place incorrectly or on Hair that is inappropriate for the type of technology use, they will likely damage and weaken the root of the Hair, causing hair loss.
Conclusion
Similarly, poor maintenance of the extensions can have dire consequences on our Hair’s health. For this reason, before committing to a specific technique, it is advisable to assess the maintenance costs to assess whether it is worth it.
