These days there are a huge range of hair extension products out on the market. It is understandable that a lot of us never try extensions beacuse we’re afraid of buying the wrong ones. It would be inpossible to go through the pros and cons of every extension product out there; instead, we’ll cover three of the most popular methods which are commonly found in salons…
Three Popular Hair Extension Application Methods
1. Clip Ons
2. Fusion
3. Micro Ring
Clip On Extensions: Clip on extensions are quick and simple to add. If you’re new to extensions and don’t want to spend hours having permanent extensions added, then this temporary method is a great option. You simply clip them in like like you would a hair clip, then take them out at night for sleeping, or for if you like, for other activities like swimming.
This method is a good option for those with easily breakable hair or very fine hair as it isn’t as harsh on the natural hair. But for those that don’t want to spend an extra 5 minutes in the morning and night adding and removing hair, this method may not be the best option.
Fusion Extensions: Fusion extensions are a popular method and there are two main types of fusion extensions. Hot fusion uses hot glue to bond the extension to the hair. This is a commonly used method but there are many cases of the glue becoming stiff and having an unnatural feel. In some cases, the glue can cause the hair to matt. Cold fusion is a newer method and uses a keratin based polymer to bond the extension. The result is, generally, a more natural feel.
Both these fusion methods are permanent so you can usually expect them to last 3-6 months. But this time frame can vary considerably depending on the skill of the extensions technician. It is also generally accepted that the glue remover, used for removing the extensions, strip your natural hair and can cause damage.
Micro Ring Extensions: Micro ring extensions are another popular method. They have become more popular in recent years as they don’t involve any heat or glue which can be damaging to the hair. The extension is clamped onto the hair using a small ring. As the hair grows down, the rings can be opened and slid up, then re clamped. The rings are usually the same colour as the hair so they are virtually undetectable under the natural hair. These extensions also tend to last 3-6 months.
An excellent website which offers clip on and micro ring human hair extensions is Salon Hair Extensions who provide DIY extenion kits which are a great way to save a LOT of money.
Tags: application methods, clip on, fusion, micro ring, skin wefts
