Micro rings are a popular method for applying hair extensions. If you need a complete guide to adding this method of extension, please visit this previous post on micro ring hair extensions. A common question I get asked is are the rings visible? I will keep this post short… if you apply the extensions correctly, the rings will not be visible. The key is adding the extensions to the correct parts of your head. Check out this previous post to view where not to place hair extensions.
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Aug 09
Cold v Hot Fusion Hair Extensions
Fusion hair extensions are quite a popular method. There are quite a few different types of fusion hair extensions but they can generally be bundled into two main types, cold and hot fusion.
About Hot Fusion and Cold Fusion Hair Extensions
Hot Fusion Hair Extensions: Hot fusion involves attaching the extension to the natural hair with hot glue. You can use a fusion connector to heat the glue before attaching or many simply use a hair straightener. To get a more in-depth guide to adding these extensions, check out this previous post on adding fusion hair extensions.
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Aug 09
What Is A Skin Weft Hair Extension?
A skin weft is a hair extension method which has been around for a few years now. This extension method involves attaching a bulk weft, like clip on extension wefts, to the scalp as opposed to the hair. The hair extensions are attached to the scalp using thermal tape which has glue on it. If you buy online, you’ll often receive extra tape for removing and reattaching the extensions.
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Aug 09
Will Swimming Damage Hair Extensions?
If you’ve read my previous post on getting the most out of your hair extensions you’ll know that it’s best to avoid chlorinated swimming pools and the beach. But let’s face it, most of us will end up spending at least some of our summer breaking this rule. If you have clip on extensions, you can easily remove them before swimming. But a lot of women don’t have this luxury and need to take a few precautions to ensure they don’t end up with matted or damaged hair extensions.
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Aug 09
How To Reduce Hair Extension Split Ends
There is nothing worse that spending a lot of money on hair extensions and finding loads of split ends a week later. If you do find split ends it is important that you trim them off as soon as possible. Split ends that aren’t dealt with will work their way up the hair (not a good look).
A leave in conditioning treatment is a good idea once you’ve removed split ends as they help reconstruct the hair. But the ideal way to have great looking hair extensions is to take a few simple steps to reduce split ends popping up:
