Fusion hair extensions are a method that have been around for quite a few years now. This technique involves attaching hair extensions to the natural hair with a keratin polymer or glue. If these extensions are added correctly and the extensions are correctly colour matched to the natural hair, the result can be quite good. Fusion extensions have received some bad press over the years; mainly because of issues with the glue damaging the clients hair. The key to problem-free fusion extensions is to buy from a trusted supplier or use an experienced salon to add them.
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Jul 09
Micro Ring Hair Extension Pliers
This is a quick post about hair extension pliers. If you want an in depth guide to micro ring extensions, check out this previous post on micro ring hair extensions. I am noticing a lot of hair extension suppliers offering extension pliers for sale which aren’t actually designed for extensions. They are just pliers used traditionally by fisherman or electricians. The way you can tell if they are this type is if they have a cutting section as part of the pliers. See an example by clicking here.
The cutting area is usually used to cut wire but if you’re not careful, you’ll end up cutting your natural hair. After adding 200 extensions, it’s easy to get a bit complacent and that’s when you can easily chop into your hair.
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Jul 09
Where Does Indian Hair Come From?
There is no doubting the facts, over the last few years hair extensions have dramatically increased in popularity. More than 79,000 tonnes of human hair was imported last year, and that’s just into the US. A very popular type of hair which is used for adding human hair extensions is Indian hair. Which leads us to ask the question:
Where does Indian hair come from?
The obvious answer is India. But who are these people that are providing the hair? Indian hair comes from two sources:
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Jul 09
Micro Ring Hair Extensions – A Complete Guide
Micro ring hair extensions (also called easy ring extensions) have become hugely popular over the last few years. Attaching this type of extension is simple yet very effective. The human hair is pulled through a micro ring and then squeezed shut using hair extension pliers. Why would you want to use this method of application? Well, here are a few reasons:
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Jul 09
Hair Colour Poll – Who Have More Fun?
Time for a quick poll to see what our readers think. This debate has been going on since the beginning of time. Who have more fun? Blondes or brunettes?
