Hair Extensions

Glue In Extensions

Bonding is used to secure a hair to natural hair . To attach hair directly to the scalp you must use wig glue. Bonding glue must be used to attach a hair weft to the client actual hair.

Methods: Adhesive, Based Fusion, Heat Shrink Tubing, Metal Tubing

Metal Tubing has been known to cut off some strands of hair that it was attached to. It is difficult to pry open. If the tube cannot be opene it has to be cut off. This can cause breakages.

Heat Shrink Tubing Kinder to the hair but the tubing must have a thermoplastic adhesive lining for additional security. Adhesive in less in this system to carry of for long periods of time. after a few washes some of the extended hair will start slide out Once that starts it's a matter of time before they all come out, due to the gaps where the hair used to be in the tubing. Since heat shrink tubing uses the same adhesive that adhesive-Based Fusion uses, forgo the shrink to and just use adhesive.

Adhesive The best systems today. Use a professional grade adhesive with a high melting point.Some adhesives are made up mostly of wax, they are noted to melt when using heated applances. Professional adhesives use a remover that dries out the bond to turn it to dust, rather than using oil to pull it out of the hair.

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Hair Extensions - the Truth About Instant Long Hair

Length of time. All extension systems have different lengths of time. the maximum norm is three months. Why don't hair extensions last longerr?

Weight distribution. The extension is too heavy for the hair to hold, ventually the extension will fall out, slide out or break off.

Shedding. Hair naturally sheds. Too much shedding results in not enough hair to hold the weight of the extension. It's important you get your extensions maintained, redone, and checked by your hairdresser.

Hair growth. Hair grows at a rate of 1/2" per month. At the end of three months, imagine where the attachment point will be.

Use only the best quality hair that you can afford, the correct attachment method, products, quality tools, and an experienced extensionist. Be sureto buy human hair. Synthetic hair is not recommended for bonding extensions as styling cannot be carried out.

Clients responsibility. Always brush your hair everyday at least twice a day from scalp to ends to avoid tangles. If you ignore a knot, it will grow into a big knot. Always use a professional product.

The hair extension system. All hair extension systems were created for different purposes.
Twists, locks, cornrow and braids can be used to integrate extension hair and were meant to be visible in the final design.

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Caring for hair extensions

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