How to Put on Hair Extensions - What You Should Know Before Choosing Your Hair Extensions

How to Put on Hair Extensions - What You Should Know Before Choosing Your Hair Extensions

You would never pass up the chance to look great in minutes, would you? Really, don't be alarmed. What you need are hair extensions, the latest accessories to emerge from the hair fashion landscape.

These extensions exist in varying shades, textures and sources. There are also various ways of attaching the extensions to your own hair. You can weave, braid, fuse, bond or clip on the extensions.

Clip-on or clip-in. These are hair extensions with micro clips at one end that allow you to clip on the accessory to your hair. You can save some cash if you clip on the accessories by yourself. The task does not require expert handling by a professional hairdresser.

Braiding. Some hair extensions aren't equipped with micro clips and need to be braided along with your own hair, hence the name "braiding". Note that there are several ways you can braid your hair. A skilled hairdresser should be able to execute a variety of styles.

Bonding. Other hair extension techniques require the application of bonding glue at one end of the extensions so that the glued tip will stick securely on your hair root. The process is referred to as bonding. Bonding is as easy as sticking on a false eyelash on your eye lid. Detaching the hair extensions is easy, but you need to use a special glue remover designed for this purpose.

Weaving is the best known method of hair extension attachment. You must utilize your natural hair to create tracks where you will have someone weave or sew the hair extensions onto. For satisfactory results, it is essential that you make the tracks as close to your scalp as possible. Because the hair extensions conceal your own hair, experts recommend this method if you have severely damaged tresses.

Fusion. Some other hair extensions can be attached following the "hot glue gun" method. The extensions are fastened to your hair using a hot glue gun. The hot glue is applied to the extensions then attached to the root of your hair. This method is labor-intensive and can take several hours of your time. Recently there's been a new method called "Cold fusion". This method uses a keratin-based polymer to attach the extensions to the root of your hair. This method is more gentle on your hair and the use of a hot glue gun is no longer required.

Pre-tipped hair extensions are marketed with a small amount of glue already attached to one end of the extensions. You then attach the extensions with the help of a special applicator.

Ring X. If you're looking for a fairly modern technique, there's Ring X. Small metallic rings have been placed at one end of the hair extensions. To fasten the rings to your hair, you need to use of a special tool.

Keep in mind that the clip-on technique is something that you can do by yourself without risking any damage done to your hair or your hair extensions. Clip-on extensions are also easier to care for. For the rest of the methods though, it's best that you leave the job to a professional hairdresser.