Q. What are the different techniques
used in extensions?
The techniques vary extensively and some techniques
can even be combined
Hair Braiding
and Cornrows - involves adding human or synthetic hair
corn rowed or individually braided into the hair. The result
is very maintenance free fashionable and lasts anywhere from
one to four months. It is extremely safe on your hair and
actually encourages hair growth at twice the normal rate.
It is a great way to grow your hair without fuss and stress.
Hair Weaving Method -
in this method the hair is corn rowed into a track and the
commercial human or synthetic hair is sewn into the track as
is shown below. It is safe on your hair. It is best for people
with thin fine hair where other methods like the glue method;
great length method etc. might be too harsh for their hair.
It is also best for people with very this short hair who want
length. The weave method allows for the clients hair to braided
and hidden so that the new hair can be sown. Techniques like
great length, fusion or megas are not suitable as the clients
thick hair will stick our in the new hair.
Individual Braid and Tie Off or 4-Strand Cross
Over Braid and Fused - in this method, small sections of human
or synthetic hair is added into small sections of the clients
hair using a 3 strand or 4 strand braiding method. The result
is free flowing head of hair easy to pull up in a ponytail
or other up do. See below. This by far is the best and safest
method for all hair types. It is very time consuming though
and therefore very expensive.
Bonding Method -
The clients hair is sectioned as in the weaving method but
instead of braiding the hair, hair-bonding solution is applied
at the scalp and the commercial hair is applied on top. It
is very secure and can stay in place for up to one month before
loosening. It is recommended for people who have hair too short
for other methods or if clients prefer a very flat feel on
their scalp. Again it is not recommended for clients with very
thin hair. The ultratress is the newest technique that uses
a very high quality human hair specially made with a very thin
base and uses the bonding approach in its application. The
hair although expensive like some other methods, unlike other
methods the hair can be reused several times over.
The Utratress. Similar
to bonding but utilizing special hair with poryutrane base,
which is applied, with special hair adhesive. The result is
quick, virtually undetectable, reusable hair as in the weaving
method and can easily be used on both thin and thick hairs
DREADLOCKS [Hairstyle
once for the less fortunate now is for the Stars and the more
fortunate. Dreadlocks can be done with once own hair or with
extensions to create length or to create temporary dreads.
It involves sectioning the hair twisting, backcombing and shaping
it into nice round shapes. The result is easy carefree hairdo
with virtually no maintenance.
Euroloc Hair Extension
System - This system uses tubular capsules that are lightweight
to attach small appendages of human or synthetic hair to
your own hair. The look is also free flowing but this technique
is rather time consuming and not very popular for this reason.
Mega Hair Extension -
This system again uses hot wax specially formulated for use
with human and synthetic hair to attach individual sections
of hair to ones own hair. It is relatively safe on your own
hair, but requires regular maintenance every 6 weeks. Failure
to maintain regularly as required could cause breakage of your
own hair.
Hair Integration -
Human hair is weaved into a crocheted web. The finished product
is like a lightweight wig without a real base. When applied,
you can pull your own hair through to create texture, volume
or length.
Great Lengths Extensions/Cinderella -
This is similar to mega extensions above, the difference is
that great length hair is purchased in individual strands with
the glue already secured. The extentionist uses a machine to
attach each strand to the client's hair. Like the megas it
is natural looking and feeling. It is great for updos and clients
in the entertainment field who like to dance and move their
hair around. The disadvantage is that is very time consuming
and therefore is more expensive.
Wigs, Hair
Pieces and Three Quarter Wigs - Today's wigs and hairpieces
are made nicer; they feel and look more real than those from
before. They can even be sewn into your own hair and they
can be slept in and styled like your own hair for up to six
weeks or more.
Ponytails, Hair Add Ons, Secret Hair and Hair
Scrunchies - These are very easy hair accessories that enhances
your hair and look in a snap, starting as low as $10.00
