Hair extensions provide you with additional style options beyond what your natural hair allows, and that is why they are so highly popular today. Before opting to have them as part of your hairstyle, you should learn about the various methods for hair extensions installation. Each method has its own unique approach, as you will learn in the information that we present here. First, we will briefly explain the attachment methods for installing hair extensions.
Two Main Categories of Attaching Hair Extensions
1. Bond or glue methods to attach extensions include glue, keratin, cold and hot fusion, and tape. Extensions can come pre-tipped with the adhesive. Whichever method in this …show more content…
Clip-In Method
Clips fasten the extensions to your hair in the clip-in installation method. While it is ideal as a temporary style option since you can quickly remove these extensions without problems, this method of installation is not always the right choice for thin hair, as the clips are difficult to hide.
2. Strand-by-Strand Method
The stylist attaches small hair extensions one at a time to your natural hair. How many extensions the stylist installs depends on the desired results. A technique such as this requires two to three hours to apply all the extensions.
3. Tape-In Method
Tape-in hair extensions come with adhesive tape on one side of them. The stylist simple applies these extensions to one layer of natural hair. Multiple applications will increase the thickness up to the desired results.
4. Sew-In Method
Stylists often recommend the sewn-in technique for clients with thick hair. The stylist sews the hair into a tightly braided section of natural hair. Sewn-in extensions last for about four months before they require retightening. Thin hair will not handle the stress of this method, though, so ask your stylist for recommendations if your hair is