Everything You Need To Know About Human Hair Extensions

WHAT IS HUMAN HAIR?

Absolutely as they sound like, human hair extensions are made from real human hair from start to end.

Human hair are usually collected from donors form different parts of the world, they are often more expensive. Unlike synthetic hair, they give you choice to style it, color it or cut it.

Best quality extensions are made from chemically and mechanically unprocessed 100% human hair, they are collected from donors form different parts of the world. They are then washed, treated and sewed in hair pieces.

They have two types; one is processed while the other is raw hair. Hair extensions made of true virgin, raw (cuticle hair) have the most durability and ease of use as the integrity of the hair has not been broken or altered by the method of collection. This continues to be true if this hair is then simply wefted or sewn on a track, without any processed chemical or steamed done on the hair.

Remy hair are the ones which have all the cuticles intact, the hair cuticle is the outermost part of the hair shaft. It is formed from dead cells, overlapping in layers, which form scales that strengthen and protect the hair shaft.

Single drawn Hair extensions, these hair extensions are thicker on the top and gets thinner around the bottom, they give a natural tapered appearance. They look like the natural hair that most of us have, so they are suitable for people who want to have a natural finished look. Double Drawn hair Extensions, unlike single drawn, these hair extensions, has the same thickness throughout the length.

Types of Human Hair extensions

TAPE IN HAIR EXTENSIONS

What Are They?

Tape-In Hair Extensions are a permanent kind of hair extensions. It is sandwiched between two layers of hair and blends seamlessly with natural hair giving instant quantity and length. They are applied in pairs to achieve extra volume with tape adhesive that is non-damaging and safe with revolutionary anti-shredding technology. They are crafted from virgin Remy hair with all cuticles aligned in the identical route to make the locks SHED-FREE & TANGLE-FREE.

Treatment

We expect a lot from hair extensions, yet don’t take proper care of them. Unlike our own hair, hair extensions don’t have natural oils to take care of them, so they require a little more work.  Take care of them by cleaning and untangling them every day, and always dry them before sleeping, never sleep with wet hair extensions.  Use high quality hair care products and always use a heat protectant spray before using hot tools on your extensions, it will make them last long.

Durability

They are considered to be semi-permanent hair extensions. They usually last 2-4 months before they are supposed to be remove them and re-apply.  However, it totally depends on how well they are taken care of and your hair growth.

Styling

They give you the freedom of styling them any way you want; you can color them to any shade you desire, they can be curled, straighten and styled with no fear of damage. You can style them just like your natural hair

Clip-in Hair Extensions

What Are They?

Clip and go! That’s how easy these extensions are. Clip-in hair extensions help you score instant color, volume and length without making any permanent commitments with your hair. They come in strands of contoured pieces and are attached to the base with fabric or silicon.

Treatment

Human hair clip-in extensions are very low maintenance; they just require being washed after every 15-20 wears.  They need the same hair regime as your natural hair, Just brush, Shampoo and condition, and let the hair air dry. It is advisable to use heat protectant spray before using hot tools on your extensions to make them last long.

Durability

If you treat them good, they might last up to a year, however the average life span is somewhere between 3-6 months, it all depends on how to take care of them and what kind of products you use on them.

Styling

They allow you to straight, curl or color them, although  it is better is a lower heat setting is used when the hair are being heat styled  and using a hair protectant spray.

Fusion & Pre-Bonded Hair Extensions

What Are They?

They are one of the original forms of hair extensions.  Fusion hair extensions are made of keratin bonding material and individual hair. The glue doesn’t cause damage to the hair when installing the extensions, because natural hair consist mostly keratin.

Treatment

They are supposed to be treated just like your real hair; you can wash them with sulphate and paraben free shampoo and then conditioning as usual. It is advisable to brush the hair 4-5 times a day to avoid tangles.

Durability

If taken proper care of, they last around 2-3 months before they require refill. However, just like any other hair extensions, it depends on the care, your hair type and hair growth.   

Styling

These hair extensions are bonded to the roots of your hair shaft, they can easily be highlighted and given color touch ups. They already come in a vast variety of colors, if you still want to give an overall color, it is possible as long as you go darker or stay in the same shade range, it’s a little difficult to lighten them.

Micro link Hair Extensions

What Are They?

Wear like you grew it! Micro link hair extensions, also known as micro bead hair extensions are applied by taking small section of natural hair and attaching them to tiny wefts of hair using a small silicon-lined bead. They help you score transformation without causing damage to your natural locks.

Treatment

Just like fusion hair extensions, they also need to be treated just like your natural hair, follow the similar hair care regime and wash them the same way.

Durability

Just like everyone else, they last longer if given proper care; they usually last for around 3-6 months, again depending on your natural growth and hair type.

Styling

You can style them any way you want, but the best way to think is how would you do it to your natural hair? On a low setting and not very frequently, and using a heat protectant spray of course. You can use all the heating tools; just keep them a little infrequent. You can also color them any way you want.