| Hair extension fusion is when you fuse together the | | | | * Thermal Extension Fusion |
| extensions to your natural hair. There are currently | | | | Thermal fusion uses a small and controlled amount of |
| two types of fusion techniques available on the | | | | heat to soften the bond on the extension strand. |
| market today, thermal fusion, sometimes referred to | | | | Once the bond is soften it is applied to a section of |
| as hot fusion, and cold fusion. | | | | your own hair. The bond then dries and should be |
| Both types of fusion will likely use a strand-by-strand | | | | secure near the root of your hair. Thermal fusion hair |
| method of attachment. A strand is typically 20-50 | | | | extensions are one of the more popular hair |
| strands held together with a bond at the top. The | | | | extension techniques because it lasts anywhere from |
| extension strand is then fused to a section of your | | | | 4-6 months. The drawback to this fusion technique is |
| natural hair near the scalp. This method is ideal | | | | that the heat may weaken your natural hair, just as |
| because you are able to add the extension strands | | | | any type of heated hair tool may cause damage. It is |
| to specific parts of your head and the strands can | | | | recommended that your hair be healthy before |
| be placed so that they fall more naturally with your | | | | applying thermal fusion extensions. |
| own tresses. | | | | * Cold Extension Fusion |
| The strand-by-strand hair extension fusion techniques | | | | Cold fusion is one of the newest types of extension |
| are one of the most time consuming of all | | | | fusion techniques available. Instead of using heat, cold |
| techniques, but are also apt to last up to six months | | | | fusion softens the bond on the hair extension strand |
| with proper care which is a lot longer than most | | | | with ultra sonic waves. Using ultra sonic waves |
| extension methods. Plan on spending anywhere from | | | | eliminates the heat and makes this method more |
| 4-8 hours for your appointment if you are going in | | | | gentle on your hair. Cold fusion extensions are ideal if |
| for the strand-by-strand method; this time frame | | | | you have thinning hair or if you are re-growing your |
| depends on how much hair you are planning on | | | | hair back from an illness. The absence of heat allows |
| applying and the speed with which your hair stylist | | | | the hair stylist to fuse the extension as close to the |
| can apply the strands. | | | | root as possible without the risk of burning the scalp. |
