| You would never pass up the chance to look great in | | | | results, it is essential that you make the tracks as |
| minutes, would you? Really, don't be alarmed. What | | | | close to your scalp as possible. Because the hair |
| you need are hair extensions, the latest accessories | | | | extensions conceal your own hair, experts |
| to emerge from the hair fashion landscape. | | | | recommend this method if you have severely |
| These extensions exist in varying shades, textures | | | | damaged tresses. |
| and sources. There are also various ways of | | | | Fusion. Some other hair extensions can be attached |
| attaching the extensions to your own hair. You can | | | | following the "hot glue gun" method. The extensions |
| weave, braid, fuse, bond or clip on the extensions. | | | | are fastened to your hair using a hot glue gun. The |
| Clip-on or clip-in. These are hair extensions with micro | | | | hot glue is applied to the extensions then attached to |
| clips at one end that allow you to clip on the | | | | the root of your hair. This method is labor-intensive |
| accessory to your hair. You can save some cash if | | | | and can take several hours of your time. Recently |
| you clip on the accessories by yourself. The task | | | | there's been a new method called "Cold fusion". This |
| does not require expert handling by a professional | | | | method uses a keratin-based polymer to attach the |
| hairdresser. | | | | extensions to the root of your hair. This method is |
| Braiding. Some hair extensions aren't equipped with | | | | more gentle on your hair and the use of a hot glue |
| micro clips and need to be braided along with your | | | | gun is no longer required. |
| own hair, hence the name "braiding". Note that there | | | | Pre-tipped hair extensions are marketed with a small |
| are several ways you can braid your hair. A skilled | | | | amount of glue already attached to one end of the |
| hairdresser should be able to execute a variety of | | | | extensions. You then attach the extensions with the |
| styles. | | | | help of a special applicator. |
| Bonding. Other hair extension techniques require the | | | | Ring X. If you're looking for a fairly modern |
| application of bonding glue at one end of the | | | | technique, there's Ring X. Small metallic rings have |
| extensions so that the glued tip will stick securely on | | | | been placed at one end of the hair extensions. To |
| your hair root. The process is referred to as bonding. | | | | fasten the rings to your hair, you need to use of a |
| Bonding is as easy as sticking on a false eyelash on | | | | special tool. |
| your eye lid. Detaching the hair extensions is easy, | | | | Keep in mind that the clip-on technique is something |
| but you need to use a special glue remover designed | | | | that you can do by yourself without risking any |
| for this purpose. | | | | damage done to your hair or your hair extensions. |
| Weaving is the best known method of hair extension | | | | Clip-on extensions are also easier to care for. For the |
| attachment. You must utilize your natural hair to | | | | rest of the methods though, it's best that you leave |
| create tracks where you will have someone weave | | | | the job to a professional hairdresser. |
| or sew the hair extensions onto. For satisfactory | | | | |
