Different Types of Hair Extensions

There are many different types' hair extensions available today, such as weaves, clip in, adhesive based fusion and metal tubing.

Clip in hair extensions are the least damaging and easiest to apply. Clip in hair extensions can give you more length, volume, texture and also allow you to add colour. You clip them into your own hair by separating your hair and starting at the nape of the neck. The amount of clips you use is up to you depending on the level of volume that you require. You simply clip the extensions to your own hair, working your way up your head. You open the clips and face them to the scalp then snap them into place.

For best results with clip in hair extensions you should style your own hair and the hair extensions separately. Clip in hair extensions can be worn all day and night, however you should take them out before sleeping. Clip in hair extensions are sometimes just worn for a night out and other people wear them everyday. This is because clip in hair extensions are versatile and quick to put in and take out. You don't require a professional to fit them for you; you can do it yourself at home. There is no messing around with glue, meaning there is no damage to your hair. Clip in hair extensions are also reasonable in price. They are one of the most affordable forms of hair extensions but do not lack in quality because of this, most are made using 100% human hair. You can choose from lengths such as 11" through to 28".

Another form of hair extensions is bonding/sealing. This is when your real hair is sectioned and the extensions are plaited to your own hair and painted with a bonding solution, this seals the extension around the hair. This form of hair extension can last up to four months, after the four months the bond starts to loosen. This type of extension must be attached by a professional as they can be extremely difficult to do at home yourself. If done yourself at home the attachments can be hard to handle and you run the risk of ruining your hair as well as getting uneven length that will look un-professional.

One other method that you may or may not be aware of is when it comes to hair extensions is the fusion method. This is when 20-50 strands of human hair extensions have warm protein glue placed on them and a plastic template separates sections of the hair, keeping it away from the scalp. Each piece of hair extension is attached with glue to your natural hair and the attachment of hair to hair extension is pulled through a hole in the plastic template. You should roll the extensions and you're natural hair together until a smooth bond is formed. This type of hair extension is a very long process and has to, with no exceptions be done on clean, washed hair, without the use of conditioner, otherwise the extensions won't stick correctly. When the time comes to remove hair extensions that have been fused on you should always get it done at a salon as the bond between the hair and extension needs to be softened and cracked; this is done with fusion remover and specialist tools

The last form of extensions that I'm going to mention is Bonding Weaves. These are very similar to clip in extensions; you cut a length of human hair to fit your head shape. The extensions are then glued to your head just below the parting. You can get the glue to do this from most hair and wig stores. This form of hair extension is safe to do at home and the removal of these hair extensions can also be done at home as the remover can also be purchased from the same stores as the glue. You should make sure you have the remover before you put the extensions in so you can guarantee you can get them out when needed.

There are many other forms of hair extensions, but the ones mentioned above are the most common and the ones you are most likely to come across when searching for the right type for you.

Helen Cox is the Web Master of Inanch, based in Great Portland Street London, home of all your Hair Extension needs.

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The Wonders of Hair Extensions

Hair Extensions have widely grown in popularity in the past years and they are now used by many people across the world as a way of adding length, fullness, texture and colour to natural hair. The reasons for the use of hair extensions can vary from being hair loss through medical treatment or just purely for cosmetic reasons. Whatever your reason here's a little bit of information to help you with your hair extension decisions.

The use of versatility of hair extensions has been recognised among many different ethic and social groups. They are made from a range of human hair and synthetic fibres but how do you no which is right for you?

Realistically either human or synthetic or perfectly fine to be used for hair extensions even though human hair is always often preferred due to the fact it blends in which your natural hair more as it is the same texture and more likely to be a more natural colour. Human hair is available in different grades with the main suppliers of it is India, China and Eastern European countries.

Synthetic hair however does have its advantages. You can get synthetic hair in any colour that you could possibly imagine and it is generally less expensive than human hair. You can also purchase synthetic hair in a range of different styles such as:

o Yaki - pure straight, usually mimicking the straightness of Asian hair.

o European - this is more natural-looking straight hair that may have a slight wave to it

o Deep Wave - while generally not a true 'wave', it can be made to look like spiral curls.

o Loose Deep Wave or Romance Wave - looser version of the deep wave, softer curls.

o Jheri Curl - usually sold in very short lengths, it is often used to recreate the full 'afro' look.

o Wet and Wavy (Spanish Wave or Indian Wave) - usually human hair is used, and is either naturally curly or permanently waved to appear so.

If you wanted to create these sort of styles with human hair extensions you would have to have the style placed onto the extensions after you had them placed in, costing you more. Human hair however outweighs synthetic immensely when it comes to what you can do with them when they have been placed in.

When it comes to the styling and washing of your hair with your hair extensions in, extra care will need to be taken but this doesn't necessarily mean that it will cause you extra work. The shampooing of your hair should be done in the same way for human hair and synthetic fibres. You should continue to wash your hair how you always have, however it may be a good idea to switch to a more mild shampoo and conditioner. This, along with using cool water, helps to dramatically reduce tangles.

The styling of your hair extensions can be carried out like normal, just like how you treat your normal hair, if you have human hair extension, which gives them a major advantage over synthetic hair as synthetic hair restricts you from styling.

It is not advisable to use heat on synthetic hair as it has the potential to burn or melt the hair. This means that you would have problems when it comes to drying, straightening or curling your hair.

If you are considering having hair extensions please speak to your stylist before making any major decisions.

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Applying Hair Extensions via Bonding

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Clip in Hair Extensions Vs Hair Wefts - The Differences and Advantages

What are the differences between clip on extensions and one piece clip in pieces? Which are better? We explain all for you!

Clip in Extensions - what are they and how do they work?

Hair extensions are an easy way of making tresses longer and thicker by attaching human hair (obtained by companies often from women in India or Russia) or synthetic fibre to your own head using one of a number of methods.

Very few celebrities we see who have long, thick manes are lucky enough to be blessed with natural hair in that state. Many have bonded real- hair extensions, glued or bonded in using heat guns by professionals. Experts can apply extensions so that joins can rarely be seen, and colours blended so very rarely can the client's real hair be distinguished from the added hair. The cost of a full-head of real extensions can be upwards of £600 (and often take over 4 hours to apply) and these need replacing (to maintain their condition) at least every 3-4 months.
 
It is the prohibitive costs of these professionally applied extensions that has opened the market for clip-in extensions. These can be made of real hair or synthetic high heat friendly fibre and come in all shades of colours so that you can mix and match with your own hair.

The width and length of the extensions can also vary so that you can choose the placing of the pieces on your own head. Each extension piece (ranging from 5cm wide to 15 cm wide has a clip attached which you can use to clip into your own hair.

Packs of "full head clip in extensions" will contain a selection of pieces of different widths that you can use individually or all together- depending on what effect/thickness you wish to achieve.

One piece wefts- how do they work?

Hair wefts have been popular in the afro-caribbean market for a long time and are often sewn into one's own hair for a semi-permanent effect, similar to glued hair extensions.

Clip in hair pieces and wefts are a temporary version of these traditional wefts and allow users to clip in easily to their own hair when length or extra thickness is needed. As opposed to extensions which come in small separate pieces, a weft is almost like a half-wig which clips from one side of the head all the way to the other. Attached to the head, underneath the top layer of hair, using a number of clips it creates a fuller effect than clip in hair extensions.

Wefts can come in different lengths, curly, wavy or straight styles and in different colours to match your own tone.

Clip in Extensions or Hair wefts?

Both are great, easy ways of adding length to your own hair.

Clip in extensions give you the option of adding contrasting colour and highlights to your hair as well. You could experiment with different colour sets and create modern trends without having to dye your own hair.

Clip on extensions, although great for colour and length do not tend to have a great effect in terms of thickening hair, just because it would take quite a few packs, and a lot more time in attaching the pieces. Hair wefts, however, are fantastic for adding instant volume in a few simple clicks.

How are extensions and wefts attached?

Many wig retailers give free advice and instructions with all their products. There are also videos on YouTube which can show you step-by-step how to achieve your desired effect. Our own instructional video can be viewed here

Celebrity wigs, hair extensions and hair accessories from Hair by MissTresses. Heat Friendly, Kanekelon fibre hair extensions. Curly and straight clip in extensions and hair wefts in different lengths and 8 different shades.

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Look 10 Years Younger With Hair Extensions

Call me vain and shallow, but I can't imagine life without my hair extensions, they have made such a difference to the way I look and feel.

Before extensions, everyday was a bad hair day. But not any more!!! These days my hair even manages to look good first thing in the morning (which is a first for me).

My only regret is not having them sooner, but I was afraid they'd ruin my hair (like a lot of us, I'd heard all the bad press about them). Remarkably and much to my amazement, my own hair has benefitted since I started wearing them in June 2009.

Far from making it thinner, my own hair looks thicker and healthier and the condition has definitely improved. I can only assume the extensions have put a wall of protection around it, that and fabulous hair products I'm obliged to use on it.

So if you loathe your hair, don't despair. There's another solution besides hiding under a hat or wearing a wig. And you don't have to be a WAG, actress or model to qualify!

One thing is for sure, extensions will knock years off you and make you feel fabulous.

A word of warning though, it's vital you choose the hair brand and salon with great care, after all, those bad rumours didn't start without good reason! Make sure you find someone highly skilled who applies extensions regularly.

Choose your brand of hair extensions with care. Ideally, you should buy from a company who sell hair that has been ethically sourced and the hair is top notch quality. European hair is recognised for being the best quality, it is also the most expensive. In second place is Indian hair and in third Asian. This is simply because Indian and Asian hair extensions have to go through far more severe chemical processes in order for the texture and colour to resembel and match up to European hair.

I did my research thoroughly and found a company who besides using hair that's ethically sourced also sent me to their consultant trichologist first for the go-ahead. The purpose of this was to make sure my own scalp was healthy first so the extensions wouldn't harm my hair in anyway. So I knew I was in safe hands.

But the real clincher was reading in the national press how this same company were doing wonders for women in recovery from cancer and other hair loss related illnesses. It made me realise I'd be dealing with people who genuinely cared about making all women feel better about themselves. The rest as they say is history.

I'm telling you all this because my hair extensions have made the world of difference to me. I've hated my hair all my life and now for the first time ever I love it.

So if you feel the same way, maybe you should consider getting them too. Without a doubt, our hair affects the way we feel. When it looks good, we feel good! That's all there is too it and besides, life's too short to go through it feeling miserable. Oh by the way, incase you're interested, the company whose hair extensions I use is Racoon International.

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