Hair extensions are pieces of hair, often made from human hair, animal hair, or synthetic fibers, that are attached to one’s own hair to add length, volume, or color. They are a popular solution for individuals seeking to enhance their hair without undergoing any chemical treatments or cutting their own hair.

There are three types of hair used for extensions: human hair, animal hair, and synthetic fibers. Human hair extensions are considered the most natural-looking and versatile, but they are also the most expensive. Animal hair extensions are less common and are usually used for specialty styles. Synthetic hair extensions are a budget-friendly option but may not last as long as human hair extensions and can be more difficult to style.

Human Hair Extensions: Human hair extensions are made from real human hair collected from donors. This type of hair can come from various regions around the world, with Indian, Brazilian, and European hair being among the most popular due to their quality and texture.

Animal Hair Extensions: Animal hair extensions are less common and are typically made from the hair of animals such as horses, goats, or yaks. These are often used for specialty styles or theatrical purposes.

Synthetic Hair Extensions: Synthetic hair extensions are made from various synthetic fibers such as polyester, acrylic, or PVC. Advances in technology have made synthetic hair look and feel more natural than it used to.

There are several methods of applying hair extensions, including tape-in extensions, clip-in extensions, sew-in extensions, and fusion extensions. Each method has its own set of pros and cons, and it is important to choose the right method based on one’s individual needs and hair type. A professional stylist can help determine the best method for each individual.

Tape-In Extensions: Tape-in extensions consist of hair wefts that have a strip of medical-grade adhesive tape on one side. The wefts are sandwiched between sections of your natural hair.

Clip-In Extensions: Clip-in extensions are hair wefts with small clips attached to the base, allowing them to be easily clipped in and out of your natural hair.

Sew-In (Weave) Extensions: Sew-in extensions involve braiding the natural hair into cornrows and sewing the hair wefts onto the braids using a needle and thread. There is also an Invisible-Weft, Invisible weft hair extensions are seamless extensions that are installed onto the hair in rows by using a Beaded Weft Track System to create a track.

Fusion (Bonded) Extensions: Fusion extensions, also known as keratin or bonded extensions, use a keratin-based adhesive to attach the extensions to individual strands of natural hair. There is also a K-Tip & I-Tip Method, Keratin tip extensions, or K-tip hair extensions, are partially made from the same protein, Keratin, that is already found naturally in your hair. In addition, there is a silicone additive that adds an extra layer of protection to your natural hair, ensuring that your hair stays in optimal condition. K-tips and I-tips are similar in that they both use a strand by strand method. But unlike K-tips that use heat to attach the extensions to the scalp, no heat is used with I-tips. Instead, we use a small copper bead to connect the natural hair and extension. A small strand of natural hair is pulled through the small bead near the root area.

Micro bead extensions: Micro bead extensions are made from Remy hair, which is 100 percent human hair. They attach to the head thanks to very small and discreet beads. The hair is clamped into place, lying flat to the head and adding volume and length.

We cannot speak for all extension products on the market, but we can confidently say that our recommendations of Extensions will NOT damage your hair with proper aftercare and education, which we provide. 

Wearing hair extensions offers several benefits, including the ability to change one’s hairstyle or color without damaging their natural hair. They also provide an instant boost in length and volume and can be used to experiment with different hairstyles without committing to a permanent change.