November 11, 2009
- How To Glue In Hair Extensions Effectively
Every woman is dreams about long silky hair. However, it is not possible for all to get lustrous locks of hair. However, new cosmetic technologies have made it possible to get hair extensions by numerous methods. One of the most effective ways is to attach hair extensions directly to your hair by using heated glue sticks. A glue gun is used to heat the glue sticks and melts the glue.
How to glue in hair extensions?
Some of the ways to glue in hair extensions are as follows:
U Tip hair extension method:
First part your hair into sections and slightly twist it each part. Use U tip strand and lay the sectioned hair. Then melt the glue tip. Role and seal the tip. The U tip hair is attached. It can be removed easily with the help of a remover. It is a temporary hair extension only.
Hot glue gun method:
Glue gun is used in hair extension which has glue sticks. The gun will heat the glue sticks and melts the glue. Then hair extension and glue are directly attached to the hair. Large size glue guns about 12 mm are available in the online shops.
Bonding glue method:
This is the simplest method to glue in hair extension. Bonding glue is applied onto the weft of the hair extension and then it is attached to the human hair. It can be easily removed with the remover. Bonding glue remover is available in the net shops and it is suitable for cold bonding glues. However, you should not use this to remove hot and melted glue sticks.
Hair extension glue products:
Liquid Gold bonding glues:
This product is available in a bottle. This is a cold bonding glue that will help in attaching hair extension to the hair directly. It is safe and effective. It works greatly for temporary use.
Small glue sticks: The small glue sticks are suitable to use with glue gun. You can heat and melt the glue to attach hair extension. It is available in two colors yellow and black.
Large glue sticks: This is also a type of hot melt glue sticks. Each glue stick is 26.5cm long. This is also available in yellow and black colors. There are 10 pieces in this set.
Keratin glue pellets: Keratin glue pellets can be used along with the keratin hot pot. The glue is available in small tablet form and it is amber in color.
Keratin glue pot: It can also be used with keratin hot pot.
Nuke-Lear Fusion glue: This is the best glue for doing hair extension. It cools faster and blends well. It can be removed quickly. This glue is available in stick form. One set contains 10 glue sticks. This is a product from Rock star. Since it is a quality product it will not damage or discolor the hair.
Glue removers:
Bonding glue remover: You can use this product to remove bonding glues used in hair extension. It is meant for professional use only.
Removal lotion: This can be safely used to remove pre bonded or fusion hair extension. This is safe for human hair. The removal solution in the form of lotion enhances the result.
November 10, 2009
- Different Methods Of Hair Extensions
Different methods of hair extensions
We all have different ways of coping with our hair and nothing seems to do the job better than hair extensions. To add length and volume or just a change of style… Depending on what kind of look you want accomplished there are various types of hair extensions available in the market. Here we discuss some of them and how you too can incorporate them in your hair.
Strand based hair extensions:
These incorporate a painstaking method of applying each hair extension on small hair sections. This method can be performed either by using heat fusing methods, weaving techniques, metal tube clamping or even using glue. Several hair stylists also prefer using polymers and waxes to attach these hair extensions. Within this technique there are sub-types like glue or bond techniques, non glue techniques etc.
Glue based techniques:
Within this category there are various methods of hair extensions that are used. For example, Remy type of hair extensions, a modulating technique is used whereby an heat connector is used to fuse the extension onto the hair via a keratin wax bond. This technique uses high grade hair for the extensions and removal can only be performed by hair experts. Other techniques include methods such as where low temperatures are used to merge the hair extensions onto the hair. Using a bond made of protein mold it forms a high tensile bond which is safe for the hair.
Non-Glue based techniques:
In these methods no glue is used to attach the hair extensions to the hair. Instead, tubes, micro links, threads, braiding techniques etc. are used to attach the extensions.
Weft extensions:
These are basically tracks on which the hair extensions are affixed. Then, each of these tracks is applied one by one onto the hair. The hair extensions can be attached to the tracks either by hand or with help from a machine. However, hand made is more preferable as it can be customized to individual needs.
Clip-on extensions:
These are very easy to use and can be simply clipped on to the hair whenever needed. These can also be removed by the wearers themselves.
November 9, 2009
- Know About Hair Extensions
Hair extensions are a great way to adorn your lifestyle so have fun and treat yourself. They make your hair look gorgeous. Hair Extensions is quick way to get longer and fuller hair. There are many types of Hair Extensions on the market, but two main types of application methods: Individual Strands and Wefts. Most people choose to use them to lengthen or thicken their existing hair, nevertheless using them for non permanent highlights and lowlights is also becoming increasingly popular. Fake or human hair extensions can be summed to enhance the look of your hair.
Human hair grows approximately 1 cm per month on average. The extensions hair most likely has gone through some type of de-colorization process and then re-colored to get it the to color that it is now. There are hundreds of methods used to apply hair extensions and just as many types of hair. The most popular system out now is the strand by strand method made by companies such as Great Lengths, Hair Dreams and Socap.
Fusion: A process in which the extension hair is attached directly to your own hair by heated glue sticks. In this method, and acrylic glue stick is placed inside a glue gun, which heats and melts the glue. Then, the extension and the glue are attached directly onto the individual's hair.
Hair comes in many qualities and apart from the method of application; the quality of your hair extension hair will determine whether or not they will look real, and how long they will last.
Hair extensions should not be more than twice the length of your normal hair. Never go to bed with them wet, but always tie your hair up when sleeping, this will help prevent tangling and other such problems. Run your fingers through the braids to get rid of tangles, doing so regularly will help prevent them too. Don't brush harshly and tug at the extensions, as this can loosen and damage the bonds which hold them to your scalp. When you brush, use a brush with soft bristles and work your way up from the bottom to the top, using the brush gently.
Hairlocs - This system utilizes a small metal tube that has been pre-tipped with an adhesive. It is very similar if not almost identical to Eurolocs. Once the metal tube is threaded onto your own hair, a lock of pre-tipped hair is inserted into the tube and then it was clamped, so to speak, thereby adhering the extension hair to your own without the use of hot or cold adhesive.
Mini links or locks are another method and are applied a bit like gimps which are used to hold beads or pearls on wire floater necklaces. The client's own hair is pulled through the mini link with a special needle similar to a knitting machine needle. Then the extension strand is pulled through the mini link easily. The mini link is then pressed firmly with a pliers type tool and this locks in the hair into the mini links. No glue is used, so glue damage is avoided and the links lie flat to the head. This method is often combined with braided hair extensions.
November 8, 2009
- Clip-on Or Fused Hair Extensions?
Most women at some point in their lives dreams of having long flawless hair. And the women that have painstakingly grown their hair will agree that it takes quite a bit of time and effort to keep their hair in top condition. Most of us have tried to grow our hair but often fall at the first hurdle. It gets to that awkward stage where it's longer than normal but not long enough, it's hard to style and most of us give up and get it cut.
November 7, 2009
- How To Apply Hair Extensions?
How to apply hair extensions?
You could always visit a professional salon to get your hair extensions applied. However, if you are the DIY kind who loves to get hands on with things then you could apply hair extensions on your own as well. Here are some things to look out for as well as useful tips and tricks.