When it comes to hair extensions, it is important to understand that there are different types available to suit different preferences.
- Hot capsule (Italian) hair extensions
- Tape extensions
- Spanish (cold) hair extensions
- English hair extensions
- Hollywood build-up
- Brazilian hair extensions
- Hair extensions with rings (ring star)
- Afro braids, braids
What types of extensions does our salon do:The most popular type of extension is Italian capsule extension. The reason for this is that the capsules barely fit into the hair and are not felt, as well as the ability to do a large number of hairstyles.
How is it done?
Strands based on natural refractory keratin are melted using special tongs and attached to the roots of your own hair. Keratin is absolutely harmless to hair, because... is included in the base of the hair. The wearing period of this method is from 2 to 4 months, depending on the structure of the hair, the size of the capsules and the wearing process.
Advantages:• Invisibility of the capsules, which allows you to create a variety of hairstyles.
• Local extension: the ability to add strands to the back of the head, temples or to lengthen bangs.
• Easy to care for: can be washed and blow-dried frequently.
• Increase not only length, but also density.
• Can be painted
Flaws:• Capsules may slip. A small amount of.
• Do not apply masks, balms, conditioners to the roots of the head, because “greasy” formulations can cause the capsules to slip.
Tape extensionsThis type of extension is cold, which eliminates thermal effects.
How is it done?
Ribbons with donor hair are attached to your own. The tapes are based on a special adhesive composition that is suitable for even the most weakened hair. The wearing period of such extensions is up to 1.5 months.
Advantages:• Speed of execution. In just 1 hour you can leave the salon with beautiful and long hair!
• No restrictions! you can safely visit saunas, swimming pools, solariums.
• The adhesive composition is absolutely harmless.
Flaws:• When creating high hairstyles, ribbons may be visible.
• Short wear period.
Afro braids, braids are a type of African braids where the upper part fits tightly to the head.
Traditional braids are woven with the addition of material - kanekalon.
Kanekalon is a universal material, you can wash it, curl it and do a variety of hairstyles with it.
Pros:
+ Versatility. Brades are suitable for everyone: men, women and even children.
+ It doesn’t matter what color your hair is. Kanekalon can be chosen in either a natural or colored shade, or in general – rainbow and imitation ombre.
+ Braids have many weaving options. These can be confident boxer braids or romantic French braids. It all depends on your preferences.
Minuses:
- Short-lived result. Unfortunately, the length of wear depends on the number of braids. If there are 2-4 of them, the result will last no more than 10-14 days, and if there are afro braids, then up to 1 month.
Regardless of the type chosen, hair extensions offer the opportunity to creatively express yourself and change your look.