Women have been growing their hair for a long time now –At first it was just artificial strands and curls, and now this industry has become more natural and organic. Now there are many different options for extensions, and sometimes it is difficult to decide which of them is the safest, which will be appropriate in your particular case.
African build-up
By the way, this is the type of extension in whichartificial braids are used - this is the most ancient way of decorating hair. Small braids are simply built up on the crown of the head - you can make them multi-colored, or you can depict dreadlocks. Artificial hair is used for this, and the main disadvantage is that after a month you will have to change everything and carry out the extension procedure again.
Hot technology
It has become widespread recentlyItalian hair extension technology - hot method. This type is absolutely safe and very high quality. Only natural hair is used, capsules with keratin are applied. All hair, as a result, looks simply luxurious. It is better to apply for such a procedure to a beauty salon, where experienced hairdressers can do everything at the highest level. This type of extension is done by the following method:
- All hair is divided into thin strands;
- Additional strands are applied, distributed throughout the head, moreover, it must be done evenly;
- Now keratin capsules are taken and with their help natural hair and strands are attached together;
- Fixation of accreted strands occurs ironing - the capsule simply melts and glues the hair.
This type of hair extension guarantees stronggluing, scalp nutrition (keratin starts to be released from the capsule when heated) and a fairly stable result. Such strands can be worn for up to 4 months without correction.
Tape build-up
Tape-in hair extensions have been a successful technique for a long time.used by hairdressers and stylists. The process involves the following: strands of hair are attached at the roots, and you get something like a "sandwich": an extended strand - your own - an extended strand. It is better to do the procedure with the help of a good specialist. In fact, it is unlikely that you will be able to extend your hair in this way on your own. The advantages of tape extensions:
- You can do perm;
- This method of building allows you to dye your hair and apply various balms and lotions;
- This kind allows you to use straightening irons and curling irons;
Of course, which type of hair extensions is better orit's up to you to choose, but know that the hot method is a direct path to expensive and luxurious hair that cannot be dyed or curled. But tape extensions may not bother you at all - almost everything is allowed here. There are certain rules for caring for hair extensions:
- Always wash your head while standing in the shower - you can not tilt it down;
- To comb hair it is necessary a wooden massage brush and not less than 3 times a day;
- Before going to bed, dry your hair;
- You can use both a hair dryer and curlers, but whichever method you choose, you know that it's impossible to "torture" hair daily;
- Do not use hair care products containing alcohol;
- Once a month, you need to use a firming and restoring hair mask.
How to determine the type of building up
You need to choose a type of extension that willall hair will look natural. Consult a specialist, and he will be able to perfectly select the color of the extension strands - then there will be no difference at all. Sometimes a method is chosen in which it is simply necessary to make a preliminary haircut. It is best to contact a professional hairdresser, for example, on the advice and recommendations of friends or relatives. You cannot trust your hairstyle to a novice hairdresser: he can not only make mistakes when extending, but also ruin the existing hair. If you are planning a celebration soon, then think over your hairstyle in advance - go to a consultation with a hairdresser, "try on" long hair on yourself (for example, work with a computer program or try on a wig). Extensions are a great way to change dramatically. Try any hairstyle on yourself, see which one you look better, more attractive with. The method must be chosen especially carefully, you hardly want to lose your own hair and look too expressive. But professionals can fulfill any of your wishes and offer the following options:
- Expansion of the bangs and temporal parts, possibly a partial build-up along the circumference of the head;
- Increase the volume of hair along the entire length, and the procedure does not depend on the initial length of the hair;
- Growing rhinestones, braids and feathers - yes, strange and unusual, but very extravagant;
- Elongation of hair at 70 cm - longer simply do not.
By the way, hair extensions can be dyed tootint - they can withstand this procedure absolutely calmly. For the extension process, it does not matter at all what kind of hair you have - short, long or medium, dyed or highlighted, curly or straight. In general, it does not matter at all - a professional can make beauty out of any source material. Just do not try to extend too many strands at the same time - as a result, the whole "burden" will fall on your own hair and, as a result, it will become brittle and thin. Multi-colored coloring of strands looks very beautiful, you can also do a perm - be creative, fantasize and improvise to your heart's content! Take care of yourself, do the most incredible hairstyles and amaze others with your chic look. Believe me, compliments and admiring glances of others are worth spending 4-5 hours on hair extensions. Keep in mind only one thing: any type of hair extension has contraindications. You should know them in advance so as not to harm yourself:
- Vegeto-vascular dystonia;
- Heart diseases (eg, strokes and heart attacks);
- Allergic reactions to different stimuli;
- Diseases of the skin or pustular rash.
In general, it can be said that any kindHair extensions are safe and effective – with rare exceptions. You just need to find a top-class master and trust him completely – he will make your hair a luxurious mane! Just carefully study the rules for caring for hair extensions and strictly adhere to the restrictions. We recommend reading:
