Long hair has long been considered femininewealth. "A braid is a girl's beauty" - says the proverb. But not all representatives of the fair sex have the patience to grow a lush head of hair or thick beautiful curls. Today, a wonderful way to "lengthen" a hairstyle has been invented - extensions. This article will discuss hair extensions using a tape method. It is called hair talk hair extensions. This is a cold extension, which can be regular or micro-extension. What materials are required for it and what is its cost, we will now tell you.
What is hair extension?
The entire Hair Talk procedure takes approximately 50 minutes.The prepared hair is collected in tapes, the width of which is 4 cm. In order for these tapes to “take root” on your own hair, special equipment is not required at all. Tape-in hair extensions will last about 2-2.5 months, after which it is preferable to make a correction. In addition, if the tape-in extensions are properly cared for, then the strands should be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, valid for 6 months. Express hair from Angelohair is a similar procedure, but it is carried out according to a different principle. The tapes are less noticeable, but the correction of tape-in hair extensions performed using this technology must be done after 2 months, or the strands must be removed completely. Micro-tape hair extensions do not require any chemical or thermal effects. Micro-tapes, elastic and transparent, are attached to the client’s own hair in the direction of their growth. This will take a little more than half an hour. The micro-tape extension method is suitable even for owners of thin hair. To remove tape-in hair extensions, you will need a specialist and 15-20 minutes of your personal time; the hair will not be combed out of the strands. What are the pros and cons of tape-in hair extensions?
Pros and cons of tape hair extensions
Many masters claim that todayday tape hair extension technology is the safest way to "lengthen" your hair. Even women whose hair is too thin and no capsule method will suit them are happy with it. In addition, its cost is low, so tape extensions are available to many. But it is worth remembering that its quality also depends on the professional who performs this procedure. Tape hair extensions have their disadvantages. For example, extended hair does not allow you to wear some hairstyles. There are other disadvantages to this type of extension, but this is the main one. Another disadvantage of this type of extension is that hair care is quite expensive. If you want to have a beautiful and well-groomed head, but try to save money wherever possible, do not expect your beauty to last long. Alcohol-containing products will have the most negative effect, since they can dissolve the adhesive layer. With good care and high-quality work and materials, extended hair can last 2-3 months until the first correction. Among the advantages, the following points can be mentioned:
- The speed of the procedure (just over 30 minutes on average);
- Safety (absence of temperature and chemical effects);
- Duration - with observance of the technique of care and periodic, necessary corrections, the locks will last you up to one year;
- Hair removal is quick and easy;
- Micro-build-up is suitable for weakened hair;
- This is a cold build that does not harm hair;
- The materials needed for building up are relatively inexpensive;
- The cost of it compared with other types of build-up is lower.
Correction of tape extensions
Correction of tape hair extensions shouldbe performed by the same specialist who performed the initial procedure. The strands must be transplanted closer to the roots of our natural hair! Of course, if you have tape-in hair extensions and are very unhappy with the work of the specialist, you should not risk it again. Look for someone who can extend them better. How is removal done with tape-in hair extensions? The procedure is painless and harmless. Removal with tape-in hair extensions involves the use of a special spray, which contains alcohol. This technology generally assumes maximum safety and speed. Thus, the hair extension procedure takes no more than an hour. Removal does not take much time either. How long does it take? If you use a special Hair Talk product for it, then removing the strands will take 20 minutes.
Care of tape build-up
To ensure that the extensions last the required period, you need to:
- Use only a soft comb with sparse teeth;
- To comb hair no more than 3 times a day;
- To comb the hair, collecting them with one hand in the tail and gently starting from the ends, slowly rising higher to the roots;
- Ensure that the attachment points of the strands are not intertwined with each other;
- It is necessary to comb the roots, otherwise a "nest" can be organized;
- Do not go to bed with wet hair, only with dried and combed.
How to wash hair with this type of extension?You can use only neutral pH shampoo. It should not contain any additives or impurities. Each wash should be accompanied by a generous rinse. Use a large amount of conditioner. It is better not to use a hair dryer when drying your hair. Especially if the extensions were done on short hair. Do not overdry your hair. Check in advance whether you can visit baths and saunas. If so, be sure to use a cap or towel to protect the extended strands. When styling your hair, you can use curlers, tongs, and a hair dryer. It is strictly forbidden to touch the attachment points. Choose styling products without various additives and with a neutral pH. You should style your hair very carefully. Entrust complex hairstyles only to professionals who know how to work well with hair extensions.
Advantages of tape build-up
Tape in hair extensions look likeExcellent. Artificial strands are no different from real ones. In addition, the tape method does not require adaptive haircutting, since the tapes themselves are very thin. Tape extensions are also possible on short hair. If your hair is thin and needs additional volume, tape technology will help solve this issue in the best possible way. Another advantage of tape extensions is its low cost. And this is despite the fact that, following care recommendations, observing safety regulations, and visiting corrective procedures on time, you will allow your new “curls” to last quite a long time. Beauty, of course, requires sacrifices, but this extension technology allows you to easily do without them. It will justify itself as long as you want if you pay enough attention to your hair. Below we provide a list of useful recommendations that will help maintain a stylish hairstyle:
- Do not wash the hair extensions in the first 24 hours after the procedure, otherwise the fastenings may soften, and the hair will fall out;
- Before washing your hair, untangle them, the bindings should be separated from each other;
- Due to the fact that the structure of the hair is porous, they absorb moisture, because in the wet state they are more vulnerable. First of all, you need to dry the fasteners to avoid falling out of the strands;
- Before washing, it is necessary to comb carefully, removing, thus, small rubbish and untangling entangled hairs;
- Do not make tight hairstyles, this causes pressure on the roots of the hair;
- Against the growth of natural hair extensions should not be combed, because the cuticle layers can be seized and the strands become entangled;
- Wash your head at least 2 times a week, so that sebum does not destroy the adhesive layer;
- It is better to use a shower, because the water will flow down the direction of hair growth.
All other details of care, choice of shampoos and conditioners, possible procedures that maintain healthy hair appearance should be agreed with the hair extension specialist. We recommend reading:
