Hair extensions were something not so long agofrom the realm of exoticism. But now the situation has changed dramatically. Today, hair extensions are a rather popular cosmetic procedure offered by many hairdressing salons. The desire to quickly change your image and make a voluminous head of hair from a short haircut periodically arises in almost every woman. There are different types of hair extensions: capsules - hot and cold, with clips and with adhesive tape.
Capsular buildup
With capsule hair extensions over timeArtificial strands spoil natural hair - they weaken and become brittle. Although, in fairness, it is worth noting that a lot depends solely on the professionalism of the master, who knows everything about hair extensions - which capsules to choose, what length will be optimal. To begin with, the master must carefully select the strands for hair extensions - they must match not only in color and length, but also in structure. Otherwise, the extended hair looks unnatural. For such extensions, only natural hair is used, specially processed and sometimes dyed. After selecting the appropriate strands, the master will prepare your hair - they must be washed with a special cleansing shampoo. Please note - before hair extensions, in no case should you use any balms or shampoos. Then the hair is dried and straightened with a straightening iron to even out its structure. And only after that can you begin the hair extension itself. Using special hot tongs, a special capsule is formed, with the help of which the strands are attached to the woman's hair. After hair extensions, they must be processed again using a ceramic iron.
Clip-building
Hair extensions with clips are convenient becausethat it is easy to do on your own and you can extend the strands if necessary. And the hair looks very, very natural. Strictly speaking, the principle of hair extensions using clips is similar to clip-on earrings. At the end of the hair extension, there is a special medical clamp, with which the strand is fixed to the woman's hair. Even a teenage girl can handle this task - of course, with a certain amount of skill. By the way, this method of extension is currently one of the cheapest. But remember that for such extensions, the hair must be stiff and completely healthy. And there is a very high risk that your hair can be seriously damaged.
Tape build-up
The most harmless and reliable way of transformationShort haircuts in long curls are done with a millimeter-thick adhesive tape with strands attached to them. They are attached to the hair roots and covered with the same strip on top, which makes the extension absolutely invisible. When professionally selected, such strands are no different from natural hair. But I would like to repeat once again - the selection of strands should be really thorough if you want not just to extend your hair, but to get a really beautiful hairstyle. If capsule extensions can be done exclusively on the back of the head, then tape extensions are also acceptable on the parietal part, which is especially important for people suffering from androgenetic alopecia, in which hair thinning occurs in this area. You can do partial extensions, which allow you to enrich the areas of the head with hair that lack density. The length will not change, but the volume will increase several times. Extensions using a sticky strip are suitable for stylish people who prefer everything natural. After all, the procedure itself occurs without overheating your natural hair, and a wide range of colors and hair structures allows you to choose strands identical to your own locks. After a certain time, the false strands are removed to renew the adhesive mass. After that, they can be used again - and so on until the hair loses its appearance.
Choose a good master
So, the decision is made - you sleep and seeyourself a happy owner of a luxurious head of hair. And the main thing you should do is to choose a really good master. Hair extensions are a very delicate matter and require experience, skill and dexterity. Otherwise, you will get a very deplorable result, the opposite of what you expected. Pay attention to the cost of services Very often, a master is chosen solely by the cost of his services - the cheaper, the better. However, do not forget the good old proverb - "Cheap fish - bad soup". Of course, cheap does not always mean bad. But, alas, in most cases this is true. The low cost of hair extensions can be due to several factors - either the master does not have a perfect command of the hair extension technique, or uses cheap consumables. The only exception to these rules are young masters who have mastered the technique and use high-quality materials. But they still have little experience. This means that their clientele is not that large. And it is precisely to gain experience and attract new clients that the services of such a master are much cheaper. But still, find out in advance how much hair extensions cost in your region. If the cost differs greatly, refuse the services of such a master - he probably uses low-quality materials. Look at the finished work Any self-respecting master - even a very young one - can show you examples of his previous work. If no photos were provided to you at your request, you should not take the risk and do extensions with this master. However, do not forget that an unscrupulous master can offer you various photos - there are so many of them on the Internet! Therefore, pay attention to the interior details behind the model. This way you can understand where these photos were taken. Exception - a master who works on call, at your home. Find out about guarantees Ask the master what guarantees he gives. As a rule, real masters of the business guarantee a certain time during which the extended hair will not lose its appearance. And if this suddenly happens, the master will correct his extension mistakes absolutely free of charge. How long this period of time will last is difficult to say. But the longer it is, the more confident the master is in his professionalism.
Care for hair extensions
However, we must not forget that beauty andthe durability of your new hair depends not only on the hairdresser, but also on you, and directly. After all, hair extensions must be cared for correctly. We will tell you about it only in general terms, and your hairdresser will give you more detailed recommendations. Special accessories The first thing you need to do is buy special care products for hair extensions. These include shampoos, conditioners, and combs. As a rule, they can be purchased from the hairdresser who worked on your hair. Washing and combing Are you used to washing your hair by tilting it over a sink or bathtub? You can no longer do this - water should flow exclusively in the direction of hair growth. Simply put, you need to tilt your head back. And you can comb your hair only with a special comb so that the hair does not lose its attractive appearance. Sleep Before going to bed, your hair should be gathered into a ponytail or braided. You should forget about sleeping with your hair down. In a word, hair extensions - it is not a cheap and rather troublesome pleasure. But who said that beauty is easy?! We recommend reading:
