05.09.2024

Types of Hair Extensions

Hair extensions are extremely popular because every woman dreams of a beautiful hairstyle. And this service allows you to make your hair much longer and thicker in just a few hours. And if the specialist is experienced, everything will look as natural and invisible as possible.
But it can be quite difficult to choose which types of hair extensions methods are best. Technologies are constantly evolving, new ones appear, and existing ones are being improved. That's why we decided to help you understand them. With the help of the specialists of Ivana Farisei beauty salon, you will definitely be able to get your dream lush, long hairstyle.

What are the different types of hair extensions

Today, hair extensions are mainly made using the following methods
  • Hot keratin extensions (keratin fusion hair extensions);
  • Spanish cold extensions;
  • Weft hair extensions;
  • Tape hair extensions;
  • Micro rings (loop) extensions.
Different methods of hair extensions differ in the technologies and devices used as fasteners for the strands. Let's look at the features and benefits of each of them.

Hot keratin extensions

It is also called Italian. The hair is attached with a special keratin, which is melted with tongs and a bond is formed at a distance of 1 cm from the roots. It holds the extended strands on your own hair. You can place such bonds in different ways, choose different sizes and colours to make the result as close to natural as possible. But the procedure is quite long.
Keratin extensions are also called: U-tip, K-tip, flat-tip, pre-bonded, keratin bonds, and fusion bond extensions. If you are looking for the best types of hair extensions for thin hair, this is it.
Features of use and care:
  • It’s necessary to dry your hair every time after washing it so that it doesn’t get tangled;
  • Don’t use any masks and oil in the area where bonds are placed;
  • There are no restrictions on hairstyles, it looks natural with any styling.

Spanish cold extensions

Donor strands are fixed with glue that doesn’t require heating. It’s enough to apply it and form bonds. They’re almost invisible, but can be quite hard and cause some discomfort.
Features of use and care:
  • This method of extension is suitable for women with very smooth hair, from which keratin bonds can slip off;
  • It should not be used if the hair is very damaged due to the stiffness of the material;
  • To make the bonds as invisible as possible, you can make them very small;
  • Hair extensions can be worn for a long time.

Clip-in hair extensions

This method uses special clips to attach donor hair to your own. It’s very fast, simple and environmentally friendly. It allows you to play with colours and doesn’t involve the use of high temperatures. The result obtained doesn’t require corrections, but it’s worth considering that such extensions are short-lived.
Features of use and care:
  • You should choose hair on wefts that are slightly denser than your own;
  • The wefts can be felt on the head and may be noticeable in windy weather;
  • Don’t wear hair extensions for too long and don’t go to bed with them, otherwise skin irritation or bald spots may appear in the areas where the extensions are placed;
  • Some original hairstyles cannot be made with clip-in hair extensions.

Tape extensions

This method involves the use of strands attached to polymeric ribbons coated with glue. The specialist alternately combines the strands on the ribbons and the client's own strands in a sandwich-like fashion. This makes the hairstyle much more voluminous. The procedure is quite fast and doesn’t require heating. However, it’s not environmentally friendly.
Features of use and care:
  • You can combine strands of several shades to add relief and extra volume to your hair;
  • It’s not the best type of hair extensions for thin hair if it’s damaged;
  • Some hairstyles cannot be done with tape extensions.

Micro rings extensions

This is a South Korean cold technique using microscopic rings made of aluminium or silicone. The diameter is no more than 3 mm. The extended strands are thinner than in other technologies. Colours can be different. The procedure is environmentally friendly and doesn’t involve heating. Donor strands are simply removed without any chemicals: just press the edge of the ring. But micro rings can be felt during sleep.
Features of use and care:
  • This method should not be used by people with hypersensitivity;
  • Hair extensions can be worn for no more than 4 months;
  • This is the only hair extensions method that allows you to visit the sauna, use lighteners, perms, etc.

What are the best kinds of hair extensions?

It's hard to say for sure. Each technology has certain pros and cons. For example, clips-in are the best form of hair extensions in terms of speed and simplicity of the procedure. Spanish cold extensions are durable and allow you to get a long-lasting result. And keratin is the safest, despite the fact that it’s a hot method of hair extensions.

How to choose the best method of hair extensions

What are the best types of hair extensions and what is best for you depends on many factors. Some people choose the safest procedures. For others, it’s more important that the result lasts as long as possible.
The main selection criteria are:
  • Hair structure and condition;
  • Duration of the procedure;
  • The shelf life of the extended strands;
  • The hair care complexity;
  • Cost of the service.
If it’s difficult to decide on your own which types of hair extensions are best for you, make an appointment for a consultation at Ivana Farisei beauty salon. Taking into account the structure, condition of natural strands and your wishes, the specialist will make a safe, and therefore the best type of hair extensions - with keratin bonds. This will make your hair look long and lush for a long time.