Question #4: Are hair
extensions recommended for
my thinning top hair?
Answer #4: In general, the
answer is no, unless your hair is
curly and short. The reason is
that attaching hair extensions to
your existing hair, requires the
technician to use a cylinder tube,
glue, tape or even a hair clip.
For those who have thin hair on
top, these methods of
attachment show through your
hair because a hair extension is
simply a group of thin strands of
hair in a round or flat form.
However, for those who have
short and curly hair, the thin hair
on top can be easily covered by
using extensions.
Question #5: What is the
right type of Human Hair
Extension to choose?
Answer #5: It is important to
choose the right type of hair
extension based on your hair
condition, style, and how it fits
into your life style. Therefore, it
is important to consult with a
hair professional who covers
both the field of hair extensions
and hair replacement.
Question #6: If hair
extensions are not right for
me, what other method
should I consider?
Answer #6: You need to talk to a
hair replacement specialist who
knows hair extension techniques
as well. Hair replacement is a
unit that goes on top of the head
to increase density naturally. If a
person has thin hair on top or in
the crown area, the proper way
to go is a partial hair piece or a
top piece. A full wig is designed
to cover an entire head while the
partial unit is designed to cover
an exact area of thin hair or bald
area. Note: Watch for the
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Question #7: What types of
Human Hair are being used
for hair extensions?
Answer #7: There are several
different types of human hair
being used in the current
marketplace. The main sources
are India and China while
European human hair is limited
in quantity. You can choose
Cuticle-Intact human hair which
is healthier than chemically
stripped human hair that has
been collected from cuticles with
inverted hair (this type of hair is
usually weaker than cuticle-
intact hair and has a tendency of
matting/tangling. Note: Our
product is made of the
highest quality of cuticle-
intact hair and has minimal
processing.
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Question #1: Who can
benefit from 100% Human
Hair Extensions?
Answer #1: Those individuals
who wish to thicken and/or
lengthen the sides and back of
their hair. Also, our pieces are a
perfect solution for those who
want to change their look and
style without making permanent
modifications to their own hair.
Question #2: What is the
main purpose and function of
Hair Extensions?
Answer #2: The basic purpose of
hair extensions is to increase the
length and provide more volume
to the client’s existing hair.
Question #3: What types of
Hair Extensions are available
on the market and how do I
choose the right type and
attachment method for me?
Answer #3: Basically, there are
4 types that are widely available
now.
Cylinder tube/”micro ring”
method: These are attached by
using a small tube made out of
coated aluminum or copper,
each with pre-glued hair
strands. The strands are then
pushed onto a cylinder tube
after a piece of the individual’s
own hair is pulled onto the
cylinder. Pressing the round
cylinder flat locks the hair
extension onto existing hair.
Note: Our products include
this type of hair extension.
Clip in method: A skirt-like hair
drape is pre-attached with small
clips. You can then simply clip it
in onto your existing hair. You
may use one layer or two layers
depending on the required
density. Clip in extensions come
in two different strip widths –
short or long. It takes only a
few seconds to install onto
existing hair by simply snapping
it on, but like eye glasses, you
may need to remove it at night.
It’s the easiest extension to use
and you can try it on by
yourself. This is also the most
economical way to consider hair
extensions before you decide to
permanently attach them. Clip in
extensions outlast any other
types of hair extension and no
maintenance service is required
other than to shampoo it once in
a while. Note: Our products
include this type of hair
extension.
Conventional weave/braid
method: Using machine made
weft, the technician sews a hair
skirt-like weft onto the client’s
existing track line. The process
of track line sewing can pull
existing hair, creating traction
Alopecia. Therefore, this
method is not recommended for
those who have weak hair. For
those who have strong hair, the
method can be beneficial and
machine made hair is rather
inexpensive.
Glue method: Using pre-glued
individual extensions in a round
or U shape form, each piece is
individually attached to the
same amount of client hair by
applying heat, causing the
melted glue to attach on to the
hair. Attaching is simple, but
removing the extension can be a
problem depending on the type
of glue being used or the
technician’s technique. The
technician may use a solvent or
removing oil which can stress
and damage weak hair. Smaller
tiny glue extensions can be used
in the frontal area or temple
area of the head.
Tape extension: There are two
basic sizes (widths) for these
extensions - 1.5" and 11" width.
A layer of the client’s hair is
laminated on the thin strip skin
of one side, while double face
adhesive tape of the same size
is attached to another skin side.
The concept of a tape extension
is that it is easy to attach onto
the hair by peeling off the
protective waxed tape, then
simply pressing it on client’s
hair. It sticks to hair and lasts
for a few weeks. The main
advantage of this method is that
it is simple to apply and feels
natural when touched. However,
removing tape extensions
requires a special solution or oil
to do the job. Moreover, reusing
tape extensions is much harder
as you need to remove existing
tape, then reapply a new tape
over. Unless you are a
professional, it might be too
complicated to do the job
yourself. Because of simple
attachment, this method is
drawing attention but it is very
hard to reuse the strips after the
initial application.
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