Instantaneous hair makeovers are the stuff you just can’t resist, aren’t they? Don’t you worry. We hold the answer to your dilemma – hair extensions, which are actually the latest hair accessory fad in the fashion industry.

Hair extensions can vary depending on the origin, color, texture, and method of attaching them. This article looks into the methods of attaching hair extensions to your own hair.

The fundamental methods used in putting in hair extensions include clip-ins or clip-ons, braiding, bonding, weaving, fusion, pre-tipped (U or I shaped), and ring X.

A clip-on hair extension makes use of microclips that are attached at one end of the hair extension. You can save some money if you clip on the accessories by yourself. The task does not require expert handling by a professional hairdresser.

Braiding involves “braiding” small strands of the hair extension into your natural hair. There are not just one but also several braiding techniques available. Which style you’d like to have done depends mainly on the braiding skills of the hairdresser.

Bonding is the process where bonding glue is applied on one end of the hair extension, thereafter it is “bonded” on your hair root. This process is so easy that it is just like putting on a false eyelash. Removing the hair extensions is easy, but you need to use a special glue remover designed for such purpose.

Weaving, which is the most popular style of attaching hair extensions, is when tracks or cornrows of your natural hair are made close to the scalp then the hair extensions are sewn or weaved into these tracks. According to experts, weaving is ideal for those with damaged hair. Your real hair is concealed by the hair extensions, so none of your unhealthy tresses are actually visible.

Fusion, also known as the hot glue gun method involves exactly that. A hot glue gun is the implement you need in attaching the hair extensions. The hot glue is placed on the hair extensions then attached to your hair. The process will take six long hours to complete. It’s fairly labor-intensive too.

Pre-tipped hair extensions are sold with a small amount of glue already sticking on one end of the hair extension. These are attached with the aid of a special applicator.

A pretty modern method of attaching hair extensions would be ring X. Small metallic rings have been placed at one end of the hair extensions. A special tool is then used to attach these metallic rings to your natural hair.

Remember: The clip-on technique is something that you can do by yourself without risking any damage done to your hair or your hair extension. For the rest of the methods though, it’s ideal that you leave the job to a professional hairdresser.

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