So, you are dreaming of fabulous, long tresses like the Real Housewives but don’t know much about hair extensions. Well, you may be pleasantly surprised to know that most hair extensions salons offer consultation appointments where you can discuss one on one with a specialist what method is best for you. Want to do some prep work prior to your consultation appointment? Here are some tips to help you choose the right hair extensions method for you.
Firstly, hair extensions can be used for anyone who is:
• Growing out a bad haircut
• Seeking to add length and/or volume
• Wants to disguise damaged, over processed hair
• Experiencing hair loss due to medical or other reasons
A consultation with a hair extensions specialist at a hair extensions salon is very important because a professional salon that specializes in hair extensions and hair loss will offer a variety of hair extensions application methods so you can actually choose an option that is truly ideal for you. The salon will also offer a variety of hair texture options. This will ensure that your new hair extensions will match seamlessly with your own hair, whether straight or straight with a light wave, or loose wavy, or a deeper wavy, or curly, or textured, etc. The YTF Hair Extensions virgin Brazilian hair is available in a variety of textures in our salon.
Firstly, hair extensions can be used for anyone who is:
• Growing out a bad haircut
• Seeking to add length and/or volume
• Wants to disguise damaged, over processed hair
• Experiencing hair loss due to medical or other reasons
A consultation with a hair extensions specialist at a hair extensions salon is very important because a professional salon that specializes in hair extensions and hair loss will offer a variety of hair extensions application methods so you can actually choose an option that is truly ideal for you. The salon will also offer a variety of hair texture options. This will ensure that your new hair extensions will match seamlessly with your own hair, whether straight or straight with a light wave, or loose wavy, or a deeper wavy, or curly, or textured, etc. The YTF Hair Extensions virgin Brazilian hair is available in a variety of textures in our salon.
There are really only a handful of hair extensions application methods available but it can all become confusing because some stylists refer to all the same methods with different names. The brief descriptions below of each method will help clarify how each type of hair extensions work, no matter what terminology is being used by the stylist.
Fusion Hair Extensions (aka Keratin Fusion Extensions or Bonded Extensions) are strands of the highest quality virgin human hair attached to small sections of your own hair using an Italian keratin bond. The bonds are small, blends with your own hair color, and are virtually undetectable. Fusion extensions weigh less than other extension causing minimal to no tension on your own hair. These extensions are meant to be worn for up to 4 months without professional maintenance and once removed, the hair is not reused. These are perfect for the busy or low maintenance wearer who prefers not to return to the salon every 6 – 8 weeks for professional adjustments.
Microlink Hair Extensions (aka Microbead Extensions/Remylink Extensions) are strands of the highest quality virgin human hair attached to sections of your own hair using small, light aluminum beads that are virtually undetectable. A professional licensed hair extensions technician will take the time to select the perfect color and size microbeads that will minimize the risk for damage on the wearers’ hair as well as blend seamlessly with your hair while wearing them. Unlike fusion extensions, these extensions require professional adjustments every 6 – 8 weeks as they grow out in order to prevent damage on the hair. The benefit here, however, is the hair can be reused for up to 1 year.
Tape-In Hair Extensions is a surgical grade tape with hair hand-tied to it allowing for the flattest, most natural look and feel. The YTF Hair Extensions brand Tape Extensions guarantees a strong hold onto the hair which allows the user to style their hair with no worries of the pieces staying in place. The tape hair wefts attached to your own hair near the scalp give the illusion of hair growing from your own scalp. Yes, these extensions can be shampooed, blow dried, colored, styled, etc. just like all the other hair extensions types. Again, professional adjustments are required every 6 – 8 weeks and the hair will be reused for up to 8 – 12 months.
Micro-Weave or Braidless Weave Hair Extensions is ultimately a weave that is attached using small microbeads instead of the braids used for the traditional sewin weave method. A much flatter and sometimes easier to maintain finish is achieved with this option. The hair wefts are customized to for the flattest, lightest fit. Shampooing & styling can be accomplished with ease.
Traditional Sewin Weave / Braided Weaves are essentially hair wefts sewn onto a cornrow foundation created with your own hair. This method, when prepared by a hair extensions professional, can feel and appear very flat, however, a hasty or cheap job can leave the wearer with a lumpy and/unflattering look and feel. Normally, this method can be worn for approximately 2 – 3 months at a time. It is essential to dry braids thoroughly after shampooing or getting the hair wet.
Clip-In Hair Extensions are a temporary hair extension option and are very popular because the wearer can apply and remove these extensions without the help of a professional. They attach using pressure sensitive clips so they don't cause damage to your hair.
Lace front Wigs / Full Lace Wigs / Kosher Wigs (aka Sheitels) are perfect for all hair types as a solution for not having to style or maintain one’s own hair on a daily basis. YTF Hair Extensions carries a variety of custom full lace wigs, lace front wigs, and mono lace wigs that are either kosher wigs or non-kosher wigs. Kosher wigs are Rabbi approved for wear by Jewish women for religious reasons. Our wigs are 100% European hair from the Russian and Slavic regions. The quality is superb since wigs are a long term investment pieces. The lace allows wigs to be the most breathable and make for very comfortable wear.
Lace Closures, Lace Frontals, & Toppers trends have remained extremely popular because they are the most natural hair attachment options available in the event someone is not yet quite ready to make the leap into wigs. These options allow the wearer to add volume and length on the top section of the head where hair extensions cannot be placed because the extensions will show through. The lace closure and frontal are usually sewn down along with a traditional sewin weave, however, one of our hair extensions experts here at YTF Hair Extensions can apply any of these hair extensions methods without stitching the attachment onto the hair. These methods are great hair replacement options.
Fusion Hair Extensions (aka Keratin Fusion Extensions or Bonded Extensions) are strands of the highest quality virgin human hair attached to small sections of your own hair using an Italian keratin bond. The bonds are small, blends with your own hair color, and are virtually undetectable. Fusion extensions weigh less than other extension causing minimal to no tension on your own hair. These extensions are meant to be worn for up to 4 months without professional maintenance and once removed, the hair is not reused. These are perfect for the busy or low maintenance wearer who prefers not to return to the salon every 6 – 8 weeks for professional adjustments.
Microlink Hair Extensions (aka Microbead Extensions/Remylink Extensions) are strands of the highest quality virgin human hair attached to sections of your own hair using small, light aluminum beads that are virtually undetectable. A professional licensed hair extensions technician will take the time to select the perfect color and size microbeads that will minimize the risk for damage on the wearers’ hair as well as blend seamlessly with your hair while wearing them. Unlike fusion extensions, these extensions require professional adjustments every 6 – 8 weeks as they grow out in order to prevent damage on the hair. The benefit here, however, is the hair can be reused for up to 1 year.
Tape-In Hair Extensions is a surgical grade tape with hair hand-tied to it allowing for the flattest, most natural look and feel. The YTF Hair Extensions brand Tape Extensions guarantees a strong hold onto the hair which allows the user to style their hair with no worries of the pieces staying in place. The tape hair wefts attached to your own hair near the scalp give the illusion of hair growing from your own scalp. Yes, these extensions can be shampooed, blow dried, colored, styled, etc. just like all the other hair extensions types. Again, professional adjustments are required every 6 – 8 weeks and the hair will be reused for up to 8 – 12 months.
Micro-Weave or Braidless Weave Hair Extensions is ultimately a weave that is attached using small microbeads instead of the braids used for the traditional sewin weave method. A much flatter and sometimes easier to maintain finish is achieved with this option. The hair wefts are customized to for the flattest, lightest fit. Shampooing & styling can be accomplished with ease.
Traditional Sewin Weave / Braided Weaves are essentially hair wefts sewn onto a cornrow foundation created with your own hair. This method, when prepared by a hair extensions professional, can feel and appear very flat, however, a hasty or cheap job can leave the wearer with a lumpy and/unflattering look and feel. Normally, this method can be worn for approximately 2 – 3 months at a time. It is essential to dry braids thoroughly after shampooing or getting the hair wet.
Clip-In Hair Extensions are a temporary hair extension option and are very popular because the wearer can apply and remove these extensions without the help of a professional. They attach using pressure sensitive clips so they don't cause damage to your hair.
Lace front Wigs / Full Lace Wigs / Kosher Wigs (aka Sheitels) are perfect for all hair types as a solution for not having to style or maintain one’s own hair on a daily basis. YTF Hair Extensions carries a variety of custom full lace wigs, lace front wigs, and mono lace wigs that are either kosher wigs or non-kosher wigs. Kosher wigs are Rabbi approved for wear by Jewish women for religious reasons. Our wigs are 100% European hair from the Russian and Slavic regions. The quality is superb since wigs are a long term investment pieces. The lace allows wigs to be the most breathable and make for very comfortable wear.
Lace Closures, Lace Frontals, & Toppers trends have remained extremely popular because they are the most natural hair attachment options available in the event someone is not yet quite ready to make the leap into wigs. These options allow the wearer to add volume and length on the top section of the head where hair extensions cannot be placed because the extensions will show through. The lace closure and frontal are usually sewn down along with a traditional sewin weave, however, one of our hair extensions experts here at YTF Hair Extensions can apply any of these hair extensions methods without stitching the attachment onto the hair. These methods are great hair replacement options.