Micro
Rings
(micro
links, micro tubes,
metal shells etc. silicone lined, rings with "teeth") Type
of
Hair used:
"I"
tip, loose (rare) Tools
needed:
rings, pilers
designed for micro rings, threader. Recommendations: Silicone-Lined
Rings
These are small metal (sometimes
copper) discs, usually found
in
colors blonde, dark blonde, light brown, dark brown, and black.
Installation: Slide
the
rings onto a threader, slip a strand of your natural hair
through the threader and side up the ring to the top of your hair just
about 1/4" away from your scalp , insert the "I" tipped extension hair,
and clamp shut with the pilers.
Removal: Grab
the
pilers, take the flattened micro link and press gently to
"reopen" the micro link into it's naturally round shape, then slide out
the "I" tipped hair.
PROS:
Easiest
individual strand method.
You can keep the "I" tipped
hair
after removal.
No heat nor glue involved.
Easiest
removal for individual strand method.
Great for DIY installations.
CONS:
Rare
allergys to metals or copper.
Can
be painful if installed incorrectly.
Can
be hard to find an exact ring color match for hair.
Non-silicone
rings will slide out.
Non-silicone
rings with teeth have been rumored to cut natural hair when attached.
These
are plastic-like tubes, usually a clear-slightly yellowish color
due to the adhesive. Also available in black.
Installation:
Take a section of the natural hair, insert the protective
template and clip it to the scalp.
Slide the links onto a threader, slip a strand of your natural hair
through the threader and side up the links to the top of your hair
just about 1/4" away from your scalp, insert "I" tipped hair into the
shrink link (at this point the natural hair should also be inside the
shrink link).
Use the fusion wand to melt the shrink link (usually about
7-10
seconds) then "roll" the shrink link, CAREFUL! it's hot still!
;)
Removal:
Simply reheat the shrink link, and slide out the "I" tipped hair, you
may have some goo left on the area where the shrink link was attached,
try a citrus shampoo or conditioner (better option) and a comb to
remove.
If that does not work, acetone dipped in cotton ball, then dab to the
goo area, then comb out the goo.
PROS:
Long lasting.
You can keep the "I" tipped
hair
after removal.
Less noticeable than micro
rings.
Harder for DIY installations
CONS:
Removal is more difficult
than
micro rings.
May slide if not sealed
fully.
Goopies are imminent on
removal.
Non-adhesive links WILL
slide out
within days.
Fusion Type
of
Hair used:
"U"
tip, loose (rare) Tools
needed:
"U" tipped hair,
fusion wand, protective
template (optional, but recommended!). Recommendations: Finger
protectors
Fusion
is one of the most common methods of professional installation. It is
recommended for professionals only.
Installation:
Section the hair.
Take a section of the natural hair, insert the protective
template and clip it to the scalp.
Place the "U" tipped hair about 1/4" away from your scalp,
then
use your fusion wand to melt the keratin (the adhesive "U") to the
natural hair (about 5 seconds) then roll! CAREFUL! it's hot
still!
;)
Removal: Acetone dipped in cotton ball, then set over the attachment
area for a short while, get some pliers, and CRACK, the bond,
then comb out the hair.
PROS:
Less visible than shrink
links.
Long lasting
CONS:
Extension hair ("U" tips)
are NOT
reusable.
Difficult removal.
Improper installation can
cause
severe matting at hair root.
Must be careful of sulfate
hair
products, especially shampoos.
Adhesive (Stay away
from latex glues!!) Type
of
Hair used:
"wefts", loose
(rare) Tools
needed:
wefted hair,
adhesive Recommendations:
Let adhesive set for 1 minute before placing to natural hair. Use a
blow
dryer to heat the weft after placing it to your hair, hold in place for
a short time.
This
method uses wefts (long strips of hair attached to thread) and
adheres them with an adhesive. Very quick and easy.
Installation:
Measure your head before cutting (machine) wefts.
Section your hair.
Line some adhesive along the bearded side of the weft. (click here for
example)
Let set for 1 minute.
Start at one end of your head and press to the HAIR (not your scalp)
till you reach the other side of your head.
Hold for about 1 minute,
Then using a blow dryer heat along the bonded area till hot, continue
to hold for about another minute,
DONE!
Removal:
Some adhesives come with their own brand of remover which I recommend
for
removal, follow instructions on bottle.
Otherwise baby (mineral) oil has been rumored to work, simply dab onto
weft attached, and rub your fingers between wefted hair and natural
hair and it should loosen.
Acetone will also work.
PROS:
Easiest method, great for
DIY'ers!
Quickest method.
CONS:
Edges of install can peel
back,
needing to be redone
Only lasts about 1 month
(when
properly installed) before needing to be redone.
Severe gooies on natural
hair, and
wefted extension hair.
Not as natural looking in
wind.
Limited up dos and hair
parting.
Tape Type
of
Hair used:
"wefts", Tools
needed:
wefted hair, tape Recommendations: It's best to
use in conjunction with a lil' liquid adhesive on the ends of the tape
for added security.
This
method uses wefts (long strips of hair attached to thread) and
adheres them with tape. Very quick and easy.
Installation:
Measure your head before cutting (machine) wefts.
Section your hair.
Line some adhesive along edges of the tape.
Let set for 1 minute.
Start at one end of your head and press to the HAIR (not your scalp)
till you reach the other side of your head.
Hold for about 1 minute,
Add some hair to the "top" of the tape to secure.
DONE!
Removal:
If you have LG remover I would recommend that, along with a
lil' heat from a blow dryer to the area.
Otherwise baby (mineral) oil has been rumored to work, simply dab onto
weft attached, and rub your fingers between wefted hair and natural
hair and it should loosen.
Acetone will also work.
PROS:
Easiest method, great for
DIY'ers!
Quickest method.
CONS:
Edges of install can peel
back,
needing to be redone
Only lasts about 1 month
(when
properly installed) before needing to be redone.
Tape can bunch together,
also may
shine through.
Not as natural looking in
wind.
Limited up dos and hair
parting.
Can be bulky
Heat
Seals (This
information will
cover Synthetic hair) Type
of
Hair used:
Loose Synthetic Tools
needed:
Synthetic hair,
fusion iron, spirit gum (recommended) Recommendations: High quality
synthetic hair, such as a monofibre.
This
type of
installation uses a braiding method,
and then slight melting and hardening of the synthetic hair.
Installation:
Section a strip of hair to be braided, add synthetic hair into natural
hair by folding synthetic hair in half, start a braid for
about
1/2 inch, take a thin section of the synthetic
hair and wrap it around the end of the braid a couple times, then use
your fusion wand to melt down the synthetic hair a bit, then
press the melt hair between your fingers (roll if desired), it will
then cool and harden forming a bond.
Removal: Twist the seal in the opposite direction until it cracks open,
slide out the synthetic hair while undoing the braid.
PROS:
Simple method - only need a
fusion
iron
Quick
Great for long lasting
extensions
CONS:
Bonds will be hard for the
first
week
Removal is tedious, and can
damage
finger nails.
Not very easy for DIY,
especially
for the back of the head.
Synthetic
Dreads ~ Double
Ends
Type
of
Hair used:
Pre-Made "D.E."
dreads either K.K. hair or Wool Dreads
About 90 thin DE's ~ 70 Medium DE's ~
50 Large DE's (your head varies) Tools
needed:
Rubber bands
(orthodontics elastics)
Recommendations:
Proper parting
of hair, you hair should be at minimum 5-6 inches!!
Love the look of dreads and wanna try before you commit?
Perhaps you love the dark edgy look?
Or think it's super kawaii!!
Or you're
into the rave scene?
Whatever the case temporary dreads are hot!
Installation:
You
will need to section your hair into approx. 2 inch squares all
over
your head, some people like to leave the front section stay without
dreads (leave bangs).
Grab a sectioned piece of hair, lay the middle
of the DE dread across your head, next to your sectioned hair, now
braid down one side of the DE dread till no more hair remains, secure
with an elastic.
Done!
Removal:
Should be done every 1-2 months.
Simply remove the elastic! And undo your braid!
PROS:
You can DIY
Reusable!
No commitment if no longer
desired.
Great for standing out in a
crowd!
If you like
attention,
these are sure to get you noticed!
Any colors, lengths are
available!
Available in straight or
curly!
CONS:
Not suitable for
conservative jobs
( our FALLS are great for after work!)
Lasts about 1 month (when
properly
installed) before needing to be redone, to prevent looking
fake.
Synthetic
Dreads ~ Single
Ends
Type
of
Hair used:
Pre-Made "S.E."
dreads either K.K. hair or Wool Dreads
About 125 thin SE's ~ 100 Medium SE's ~
80 Large SE's (your head varies) Tools
needed:
Rubber bands
(orthodontics elastics)
~ if the loop for the SE's is small you'll also need a
threader Recommendations: Proper parting
of hair, you hair should be at minimum 2 inches!!
Love
the look of dreads and wanna try before you commit? Perhaps
you
love the dark edgy look? Or
think
it's super kawaii!! Or you're
into the rave scene? Whatever
the
case temporary dreads are hot!
Installation:
You will need to section your hair into approx. 1 inch squares all
over your head, some people like to leave the front section
stay
without dreads (leave bangs).
Place threader though the SE dread loop, slide down to base of threader
(note: not the bottom, just the part that would hold beads)
Thread natural hair through threader, now slide SE dread to top of
threader over natural has that has been placed into the threader, slide
out threader.
SE dread should now be ready to have your natural hair braided to hold
the dread.
Braid all the way till you have no more natural hair to braid, then
secure with elastic band, or rubber band.
Removal:
Should be done every 1-2 months.
Simply remove the elastic! And
undo your braid!
PROS:
You can DIY
Reusable!
No commitment if no longer
desired.
Great for standing out in a
crowd!
If you like
attention,
these are sure to get you noticed!
Any colors, lengths are
available!
Available in straight or
curly!
CONS:
Not suitable for
conservative jobs
( our FALLS are great for after work!)
Lasts about 1 month (when
properly
installed) before needing to be redone, to prevent looking
fake.
