Methods Of Application Of Hair Extensions

Hair extensions can be applied in myriad ways. Some methods can be done at home, while some methods require that a professional do it.

Weft Tape

A skin weft tape in hair extension differs from other methods of applying hair extensions in that no glue is used in the application process. Instead, double-sided tape is used to secure sections of human hair to one’s head. The weft process is simple and quick, reusable, and will last up to six weeks. The tape is invisible and the hair can be colored and styled like one’s own hair. Because of the ease with which this type of extension can be applied, they can be applied at home with the assistance of a friend.

Bonding

When one is interested in adding volume or colored hair extension streaks for a temporary look that will allow them to experiment with different hairstyles, bonding is a good choice. With this method, small tracks of hair are glued to the scalp at the root of the hair. This is a temporary extension that is good for about a week. The extension is secured to the hairline with one of two types of hair glue.

Tracking

Tracking involves the application of hair extension to concentric circles of braided hair on the head. Eight to fifteen rows can be sewn to the concentric braids, depending upon how much fullness or length is desired.

Fusion

Fusion is a very versatile, natural-looking type of hair extension. With this method, hair is glued to natural hair with a glue gun, which provides a very natural look. This is a very costly and time-consuming method of applying hair extensions, but the extensions can be treated like natural hair.

Netting

Netting extensions involves the application of human or synthetic hair extensions by sewing extensions to a net that is covering the natural hair. Care must be taken when washing this type of extension as the hair can start developing mildew under the extension if it is not thoroughly dried each time the hair is washed.

Tree Braiding

This method is also called the ‘cornrow method’. Extensions are braided into existing hair that has been braided into cornrows.

Clip-In and Clip-On Hair Extensions

Clip-on hair extensions are temporary but do not have any of the disadvantages other types of extensions may have. Extensions of human or synthetic hair are sewn to toupee clips that are then clipped to the natural hair. One can wear clip-ons for long periods of time, take them off or put them on easily, and they are very comfortable to wear.

Micro Braiding

With micro braiding, long hair extensions are merged into the hair by braiding human or synthetic hair sections in with one’s own hair, incorporating the braid directly into the hair without glue or tape. It is time consuming as a complete application can take up to 15 hours to complete, but the extensions will last for several months using this application method.