Sometimes you really want drastic changes, but it is difficult to rebuild your life within an hour, but a new hairstyle will help you quickly change outwardly. Long luxurious hair will completely transform the appearance of a woman, and tape extensions will help to complete the metamorphosis. This safe technology has recently gained popularity and trust, as evidenced by the numerous laudatory reviews of the owners of extended curls on the net.
Hair extension technology (tape method)
The essence of the procedure is to add strands of various lengths and widths using the "cold" method. It changes the color scheme, appearance and density of the hair depending on individual preferences.
There are several polymer extension technologies, but the German and Italian methods are considered especially popular among them:
- Hair Talk (German method). The operation consists in gluing strands with a sticky polymer onto a 4 cm wide tape and attaching them close to each other to the hair. The small thickness of the adhesive base does not allow them to stand out onbackground of native curls.
- Angelohair (Italian method) allows the hairstyle to look as natural as possible due to the reduced size of the tape, on which the extensions of donor strands are attached using a keratin-based acrylic solution.
Photos of women who tested tape extension before and after the procedure prove the effectiveness of the method.
Material selection
- The length of the strands varies from 25 to 55 cm.
- The shape of the stackable strands can be either perfectly flat or wavy.
- The quality of Asian hair is extremely low, they quickly lose their original gloss and subsequently are difficult to style. European hair is much better in quality and retains an impeccable appearance longer than Asian counterparts. The Slavic type of hair is considered the most durable and high-quality, but they are also the most expensive.
Procedure steps
Having previously washed the head with a cleansing shampoo for complete degreasing (the procedure can be repeated twice), the master dries the client's head and straightens the strands for the convenience of subsequent work. Stepping back a centimeter from the root, the hairdresser places a strand of natural hair between two donor ribbons and fastens them with polymer glue. This cold procedure can be carried out using ready-made adhesive strips or by applying a special liquid composition to the tapes.
Which extension is better: capsule or tape
The principle of capsular extension is to strengthen donor hair on relatives with the help of small shells with an adhesive substance. The positive aspects of this method are the natural appearance of the extended strands and the durability of the fastening, since the capsules are more resistant to heat and do not require frequent correction. But it is worth considering that it belongs to the "hot" method and has an aggressive effect on the hairline.
Tape extension, reviews of which are numerous and convincing on women's forums, has its advantages as opposed to the properties of the capsule system:
- No thermal effect, unlike capsule process (gentle treatment).
- Strands can be used multiple times.
- The cheapest hair extensions available.
- Use on very short hair starting from 4 cm.
- Takes a little time, about 40 minutes. (more than two hours are spent on capsule).
- Easy to remove if necessary using an alcohol solution, even by yourself.
- Perfect for weak and fine hair, especially in terms of safety due to its cold processing.
But no matter what type of hair extension a woman chooses, the skill of the hairdresser is crucial. Effective tape extension, the photo of which will be the best evidence and incentive for choosing this method of maintaining beauty, remains popular.
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The negative aspects of extensions include frequent correction, about once every 2 months, the need to purchase special hair care products and restrictions, without which the hairstyle will quickly lose its chic appearance.
However, if you allocate an extra hour to make a correction in time and follow all the recommendations of the master who has been trusted, the cons can be completely ignored. The beauty of hair will please its owner for a long time, because donor strands can be used for a whole year.
Proper care after extensions
In order for thick, flowing hair to please as long as possible, you need to remember a few rules and follow them without neglecting a single point:
- Purchase and use special care products. Shampoos and balms specially designed to prolong the beauty of hair extensions. In extreme cases, you can temporarily replace them with natural products: shampoo for oily hair and balm for dry hair.
- The use of oils improves the condition of natural hair and returns shine and liveliness to the extensions.
- Comb only with a special natural bristle brush. Do not comb wet hair to prevent extensions from slipping.
- Dry and style your hair daily, and they must be well dried. With tongs or an iron, try not to touch the glued tapes. When using a hair dryer, it is recommended not to turn on the hot drying mode. Avoid all alcohol-based styling products. Failure to follow these guidelines will lead todestruction of the adhesive component of the donor hair tape.
Contraindications
Any contraindications, short-term or permanent, are a serious reason to refuse extensions so as not to put your he alth at risk.
Temporary:
- Acclimatization.
- Taking antibiotics.
- Pregnancy.
- Disorders of the scalp.
- The period of active hair loss.
Permanent:
- Chemotherapy.
- Vegetovascular dystonia.
- Migraines.
- Regular hair coloring and bleaching.
- Individual intolerance leading to allergic reactions.
Problems that extensions can successfully solve
When nature endowed literally everyone, but forgot about hair, a woman today is able to solve such a problem without resorting to clumsy and old-fashioned wigs. To do this, you just need to find a trustworthy hair extension master. The advice of friends in this case will be a precious help, but in case of their absence, statements on the forums in the "Tape extension" sections, reviews of those who practice this procedure constantly will help.
Unsuccessful hair coloring or poor-quality perms can spoil the mood and appearance of any woman for a long time. But a master hairdresser will help eliminate such a disaster by making tape extensions. Hiding all the flaws and problems, the procedure will return the splendor and splendor of the hair. It's beautifullifesaver when unexpected failures begin to spoil life.
Life circumstances have changed dramatically and the situation requires a sharp change in image? Just yesterday after returning from a hiking trip, do you receive an invitation to an anniversary or wedding? Particulars are not important, the main thing is that at any moment life can surprise and force a person to play by its rules. Hair extensions can change the look, create a new image suitable for the occasion. Use it or not? The choice is always yours!
