The beauty industry first applied the new technology to hairdressing about fifteen years ago. Since then, it has gone through several stages, but it continues to be improved by specialists in this field. We are talking about a technique that is primarily used by film industry artists, including Hollywood ones - hair extensions. This method has many options, regularly updated and metamorphoses to facilitate the process and improve quality.
The most optimal today are natural types that give the hair a natural look. The final value (visual susceptibility) will depend on the careful selection of the material. The main difference between the technological innovation between the various types is the method of fastening. Now five common methods are known, the most popular and attractive of which is considered to be Hollywood hair extensions. During this time ithas undergone many changes, including major ones. To date, it is known under the second name - ultrasonic.
Features
Initially, the increase in splendor and density of the head cover in a way named after North American cinema was carried out by adding strands and fixing them with tapered adhesive tapes. At the same time, the main drawback was the inability to comb your hair, so the curls had to be taken off and put on again several times a day.
In an effort to ease the work of hairdressers and increase the patience of creative individuals, one of the specialists came up with a more acceptable option, which was given the name "Hollywood hair extensions." The technology was first applied in 2006 by combining capsular and cold types. "Italian tongs" were chosen as the main instrument, transformed into a unique apparatus that melts the junction capsules using ultrasound, eliminating the use of high temperatures.
The main advantages of this method were the appearance, safety for the natural cover, the speed and efficiency of introducing new strands. Feedback from grateful consumers indicates that the technology is of the highest quality and rightfully occupies one of the first places in the public service sector, resorting to the same option as the most famous movie stars of our planet - Hollywood. Hair extensions of this type also have a significant disadvantage. It's highprice. First of all, this is due to the use of modern equipment and the ability to perform such work only by highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in hairdressing.
Important details of the process
In addition to all the visible advantages, advantages and positive characteristics, the technique, named after the film industry, has another undoubted quality, such as a sparing attitude to the head cover. In fact, the main direction has not changed much - donor curls are attached to natural strands using keratin capsules.
Only melting is produced not by temperature waves with a high rate, but by thermal pulses of ultrasound. It can be noted that the main driver, thanks to which Hollywood hair extensions have become widespread, is reviews. It was the positive reviews of consumers and experts that made the use of the technique ubiquitous.
Equipment and supplies
For this option, it is customary to use natural curls of the Slavic or European type. Their number will depend on the expected effect and the desire of the client. The average today is just over a hundred beams, while the procedure takes from one to two hours.
The device with ultrasound has simple software that helps you set the desired mode, where the main indicator will be the thickness of the strands. Equipmenthas an intuitive interface, simple setup and ease of use. All data is entered into the unit by a master hairdresser. The Hollywood hair extension technique provides for the control of the following important processes:
- power and exposure time;
- accuracy and fixing speed;
- attachment strength with fineness of connection.
Correction
Artificially integrated curls cannot be worn indefinitely for one reason - the natural growth of the cover of the human head. Therefore, experts carry out a mandatory correction for those who wish to continue to have more magnificent hair.
Re-hair extensions using Hollywood technology are done a couple of months after the original process. It takes much longer with the direct intervention of the hairdresser. The strands are removed, and the capsules are softened with a liquid with special properties, then a new keratin is attached, and only then is the fixation done.
Positives
The technique used by actresses around the world, including Russian, French and Hollywood (hair extensions), has undeniable advantages:
- visiting the sauna, swimming pool and solarium without removing new curls;
- exposure to ultrasound does not touch the skin and only affects artificial strands;
- durability and bond strength;
- exclusion of overheating of native hair;
- using only natural materials;
- Permed, tinted, dyed and any known hairstyle is allowed;
- imperceptibility and invisibility of the capsule;
- donor curls are not combed out;
- any volume;
- fast and efficient process.
Contraindications and cons
Many modern stars of the big screen, including Hollywood ones, talk about negative aspects. According to their numerous reviews, hair extensions are not recommended for people who are prone to regular hair loss, undergo chemotherapy, or have skin diseases. In addition, the negative points should include:
- restriction in the use of certain care products due to the possibility of softening capsules;
- duration and complexity of the procedure;
- value available only to the we althiest class in society.
