Every girl dreams of thick long hair. However, not all nature endowed with such a head of hair. But do not despair in such a situation, because today there are many technologies for hair extensions. The most popular of these is the Italian, or hot, technique, based on the attachment of capsules under the influence of high temperatures. To do this, use special tongs for hair extensions. To date, there are several varieties of these devices. Let's take a closer look at them.
Types of curling irons
Some of the fair sex believe that if they already have hot styling tools, then they are quite suitable for this procedure. Actually it is not. Although the principle of heat treatment is very similar, there are quite important differences. For example, specialized tongs for hair extensions have a better surface that is in contact with the hair. For their manufacture, metals of the highest quality are used. In addition, tools often have a number of additional features required for capsule extensions.
Tongs can be:
- mechanical;
- ultrasonic;
- for hot extensions.
Let's consider these varieties in more detail.
Hot Hair Extension Curler
Tools of this type are considered classic for this procedure. Outwardly, the tongs resemble an iron with a smaller working surface. This is necessary so that the effect of temperature is point. Thus, only keratin clots will be heated.
However, it is not recommended to use such forceps for hair extensions for owners of thin or weakened curls. In addition, this method is considered unsafe. It is also worth considering that it is very difficult to remove hair extensions after such a heat treatment. However, in this case, the donor strands look the most natural.
When choosing such tongs, you need to pay attention to the fact that the device has a Teflon coating and a thermostat. It is better to buy devices that can warm up from 170 to 210 degrees. You should also pay attention to the weight of hot tongs for hair extensions. They should be light enough so that the hand does not get tired in the process.
Mechanical tongs
These devices appeared the very first. Today, mechanical devices are much cheaper than analogues. The main disadvantage of such hair extension tongs is that it is very inconvenient to wear ready-made strands due to the fact that the hair capsules are well felt. In addition, use mechanical devicesrecommended exclusively for professional hairdressers.
According to reviews, extended strands are removed in this case in several ways. If you crush the capsules, it severely damages the ends of the hair. Therefore, experts recommend using special formulations that melt keratin. After that, the strands are very easy to remove and do not damage the structure of the hair.
Ultrasonic Forceps
Such equipment is considered the safest for hair. Ultrasonic tongs can be used for any type of hair. At the same time, extensions can be made even on those hair that have undergone a dyeing or perm procedure.
In the process of work, the effect is exclusively on the keratin itself, and not on the curls. At the same time, capsular hair extensions are usually equipped with special indicators with which you can adjust the processing process.
Among the main advantages of this method, it is worth highlighting:
- No temperature effect.
- Processing speed.
- Safety.
- Long-lasting effect (hair extensions can be worn up to 8 months).
With this treatment, hair extensions are very easy to remove. However, it should be borne in mind that it will be impossible to perform the correction procedure in this case. Also, the disadvantages include the high cost of equipment. For example, the cheapest ultrasonic clippers for hair extensions Loof will cost about 4 thousand rubles.
Besides, according tocustomer reviews with such a device are difficult to work with, therefore, without appropriate preparation, you may not get the expected effect. Consider the most popular hair extension tools.
Great Lengths GL 3200
This model heats up to 100 degrees in seconds. However, despite this, heat treatment does not adversely affect the hair. Nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that after using such hot tongs, the extension capsules are quite well felt. In addition, your hair must be at least 10 cm long to use this machine.
Of the advantages, we can highlight the fact that the processing procedure takes no more than 5 hours. In addition, the curling iron can be used for any type of hair.
Great Lengths US-5000
This ultrasound machine is considered one of the safest. At the same time, it is used both for building up and for removing strands. The ultrasonic wave from the device comes as harmless as possible. That is why these tongs can be used even for dry, colored and brittle hair. In addition, the procedure is safe for owners of permed hair.
The forceps are Teflon-coated, so the molten keratin does not stick to the surfaces of the products. Also, the device is equipped with a light indicator that shows whether the unit is in contact with the hair. If the light comes on, then this indicates that the influence is on the strand itself, the tongs need to be moved a little.
If we talk about the advantages of this model, it is worth highlighting:
- Quick processing strands.
- Possibility of dyeing donor hair after extension procedure.
- No hair heating.
- Reliable unit power control.
- Possibility of long-term wearing of capsules with donor strands.
In addition, the capsules remain as invisible as possible for up to 7 months.
However, in their reviews, users also noted disadvantages. Most of all, buyers were dissatisfied with the high cost of devices. Also, many noted that it is allowed to use only those strands that were made from natural material for building. Oil-based products are also not recommended for hair care.
Hairshop Hair Extension Curler
This model has a relatively low cost. Forceps are designed for hot building. Made from the highest quality steel. At the same time, they can also be used to form capsules, the size of which can be 2.5 or 6.4 mm.
However, in any case, it must be borne in mind that any extension somehow damages the hair. Therefore, it is often not recommended to carry out such procedures.
