Hair extensions are widely used by several classes of people
, the exact idea of the technique and how it is done still remains unknown to many. Varieties of extension techniques are in use today and each of them have specifications.
Function
With the help of extensions we can make the hair feel more volume and thus enhancing the beauty.
Types
Strand by strand extensions: Helpful in providing more volume and also length. The hair is sectioned first and small strands are taken from this section and they are further added to these sections either by gluing or heat fusing etc.
Weft extensions: They are exactly similar to strand by strand extensions with the difference being that here larger sections are taken.
Clip in extensions: They are considered to be the cheap as gluing is not required. The extensions are all clipped to a track which in turn is attached with metal pieces which can easily be clipped or sided in places.
Human hair
Remi and non remi are the two categories into which a human hair is divided. Remi hair is highly expensive as it provides better quality and lasts longer. The donors hair is cut and placed in the same way in the recipients cuticle. Non remi hair is not very expensive as the hair may get damaged in long term usage. The hair lying on floor after an haircut, or the hair left in the brushes etc are all collected to make the non remi hair.
Synthetic hair
They are made to look like the real human hair and is made of fiber. They are least expensive. Thought they look like real hair, cannot be styled and colored like the real human hair. Hence it does not provide all the benefits of the real hair.
Care
Adequate care should be provided to both the human types and above mentioned hair. Washing should be done only with shampoos which are not strong and only when they turn dry or give put an unpleasing smell. After shampooing, it is advisable to run the fingers through the hair to remove tangles.