AComprehensiveGuidetoBuyingClip HairExtensionsintheUK
Hair extensions offer your own hair the much-needed push it needs to become thicker, adding volume and dimension to your appearance. As they seamlessly mix with your natural tones for a beautiful, seamless finish, they provide you the opportunity to artistically explore alternative new trends.
If you've never used hair extensions, you'll need some advice on how to pick, take care of, and maintain your new hairstyle. We at Hair Development, the industry's top professionals, have created the definitive beginners' guide to make sure you get the most out of your brand-new, luscious locks.
Different kinds of hair extensions
Clip-Ins
These typically come in packets of various lengths and colors of wefts in varying sizes. A silicone or fabric strip that clips into the roots of your hair secure the strands at the top.
Good for: being reasonably priced. They work best if you enjoy switching up your hairdo frequently.
Tape-Ins
These are a more durable alternative to clip-ins and are "taped" or "glued" to each side of your strands. They are installed using hot glue, which should afterward be properly removed using glue remover.
Good for: cost-effective and flat against the head
Sew-Ins (or weaves) (or weaves)
To apply them, braid the hair first, then stitch the strands into the braids. They work better on thicker hair since fine hair cannot support them.
Good for: strands that last for a long time and won't move.
Micro-loop
A metal bead that is then clamped into position with pliers is used to bind considerably tiny hair portions onto your own natural strand in a process also known as micro-link.
Good for: Speedy implementation
U-Part Wigs
As a piece of your natural hair is left out, U-Part wigs are almost like extensions because they provide you with more sectioning options and frequently produce a more natural-looking result. As long as the extensions match your natural hair (that is texture and color included).
Beneficial for: hair partings
Best way to choose hair extensions
When buying hair extensions, you want to choose the greatest quality hair that comes the closest to matching your natural hair color. To guarantee you receive the greatest match possible, it is essential to compare hair color with natural light while choosing the color.
Always choose real human hair extensions over synthetic ones because the former will last far longer and appear far more natural. Just be careful to conduct your due diligence and confirm that they were sourced responsibly. "The quality of human hair is considerably greater and makes style incredibly easy," claims Sian Quinn, an Art Team stylist at Headmasters. Although this kind of extension is more expensive, don't worry if you can't afford it. In fact, there are many fake extensions available right now that remarkably resemble the genuine thing.
Take your new extensions to your hairdresser once you've discovered the perfect fit and ask them to cut your hair while they are in place. They'll rest more comfortably against your skull that way. Unfortunately, synthetic hair won't take to dye, so if you choose real hair and color your hair, your hairdresser will be able to color the extensions as well.
How to care for your hair extensions
Although maintaining your hair extensions requires care and upkeep, it is not difficult. Here are the unbreakable laws:
Never brush your extensions while they are damp; always use a soft-bristled brush.
Only wash your extensions three times every week. While you don't want to over-supply them with the substance, you also want to maintain them clean so the oil won't cause them to slip.
Use only sulfate-free shampoo. It's crucial to prevent drying out the hair since sulfate drains hair of its natural oils and there isn't a direct flow of nutrients from your scalp to the extension strands.
Your extensions' shine can be improved by once a week adding 2-3 drops of a dry oil, such as coconut or almond.
Elevate your hairstyle with Hair Development's Premium Hair Extensions UK. These human hair extensions provide an extra touch of elegance to your hairstyle, so you can always make the best impression. Plus, our salon-grade materials and modern processing technology ensure each of our extensions blends perfectly with your existing hair, so you can feel and look glamorous.