Weave hair extensions are one type of hair extensions for long-term use

Individual hair extensions, or strand-by-strand hair extensions are one type of hair extensions that are attached to natural hair strand by strand, rather than piece by piece, so that they can blend with natural hair as much and natural as possible and they can wave like natural hair. Generally speaking, there are two types of individual hair extensions, fusion hair extensions and micro hair extensions.
Fusion hair extensions have bonded agents attached to one end of the extensions, glue bond or keratin bond, and they are applied to natural hair by hot fusing technique or cold fusing technique.
Micro hair extensions are named micro loop hair extensions or micro bead hair extensions, according to the shape of the bonds. To apply micro hair extensions, a small section of hair will be threaded through a tiny loop or bead, and then a strand of hair extensions will be attached to the loop or bead by pressing tightly.
  

Weave hair extensions are one type of hair extensions for long-term use. Like other types of hair extensions, weave hair extensions are designed to make one’s hair appear thicker or longer.
This type of hair extensions comes in a variety of colors, lengths, and textures. They are available in straight, wavy, curly or other textures, and the length generally ranges from 14 inch to 32 inch.
The extensions are made from human hair or synthetic fiber hair. Human hair extensions can be cut, straightened, dyed, curled, or treated like real hair, while synthetic fiber hair is difficult to get dyed, and it can not be curled and straightened because the heat in curling and straightening may melt the strands.

How to choose Keratin bonded hair extensions

In case that you are thinking about adding inches, thickness and even colors to your natural hair instantly, there is no better option than hair extensions. As for the types of hair extensions, there are clip in hair extensions, tape in hair extensions, sew in hair extensions, micro loop hair extensions and keratin bonded hair extensions. How to choose the one that is right for you? You need to list your requirements and match them to the features of different types of hair extensions.

Basically, there are temporary hair extensions that last a day or a few days, as well as hair extensions that are for long-term use, lasting up to 6 months.
Sew in hair extensions are one type of extensions that can last for several months. The extensions are commonly named weave hair wefts, and they are weave and sew into natural hair, like the name implies.

To apply this type of hair extensions, hairstylist starts with weaving cornrows tightly against scalp, and then he/she will sew hair weft into the cornrows. By using the extensions, you can get a natural final look that can last up to 6

Keratin bond hair extensions,Bonded hair extensions and Weave hair extensions

Keratin bond hair extensions
Keratin bond hair extensions can be called fusion hair extensions, since they are applied to natural hair by one of two methods, cold fusion method and hot fusion method.
Like other types of hair extensions, keratin bond hair extensions, made of human hair or synthetic fiber hair, are performed for aesthetic reasons to add volume and length to natural hair. They are applied strand by strand, so that they can create a final look that is more natural than clip in hair extensions, tape in hair extensions and sew in hair extensions.
The application of the extensions takes about 2-4 hours, and it should be done by an experienced hairstylist so as to create a gorgeous final look and prevent from heat damage caused by unskillful technique.

Bonded hair extensions
Bonded hair extensions are one type of long lasting hair extensions that are set with a bonding agent on one end of each strand of hair extensions. This type of hair extensions, made of human hair or synthetic fiber hair, is used to increase the length and thickness of a person’s natural hair. The one made of human hair can be styled like natural hair because of the features of human hair, but its price is higher than the other.
Bonded hair extensions can stay in place for 3-6 months after well applied, and the extensions can wave along with natural hair. Therefore, they are often used for celebrity hair extensions. 

Weave hair extensions
Weave hair extensions are a type of long lasting hair extensions that can stay in place for 3-6 months after applied. How to take good care of them after they are sewn into tiny braids?
First, no not wash them frequently. Washing them about once every 10 days is suggested. Dry shampoo is recommended for people who have oily scalp. To keep the hair ends from looking brittle, use conditioner with shampoo each time.

Second, stay away from chlorine while weave hair extensions are in place. Both human hair and synthetic fiber hair extensions can be damaged by chlorine. Sheen lose and dry-out can be the consequence caused by lots of exposure to chlorine.

Individual hair extensions

What if you would like to have longer and more voluminous hair but you are tired of waiting for such a long time? If this is the case, hair extensions are a perfect option for you. However, there are many types of hair extensions, which one is right for you? To choose extensions that suit you the best, you should make clear of the advantages and disadvantages of each type hair extensions.

Clip in hair extensions are versatile, feasible for both temporary and permanent use. The application is so simple that they can be applied and removed in minutes.
Micro loop hair extensions are applied to natural hair with micro loops, and they can keep in place for 3-6 months after applied. But it takes 2-4 hours to complete the application process.
Fusion hair extensions are long lasting extensions as well, like micro loop hair extensions. They are also individual hair extensions, applied to natural hair strand by strand, so that the extensions can blend so well with natural hair and the final look is more natural.

Tape in hair extensions, like clip in hair extensions, are designed for permanent and temporary use. They are taped into natural hair, and the application process takes a few minutes.
Sew in hair extensions, as their name implies, are sewn into natural hair, and they are for permanent use. They hold in place for 3-6 months after applied. But the application process may be a little painful because of the pulling in sewing.

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What do individual hair extensions mean?

Individual hair extensions

What do individual hair extensions mean? It means that hair extensions are applied to natural hair strand by strand, rather than piece by piece. Micro loop hair extensions and fusion hair extensions belong to the former while tape in hair extensions, clip in hair extensions and sew in hair extensions represent the latter. The biggest difference between these two type of individual hair extensions lies in whether they are hair friendly. Micro hair extensions can be regarded as hair friendly extensions, because it uses no heat, no glue and no chemical in application.

Fusion hair extensions have two application methods, cold fusing technique and hot fusing technique, and they are different in the way of melting keratin bond.