Hair extension. Cold hair extensions: reviews, technology, materials

Hair extension

Technically, extensions are the addition of longer strands to your natural hair.
Thus, you can radically change your hairstyle and improve your appearance in just a few hours. Of course, every two to three months you will have to undergo correction, since as your hair grows, the retainers go lower and become noticeable to others. Otherwise, the extensions do not cause any inconvenience and look very natural. Such correction is also necessary because even a healthy person loses up to a hundred hairs or more per day. After the extension procedure, they will not fall off the head, but will remain clamped in the clamps. As a result, tangles will appear and the hair will become tangled in places.

Hair extension technologies

There are two extension technologies: capsule and non-capsule. The most common is capsule extension, which, in turn, is divided into several types.

• The first method, also called English, is “hot” extension. The strands are glued to the natural hair with refractory resin using a special gun. This method can hardly be called gentle, since high temperatures are used. Going to a bathhouse or sauna, or swimming in the sea has a destructive effect on hair extensions in this way, since the resulting capsules at the joints can melt or be destroyed under the influence of salt.
• Extensions using Asian technology (“cold” extensions) are performed by fixing strands on the head with metal multi-colored micro-rings. This method is harmful to natural hair, since the curls clamped in rings do not receive sufficient nutrition and may even rub against the metal.

Spanish cold extension

The most progressive method is “cold” hair extensions using Spanish technology. The main advantage of this method is that the junctions of natural and hair extensions are almost invisible. It is performed using high-quality surgical glue and fixative. The resulting capsules are much stronger than with hot extension and high temperatures are safe for them. Such extensions require experience and professionalism from the artist, but natural hair is practically not damaged.

Capsule extensions got their name because the places where the extensions join natural strands resemble small capsules. When the time comes for correction, the strands are lifted and fixed again closer to the roots. If for some reason you do not want to wear long hair, you can easily cut your hair off. Capsule extensions are affordable and durable.

With capsule-free extensions, the hair is secured using a silicone tape. It's safe for natural hair, but you won't have to wear it for long - only about a month and a half. Another method of capsule-free extensions came from Africa. Thin braids are woven horizontally on the head, and then artificial strands are sewn to them. They also don’t last long – only one month, after which the braids will have to be re-braided.

Care

In order for your hair extensions to please you for as long as possible, and for others to have no doubts about their naturalness, proper and regular care is necessary. Firstly, it is imperative to use special shampoos for hair extensions; you should wash your head only in an upright position, without throwing it forward. At night, braid your hair loosely, don’t go to bed with wet hair, and comb your hair at least three times a day, starting from the ends. By following these rules, you will experience a minimum of discomfort and a lot of positive things.

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Varieties

• Gel .
  The technique is considered gentle and non-damaging to the hair. A special environmentally friendly gel is used to attach the strands. With its help, the master manually forms small capsules that firmly fix the donor bundles on natural curls. The size of the fastenings is several millimeters. Find out how long the gel extension procedure takes and how long the results last. Gel hair extensions: features of the procedure and subtleties of further care
• Hollywood .
  Since its inception it has undergone significant changes. If previously the extensions were secured with special threads, now keratin capsules are increasingly used. This is the similarity between the Hollywood method of extension and the Italian method. But there is one significant difference: since the cold procedure does not involve exposing the hair to high temperatures, the bundles are secured with ultrasound. We invite you to get acquainted in detail with the features of hair lengthening in Hollywood style and see the process and result in photos and videos. Hollywood hair extensions: the secrets of the technology and why it is called that
• Spanish .
  An innovation from the Spaniards is used as fastening here - hypoallergenic glue, whose composition resembles keratin. You can determine the junction of your own hair and donor strands only by touch. In addition, the cost of the procedure is lower than in the case of other methods. But Spanish technology has a significant drawback. Find out why this method is recommended for fair-haired girls and undesirable for those with dark hair. Spanish hair extensions: luxurious hair without loss
• Ultrasonic .
  Modern technology allows you to lengthen even short strands. However, in this case the procedure will be delayed. In general, ultrasound technology is considered fast. You can become the owner of a new hairstyle in just a couple of hours. But the correction will require much more time than the cold extension itself. We will tell you how donor strands are attached to your own hair using ultrasound, and what to look for when choosing this method. Ultrasonic hair extensions - the latest technologies in the service of beauty
• Japanese .
  This method is radically different from all previous ones, because metal clip-rings are used to secure the hair extensions. Their inner surface has a silicone insert that prevents chafing of the curls. But sometimes these clips can leave small creases in the hair. We will tell you about other features of the Japanese method and advise you on how to properly care for your hair extensions. Japanese hair extensions are a safe way to embellish your appearance

By the way. In addition, there is tape and French cold hair extension technology, we also recommend reading: comparison of hot and cold hair extensions.

Bellargo: hair extensions without disadvantages

The advantages of German capsule-free technology are obvious to everyone who appreciates beauty, but is not ready to sacrifice hair health to it, who is willing to pay for high-quality services, but at a reasonable price. Bellargo is:

• Safety for the health of “native” hair.
• There is absolutely no risk of allergies.
• Hair extensions are only of VIP quality.
• The longest period of hair wear without replacing extensions or reducing their length.
• The absence of any unpleasant sensations in the scalp area - the hair extensions are capsuleless, and the fastenings - the sleeves - have a soft structure.
• Freedom to change hair color - strands can be repainted, colored or highlighted.
• Convenient hair care - any cosmetic products can be applied from the very roots.
• The health of your own hair - heat-shrinkable fastenings do not damage their structure and do not interfere with the supply of nutrients.
• Water treatments without restrictions - having installed Bellargo hair extensions, you can swim in the pool and sea, visit spa salons and saunas, protecting your hair with a special cap so that the attachments do not overheat.
• Major financial savings - you only buy reusable hair extensions once.

Attention! Only one limitation!

We will select for you exactly the extension method that will make you irresistible

How to care for hair after cold extensions?

You should know that there are no special ways to care for them. However, there are general recommendations that need to be followed. Hair extensions can be dyed and curled. But it is not recommended to use products that contain oil and wax. You should comb your hair from the ends. Washing should be done in a vertical position.

If the extension procedure is being done for the first time, it may take time to get used to the hair. Especially if the volume of your own was small. You should know that you will have to spend more time drying and styling.

With tape extensions, strands may fall off. Especially if a mask or conditioner gets on them when washing your hair, then this happens when combing. Therefore, you should take care of your hair.

It is also recommended not to skip the correction. Because if this happens, the hair may become tangled. It will be difficult for the master to untangle them, and the original strands will be damaged. When bringing donor hair back to normal condition, a large number of damaged curls will occur.

Advanced Technology

The main difference between the innovation and other types of extensions is the method of attaching the strands. Hollywood hair extensions have undergone many dramatic changes throughout its history, the latest version is ultrasonic extensions (its second name).

The master selects strands that are optimal in color and length. To get the most natural result, they should not differ from the client’s curls.

Previously, false strands were attached with tresses - special high-quality threads. The master used them to sew tresses onto braided braids. No additional processing was required.

The disadvantage of this method was that it was impossible to comb the hair. I had to remove the curls and then attach them again. And so several times a day, if we were talking about the filming process.

The Hollywood hair extension technique was first improved in 2006. It was she who received the name Hollywood extension. The tresses were replaced with kerotene capsules. Using a unique ultrasonic device, they melt and connect the strands with your own hair.

No high harmful high temperatures. It was the gentle treatment of hair that made this technique popular.

But the work of a highly qualified craftsman, hair, materials and modern equipment increased the cost of the service.

Hollywood hair extensions are a local effect of waves: only on the places where the strands are attached, without touching your own hair. The salons use exclusively natural curls that have undergone careful control. Their number depends on the desired length and thickness - from 50 to 300 pieces.

Cost of the procedure

The price of cold extension consists of several components:

• Type of technology;
• Materials used - donor natural hair is more expensive compared to artificial hair;
• Required volume and length;
• Number of fixed strands.

The cost of the tape method in Moscow starts from 5 thousand rubles. The average price for Japanese technology is from 6 thousand rubles. Hollywood cold technology will be more expensive - the average price of the service is from 15 thousand rubles.

Hot hair extension techniques

English extension technology

One of the first hair extension technologies, invented by the British, is used extremely rarely today. Its essence is that the master forms strands of hair by hand, using a special glue gun, applies molten resin to the base of each strand, the color of which is matched to the shade of the native curls, and presses it to natural hair. A frozen droplet of resin the size of a grain forms a strong fastener. There can be up to 50 hairs in one strand, it all depends on the structure of the client’s hair. Despite the simplicity of this type of extension, which is an undoubted advantage, it also has disadvantages. Due to the rapid destruction of the capsules, artificial hair is heavily combed out, and correction takes a lot of time and can damage natural curls: the capsule must first be softened, then split with tongs, free the artificial hair from resin residues, re-form the strands and re-extend them.

Italian extension technology

Italian hot hair extensions were invented by Italian hairdressers who did not want to put up with the imperfections of English technology. They began to produce ready-made strands with a keratin microcapsule at the base and came up with special thermal tongs that very quickly heat up to the desired temperature (it can be pre-programmed, focusing on the structure and type of the client’s hair), melt the capsule and instantly connect the artificial strands with natural hair. If hot hair extensions on keratin according to the English method involve “assembling” the strands manually, then in Italian technology the extension process is significantly simplified, and the result is more natural and durable. Thermal curling irons not only save time on extensions, but also allow you to achieve more reliable fastening of artificial curls, increasing their wear time to 3 months. And thanks to the use of the highest quality hair, the strands withstand multiple corrections, are easy to comb, look very natural and do not require special care.

Micro extension

Italian hot capsule extensions have a small drawback: you cannot extend bangs or attach artificial strands along the parting. Everything changed when one talented hairdresser developed a new technology, thereby improving the Italian technique: he divided the donor curls into parts and extended the hair using micro-strands. Later, a special device was invented - Extend Magic: it works in a gentle mode (heats up to only 90 degrees) and reliably attaches artificial strands to natural hair. The capsules are invisible, do not cause any inconvenience, and curls grown in this way look very natural. This technique allows you to grow one hair at a time, which cannot but please those with thin curls, as well as men who want to hide their receding hairline. Microcapsule extensions are suitable for any hair type, therefore they are considered the safest and most advanced hot extension technology.

Pros of hot hair extensions:

1. Suitable for curls of any length;
2. Allows you to increase both the length and volume of hair;
3. Makes it possible to grow hair on the temples, parting, bangs;
4. Donor strands can be up to 70 cm long;
5. A wide variety of artificial strands;
6. Donor curls have a long wear life;
7. The same strands can be used multiple times;
8. Hair extensions are usually not combed out;
9. Capsules on the hair are invisible, they are practically not felt and do not irritate the scalp;
10. You can visit a solarium, sauna, bathhouse; the capsules do not deteriorate when exposed to high temperatures.

Cons of hot hair extensions:

1. After extensions using the Italian and English methods, you cannot do high hairstyles;
2. Correction is a labor-intensive and lengthy process;
3. Capsules can slip, and large ones can cause discomfort;
4. Hair can be combed out (after English extension technology);
5. Hair extensions need regular correction - 2-4 times a month;
6. Perm, straightening curls with irons, applying balms and masks to the hair roots - all these procedures are undesirable, they can damage keratin capsules.

French extension

This method was one of the first to appear; it is also called afro extension. Horizontal partings are made in the back of the head, in each of which a thin braid is woven, tightly adjacent to the skin. The tress is sewn to the braid with a strong cotton thread using a special curved needle. The procedure is performed quite quickly. For sparse, thin and short (less than 5 cm) hair, French extensions are not suitable, as the braids will be visible.

Professional hair extensions

Voluminous, long, flowing hair will undoubtedly adorn a woman of any age. However, unfortunately, most of the fair sex cannot boast of such beauty due to a number of interfering problems, such as constant split ends, slow growth or even hair loss. But don’t worry: the fashion industry does not stand still - there is an amazing method that will cover all the above problems - artificial hair lengthening.

Hair extensions

- means to radically transform for the better, to become a brighter and more spectacular lady. Thanks to this procedure, you can increase the length and volume of your hair, make existing imperfections (bald spots, bald spots, etc.) invisible and change your image, which will certainly make a stunning impression on others.

In this matter, haste is not the best solution to the problem. If you want to insure yourself against poor workmanship, low-quality materials, incompetence of hairdressers, unreasonably inflated costs and an unattractive final result, take your choice of hairdresser seriously. We, like no one else, know about the sad experience of people who turned to the cheapest and most unprofessional would-be repairmen. In our studio, specialists often undertake to correct their work, even if at first glance it seems that nothing can be changed.

Extension technology

Japanese hair extensions or hair extensions with rings (clips) are one of the most interesting and unusual technologies, and this is not surprising, because the inventive Japanese came up with it.

It consists in the fact that the false and native strands are connected using small rings, beads or clips (2-3 mm in diameter). Using a special hook, at a distance of 0.5 cm from the roots, the master threads the extension and natural strands into the ring and clamps it with forceps. Thanks to this simple method of fastening, they are extremely reliable, and the hair is not exposed to heat, so it is not damaged. Clip-ins can be selected so that they completely blend in color with the natural shade of the hair: the wide range of colors in which they are presented allows this to be done. And the small size of the rings makes them completely invisible on the hair, the hairstyle looks very natural. As a rule, the master extends 150-200 donor strands, the procedure lasts on average 3.5 hours, and the result lasts 3-4 months.

Correction of hair extensions

Hair extensions are worn for up to 1 year, that is, the removed strands can be used for subsequent wears. But the hairstyle retains its original appearance for about 2-3 months, after which it needs updating. Everything, of course, depends on how quickly your own hair grows. If the boundaries between extensions and natural curls become noticeable, then it’s time to make a correction. This procedure is as simple as extensions. You don’t need any removers or special solutions to remove donor strands, as with other technologies. The master opens the ring with the same pliers that he used to extend the hair, pulls the extension strand higher and connects it with natural curls.

Pros of Japanese hair extensions

1. Ease and speed of the procedure;
2. During extension and correction, thermal devices and chemicals are not used;
3. There are no restrictions in hair care;
4. You can extend strands of any length and different shades, so the Japanese extension method is perfect for those who like bold experiments or adhere to an informal style;
5. Hair extensions can be styled in a variety of ways;
6. The rings are resistant to temperature influences;
7. You can lengthen your bangs and apply extensions to short hair – 3-4 cm long;
8. False strands are not afraid of blow-drying, sea water, or hot air;
9. The rings are made from environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic materials, so Japanese hair extensions have virtually no contraindications.

Cons of Japanese hair extensions

1. If the rings are strongly compressed during extensions, then after removing the extension strands they can leave creases on the natural curls, so hair extensions using Japanese technology are more suitable for girls with coarse hair; it is not recommended for thin and brittle hair. But quality rings with silicone liners will help prevent this problem;
2. The hair cannot be combed up, the clips will stick out;
3. During wear, the clip may loosen and the extension strand may fall out (if the extension is of poor quality);
4. The rings are not visible, but are noticeable when touched.

Contraindications.

Japanese hair extensions are not recommended if you have serious health problems: scalp diseases, alopecia, vegetative-vascular dystonia, cancer, as well as while taking potent hormonal drugs and antibiotics.

Cost - price of extension

The price depends on the chosen length (from 30 to 100 cm), as well as the number of required strands (from 50 to 300 or more). Everything is selected individually depending on the desired image.

Most popular option:

Type: European hair. Methodology: Japanese. Length: 45cm. Number of strands: 100 (used to increase volume and some length). Price: 7500 rub.

Japanese hair extensions in Moscow

– for those who value their time and want to preserve the health of their natural hair. ArtHair masters will quickly and efficiently make you the owner of impeccable curls, which will add even more charm and femininity to your image. A little transformation - and your new hairstyle is beyond competition.

The fashion for short haircuts did not last long, and now more and more women dream of a romantic look. If you are one of them, our salon is ready to help you achieve the desired long hair using one of the most progressive methods. Japanese hair extensions are cold-type extensions, the essence of which is to securely attach donor strands to your own hair through the use of special ring stars; high temperatures are not used.

Main types of cold extension

Cold extensions have one thing in common: this method eliminates the use of high temperatures that damage the hair. But there are also minor differences in manufacturing technologies, which practically do not affect the quality and durability of the product.

Spanish

It got its name thanks to Spanish craftsmen who invented “Rubear” glue, which is used to reliably glue natural Slavic or European hair. To activate the glue, a special composition is needed, which is dripped onto the glue in a very small amount. Next, the adhesive composition is formed on the strands with your hands, connecting your own and the extension curls.

Thanks to manual work, the visibility of the capsule is reduced to a minimum. It does not interfere with sleep or combing. However, when it dries, the gluing area acquires a whitish tint, which is not suitable for brunettes. Also, at first there is discomfort and a certain heaviness, which passes over time. During Spanish extensions, the master attaches 100-250 strands, which depends on the natural thickness and quality of the hair. This procedure lasts 3-4 hours and lasts 3-4 months.

Japanese

The procedure was accordingly invented in Japan. Similar to Spanish technology in duration and number of strands. However, there are also differences. Japanese extensions are considered the most gentle and differ from Spanish ones in that clips with a diameter of 2-3mm are used instead of glue.

The small size of the clips and a wide variety of colors make them almost invisible, which is suitable for both blondes and brunettes. The strands are crocheted and clamped with special pliers at a distance of 0.5 cm from the roots, which helps to give additional volume.

French

One of the varieties of the Spanish method, which also uses three-component glue, which in this case is painted. This allows you to dye the adhesive capsule in any color that is as close as possible to your natural hair shade. The time for the procedure and the number of curls is the same as in Spanish. The strands are attached almost at the root, however, French extensions are recommended for those with curls of at least 20 cm in length. French technology allows you to increase the length up to 80cm.

Ribbon view

A favorite technique for both clients and craftsmen. This technology is in demand due to its simplicity, speed and, as a result, relative cheapness of the procedure. The strands are extended to the family using a thin adhesive-based tape 3-4 cm wide. Your strands are fixed between two such transparent tapes. The whole procedure takes no more than an hour, and the hair looks quite natural.

African

One of the most labor-intensive and time-consuming technologies. One procedure will require at least 5 hours. The essence of the method is that initially the thinnest braids (braids) are woven from your hair.

Next, ribbons of hair woven together (tresses) are sewn onto the braided braids. The technology is performed from below from the back of the head to the top of the head. This is done so that your curls overlap the donor ones. African extensions are best suited for those with thick and curly hair of any color. However, when using this technology, correction will have to be performed once every 1-2 months so that overgrown braids are not visible.

How much does each type of extension cost?

Only the specialist to whom you entrusted hair extensions will tell you the exact cost of this procedure. The price for this type of service depends on the desired length of the renewed hair, the chosen extension method, the type of hair (this includes European, Slavic, Asian and South Slavic), the number of strands, as well as the reputation of the establishment and the qualifications of the specialist. Below we have given the average prices for hair extensions using the methods described above.

1. When using the capsule method, extensions of 100 strands of Slavic hair 45 cm long will cost from 10 to 20 thousand rubles.

1. Capsuleless Slavic hair extensions from 45 cm will cost approximately 10-15 thousand rubles.
2. Afro extensions (using tresses) will cost the client 5-10 thousand rubles, subject to medium-length Slavic hair extensions.
3. Tape extensions of 40 tapes of European hair 45 cm long will cost approximately 10-20 thousand rubles.
4. Japanese southern Russian hair extensions (100 strands) 45 cm long will cost the client 12-20 thousand rubles.

Remember that after the extension procedure, your renewed hair will need regular correction. For each type of extension it has its own time frame.

1. Thus, correction of hair extensions using the capsule method should be carried out every 1-3 months. For adjusting 1 strand, the master asks 50 rubles (average price). Those. if you have extended 100 strands, the correction will cost 5 thousand rubles.
2. Hair correction using the capsule-free method is carried out once every 2-3 months. This procedure will cost 3-5 thousand rubles.
3. Correction of the extensions fixed with tresses is necessary after 1-2 months. The cost of this service is in the range of 2-5 thousand rubles.
4. Tape extensions are corrected once every 3 months. The average price for such a procedure is 4 thousand rubles (for 40 tapes).
5. Correction of Japanese extensions is carried out after 2-3 months. The average cost of the described service is 4 thousand rubles.

Note! Hair extensions by any method require proper care of the donor strands. Don’t forget to check all the details of caring for your new hair with your hairdresser.

Correction and removal

Over time, hair grows back. Some are slower, others are faster, but on average by 1-2 cm per month. As a result, the capsules descend, and the boundaries between the native and donor strands become noticeable. To update your hairstyle and give it a neat look again, any extension needs timely adjustment.

Roots that have grown by 3-4 cm indicate the need for correction

During correction, the old strands are removed, recapsulated and reattached. Tape extensions require correction once a month, and capsule extensions approximately once every 2-3 months. Removal of hair extensions follows the same procedure, but the strands are not glued back, allowing the hair to “rest.”

Which of the hot or cold extension methods to choose depends mainly on the client’s wishes. But besides this, it is also worth considering the structure and health of the hair. Don’t forget about timely correction and periodic removal. Then the curls, even extended ones, will look impressive and natural.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of local lengthening are the opportunity to experiment with an already familiar style, as well as add missing volume or length. This option will be optimal if you want to perform highlighting or fashionable coloring without dyeing your natural hair. With the help of zonal extensions, an unsuccessful haircut or perm is often corrected.

The use of donor strands on bangs is not without some noticeable disadvantages, which include:

• risk of damaging your own curls;
• increased load on hair follicles;
• unnatural appearance;
• noticeable boundaries between native and false strands.

It should be noted that such problems usually arise when the procedure is performed by non-professional craftsmen.

Lengthening bangs is important if you want to look younger, quickly disguise a narrow forehead or hide facial wrinkles, if you have an imperfect upper face shape or need to change your usual image in the shortest possible time.

Various methods

Now let's talk about how hair extensions are done.

There are two main methods:

• hot;
• cold.

Each of them, in turn, has several more varieties. Of course, it is impossible to say unequivocally which method of hair extensions is better, since it is necessary to take into account a number of factors, which we will discuss below.

Hair extensions can be done in different ways

However, in any case, you will have to seek help from a specialist, since you won’t be able to grow curls with your own hands.

Hot methods

These methods involve the use of a special hot resin, which allows the strands to be attached to each other.

There are two main hot methods:

• Italian;
• English.

In the photo: an example of Italian extensions

Cold Methods

Now let's look at how hair extensions are made and how much it costs if cold methods are used. By the way, let’s immediately make a reservation that the price depends not only on the method, but also on the type of curls used. The final cost will be told to you directly in the salon.

Pictured: tape hair extensions

Subtotals

You can independently determine which hair extension is the safest - one that does not involve high temperatures and chemicals.

Among the listed methods, the safest are:

• hair extensions with metal capsules;
• tape.

Which extension to choose? Italian is more durable, and tape is safer!

However, if we talk about quality and durability, then, without a doubt, Italian technology is in the lead.

However, if the master is unskilled and has no experience, then any method will be incredibly harmful. Therefore, we repeat, carefully approach the choice of the master to whom you entrust your head.

Spanish method. Advantages

The essence of this technology is that tresses are attached to natural hair. The strands are attached with glue. It's called surgical. After the glue dries, a small capsule remains on the hair. It's practically invisible. The capsule is light. Therefore, this type of extension is more suitable for girls or women with blond hair.

In order to carry out the extension procedure using the Spanish method, you need to take a strand of natural hair and attach materials to it with glue. You can change the size of the capsules. But you should know that the smaller the capsule, the shorter the period of use. These are the features of Spanish hair extensions.

Cold extension in this way has many advantages. We will look at them now.

1. You can use regular shampoos and masks after extensions. This does not affect the added curls in any way.
2. The period that the strands can be worn is six months.
3. Hair can be curled, blow-dried and colored.