Beauty
From clip-ins to tapes and bonds.
All work to give you instant length and fullness without the long-term commitment.
While extensions may be having a modern-day renaissance, their history is longer than any hairpiece one could wear.
But the most popular are clip-ins,tape extensions, keratin-bonded extensions, and hand-tied extensions, she says.
All of these differ in cost, system time and technique, and durability.
Need help discerning between all the options out there?
Read on for the answers to all your hair extension FAQs, as explained by hair pros.
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Different Types Of Hair Extensions
Clip-In Extensions
What Are Clip-In Extensions?
How Long Do Clip-Ins Last?
This variety is the least long-lasting of the bunch.
Clip-in extensions are also known astemporary extensions, Angelone tells Bustle.
Theyre not at all permanent, so keep that in mind if youre looking for something longer-term.
How Much Do Clip-Ins Cost?
Tape-In Extensions
What Are Tape-In Extensions?
According toJustine Marjan, celebrity hairstylist andGreat Lengthsambassador, the utility is quick and takes about 90 minutes.
How Long Do Tape-Ins Last?
Removal is also an easy process your stylist simply adds a solution to loosen the adhesives.
As for the cons?
According to Vargas, tape-ins can start losing their stickiness quickly and slip out.
They grow out and slip out, she says.
How Much Do Tape-Ins Cost?
Keratin Bond Extensions
What Are Keratin Bond Extensions?
Keratin bonds, also known as fusion extensions, are the most high-tech variety of faux lengths.
How Long Do Keratin Bonds Last?
The hair also cannot be reused, and repurchasing every few months can be costly.
How Much Do Keratin Bonds Cost?
Hand-Tied Extensions
What Are Hand-Tied Extensions?
Hand-tied extensions are one of the newer options offered, which Angelone defines as the ultimate customization experience.
Dafina Smith, founder and CEO of extension brandCovet & Mane, echoes how personalized the method is.
Hand-Tied Extensions Pros & Cons
As noted above, hand-tied extensions are the most customizable option on the market.
Theyre flexible and adaptable to suit a variety of textures and density, notes Smith.
This way, no glue is required to seal it.
And this is done in a matter of minutes.
How Long Do Hand-Tied Extensions Last?
How Much Do Hand-Tied Extensions Cost?
Thus, Marjan suggests always blow drying hair immediately after washing.
At the same time, be sure to practice caution when blow drying.
And, of course, alwaysuseheat protectionwhen styling (just not directly on the roots).
There are also brushes specifically designed for extensions, such as the those by RPZL and Great Lengths.
Vargas and Mena suggest always sleeping with your hair in braids or a tight bun.
This article was originally published onMay 10, 2022
