Hair Extension Application Methods

There are many different ways to apply hair extensions and just as many hair extension types. Below we have compiled a list.

Weaving

When weaving your hair in, the hair is sewn with hair weaving thread onto tracks on your head. The tracks are made with your own hair and it is braiding into cornrows against your scalp. 

Type of hair extensions: machine weft hair or hand tied weft hair

Adhesive needed: n/a

Items needed: weaving thread and weaving needle

How much hair needed?: 1.5-2 packs, depending on the length and fullness desired

How long does this method last?: 3 months

Braiding

With this process, the hair extensions are braided into your own hair, using a variety of braiding methods such as tree braids, braid weave, individual braids, cornrow braids and french braids

Type of hair extensions: bulk hair (hair without the weft)

Type of adhesive: n/a

Items needed:  n/a

How much hair needed?: 1.5-2 packs, depending on the length and fullness desired

How long does this method last?: 3 months

Bonding

This process involves bonding hair adhesive onto the hair extensions and then applying them onto the root of your own hair.

Type of hair extensions: machine weft hair, hand tied weft hair, or seamless hair

Type of adhesive: hair glue or hair tape

Items needed:  n/a

How much hair needed?: 1-1.5 packs, depending on the length and fullness desired

How long does this method last?: A few days to one month, depending on the hair adhesive used.

Clip In

Hence the word clip on, you basically clip on hair extensions at the root of your own hair. To clip on, you first snap open the clips attached to the hair extensions, slid them onto the sectioned hair, and then snap shut. The hold should be snug and comfortable and you should be able to tug at them without the extensions sliding down. If not, take it out and reapply.  

Type of hair extensions: clip on hair extensions. 

Type of adhesive: n/a

Items needed:  n/a

How much hair needed?: 1-1.5 packs, depending on the fullness desired

How long does this method last?: Lasts a day, but can be taken out and re-applied.

Strand by Strand

This unique process involves applying pre-tipped hair that consists of a small group of hair to form a strand. These strands held together with a either polymer bond for hot fusion or keratin shoe string shaped bond for cold fusion.

Type of hair extensions: u-tip hair for hot fusion or i-tip hair for cold fusion

Type of adhesive: n/a

Items needed for u-tip: u-tip hair, fusion iron, hair shield, finger protector

Items needed for i-tip: i-tip hair, pliers, metal pulling tool, hair shield, and micro links

How much hair needed?: 200-300 strands, depending on the fullness desired

How long does this method last?: 6 months