Micro Strand extensions
(Heatadhensive sealing)                                                          next>>>>

Refers to the technique that requires glue adhesive or wax based sealing also referred to as bonding.
Heat adhesive seals use a hot gun or soldering instrument to fuse single strand clusters of long extension hair with pre glued roots onto the roots of your own hair. When the glue melts it fuses your hair to the extension hair.

The effects
The effects can be good if your own hair is of a similar texture to the one that you are putting in. For example if you are putting in long silky European hair and your own hair is natural afro hair that does not match in texture the extensions will not look natural or realistic. For best results natural Afro hair must be relaxed before application.

Suitability
These extensions are suitable for people whose hair colour and texture matches with the hair colour and texture of extensions that they are applying. Not suitable for people with fine hair or problem hair like bald patches.

Aftercare
Special shampoos are often recommended for aftercare These extensions require regular visits to the hairdresser for maintenance as the hair grows.

Hair type to use is bulk

Weft Bonding
(Cold adhensive sealing)

Cold adhesive sealing is normally referred to as bonding. This is when wefts of hair (long strips of hair like a grass skirt) are applied to the roots of the hair using a glue solution from a bottle. The glue is applied to the wefts and then added to the root of the hair in sections. This can be left to dry naturally or the heat from a hair dryer can be used to speed up the drying process.

The effects
Just like the hot sealing adhesive technique you must remember that it is essential that the hair used matches in colour and texture to your own. Failure to do this will mean that the extensions will not look natural or realistic.
For best results natural Afro hair must be relaxed before application.
The effects can be a good flat smooth finish.

Suitability
This is suitable for people who have relaxed hair that are looking for a very short-term hair style extension for a special occasion.

Aftercare
Special shampoos are often recommended for aftercare This technique is a short-term style solution that only lasts a few weeks at best. Not good in hot climates as glue has a tendency to
become unstable in warm weather.
Care must be taken to remove all the glue residue from the hair once the extensions are removed.

Hair type to use is Weft