XI HAIR BLOG - WHICH HAIR EXTENSIONS ARE BEST FOR YOU?

XI HAIR BLOG - WHICH HAIR EXTENSIONS ARE BEST FOR YOU?
Pros, cons and maintenance
If you’ve been dreaming day and night for the perfect head of hair, look no further! You can have the hair of your dreams by simply adding some luxurious hair extensions. The best part is that you can get it all without any chemical processes. Beautiful AND healthy hair? Yes, please!

There are a few different types of hair extensions and people will make the choice for themselves, or with their hair stylist, according to what best fits their lifestyle. Some are easier to install than others, some last longer than others, and then there are clip-in extensions which you can apply and remove at will.

While they all provide you with beautiful length and volume, there are three main options when it comes to selecting hair extensions: strand-by-strand, clip-ins, and wefts. From there, there are still a few different application processes for each option as well as benefits, downfalls, and different ways to maintain them.

 

Here is the complete guide to caring for your hair extensions, whichever style you choose!

 

 

 

1. Tape-in extensions

 

 

 

Pros:

Tape-in extensions are really easy and quick to apply. For full volume extensions, the application time is under 45-minutes and for added length extensions, application time is between 45-minutes and 1-hour.

 

What makes tape-in extensions so easy to apply is that you don’t need any tools at all! The thin tape strips lay flat against the head and can’t be seen if applied in the proper places.

 

Tape-in extensions are a great option for those with thin or fine hair because the weight of the hair is distributed out over the long piece of tape, which makes it so the wefts aren’t too heavy.

 

Tape-in extensions last for about 6-8 months and are reusable, if taken care of properly, of course!

 

Cons:

Tape-in extensions need between 24-48 hours to bond to your hair so you can’t wash your hair for a day or two OR partake in any activities that will make your head sweat. It would probably by a good idea to not wear any hats during this time period, either!

 

Oils will make the adhesive deteriorate so you can’t use any silicone or oil-based products when you have tape-in extensions in. That means no coconut oil hair masks!

 

Maintenance:

 

Gently brush your hair from the top of your head, down to the root, and make sure you do this every day.

Don’t use any oil or silicone-based products.

 

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