Hair extensions on capsules: features, scheme and technology

Most of the fair sex dream of luxurious long curls, but not everyone was lucky to possess such by nature. However, the modern beauty industry does not stand still and is ready to offer you various extension methods that will allow your hair to look luxurious and at the same time natural. The overhead strands, as well as the standard types of extensions, were replaced by a new version of this procedure: capsular increase in the amount of hair. Before you try this method of transformation, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of the procedure, its various variations and schemes.

Capsule method of increasing hair length has a number of characteristics, distinguishing it from other types of building.

• The capsule extension, which has spread from Italy, is based on the use of special capsules with donor strands that attach to the hair. In this case, artificial fibers are never used, and as a result the hairstyle takes on a natural look.
• This procedure is designed only for owners of naturally strong hair, not prone to brittleness. Otherwise, after hair extension, the condition of the hair will deteriorate even more.
• The negative consequences are associated with the feature: a rather large weight of the strands that will be attached to the hair.
• Hair extensions using microcapsules can only be done by ladies whose original hair length is at least 10 cm.
• This procedure involves attaching a capsule with artificial hair to the root area of ​​natural strands.Using a special device that resembles a straightener, capsules are soldered to natural hair.

Like all hair transformation procedures, adding capsule strands has its pros and cons. The positive features include:

• lack of pain during capsule attachment;
• increase in total hair volume;
• the duration of the procedure is not very long;
• the ability to create various weaves and hairstyles, impossible on short hair;
• reasonable price for the procedure;
• the ability to plan in detail all the nuances of the implementation of the building.

But before embarking on a similar method of transformation, it is also worth evaluating a number of its shortcomings.

• You must choose the appropriate hairstyle or haircut so that the capsules are not noticeable.
• Certain types of extensions using heat treatment of strands adversely affect the structure and general condition of the hair.
• Hairstyle requires regular correction, which will entail additional costs.
• One of the undesirable consequences of capsular increase in hair volume may be their loss due to the large weight of the artificial strands.
• Lovers of curly curls are unlikely to fit this type of extension, since it involves a ban on the use of various thermal tools to create wavy textures. However, in this case, you can find more gentle ways to create curls.

A procedure such as increasing the length of hair with capsules, as a rule, refers to hot hairdressing procedures. This is due to the use of capsule heating technology for their long-term fixation. Unlike the cold version, this method is considered more effective due to the better adhesion of donor strands to natural ones. In addition to the standard Italian building, there is also its microvariety. It involves the use of smaller capsules. The advantage of this variation is that the result is the closest to the natural look.

A separate type of increasing the length of the strands is the English method. It uses capsules made from hot resin. In this case, the material is fixed using a special glue gun.

An important nuance is planning how many capsules will be needed for the extension procedure. It is important to remember that the amount of materials is governed by a number of factors:

• initial length and density of hair;
• emphasis on length or on creating additional volume;
• the length by which it is planned to increase curls.

If you are the owner of chic in density curls, then you may need from 150 to 175 strands.

If your hairstyle has average density, then 100 grams of hair is enough, which is the equivalent of 100-125 artificial strands. With this amount, both length and volume are added. If you just want to add density, then you may need from 50 to 75 strands (depending on the proper length of the curls). For a short haircut, with a hair length of about 20 cm, an increase in density is done using strands in an amount of 150 pieces. If the emphasis is on increasing only the length, then from 80 to 120 artificial curls may be needed.

When you have decided on the amount of material necessary for the procedure, you can proceed directly to building. It is done in stages, regardless of whether in the cabin or at home you are growing hair capsules.

• Choose the most convenient place with good lighting. The client should be located in a comfortable chair so that the master has the opportunity to approach from different sides and build curls as accurately as possible.
• To perform the procedure, it is necessary to prepare equipment such as strands attached to capsules, small scissors, tongs, a comb, clips, and also dividers.
• The process begins with a thorough combing of natural strands in the direction from the top of the head.
• The scheme that allows the capsule extension to be carried out correctly involves dividing the strands into zones, as well as attaching artificial material in a circle, starting from the left side.

• The upper area of ​​the hair is separated by a clip. Then you need to take the leftmost strand, attach a capsule with hair to it and hold the capsule with pre-warmed tongs for 10-15 seconds. This time is enough for keratin to melt.
• After that, it is necessary to twist the capsule with your fingers until it is a thin tube. This technique allows you to make the capsules more accurate and invisible in the total hair mass. You can fasten the strands with special forceps, which must be kept on the capsule for only 4 to 6 seconds.
• Check that the donor strand is firmly connected to the native one.
• Subsequent build-up occurs layer by layer. This technology suggests that capsules are attached last to the temples.
• After the procedure, comb the curls with a special comb.

Before starting the procedure, it is recommended that you carefully plan your wishes for a future result. This will allow the master to understand how many strands will be needed, and what will be the general appearance. Typically, options are selected using photos of finished work.

• After building up, it is important to observe a number of restrictions so that the result is truly long. First of all, you should refuse to visit open reservoirs, pools, as well as baths and saunas.
• Combing your hair should be a special comb, which is designed to care for artificial curls. and also use products with gentle chemical composition without caustic impurities or acids.
• It is not recommended to go to bed with a wet head or dry curls with a hairdryer. An ideal option for the night is a braid, which will prevent tangles from getting tangled during sleep.

• In order for the appearance of the strands to remain beautiful for a long time, it is recommended to do periodic correction of artificial curls. However, if you want to remove capsule hair, doing this yourself is not recommended: otherwise, you can cause significant damage to your natural hair.
• Hairdressers are also not advised to use heat curlers, curling irons and other devices that heat hair for styling artificial hair strands. Only minimal and accurate use of the rectifier is permissible.

Take into account the recommendations of people who have already used similar services with specific masters, study the reviews. And also pay attention to the willingness of the master to work with the material you bought. If he agrees to work only with his capsules, then it is better to opt for another salon. A good specialist should not insist on the use of any specific donor curls. Familiarize yourself with the portfolio of the selected hairdresser, as well as inquire about the approximate time that will be spent on the procedure. If you refuse to provide a portfolio or say that it takes 4 or more hours to build, most likely, you are an inexperienced person in the field of hair extensions.

Capsule hair extension technology, see the video below.