Features and types of keratin hair extensions

To add volume and length to the hair, modern technologies offer not to grow, but to build curls. Hair extensions with keratin is considered the safest among the practiced methods. After a quality implementation of such a procedure, it is impossible to think that among natural hair there are extensions.

Keratin is a synthetic polymer substance that helps attached curls to stay long and natural. They do not create discomfort with daily care and do not make hair heavier.

The technology using keratin was first used in Italy and gradually gained distribution in Europe, and then around the world. Now any woman has the opportunity to improve the look of her own hairstyle in just one procedure.

It is recommended to do it:

• to increase the length of hair;
• to give the hairstyle an extra volume;
• for dramatic changes in the image or creating a new one;
• to mask shortcomings in the form of bald patches, etc.

Like any procedure, keratin hair extensions have some contraindications. It is worth abandoning it if there is a place to be something from the following list:

• often dyed or bleached curls;
• diseases of the hair, scalp, scratches;
• sensitivity of the skin on the head;
• VVD (vegetovascular dystonia);
• the period of treatment with antibiotics, hormonal drugs, chemotherapy;
• allergy to the composition;
• thin and too brittle hair;
• acclimatization period or before a climate change.

There are several methods of hair extensions. Consider the main ones.

According to new forms and technologies of the procedure, keratin hair extensions during use have been constantly changing. At the moment, three varieties are preferred: Italian, English and micro-extension.

The capsule method, considered the most reliable and safe. Its feature is that keratin-coated strands are used. The master attaches them to the client’s hair with thermo forceps. This forms a kind of adhesion with natural strands and elongated, thick strands that look natural. Additional locks hold firmly enough and for a long time, confidently tolerate hair washing and dyeing.

During the procedure, the master uses a special thermogun that melts keratin capsules to hold the strands together. This does not harm the "native" hair and is done faster than by the Italian method. The size of keratin capsules is selected individually and it is possible to do everything exactly according to the wishes of the client. Extreme accuracy in the execution of this type of building is required.

Building lightweight locks of any length using transparent microcapsules and keratin powder. This completely harmless method has a minus in the form of refusal to visit paired and gradual combing of hairs from locks.

In general, a procedure such as keratin buildup has both pros and cons.

A positive result can be considered that:

• hair visually and to the touch becomes denser, longer and silky;
• You can individually select the strands according to hair color and length;
• extended strands are allowed for heat styling and painting;
• The fact of the extended strands is invisible to others.

Of the minuses, only the most obvious can be noted:

• the cost of the procedure and the time spent on its implementation;
• the need for special care and correction after regrowth;
• there may be a feeling of discomfort after building up (mainly during sleep);
• You can only blow dry with a cool stream of air.

This salon method can be considered on the example of the Italian system. Its essence lies in the technique of applying a keratin capsule, fixing the strand at high temperature and forming a long extended strand identical to natural hair. Keratin is recognized as absolutely safe and as identical to the protein in the structure of natural hair.

Step-by-step growth:

• hair is divided into strands, a line for attaching additional strands is determined;
• at a distance of about 1 cm, a stackable curl with a bio-keratin capsule is applied;
• thermal forceps are heated to 180 degrees for the melting process;
• the master with forceps (or hands) forms a capsule;
• after building all the strands, the hairstyle is leveled with an iron;
• with a special hot razor, the master smoothes the border between the strands of natural and artificial structure;
• the final length and shape of the hairstyle is formed.

Judging by the advertising recommendations and tips on websites and in publications, the correction will be needed only after six months. But the reviews indicate that even with all of the indicated care procedures being followed, correction is required after 3 months in 90% of cases.

Known as the "sparing Spanish technique." During this procedure, the hair is not exposed to high temperatures. To attach the strands, gel capsules are used.

The gel extension technique is as follows.

• Selection of locks to match the client’s own hair.
• The capsule design process is done manually. The size of the created compound is no more than a grain of rice. A mixture similar to medical glue with keratin is used. It does not cause allergic manifestations, is not toxic, tolerates hot temperatures.
• The capsule is attached to an artificial strand, and then to natural hair. The junction looks inconspicuous, and the bundles hold firmly, without inhibiting the growth of natural hair.
• High-quality gel material after solidification remains transparent, and a cheap analogue acquires a whitish hue, invisible only to fair hair.

The whole procedure will take 4-6 hours. Two types of hair are used:

• Slavic - with a thin and silk structure;
• Asian - more rigidity.

The capsules are removed using a special remover, and then the regrown hair is put in order and the removed tufts are fixed again. It is recommended once a month to carry out a procedure for caring for a new hairstyle in the salon. This will extend the wearing of hair extensions and maintain the shape of the hair and the shine of the strands.

It’s difficult to care for hair extensions, you need to adhere to some recommendations, so that the hairstyle retains its acquired shape for the desired period of time.

• You need to comb the curls several times a day, carefully separating and smoothing the locks with a soft comb, starting the process of combing from the tips and slightly lifting up. This is to prevent entanglement.
• In the process of washing, rinse the hair at the roots with accuracy, without bending the head down strongly.
• Means for food should not be applied at the base of the hair, close to the roots and keratin capsules, so as not to provoke the detachment of the strand.
• Do not go to bed with wet hair, so as not to injure or break them.
• At night, it is better to collect hair in a tail or braid in a braid.
• When laying with thermal devices, avoid contact of the iron with the places of attachment of the strands.

The procedure for lengthening the hair with a keratin composition can be carried out at home, but only with high-quality certified products. It is purchased in specialized stores with the help of consultants who select the product according to the hair structure of a particular customer. Enough 10 grams of funds to fix about a hundred strands.

Quality keratin can be clear, slightly bluish, or colored. Reminds beads of fine-grained form. Cream shade or yellowness is a low-grade product, which is better to refuse. The use of low-quality keratin will damage the hair and may adversely affect overall health.

See how the hot keratin hair extension procedure is going on in the next video.