As a professional in the wig industry, I understand that our responsibility is not only to provide beautiful wigs, but also to help each and every client find the most suitable hair extensions for you, so that their choice can be healthy, comfortable and long-lasting. In this article, we'll go over five common types of hair extensions, including clip-in, tape-in, weft, halo extensions and nail hair, and help you understand the features of each so you can better understand your needs.
1. Clip-in hair extensions
Clip-in hair extensions are a convenient and quick way to attach a wig to your own hair by using clips. It has the advantage of being easy to install and remove, and is relatively inexpensive. However, clip-in hair extensions are relatively poorly secured, prone to falling out, and may cause damage to your hair if used for long periods of time. Therefore, if you want a convenient and fast hair extension with less damage to your hair, clip-in hair extensions are a good choice.
2. Tape-in hair extensions
Tape-in hair extensions are invisible, natural-looking hair extensions that are attached to your hair using tape. The advantages of tape-in hair extensions are that they stay in place for a long time and the extensions are almost invisible. However, tape-in hair extensions can cause a certain amount of damage to the hair, so care needs to be taken to protect the hair when using them. If you want an invisible, natural looking hair extension with less damage to your hair, tape-in hair extensions are a good choice.
3. Weft extensions
Weft extensions are a common type of hair extension that adds volume by weaving a wig into your own hair. It has the advantage of being long lasting and able to stay in place for a longer period of time. However, the weaving process of weft hair extensions can cause some degree of damage to the hair, so care needs to be taken to protect the hair when using them. If you want a longer lasting hair extension, weft extensions are a good choice.
4. Halo Extensions
Halo Extensions are a very popular type of hair extension that adds volume by surrounding your own hair with a wig. It has the advantage of adding volume and length to your hair, and the extensions are virtually invisible. However, halo extensions are relatively expensive and require a certain amount of skill and experience to install properly. If you want a type of hair extension that can add a lot of volume with less damage to your hair, halo extensions are a good choice.
5. Nail hair
Nail extensions are a relatively new type of hair extension, where the wig is attached to your own hair with nails. It has the advantage of better fixation and can be maintained for a longer period of time. However, the fixing effect may cause some damage to the hair, so care should be taken to protect the hair when using it. If you want a type of hair extension that has a better hold, nail hair is a good choice.
In conclusion, tape-in hair extensions and halo extensions are healthier choices for most people's hair as they are relatively undetectable, can be held in place for a longer period of time, and cause less damage to the hair. Additionally, whichever hair extensions you choose, you need to be careful to protect your hair from excessive damage. For example, it is always a good idea to have a hair health check before using any hair extensions and to ensure that proper hair care products are used to protect the hair. It is also necessary to pay attention to the proper application and technique when using hair extension products to minimise damage to the hair.
Therefore, the choice of hair extensions needs to be based on your needs and the condition of your hair. Whichever type of hair extensions you choose, you need to take care to protect your hair from excessive damage. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact our shop. Let's work together to enhance your beauty!