Everybody likes to have a shiny mane of hair when they walk out the door as good hair has a way of making an unforgettable fashion statement. To achieve this, proper care should be given to your hair at all times and if you are lucky to have a good hair salon, they will guide you on ways to take care of your hair. So follow it to the latter and you will have that lustrous shiny hair you have always dreamt of. There are different types of hair extensions that can be used to give your hair a new look. Take time to read through some of them as discussed below.
1. Tape-In Extensions
Among the different types of hair extensions, this is one of the most popular. In this hair extension, small wefts are taped to existing hair. The popular size that can be taped to the hair is 1.5” long. There are tapes tabs prepared that can be used to tape the wefts to the existing hair. If required, the length of the extensions can be extended to 8”.Tapes that are used for tape-ins can be removed by using a solvent and can be reused by using additional tape that is double sided.
This extension is easy and fast with minimal damage to the hair and can be reused when required. However, this is not recommended for people who swim often and also people who have thin hair. The time taken for tape-in extension is around 1- 2 hours and remains for about 4 – 6 weeks. This extension is done by salon rouge in Ottawa and if you like to have this kind of an extension, you can give it a try here. Prices vary depending on length, style and texture beside other factors.
2. Weaving Extensions
Extensions are sewn-in by creating a small braid which is horizontal on the clients head. The extensions are sewed in using a C-shaped needle as this helps in holding the extensions for a long time without any damage to the hair as no chemicals have been used.
It takes around 1 -2 hours to sew in the extensions and they will hold for two to three months. These extensions can be easily removed and there is often no damage to the hair. However they can be a
little painful due to the tight braids. There may be hair loss if the braids are too tight. Atlants Beauty Spa and Salon attends to weaving extensions.
3. Hot Fusion Extensions
In this extension, there are clips of hair which have already been prepared which are attached to the normal hair by using heating tool. The hair that is used in the extension is made of keratin polymer which is protein based. They can damage the hair after a long time. It is best to avoid this extension if you have weak or thinning hair. The time taken in attaching this extension is 4 -6 hours and lasts as long as 2 -3 months.
It is clear and easily matches the hair colour. The maintenance of this is somewhat costly and not recommended for hair that is short. The Salon which attends to hot fusion extension is Kijiji Classifieds and the cost is S1 per strand installed, give or take.
4. Clip-in Extension
This extension is made up of wefts of hair that are clipped together. One clip has two inches of hair and consists of a system of 4 clips with 8 inches of hair. These are very easy to clip. This is an easy way of sporting long hair and it can be used on daily basis.
It takes about 5 – 10 minutes for installing and lasts for around 10 days. The extension is easy to attach and care and can be self-installed but why would you like to go through the trouble when there are hair salons in Ottawa specialising in that? Additionally, the extension has to be removed daily to prevent damage to natural hair. The clips are cheap so may not last very long. Glam Seamless hair extensions attend to this and the cost is $100 to $200 by stylist.
5. Cold Fusion
Among the different types of hair extensions, this is the latest which is invented and meant to be tender on the hair. The hair to be used in the extension comes pre- tipped and the extension is made of keratin polymer and it is attached by the stylist at the root by using a special tool. Since no heat is
used, it is ideal for delicate and thin hair.
It takes 4 – 6 hours for application and lasts for 2- 3 months. There is no damage to natural hair and can be attached to thin hair. Hair that is used in the extension is not reusable and the extension system is expensive and requires a professional to remove it. Remy hair extensions attends to cold fusion extension and the prices can be found out as per the extensions taken
