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Hair extensions offer a simple and cost-effective solution to creating new looks, with an array of lengths, thicknesses and colors available.

Before choosing any type of extension for yourself, it’s important to find out which will be most suitable. Here are six types of hair extensions and their potential advantages and disadvantages.

Clip-in

Clip-in extensions offer an effortless and quick solution for adding length and volume to your locks without the fuss. Simple to apply and with various colors to suit every natural hair shade, clip-in extensions make adding length and volume simple! Plus they’re easily removed when no longer necessary – use only heat-safe products when styling these extensions as overexposure may damage their clips.

When searching for clip-in extensions made from human hair rather than synthetic fibers, opting for ones made of human hair instead. This will create more natural looking extensions while being less damaging to your own natural locks. When considering your natural texture and the desired end results of using clip-in extensions, also keep this in mind: for thick hair consider buying multiple wefts (double wefts) which will blend in more seamlessly, while for finer locks choose less dense clips to avoid showing through your strands.

Sew-in

Sew-in hair extensions are a popular choice among those seeking to add fullness and length. Lasting six to eight weeks with proper care, they’re easy to apply by your stylist in several different ways depending on your desired look – human hair is generally more expensive but has an authentic appearance and feel.

Hairdressers offer services to braid your natural hair into cornrows and secure with weft tracks or lace closure. After sewing in these components, the remaining locks can be weaved through the cornrows to conceal them and create a seamless appearance – an excellent solution for those with thicker or darker locks.

Your stylist may also opt for braiding and then glueing down wefts or wigs onto your scalp, which is less damaging but still requires an experienced stylist for installation. However, this method doesn’t add as much volume compared to full sew-in; therefore it could be beneficial if you want highlights or lowlights without dying your natural hair.

Bonded

Bonded hair extensions are one of the most popular methods of extensions today, giving a natural appearance and less strain than other methods on your locks. Unfortunately, however, they tend to be more costly than other options and could potentially damage them if applied incorrectly.

Bonded extensions are individual strands of hair connected by keratin glue bonds at their tips. The glue contains protein that’s kind to your scalp, helping it grow faster while simultaneously improving hair thickness. You’ll find I-tips, U-tips and flat tips available as options.

Installing keratin glue requires your stylist heating both the glue and your natural hair in order to fuse them together, which requires skill and experience from professional hairdressers. Failure to comply with instructions could result in scalp burns or patches of lost natural hair being lost; additionally, some individuals may experience allergic reactions when exposed to this glue.

Natural

Hair extensions are an effective way to add length and thickness to your locks, from clip-ins to weaves, pre-bonded, or fusion extensions. When selecting the appropriate type, consider your natural hair’s texture, length, color, and length before making your decision. To find your ideal extensions.

If your hair naturally has thicker locks, we advise choosing double-drawn extensions (like Bellami Hair). These consist of individual strands of hair that all share similar length and thickness compared to single drawn extensions which feature uneven lengths that may make the extension appear unnatural or patchy.

Real human hair is the most realistic choice; however, it may be more costly. Real human hair can also be styled and colored just like your own locks; synthetic hair cannot. Synthetic hair cannot be styled using heat and may look unnatural due to having an artificial scent as well as be damaged from harsh hair products and sun damage.

Mixed-shade

Hair extensions designed specifically for dark hair offer an effortless natural sunkissed look, as popularized by celebrities such as Emma Stone. We make it easy to emulate this look with our highlighted clip-in hair extensions; also this color variety makes blending into darker hair colors easier than one block shade would do.

Highlighting is a dyeing technique used to add lighter streaks of color to your hair in various forms – be it foils, freehand painting or through a cap. Highlights add vibrant and fresh highlights that add vibrancy, yet if done incorrectly it could cause irreparable damage so it is essential that a skilled stylist handles this step for best results.

Tape extensions are semi-permanent extensions that can be quickly applied. When applied correctly, tape extensions cause minimal long-term damage to natural hair follicles; however, their maintenance can sometimes prove challenging due to rapid natural hair growth. Donna Bella provides many useful resources and education materials that can assist clients with effectively managing their tape hair extensions.