Hot hair extensions: features, techniques and tools

Long thick hair is, undoubtedly, very feminine and sexy. However, not everyone can grow them. There are naturally thin and sparse hairs that, reaching a certain length, turn into a “rat tail”. But there is a solution for owners of such hair - you can increase hair. The article will discuss the so-called hot build: consider its types, the necessary tools, and also talk about the advantages and disadvantages of this method.

First you need to understand what a hot build. This is a method of attaching curls - “donors” to natural ones using molten microcapsules.

There are several methods of hot hair extensions. Consider them.

Currently considered obsolete. It consists in forming the strands by the master independently when he collects a “bundle” of hair - “donors” (there may be about 40-50 pieces), then he applies hot resin on its base with the help of a “pistol” and presses the strand well on the hair. Pitch stiffens and tightly "dries" to natural hair. Now, this method is not popular, because the resin capsule is quickly destroyed, artificial strands begin to disband and disappear when combing. In addition, during the procedure, the correction will have to spend a lot of time, and there is a risk of damage to the hair.

The capsule is first softened, then cracked with forceps, the resin is scraped off from the extended threads, and finally, the curls are formed again and expanded in the above order.

The discoverers of this method decided to improve the previous technology. They began to produce ready-made locks with a keratin capsule at the base. Such strands were fastened by thermal action with the help of special forceps.

This method, of course, became more popular than English, since the time spent on assembling the order was saved. Plus, keratin capsules were more benign for natural hair. Therefore, the Italian method has become popular in beauty salons.

This option was invented when it became clear that the Italian method has one drawback: with its help it is impossible to increase bangs, place locks along the parting. Microlamination allows to do this. It uses very thin curls, and sometimes single hairs. Strands are fastened using the Extend Magic tool, which heats up to 90 degrees Celsius (the usual thermal tongs give out all 200), thus damaging the natural hair. Even the representatives of the stronger sex, who want to give a thick hair and hide balding, resort to microlining.

Now let's look at what tools the wizards use. practicing technology hot build.

• Thermal Pliers. Used with the Italian method. On the market there are models with the ability to regulate the working temperature (up to 200 degrees inclusive), as well as those that maintain a constant level of heating throughout the procedure.Models of forceps of the first type have a flat surface, and the second - rounded tips. Both those and others like the masters.
• Keratin. As we have already understood from the above, it is used for the formation of microcapsules at the base of a “donor” order and is attached to natural hair by melting. Does not harm the hair and simplifies building. Extends the period of wearing hair extensions up to three months.
• Resin. It is used only by those masters who practice the English method of extension.

• Microcapsule forceps. This device is intended for atraumatic softening and subsequent removal of microcapsules from the hair.
• Laser for building. Innovative device with which you can attach strands so that they will be almost invisible in the hair. While not widely spread due to its very high cost - not every hairdresser is able to “fork out” for him.
• Glue gun Used when building the English method. The principle of its operation is as follows: it warms the resin mass to the desired temperature, after which it interlocks with natural hair and dries.
• Ultrasound machine Helps accelerate the build-up process. Microcapsules are heated by ultrasound, which spares the hair and brings comfort to the procedure.

Such a procedure as hot hair extensions has its pros and cons. Consider them in order.

Pros:

• hot buildup helps to hide the attachment points of the donor strands, and the result is an almost uniform naturalistic head of hair;
• you will not be constrained in the choice of styling, as keratin microcapsules are invisible in the hair;
• When you follow all the recommendations of the master for the care of the accrued strands, you will be able to enjoy thick and long hair for about three months;
• periodically performing correction and not “overwhelming” strands, “donors”, you can walk with accrued curls for up to a year.

Minuses:

• if your choice falls on the Italian or English method, you will have to be content with loose curls, since you will not be able to do “tails” and high hairstyles;
• the correction procedure is a rather long process;
• microcapsules can "crawl" when too intense exposure;
• if the capsules are large, they can “remind” of their presence with uncomfortable sensations;
• girls with thin sparse hair can choose only microlining;
• strands - "donors" are prone to combing, especially when mounted on resin.

Before you carry out the procedure of hot building even in the elite salon of a respected master, Read the tips of professionals to choose the best methods and understand all the difficulties of caring for such hair.

• Examine all the offers from hairdressers practicing in your city: read reviews, visit the masters yourself, sign up for a consultation and listen to his recommendations. Pay attention to what materials it works. Do not be embarrassed and ask for his portfolio. Approach the choice of master responsibly.
• So that the donor locks can last as long as possible, carry out the shampooing procedure, holding it vertically. Be sure to dry your hair with a hairdryer and in no case go to bed with wet hair - this is very harmful.

• If you are a lover of masks and conditioners, conditioners, learn to apply them only to 1/3 of the entire length of hair. It is impossible that the funds get to the roots, since the strands “donors” can slip off.
• Scrub gently, so as not to injure the microcapsules and not to provoke their breakdown and detachment. Before bedtime it is recommended to braid curls - so they will not be confused.

The process of hot hair extensions, see the following video.