Choosing tools and materials for hair extensions

Hair extension in our time is not an innovation for anyone, on the contrary, it is very much in demand, it is popular among women. Today, every second woman can see beautiful strands. There are many different ways to build hair. And for this you need a certain amount of materials and necessary tools.

In the hairdressing business of hair attachment, two of the most used and common types of extension are distinguished: cold and hot. Accordingly, various tools and materials are used. Consider what equipment is needed for different methods of building.

There may be several subspecies.

• Hot- used for microcapsules capacity. Heat the capsule for 2 seconds, well connecting your own hair with the added ones. Thanks to this device it is possible to give the capsule the desired shape.

• Ultrasound, the second name - ultrasound machine. The strands are increased by ultrasound using a wave converted into thermal energy, in contact with the capsule.

• Mechanical - used when attaching rings. The fastener method is similar to the pliers, parts of the fastener firmly fasten the stackable material and its own strands.

• Special mites for hair removal - serve to remove the capsules. Impeccably, gently rid of attached hair when it comes time for their dismantling.

The most preferred models of tongs are:

• ceramic coated plates;
• thermal effects from 120 to 220 degrees;
• possession of a thermostat;
• convenient design.

Used for hot fixings. Extensive hair with natural connect resin, which is heated by a gun. Thanks to this method, the master rolls the capsules with his own hands.

Needed to stretch the strands through the ring.

Attaches strands, decoration.

Need to adjust tape extensions.

Consider what other materials are needed in working with hair.

• For microcapsule type - You will need a palette of hair with capsules at the end. Pay attention when choosing capsules, their composition should correspond only to high quality.

• For tress extensions - you will need strands that are fastened together by a thin strip, natural thread. The most popular: Slavic, European.

• For a hot way to increase the volume, hair length need a special glue, as well as resin. In order not to be mistaken in the choice, carefully study the constituent substances in order not to purchase material with toxic additives. Adhesive should only be with natural ingredients.

• The main thing for building are, of course, the hair itself. They can be: natural, artificial, wavy, straight, light, dark.

• Keratin - A special polymer for creating capsules.

As already mentioned, there are two methods of building - cold and hot. Both types are quite popular, each master chooses the one he likes. Learning how to build in both ways is not so difficult. The main thing is to have minimal information, to have the desire. Let us consider in more detail each of the methods.

Hot build can be done in one of the following ways.

It uses the material for hair binding - hot resin containing keratin. The work uses refractory keratin with a special gun. The melting point of the resin is 2000-2200 degrees. Approximately 130-160 strands about 30-70 centimeters long are growing.

Here also the resin in tandem with temperature-controlled forceps serves as the binding material. The number of strands, its length is calculated similarly to the English form.

However, the use of forceps with a regulator prevents overheating and burning of your own hair. The method is the most popular today.

The same Italian, but more often used to revive the bangs, temples, weakened curls. It does not spoil your own hair, and capsules in the compounds are not visible at all.

The use of this method involves an adhesive composition, which does not need thermoinfluence. Depending on what is the color of living hair, what is their condition, you can use different types of extensions.

A special glue and an activator will be required, as they interact, new ones and their own locks are joined. This happens during a chemical reaction. In this case, the hair is well fastened together.

The method provides easy combing as the capsule takes on a flat shape.

For clamping their own and artificial strands used metal rings. They are clamped with clips designed for them. Suitable for owners of short haircuts.

Strands are taped, in this form attached to the family. Good for the fact that when creating a head of hair does not take much time. However, this method is of short duration, for example, for an event or a holiday.

Separately, you can highlight this technology capacity. Fastening consists in fixing artificial curls with heat shrink sleeves. For its implementation will require special electrical equipment, equipped with hot tweezers. And also tubules (sleeves) of the necessary shade. Pryadki needed already in the finished, factory form. You will also need a hook, with its help a knot is made for a strong fixation. He also serves to thread the strands into the sleeve.

As soon as the tube is put on the hair, donor strand is inserted there, you need to squeeze it with heated forceps. From the heat the sleeve is narrowed, forming a secure fit.

Hair extensions are not only a beautiful appearance of the hair after the procedure, but also a rather interesting process of creating a beautiful hairstyle. And you can buy beautiful curls not only at the reception from the master, but also learn how to create them yourself at home. To do this, you need a starter kit, which includes:

• tongs with thermostat;
• forceps for removal;
• special removal fluid;

• comb with metallic finish;
• tweezers for shaping capsules;
• set of clips;
• separator;
• keratin (transparent).

All this will help in the initial stages to learn how to create a gorgeous, long tail, beautiful hair, the ability to wear luxurious loose hair. And diligence, perseverance will surely help to turn beauty into reality.

To determine how much strands will be needed to create volume, it is necessary to measure not the quantity, but the weight of the material required. Calculate the approximate value.

• A sample length of 45-55 centimeters of medium or small thickness has a volume that weighs 100 grams of raw material. It is approximately 130 strands.
• If native hair is too short, then the amount of consumables is determined by the master at the rate of density, type of hair. In this case, the material needs a lot.
• And also a lot of material will be required if the capacity will be more than 55 centimeters.It weighs about 170 grams, that is 140-160 strands.
• If the client’s wish is a very long hair of 80-85 centimeters, you need to have at least 190 -200 grams of accessories, 170-200 strands.

There is a diverse number of methods, materials, devices for creating luxurious curls. For a good result, you need to choose high-quality equipment, have the slightest idea of ​​how to grow hair, what methods exist, as well as the necessary amount of consumable material.

Advice to a specialist in hair extension, see the following video.