Features and types of keratin hair extensions

To add hair volume and length, modern technologies offer not to grow, but to increase curls. Keratin hair extensions are considered the safest among the practiced methods. After the quality of such a procedure, it is impossible to think that among natural hair there are extensions.

Keratin is a synthetic polymeric substance that helps attached curls hold on for a long time and naturally. They do not create discomfort with daily care and do not weigh down the hair.

Technology with the use of keratin was first used in Italy and gradually became widespread in Europe, and then throughout the world. Now, any woman has the opportunity to improve the look of her hair in just one procedure.

It is recommended to do it:

• to increase hair length;
• to give the hair extra volume;
• for cardinal changes in the image or creating a new one;
• for masking flaws in the form of bald patches, etc.

As with any procedure, keratin hair extensions have some contraindications. He should be abandoned if there is one of the following listed below:

• often dyed or bleached curls;
• diseases of the hair, scalp, scratches;
• sensitivity of the skin on the head;
• VSD (vegetative dystonia);
• the period of treatment with antibiotics, hormonal drugs, the passage of chemotherapy;
• allergic to composition;
• thin and too brittle hair;
• acclimatization period or before climate change.

There are several methods of hair extensions. Consider the main ones.

According to the new forms and technologies of the procedure, keratin hair extensions were constantly modified during use. Currently, three varieties are preferred: Italian, English and micro-widen.

The capsule method, which is considered the most reliable and safe. Its peculiarity is that keratin-coated strands are used. The master attaches them to the client's hair with thermal tongs. This forms a kind of spike with natural strands and elongated, thick strands that look natural. Additional strands are kept quite firmly and for a long time, confidently endure washing hair and dyeing.

During the procedure, the master uses a special heat gun, which melts keratin capsules for fastening the strands. It does not harm the "native" hair and is done faster than by the Italian method. The size of the keratin capsules is selected individually and there is an opportunity to do everything exactly according to the wishes of the client. Requires extreme accuracy in the performance of this type of building.

Building lightweight locks of any length using transparent microcapsules and keratin powder. This completely harmless way has a minus in the form of refusal to visit paired and gradual combing of hairs from the strands.

In general, such a procedure as a keratin extension has both advantages and disadvantages.

A positive result is that:

• hair visually and to the touch become thicker, longer and silky;
• You can individually select strands by hair color and length;
• accreted strands are allowed for thermosetting and painting;
• the fact of accrued strands is imperceptible to others.

Of the minuses can be noted only the most obvious:

• the cost of the procedure and time spent on its implementation;
• the need for special care and correction after regrowth;
• perhaps a feeling of discomfort after the build-up (mainly during sleep);
• can only be dried with a hairdryer under a cool stream of air.

This salon method can be seen on the example of the Italian system. Its essence lies in the technique of applying a keratin capsule, fixing the strand at high temperature and forming a long extended strand identical to natural hair. Keratin is recognized as absolutely safe and most identical to the protein in the structure of natural hair.

Build on stages:

• hair is divided into strands, determined by the line for attaching additional strands;
• at a distance of about 1 cm, a stackable lock with a bio-keratin capsule is applied;
• thermal tongs are heated to 180 degrees for the melting process;
• a master with forceps (or hands) forms a capsule;
• after building up all the strands, the hairstyle is aligned with the ironing;
• the master smoothes the border of the transition between the strands of natural and artificial structure with a special hot razor;
• the final length and shape of the hairstyle is formed.

Judging by advertising recommendations and tips on websites and publications, the correction will be needed only six months later. But reviews indicate that even with all the specified care procedures, correction is required after 3 months in 90% of cases.

Known as the "gentle Spanish technique." During this procedure, the hair is not exposed to high temperatures. To attach the strands using gel capsules.

Gel extension technique is as follows.

• Selection of strands to match the client's own hair.
• The process of making capsules is carried out manually. The size of the created compound is no more than a grain of rice. A mixture similar to medical keratin glue is used. It does not cause allergic manifestations, is not toxic, tolerates hot temperatures.
• The capsule is fixed on an artificial strand, and then to natural hair. The junction looks inconspicuous, and the bunches are held firmly, without inhibiting the growth of natural hair.
• High-quality gel material after hardening remains transparent, and a cheap analogue acquires a whitish tint, imperceptible only on blond hair.

The whole procedure will take 4-6 hours. Two types of hair are applied:

• Slavic - with fine and silk structure;
• Asian - greater rigidity.

The capsules are removed using a special removal agent, and then the regrown hair is put in order and the removed tufts are fixed again. It is recommended once a month to carry out the procedure for the care of a new hairstyle in the salon. This will extend the period of wearing hair extensions and retain the shape of hair and shine strands.

It is difficult to care for hair extensions, it is necessary to adhere to some recommendations, so that the hairstyle keeps the acquired form the desired period of time.

• It is necessary to comb the curls several times a day, carefully dividing and smoothing the strands with a soft comb, starting the procedure of combing from the tips and slightly rising up. This is to prevent tangling.
• In the process of washing the hair at the roots, rinse with care, not strongly tilting the head down.
• Means for nutrition can not be applied at the base of the hair, close to the roots and keratin capsules, so as not to provoke detachment strands.
• Do not go to bed with wet hair, so as not to injure and break them.
• At night, it is better to collect hair in a ponytail or braid.
• When laying thermal devices to avoid contact with the places of attachment strands.

The procedure for lengthening hair with a keratin composition can be carried out at home, but only with high-quality certified products. It is purchased in specialized stores with the help of consultants who select a tool for the specific structure of a particular customer's hair. It is enough 10 grams of funds to secure about a hundred strands.

Quality keratin can be clear, slightly bluish or colored. It resembles fine-grained beads. Cream shade or yellowness - a low-grade product, which is better to refuse. The use of poor-quality keratin will damage your hair and may adversely affect overall health.

How the procedure of keratin hair extensions is carried out using the hot method, see the following video.