Pros and cons of capsular hair extensions

Capsule hair extensions are one of the most popular types of extensions, the essence of which lies in the fact that artificial curls are attached using small capsules. This procedure takes much more time than the tape building, however, the resulting effect lasts longer.

Italian building is rightly called the safest way to capsulate artificial curls. Its peculiarity is that hot keratin buildup is performed.

During this procedure, the master selects several strands of the client and fixes the artificial curls with the help of a heated capsule. For heating the capsule, special forceps are used, which cope with this task in a couple of seconds.

Among the main advantages of this method are the following:

• the exposure temperature does not exceed 170 degrees, due to which minimal damage is done to your own hair;
• frozen capsules remain invisible, so you can hold the hair even at the partings;
• keratin mounts are soft, which provides a high level of comfort in the process of their use;

• strands are used for the procedure, the length of which does not exceed 70 cm, while the initial volume of hair increases several times;
• with hair extensions, you can easily go to the sauna, swimming pool and other similar places;
• durability - the period of wearing before correction is about 6 months, which favorably distinguishes this method against the background of capsular extension of other types, which need to be adjusted after a couple of months.

Of course, this technology has its drawbacks:

• the process takes a lot of time and effort of the master, which affects the cost of the work;
• you need to choose the master very carefully, as this affects the result;

• At first, because of the capsules on the hair, you can feel a certain discomfort, however, within a week, most women will get used to it;
• during sleep with sharp turns the capsules can deliver a little pain;
• Do not use hot cosmetic tools to style your hair.

Another popular type of capsular extension is the English technology, a feature of which is the unique fastening technology. The hair is collected by the master into a bunch of a certain volume, and a special glue is applied on the base. After that, strand is applied to the hair, which is clamped with the help of special forceps.

The main advantages of this method:

• the ability to quickly increase the length of hair and their thickness;
• fastenings are completely invisible, resin for the procedure is available in various colors, so you can choose the most suitable option for the client's hair color;

• affordable cost when compared with other hair extensions.

As for the shortcomings, the main one concerns the resin capsules. They can not boast of impressive reliability and deteriorate under the influence of external factors. In addition, this method can not be resorted to open zones.

In order for hair extensions to retain their attractive appearance for a long time, special attention should be paid to caring for them. It is worth highlighting a number of basic recommendations.

• Head washing is allowed only in an upright position. In no case can one throw one's head back forward, since this may cause a displacement of artificial curls.
• When washing do not need to rub the skin, so as not to violate the integrity of the capsule.

• Immediately after washing, you can not comb your hair, but it is better to wait until they are completely dry.
• When combing hair, be sure to hold it with your hand in order not to accidentally pull out strands.
• To maintain good hair condition, you need to apply various balms and masks on a regular basis, however, when applying, you need to skip the roots so as not to soften the capsules.

As for the possible harm to the hair, the capsular build-up may adversely affect its own curls due to the influence of high temperature. In addition, it is harmful to increase hair in cases where you have brittle and weak hair. When building on them creates an additional load, which can lead to a complete loss.

Microcapsular extension is an innovative method and has a huge number of advantages in comparison with the usual option. The main distinguishing feature is the size of the capsules: they are so small that it is almost impossible to notice them. The essence of fastening in this case does not differ from other methods, but among the materials not only keratin is used, but also wax capsules.

Among the main advantages of microcapsule extension, which favorably distinguish it against the background of other varieties of this procedure, the following can be singled out:

• This method is an excellent solution for girls who have weakened their own hair;
• ease of care and the minimum number of restrictions, which greatly simplifies the process of wearing;

• microcapsule extensions can be carried out at any length of their hair, and even in this case, the capsules will remain invisible;
• durability - the correction will need to be carried out no more than twice a year;
• the minimum weight of the strands, so that the pressure on the bulbs does not increase significantly.

Thus, capsular extension is a unique procedure that allows you to increase the length and thickness of the hair, while maintaining a maximum of naturalness.

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