hair extension types Compared: superior hair factory

Clip In Hair Extensions

Clip-in hair extensions are the quickest and easiest hair extensions. You can put them in or take them out in just a few minutes. They come in different sizes, lengths, and hair types to suit your needs.

PROS

• A convenient method for experimenting with extensions

• Clip Ins can be easily installed, without the need for professional assistance.

CONS

• Clip Ins can be heavy, they pull the hair and hurt after a few hours

• The clip makes it harder to style and hide the extensions

• Other factories might use inferior quality, which doesn’t blend in and looks fake.

Tape In Hair Extensions

Tape hair extensions are a fast and simple way to get longer hair. The hair weft with tape on both sides is sandwiched onto your hair. It looks natural and blends in seamlessly

PROS

• Tape weft extensions are semi permanent, lasting anywhere from 6-8 weeks between maintenance.

• They are easy to look after, just like your natural hair.

• Tape in extensions are quick to install.

CONS

• Some hair factories use synthetic or lower-quality human hair.

• Some tape extensions do not have clear bonds that can sometimes show through natural hair.

• Tying your hair up can be more challenging because you need to make sure the wefts are hidden.

Weft Hair Extensions

Natural hair is braided into a cornrow, and then a weft of hair is sewn onto this braided cornrow.

PROS

• Great for medium to thick hair.

• Weft extensions add a lot of volume and length.

• There are a variety of colors and lengths to choose from.

CONS

• Best for thicker hair as wefts can be harder to hide in very thin hair.

• Too heavy weft can cause hair to fall out.

• Too tight braids can hurt and put a strain on the scalp, causing hair to fall out.

Pre-Bonded Hair Extensions

Strands of hair extensions come already bonded with different adhesives including keratin and glue. These bonded strands are then attached to natural hair using a specialized application machine that softens the bonds.

PROS

• Discrete and blendable with natural hair.

• Semi-permanent method, lasting a long time.

• Easy to maintain and take care of.

CONS

• Must be applied and removed by a trained professional. Wrong application techniques could risk damage to your natural hair.

• Long installation time, can require 4+ hours for application depending on the amount of strands needed.

• "glue guns" used to apply these extensions can make the process messy.

Micro Hair Extensions

Hair extension is looped through the natural hair and then clamped onto it using pliers and a bead.

PROS

• Micro beads can be moved up when they slip down the hair shaft, which can be a cost-effective option.

• Easy to style with natural hair.

CONS

• Might require more frequent maintenance to move up the beads.

• Can be damaging to the hair when applied wrongly.

• Metal micro links can be very harmful to your natural hair. If you use a blow dryer or hair straightener, the metal rings heat up more and can cause the hair inside them to break.