How to apply micro hair extensions?

Get longer, thicker hair with micro hair extensions!

Micro loop hair extensions are fast becoming the most popular hair extensions on the market. They are easy to apply with the micro bead and loop already attached, anyone can do it. You might need a friend to help around the back but you'll save $100's doing it at home. Micro hair extensions look natural as they come in individual strands in a variety of colours so you can match up to your own hair by using 1 or more colour. Most hair extensions these days are made from human hair, but it is important it is remy hair. Remy hair looks healthier, lasts longer and can be blow-dried, straightened, curled and coloured. For more info on remy hair check out What are remy hair extensions?

How to apply micro hair extensions

What you need:

- 100-150 micro hair extension pieces for fine to normal hair, 150-200 for thick hair

- hair extension pliers

- sectioning clips and tail comb

- hair extension loop brush 

         1.        First section the hair leaving an inch out around the
                    hairline. This hair will help hide the hair extension
                    beads when wearing your hair up. Clip the rest of the
                    hair up out of the way. It is important your section is
                    neat so no stray pieces of hair get caught in the beads.
                    This is where you will start applying your first row of
                    hair extensions.

 2.    Take a small piece of hair around the same
        thickness as the hair extensions. Make a
        slight twist in your strand of hair to make it
        neater and easier to handle. Then place your
        piece of hair through the plastic loop.




                                                                                 

 3.    Working close to the scalp pull on the plastic
        loop to feed your hair through the hair
        extension bead. Now slide the bead up to
        your roots, but not all the way. Leave about
        5mm from your scalp so there is not too
        much tension on your hair.






       
         4.       Now using your pliers squeeze the bead firmly so
                   that the extension feels secure when you pull on it.         
                   Make sure you clamp down in the middle of the
                   bead and on the edges. As the hair settles in if any
                   of the beads are not tight enough they can slip,
                   you can easily give them another squeeze with your
                   pliers to tighten them again.






                  5.       Work your way up in rows leaving the inch out
                            around the hairline. When you get to the sides
                            leave out 1.5-2 inches around your face and ears,
                            the hair can be finer here and the beads easier to
                            see. Place the extensions about 1.5 inches lower
                            than your crown so there is plenty of hair to fall
                            over top of all the beads. The top row of extensions
                            can be spaced out more so they blend more with
                            your own hair.

                         

Tips:
Now you can straighten, curl and
blow dry your hair! Always use a
hair extensions loop brush when
brushing knots out. Hold the hair at
the top, below the beads when brushing. Never brush wet hair, use
a wide tooth plastic comb or
de tangle with fingers. Use a quality moisturising shampoo & conditioner, but don't condition the roots near beads. Always wash in cool water. Use moisturisers and Moroccan oils in ends only. If you need to balance the colour, gentle colours like toners & semis can be used. Always use a low          temperature setting when styling.

Shop for micro loop human hair extensions.

What are Remy hair extensions?

Remy Hair (also spelt remi) is real human hair and the cuticle layer (outer layer) of the hair is still in tact. The hair has been processed into extensions with all the cuticles facing in the same direction. Which means the hair strands have been organised with all the roots at the top end and tips at the other. This results in a smoother, softer, shinier finish. Remy hair extensions are premium quality, they look and feel healthier than non-remy and will last longer.

The difference

Non-remy hair has been through a chemical process called an acid bath which strips the cuticle. Then a silicone is placed over the hair to give a smooth shiny look. The silicone layer wears away as the extensions are washed and the hair then returns to a raw, rough state that will tangle and matt easily. Therefore non-remy hair will not last as long.

The benefits

The benefits of using remy hair extensions are the simple fact that the hair is natural and you can treat it like your own. You can curl or straighten it, use styling products and wash the hair over and over. You can also colour the hair, but remember colouring is damaging even to your own hair so you should try and pick hair extensions that are as close as possible to your own hair colour. And look after the hair, for example blonde hair is generally dryer so use treatments. And always use good quality shampoo and conditioners to help your extensions last as long as possible.

How long do remy hair extensions last?

As remy hair is real human hair and of premium quality it will last a long time and the better you take care of them the longer they will last you.
Clip in remy hair extensions should last as long as around 1 to 2 years with proper care, depending on how often they are used and washed.
Permanent remy hair extensions like micro rings will last around 6 months. There are a few determining factors to consider. The type of styling that is used on the hair, like straightening, and how often it is done. Also the types of products used, are they good quality, and are they for hair extensions? Also permanent hair extensions need to be adjusted as they grow away from the scalp and through this process sometimes the micro rings become damaged and are not reusable. This only happens to a few and so they get replaced easily by new extensions. So the general rule for the overall set is around 6 months.


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