A Guide to the Best Types of Hair Extensions
Long hair is always in style, but it’s not always easy to grow. If you want longer, fuller hair, you might need extensions. There are many questions about extensions—how to apply them, what extensions are best for different hair types, whether synthetic or natural extensions are better for you—so we talked with experts about these and other queries to find out what you should know about extensions.
Here are the best and most popular hair extension types and their main features:
1. Clip-In Hair Extensions
These are called clip-ins because they clip into your hair. They’re easy to put in and provide a quick way to lengthen your hair.
Type: Clip-in extensions are the most versatile type of extensions. They come in a wide variety of colors, lengths, styles, and textures. They can be applied either to dry hair or wet hair, and they’re easy to remove.
How: Clip-in extensions are safe to apply yourself. Each set comes with two pieces: an extension and a clip. The clip is attached to your hair; then the extension is attached to the clip.
How Much: Clip-in extensions are available for as little as $5. But a lower price doesn’t mean lower quality—expensive extensions can be a waste of money if you don’t properly apply them.
2. Micro Bonded Hair Extensions
Micro bonding or micro weaving is a popular keratin extension option.
Type: In micro bonding, tiny hair pieces are attached to your natural hair with a keratin protein. Micro Bonded extensions can be used to add length or volume.
How: Micro bonding is a semi-permanent procedure. It’s more time-consuming than other extension methods. Micro bonded hair extensions last longer than different extensions and are less likely to shed.
How Much: Micro bonded extensions start at $50. Good quality hair extensions can cost anywhere from $200 to $800 per package.
3. Tape-In Hair Extensions
Tape-in extensions are similar to micro bonded extensions, but they’re attached to your hair with tape instead of glue.
Type: Tape-in extensions are similar to micro bonded extensions, but they’re not as long-lasting.
How: Tape-in extensions are applied directly to your hair with tape. They’re easy to apply and remove, but they require more frequent adjustment than micro bonded extensions.
How Much: Tape-in extensions start at $50 and cost $150 to $200 per package.
4. Micro Loop Hair Extensions
Micro loop extensions can be used to thicken your hair.
Type: Micro loop extensions are the same size as your hair’s natural hair shaft. This gives them a natural look.
How: Micro loop extensions are applied one by one, strand by strand. You apply them to your hair while it’s dry. Micro loop extensions can be used to thicken your hair.
How Much: Micro loop extensions start at $7per strand. You can expect to pay between $500 and $800 for a complete set of micro loop extensions.
5. Sew-In Hair Extensions
Sew-in extensions are micro bonded extensions with a more natural look and feel.
Type: Sew-in extensions are the most popular type of micro bonded extension. A professional stylist applies them, and they’re less expensive and less time-consuming than micro bonding. Sew-in extensions are less likely to shed than micro bonded extensions.
How: Sew-in extensions are attached to your hair with a combination of keratin protein bonds and thread. They can be applied to dry or wet hair.
How Much: Sew-in extensions start at $300 and cost up to $800 for a complete set.
Conclusion
There are many questions about hair extensions, but we’re here to help. If you want longer, fuller hair, clip-in extensions are a good place to start. They’re durable, easy to apply, and they’re less expensive than other options. Whether you want more volume or longer hair, we’ve got the best hair extensions for you.
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