Your Guide to Hair Extensions
Looking to add length, combat hair loss, or simply boost your volume? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about hair extensions - from the various types available to tips on choosing the perfect match for your style and needs.
Understanding Hair Extensions
There are various types of hair extensions and application methods available. Some require professional assistance for semi-permanent results, while others are designed for easy application at home, allowing you to transform your look quickly and conveniently.
Hair extensions are popular for both everyday wear and special occasions such as weddings, proms, and other important milestones. If you have a specific hairstyle in mind but can’t achieve it with your natural hair alone, extensions can be a great option. It’s also helpful to consult with a trusted stylist who can recommend the best method to help you reach your desired look.
We offer a full range of high-quality hair extensions to suit different needs and lifestyles, whether you’re seeking a temporary change or a longer-lasting enhancement.
What types of hair extensions are there?
Clip-Ins
Clip-in extensions are a temporary, do-it-yourself option that’s gentle on your natural hair. Each weft comes with small clips that easily attach near the roots, allowing for quick application without causing damage.
Toppers
Instantly add volume and coverage to thinning or flat areas at the crown. Our real human hair toppers blend seamlessly with your natural hair and attach securely with gentle, no-damage clips. Lightweight, comfortable, and easy to style — perfect for everyday confidence.
Tape-Ins
Tape-In extensions are pre-taped and attached to hair roots using heat and glue. This semi-permanent method requires professional application and can cause some hair damage.
Genius Wefts
Genius Wefts revolutionize hair extensions with ultra-thin, lightweight wefts designed for maximum comfort and a flawless blend. Easy to apply by professionals, they lay flat against the scalp for a natural look and feel — perfect for adding length and volume without bulk. Ideal for all hair types, these wefts deliver durable, salon-quality results with minimal damage.
Nano Tips
Nano tip extensions use ultra-small keratin bonds to attach individual strands close to your scalp. This method is gentle on your natural hair, virtually invisible, and offers a secure, long-lasting hold. Perfect for adding natural-looking length and volume, nano tips allow you to style freely without damage or discomfort.
How do the different types of hair extensions work?
Clip-ins
Clip-In hair extensions have clips sewn to the base of each weft. Those clips are then snapped open, applied to the roots of your hair, and then snapped shut. Each weft is layered beneath your hair to create an instantly longer and fuller look while remaining completely invisible. This type of extension can be applied by yourself at home within minutes and causes zero damage to your hair. No professional help is required.
Tape-ins
Tape-in hair extensions are pre-taped and then taped or glued together on both sides of a section of your hair. This method typically requires professional application as you need someone to align them with the roots of your hair and then glue them using a heated tool. This is a semi-permanent solution that will need to be replaced every 1-2 months. It can cause damage to your hair as you're applying heat and glue to your own natural hair.
Sewn-Ins
Getting Sewn-In extensions is a lengthy process that starts by braiding your natural hair into cornrows and then using a needle and thread to sew the weave into the braid or cornrow. This can take several hours to complete. It is typically recommended for those with thicker hair due to the tight application and strain it can cause on the scalp. A professional needs to perform this type of hair extension due to the complexity of it.
Micro Links
Micro Link hair extensions are applied via a small silicone-lined bead that attaches tiny wefts of hair to small sections of your natural hair. A special tool is then used to secure the bead in place. A professional must apply these extensions due to the complexity and tools involved, which can take several hours to complete. While this particular style of hair extensions does not include heat or glue, the pressure and pulling of the micro link extensions can damage the hair.
Hair Pieces
Do you want to cover thinning hair or just play with a new look? Hair pieces are the perfect solution. Whether a Hair Topper, Clip-In Ponytail, or Clip-In Curtain Bangs, these easy-to-use pieces add coverage, length, and fullness exactly where you want them. No professional help is needed. Hair pieces come in various textures and styles, making them great for anyone experiencing hair thinning or simply craving a fresh look. Lightweight and natural-looking, they’re the ultimate way to switch up your style with minimal effort.
What are hair extensions made of?
Hair extensions made from 100% real human hair offer the most natural look and feel. They blend seamlessly with your own hair and can be styled, dyed, and washed just like you would with your natural hair. With proper care, they can last up to a year or longer, making them a durable and versatile choice for anyone seeking added length or volume.
Pros: Long-lasting, heat-stylable, dyeable, natural appearance, and easy to maintain.
Cons: Require regular care to keep them looking their best.
How to Choose the Right Hair Extension Color
The key to picking the perfect hair extension color is matching the undertones in your natural hair. Whether your hair has warm, cool, or neutral undertones, selecting extensions that complement these tones will create the most natural look.
To identify your undertones, check your hair in natural light - either by a window or outdoors. If you notice yellow, golden, or red hues, your hair has warm undertones. If you see blue or greenish hints, your undertones are cool. If your hair seems to have a balance of both, you likely have neutral undertones.
When shopping for hair extensions, pay attention to product descriptions, as they often specify the undertones included. Brands tend to use consistent terms, so understanding the naming conventions can help:
- Warm tones: Golden, Butterscotch, Honey, Chocolate.
- Cool tones: Platinum, Ash, Cool
- Neutral tones: Natural, Medium, Neutral.
Using these tips will help you find extensions that blend seamlessly with your hair’s natural shade.