Tape on, clip in – hair extension methods

Have you decided to get hair extensions? Great! And do you already know which method you will use during the salon treatment? Tape on? Clip in? Don't these names mean anything to you? Don't worry, in this article we will explain it to you. hair extension methods and the advantages and disadvantages of each of these solutions, so that you can make this important decision informed.

Hair Extensions – Who Uses Them and Why?

There is no clear answer to this question. There may be several reasons – we are bored with our current hairstyle and we do not want to wait for our hair to grow back naturally. Perhaps you decided to get hair extensions because your hair is weakened after illness, chemotherapy or you are struggling with scalp problems (e.g. alopecia areata). Or maybe you want to look like a well-groomed woman with beautiful, long hair? Contrary to appearances hair extensions are for everyone . More and more men are also visiting us. Don't believe me? Check out one of our YouTube videos, where we present a certain boy's metamorphosis . 😊

Hair extension methods

Coming back to the topic, there are different methods of hair extensions, the most commonly used are:

• Keratin Method
• Tape-on
• Clip-in.

In the rest of this article, you will learn what each of these methods involves and when to use them. Not sure which method is right for you? Schedule a free consultation !

Hollywood Hair's original method

An original method of manually forming very small, strong and durable welds using the best quality natural keratin, thanks to which they do not destroy the hair structure and the strands are reusable.

The method involves connecting strands of natural hair with strands of hair extensions using keratin bonds. The keratin is heated using a bonder and formed on the client's hair strand into a tiny bond, without touching the client's hair with heat. Why is the method unique? Hollywood Hair specialists work in teams, where designated stylists create strands that match the client's hair in terms of color and thickness on an ongoing basis, so you can create the most personalized effect of hair extensions . Hair extension specialists match smaller/larger strands to specific places on the head, which is why the mini capsule method allows for the reconstruction of very short hair, sides, bangs and also allows for hair extensions almost on the top of the head, where with other methods it is impossible.

Hair made using the original Hollywood Hair method should be pulled up every 4 months at most (thin and brittle hair 1-2 months, medium-thick hair 3 months, thick hair 4 months). Pulling up the hair involves pulling the strands and re-applying them: the weld is crushed with special nippers without damaging the structure of the natural hair and without using liquids or chemicals. During the hair pull-up procedure, the strands are shortened by the length of the weld and after cutting the ends at the end of the extension from 2-7 cm depending on the cut (straight-cut hair will shorten more). The loss of hair weight every 3-4 months between pull-ups can be about 10-15% depending on the care and combing method.

Tape on – sandwich method

Method Tape On is considered safer and less burdensome for natural hair. Called sandwich method , because between the natural strands, extensions are placed glued to a transparent tape. The place where the extensions join the natural strands is practically invisible, and the light tape does not weigh down the hair.

The condition for using the Tape on method is to have natural hair of at least 15 cm in length. Their role is to thicken and/or lengthen the hair. The procedure usually lasts about an hour , and 10 to 30 “sandwiches” are applied – a lot depends on our needs and expectations.

Clip in – instant hair extensions

On the method Clip-in It is mainly women who care about their health that decide to do it quick change and adding length/volume to a hairstyle for a short time – a big night out, a corporate event, a wedding. Clip ins are hair strands that are attached to natural hair using clips . Sometimes the connection point (clips) is visible, which is why extensions are usually added to updos or braids. Clips can weigh down the hair, so they are not recommended for permanent use. Importantly, You can apply clip-in hair extensions yourself , without having to make an appointment at a salon or hairdresser's. For experienced ladies, applying clips takes a few minutes. We gain a completely different look in an express pace - what more could you want?