Microbead hair extensions info and tutorial

 

I was asked about this kind of hair extension by shmuberry

So as requested here’s the information and a tutorial (you’ll need to rope in a mate to help).

 

Info

Bead hair extensions are growing in popularity. Beading is a method of attaching hair extensions using a small bead and small pliers (a closer tool) to secure the hair to your head. There is no glue, sewing, braiding or heat involved, and no one will know you are wearing extensions.

Types of Extension Hair

There are two types of hair for bead extensions. The first is the i-tip extension, which resembles the tip of a shoe string. The second type is the loop extension, which has a plastic loop attached to the extension for easier bead threading.

Types of Beads

Beads are available in plastic or metal in several sizes and colours. Sizes of the beads range from small to medium, and they are also referred to as micro rings. Use beads that match your natural hair colour.

Benefits

Since there is no heat or glue, there are fewer chances of damage to the hair. Bead extensions cannot easily be seen or felt.

Cost

Bundles of hair usually come in a pack of 25. They range in price from £20 to £150. Expect to purchase approximately seven to eight bundles for a full head.

 

Tutorial

 

Equipment:

Rat tail comb

Large hair clips

Loop tool

Micro beads

Bead clamp tool

 

Instructions:

Comb any tangles from the hair. It is important that the hair is not tangled, since this can make installation of the micro bead extensions difficult. Work with clean, dry hair when installing micro bead extensions.

Use the rat tail comb to part the hair in half. Then, use the comb to create a straight, horizontal part in the hair from ear to ear. Make sure the part is completely straight and defined. Clip the hair up and away from the part.

Slide your fingernails down the loop on the loop tool, making the end of the loop pointed. This will make it easier to apply the microbead.

Thread the micro beads through the pointed loop until they reach about a quarter of the way up the loop. Open the loop again with your fingers.

Separate a thin piece of hair, making sure that all strands in the bunch come from the same area to ensure proper tension. The piece of hair should be about the same thickness as the microbead hair extension piece.

Stick your thumb and forefinger through the loop and pull the section of hair through. Use your forefinger pull a microbead up over the end of the loop and through the section of hair. The bead should be somewhat loose on the piece of hair, with ample room for attachment of the extension.

Slide the tip of the extension through the bead. The bead should be about a quarter- to half-inch from the root of the hair.

Clamp the bead with the bead tool. This will tighten the bead around the extension and the section of hair, holding it in place. The bead should be flat once it has been clamped. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 of this section until the extensions have been applied all along the part.

Use the rat tail comb to create another horizontal part above the completed row of extensions. Apply the microbead extensions to about the bottom of the crown of the head. Do not apply the extensions in the temple, bangs or top-part of the hair.

Bonded hair extensions – info and tutorial

 

Many women wear weaves or hair extensions. Women use weaves to make their own hair appear fuller or to spice up their hairstyles. Although there are many ways to put extensions in the hair, the most common are sew-ins, braids, bonding and lace-fronts. Some methods, such as braids and bonding, are simple while others should be done by professionals.

Easiest Methods

Bonding and braids are the two easiest ways to add extensions to your hair. To bond the weave to your hair, you will need a bag of hair with tracks, hair glue and a parting comb. The braid method, which is also known as micro-braids, is another easy way to put a weave in your hair. Since Afro-textured hair tends to hold braids better, women of African descent use it the most often. To braid weave into your hair, you will need a bag of human hair, hair glue and a comb. With the comb, part a small section of the hair. Braid the hair for about 2 to 3 inches. To ensure the braid does not unravel, seal the ends of the braid with hair glue.

More Difficult Methods

The harder methods include sew-ins and lace-front wigs. Since these methods are elaborate, a professional should do them. With the sew-in method, the stylist will braid your hair into small corn rows. With a special hair thread and needle, she will sew hair with tracks into the corn row sections. This style usually lasts for many weeks.
The lace-front wig is another professional weaving technique. The stylist braids your real hair into corn-rows. Later, she adds glue or tape to your hairline and glues or tapes the wig's hairline to your own hairline.

Get the Most from Your Weave

To maintain your weave, use human hair instead of synthetic hair. Human hair looks more natural, is easier to style and is less likely to tangle. Just like you would with your own hair, wash and condition your weave often, but do it gently. You can also use certain weaves, such as sew-ins and lace-front style, to grow your real hair since they can allow your real hair to take a much-needed break from chemicals and everyday stress.

 

Quick Hair extension tutorial

 

 

 

 

This is a tutorial on how to do a quick hair extension using hair glue.
After you've followed my instructions you should have a head full of hair. It doesn't take long at all and it should last for about 2 weeks or even longer. I don't know about you but I love long hair! This is the method i use myself.

Things You'll Need:

2 packages of weft hair in whatever texture you want.

1 bottle of hair glue.

 

1 bottle of baby oil for safe removal of the weave.

 

A ponytail holder

Scissors

Step 1

Pull all of your hair in a ponytail using a small ponytail holder and leave some hair out around the edges, in front of your head (where your fringe is) and on the sides, and at the crown so you can get that hump look. We want it to look realistic and not like you have a big bag of hair on your head. Once you've done that we are now going to start layering your tracks.

Step 2

Now take your track and measure going across from right to left; starting in the back right where your ear ends. Measure going across and then cut. Take that track you've just cut and lightly put glue on the weft part of the track and not on the hair part of the track. Now where you've just measured glue it in that spot. Continue this step until you get to the top and created a u shape at the top of your head. As you continue this step that's exactly what's going to happen.

Step 3

It should look like its coming from your scalp and not an unknown place.

Now instead of going across you measure the track going vertically. Now your going to measure from where your track ends to the front of your hair line. Repeat this step until you get real close to your own hair that you left out. Now with the remaining hair blend with a brush and brush it all together with a blow dryer.

Step 4

Now if you would like to remove the hair weave after you've used the hair glue. The best household item I've found to remove the glue was baby oil. Apply baby oil underneath the track and it will dissolve the glue. Remember to take your time taking the track out so you won't pull out your own hair.