Hair extensions – what hair maniacs scare children with, or not? Let”s figure it out

Although they have become extremely popular, not everyone has a positive opinion of hair extensions. There are those who declare them a marvel of beauty, and those who caution against it. Are they as terrifying as people say?

Without a doubt, hair extensions can provide you with the volume and length you’ve always desired. But given the abundance of reports of harm, discomfort, and even terrifying tales, it’s reasonable to question whether these worries are exaggerated or grounded in reality.

Let’s examine hair extensions, their advantages and disadvantages, and whether or not they are deserving of their unfavorable reputation.

A little theory

Although there are other kinds of extensions, I’ll only talk to you about the capsule here. I have not experimented with any other.

Extensions for hair go beyond length. Many people do this to add thickness or to fix an issue (like a broken or burned piece, a bad haircut, etc.).

With hot capsule extensions, the hair is fixed at the end of the donor strand and attached to keratin. Using special tongs, they melt the keratin and create a capsule that encloses the donor strand, simulating wrapping and clamping. Hair extensions can vary in terms of texture, term of the nose, and quality. This has an impact on the strands’ cost as well.

Four types of hair exist, listed in ascending order of cost and quality:

1. Asian
2. European
3. South Russian
4. Slavic.

The worst quality hair is Asian hair, which is also the least expensive. It tangles easily, does not wear well, and frequently does not have its top and bottom observed. This results in the scales being oriented in completely different directions. Furthermore, because Asian women have a totally different structure, Slavic women rarely find them suitable.

Slavic: the priciest, best-quality, softest, and longest-lasting.

This particular salon uses South Russian hair extensions, which I had (the hair is released under their brand and they have their own contract with the manufacturer). After six months, I can state that they have gotten worse but are still in marketable condition. You can always extend them again by trimming the split ends just a little bit. Nonetheless, home care is crucial since it prevents hair loss.

How the procedure was carried out

The day before, I had a consultation at the salon so the specialist could choose my hair and determine whether the color I needed was in stock. After hearing that I had a lot of questions, the salon owner allowed me to touch and examine her head, which was being extended by the same expert. They also showed me the hair and helped me choose the shade.

I came in for extensions the following day. They started by using a cleansing shampoo—not SHGO—to wash my hair. The specialist started to extend after drying.

She simply took a bunch of hair and extended it as much as needed, then counted. In the salon, the fee was determined by how many grams of hair were used (for the material) and how many capsules were extended (for the work). She did not immediately count the precise number of capsules. The chosen length determines the material’s price. In my salon, a single capsule cost one euro (later corrected to 0.40 euros for each removed capsule, 0.40 euros for each recapsulation, and one euro for each extension).

I am aware that many salons allow their customers to select from a variety of capsule sizes (standard, micro, mini, and nano), with the smaller the capsule, the more expensive the service. My hairstylist operates in a different manner; she assesses the client’s hair to determine the optimal length for the extensions while ensuring that the process is safe, natural, and affordable (large capsules are not applied to thin hair, for example). In some salons, the price is fixed regardless of the size of the capsules; the smaller the capsule, the more of them are required.

For instance, I applied 250 microcapsules to my head, but you could multiply this by three with nanocapsules, and my hair didn’t really require them. I found standard capsules to be too large. To make it undetectable, you can also mix and match the sizes of the capsules. For instance, you could use larger capsules to cover the back of the head and smaller ones to cover the top layer of hair and the thin side strands.

The number of capsules determines how long the process takes. There were numerous capsules because I have a lot of hair, and the entire process took roughly five hours. Since you have to take out the strands, replace the keratin capsules, and then add extensions, correction takes longer. My hairdresser splits the procedures into two days, but in theory it’s enjoyable all day (or takes an assistant).

Once every capsule is on your head, your hair is styled, you are informed about aftercare, and you are sent home.

What happened to your natural hair

To put it briefly, everything is excellent. There was a time when my natural hair dried out, but after using the new care that is listed below, it got even better than it was before. But even without the extensions, it would have dried out just as well.

Eventually, they grew longer, but the hairdresser chopped off roughly 5 cm of my own ends when removing the long strands. The ladder into which they broke off a few years ago did not disappear, but it also did not get worse. The front strands and the top layer of the hair continued to be problematic.

I believe the photos are ready to be shown. The hair before and after the extensions are shown below.

Although I wanted to level out the ladder in front, there are still extended capsules, but they are all in front now. However, the hair in the back of the picture is mine, and there are no more capsules. It’s only been six months, and in November, there was only one correction.

The extended length appears like this:

This is how correct capsules appear (see photo below). Nothing extends a kilometer anywhere, the donor strand’s thickness matches your own, and your own strand is taken from the hair next to you:

What you need to take into account

1. Selecting a master is essential. As you can see from the photo in most online reviews, 50% of the time the natural hair will not survive if the extension is done incorrectly. There are many subtleties in the process:

• correctly choose the strand to which to attach the donor (it should not be too thin, then it will really break out under the weight and bald spots will result);
• at what angle the master holds the strand when building up, so as not to create a tension, which will eventually tear out its hairs;
• the way the master works with tongs (melts the capsules directly on his hair, damaging it more, or in his hands, and only then applies, reducing the time of exposure of the temperature to his hair);
• you need to choose the size of the capsules that will suit and not harm your hair;
• and much, much more.

2. In-home care is essential. 50% of the second. Everything is easy in this case: great care + the master’s hook-like hands equal serious hair damage with an uncertain result. Excellent master plus no maintenance = very bad hair and erratic results. Because donor hair is "not alive" and does not attach to the skin, it does not receive nourishment from the root and requires a lot of care. I’m used to very intensive care, so it was easy for me.

This will cause you more difficulties if you are not accustomed to wearing masks or if you do not have the time to provide regular care. In addition, the drying time for hair extensions is very long. In my instance, it took 30 to 40 minutes as opposed to 10. This is because of the density of my hair. Generally speaking, though, hair care is not particularly special; the fundamentals (moisturizing, nutrition, restoration, you can’t sleep with a wet head, you have to braid your hair at night, comb it from the ends) are nearly the same.

However, there are a few subtleties:

• You can only wash your head standing up and you can"t throw wet hair down;
• You can"t wear a turban made of a towel (this all creates a strong and bad load on the roots of your hair, since wet strands become heavier, and "turning them over" we pull the root and tear out our hair);
• You can"t apply anything other than shampoo to the roots/places where the capsules are attached, it shouldn"t get there at all, since the capsules will simply start to slide off your hair (for the same reason, you can"t use shampoos with oils);
• And you also need to use special combs, or at least combs without balls on the ends of the bristles.

3. Following postponements For a week or so, you are not allowed to tie tight tails or do anything else that could cause your hair to fall out (this will only be feasible once your hair grows in and the capsules are farther away from your skin). You also can’t wash your hair for at least a day in order to ensure that the capsules are completely frozen.

4. A large amount of your own fallen hair will be on the floor during the correction. Psychological shock, huh? Don’t worry, these are just hairs that fell out on their own during the three months that the wearers wore the capsules; they were unable to fall to the ground because they were "sitting" in the capsule. When the capsule is taken out, the hair eventually falls out.

5. When hair grows back, it becomes tangled and the grown portion falls into tiny dreadlocks. They can even twist together to a certain extent, which is normal, but if they start doing so, it’s best to show the master and ask whether everything is alright or if a correction is already due. Since your own hair stays in place and is expertly untangled during the correction, the master is crucial in this situation as well.

6. Timely corrections are critical. These are not extended eyelashes – they will not fall off on their own. But they can easily grow back and get tangled. On average, correction is needed once from 2.5 – 3.5 months, depending on the growth rate of their hair. I saw a lot of information that you can go for up to six months, but it is not surprising that your hair eventually leaves the chat. You can"t comb them at the root – there is a capsule (i.e.. we comb the roots with the right comb, but what is in the capsule is in the capsule, only the strands in the capsules are combed relative to each other and those of your hair that do not have capsules).

As it gets bigger, they start to entwine and tangle, making it impossible to comb through them. If you don’t twist and pull them specifically, they won’t become too tangled when they are 3–4 cm from the root. However, the growth can reach 6 to 9 cm in 6 months, which is the distance from the root to the capsule. At this point, you may experience hard tangles that will be difficult to untangle—it’snotguaranteed that your hair will survive such untangling without suffering damage.

7. Nothing can be torn off at the roots. The hair above the capsule becomes more free as it grows, causing fingers and combs to stick to it as the hair moves away from the root. As a result, nothing can be pulled there because you pull your hair, which was common practice before. Ask the master if something is pulling you while you’re growing; it’s possible that the strand’s angle wasn’t chosen correctly when it was fastened, which is why it’s pulling.

My departure is now

As previously stated, during the process, my level of care altered, but I did not add to or subtract from the departure simply because there were elongated strands present. All care funds and principles stay the same without increasing.

• Davines Oi Shampoo – the main shampoo;
• Loreal Serioxys Advanced – for more thorough cleansing once a week.

Davines OI Conditioner is the air conditioner.

• Davines nounou – nutrition;
• Davines Heart of Glass Intense Treatment – Restoration;
• Davines the Let it Go – took to a moisturization test. It is for the scalp and hair, but I use only to hair.

The methods are irrevocable:

• Davines oi all in one Milk – spray (smoothes, softens);
• Chi Luxury Black Seed Oil Blow Dry Cream – Cream;
• Kerastase Elixir Ultime – oil;
• OSIS+ Flatliner – thermal protection.

Basic accessories:

• Comb for extensive hair;
• Combing Tangle Teezer (large and small for a bag);
• Silk gum for hair;
• Dyson Airwrap Feng / Styler.

A lot of myths surround hair extensions, which can make them seem intimidating. However, they can be a great way to enhance your look without harming your natural hair if done correctly and with the right care.

It’s critical to keep in mind that not all hair extensions are created equal, and that selecting premium materials and working with a trained stylist can significantly alter the outcome. There are benefits and drawbacks to every beauty procedure, but the secret is to do your research and choose the best option for your hair type and way of life.

Therefore, even though hair extensions might initially seem a little frightening, you shouldn’t be afraid of them. They can give you the volume, length, and confidence you want without adding any drama if you take the proper approach.

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