Many girls dream of thick hair, which will allow them to do different hairstyles or simply look like they have long dreamed of. However, not everyone was lucky in this matter. If you are not the owner of thick hair, then you probably also thought about how to fix this problem. Everyone knows that there are various ways of hair extensions.
Many methods have been used by hairdressers for a long time, and they can be called proven. One of them is pigtail hair extensions .
Hair Extension Benefits
- You have the opportunity to add not only length but also volume.
- You can add strands not along the entire length, but exactly where you want. So, it can be various sites - the back of the head, whiskey, bangs and others.
- Strands are selected according to your color or according to personal wishes.
- The hair extension procedure is completely painless and does not take much time (from about 1 to 3 hours).
How to grow hair on pigtails?
The technology of this process today has been improved so that it does not harm the client’s real hair, and also so that the artificial locks can hold for a long time, and the areas to which they are attached are not visible to others. Braiding hair is a modern way in which thin braids are woven by the master at the roots across the back of the head. Then locks are attached to them as a tress, which is why this method is also called the “tress method”. This technology involves the use of hair treated with special tools. They are connected at the roots in such a way that as a result they have the appearance of a narrow long strip from which extended strands are supposed to grow.
Weaving begins at the nape of the neck. The master sews tresses to all the braids. Moreover, you need to place the hair bands so that they are located close to the root bases. One tress is sewn to one pigtail. It is important that they are attached close enough to the roots, because in this case you do not have to often adjust the result.
As a rule, several times a month tresses are removed and twisted braids closer to the bases (after this, tresses are sewn to bound braids). This procedure takes about three hours.
Pigtail hair extensions are suitable for all types of hair, regardless of their color, structure or volume. The weave on the girl’s head is quite thin, which is why they will not interfere (which is not applicable to the capsule method).
Advantages of the pigtail extension method
This method is considered to be completely safe, since the hair of customers will not be exposed to high temperatures. In order to attach tresses, do not use sticky substances, as well as aggressive chemicals, which can also provoke an allergic reaction. If necessary, weaving is disassembled and removed. Moreover, tresses are used several times, due to the fact that for their manufacture natural hair is often used for building. Before you buy them yourself, it is best to consult with an experienced craftsman.
How to choose hair extensions?
It must be remembered that the extension procedure is performed by hairdressers using natural or artificially made hair. Which option is best to choose? Natural hair extensions are more expensive, but a hairstyle with such a material will look more natural.
In addition, you should not forget that these locks will not deteriorate from heating, and you will have the opportunity to do the styling with the help of hair dryers, plates, or other similar tools. However, among the advantages of synthetics, a more affordable price should be mentioned, as well as the possibility (if necessary) of painting in any color that does not wash out for a long period of time.
How to care for hair extensions?
Braiding hair is a fairly popular procedure. This is due to the fact that artificial strands do not require special care. However, always remember the key recommendations that will extend the life of any material:
- Care for the locks is the same as for ordinary hair, but it should be softer.
- You need to wash your hair when it becomes dirty.
- Before proceeding to the above procedure, you should comb your hair well.
- In the process of washing the head, you do not need to rub it too carefully so that the locks do not tangles.
- It is imperative to use a balm and a hair mask, which are applied over the entire length.
- Wipe your head after washing with a dry towel.
Comb for hair extensions
Hair extensions must be combed without fail several times a day using a special comb. In no case can you make strong and sharp movements in this case.
Even with gentle handling, a special comb for hair extensions must be present, since with it you can unravel the locks. As a rule, such products are made from soft materials (most often from bristles or silicone). It is better to choose a comb in the form of tridents or choose a quality massage brush. In no case do not purchase a metal product or one with the ends of the teeth made in the form of a plastic ball. Such combs will harm the hair, and they will quickly begin to exfoliate.
There is an effective method of checking which product can be considered really high-quality. You just need to take and hold a comb on the skin of the hands. If it does not leave scratches, this means that they will not be on the head. Are there any rules for operating such a tool?
Of course, and among them the main ones can be distinguished:
- start combing, retreating from the base a few centimeters;
- in no case do not handle wet hair;
- it is impossible to carry out the procedure more than three times a day;
- combing hair extensions should be thorough and careful.
Experienced hairdressers recommend collecting curls as a tail and moving during the process from the ends. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that areas with strand fasteners do not get confused with each other.
How many strands do you need for hair extensions?
Typically, about 100-150 strands may be needed during the process. However, such an amount is quite arbitrary, since it will depend on the final result and the quality of the client’s real hair. Thick hair during building up to a length of 40-50 cm does not require more than the specified number.
However, if you are the owner of short or too thick hair, you need to select the locks individually, and only a qualified hairdresser should do this. Note that the traditional standard set in this situation will not be sufficient. If the number of necessary strands is determined incorrectly by the master, then the whole procedure will go down the drain and in the end will not make you more beautiful. Therefore, it is recommended to contact only an experienced hairdresser, whose abilities you can be sure of.
How are hair extensions removed?
Above, you could read about the method of adding curls to pigtails, which is also sometimes called the French method. Removing hair extensions in this case will occur without pain and any difficulties. The technique of the process is as follows: in certain parts of the head, a certain number of thin braids are weaved, to which tresses are attached.
How is hair extensions removed in this situation? This is a fairly simple process: disconnect the curls (this is easy enough), and then untie the pigtail to which these locks were attached.