Velvet Magazine October 2016

Beauty
Hair Clinic
Hair extensions are
making the ultimate
revival and are becoming
more accessible, with
many options now
available dependent on
budget and hair type
Gone is the idea that all hair extensions
are good for is increasing length; the
most popular reasons for requesting hair
extensions are to build up gaps in the hair,
add volume and give a healthy aesthetic,
which can be done with anything from as
little as 50 bonds. Extensions can also be
used to add colour and vibrancy to the hair,
subtle highlights to the ends of the hair, or
for a complete colour change.
When it comes to the different methods
and types of extensions, there are lots to
choose from. Fusion, for example, uses
small strands of hair that are pre-bonded,
usually with a keratin-based tip, and then
Balmain Paris
secured onto your own hair using heat
or vibration. Dependent on the brand, a
professional set can last anywhere between
3-5 months. Tape-in extensions are
semi-permanent, lasting up to 6 weeks.
An invisible strip is used to attach tiny hair
extension mini wefts or strips to the hair.
They are cost effective, and can be easily
removed, but doesn’t last as long as the
fusion technique. If you’re after a more
DIY approach, clip-in ones are the way to
go. They allow you to change your style in
minutes without any of the compromises of
the semi-permanent solutions. It’s always
best to buy them from a salon, and to
have them trimmed for
the most natural result.
Micro-ring extensions are where your hair
is passed through a small copper micro-ring
and the extension hair is clamped within the
micro ring. It does not use any heat or glue,
so is a good alternative for those who are
concerned about heat application methods.
Jo from The Moore Hair Company in Ely,
tells us a little more about the Balmain
range they use. “Although all of the
Balmain extension ranges are available to
us, we specialise in the ‘fill-in prebonded
extensions’ and the ‘ready-to-wear’ clip-in
extensions. The fill-in prebonded extensions
are 100% human hair and come with a
6-month quality guarantee. Application
can take between 1-4 hours depending on
how many bonds are required and length
etc, but this can last up to 6 months. After
then we provide re-bonding maintenance.
Prices start from £125. The ready-to-wear
range comes in several different colours and
styles, in both 100% human and memory
hair. They offer clients quick and easy
styles in a matter of minutes. Prices start
from as little as £21. In the salon we can
advise on colour matching and how to wear
the hairpiece. We also stock the Balmain
brushes, shampoos and conditioners to
keep your extensions in top condition.”
To book a consultation, call 01353 669853
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