Hair Fusion
In hair fusion a few strands of hair at a time are
attached to the natural hair using either glue or
a ring. This technique was invented in the 1970’s
and became popular in the 90’s. This technique
produces a very natural result. The hair is bonded
to your own and in small quantities which mimics
natural hair very well. As a result of the level of detail
this process is one of the most time consuming
and expensive, but it also has one of the longest
lasting times. Hair fusions, if maintained properly
and readjusted after hair growth, can last from 4-6
months. They are also easily removed so they are
unlikely to damage the hair.
Glue Based Fusion
The two types of glue based fusions are I-shaped
and U-shapes, which use heat to melt the glue
and attach it to the hair. The I-shapes use a basic
heat gun, these can be also sued in cold fusion.
U-shaped fusions require a specially designed
tool with a curved tip. “It’s a really good invisible
method, but it’s really expensive method because
its time consuming… It’s as close to natural as
possible. It’s great for ponytails, swimming, and
color-processing.”
Ring Based Fusion
To attach the hair using a micro ring the hair is
pulled through a tiny loop to the base. Once in
place the ring is then squeezed to flatten it. This
method is easy to adjust as the loops are squeezed
to pop open and the hair can be moved quickly.
Hot Fusion
Uses, as the name suggests, heat. This comes in
the form of the U-tip glue gun, a regular glue gun
and in some cases a small cauldron of glue that the
specialist dips the ends of the hair before applying.
Cold Fusion
Cold fusion is a fairly recent development by ex-
tension company Lord and Cliff. This method uses
ultrasound vibrations to attach the weft.
Halo
The halo band works similar to a clip on in that it is
not permanently attached to your head. The halo
uses a thin wire band that is worn on the head, like
a halo, the natural hair is then pulled over the top
and covers the band.
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