Fusion extensions, also known as bonding, or pre-bonded extensions, refer to hair extensions that are glued directly onto the individual strands of your hair with keratin. While these extensions tend to be a little expensive and they only last 2-3 months, they’re still incredibly popular. That’s due to one major benefit—fusion extensions look way more natural than other options out there, and they’re easier to care for, too. If you want to know more about keeping your extensions looking clean and fresh, we’ve got you covered.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionWhat are some common mistakes you see people do to their hair before getting extensions?Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.The only thing that I don't suggest is to come with greasy hair. It always should be applied on clean hair and with no products in there.
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QuestionWhat should I look for in a salon before getting extensions?Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.Do your research and use high-quality hair. Don't use the cheapest hair you can get because you pay for what you get. Look at the work of the people who do the extensions. Look at if they're doing clean lines, clean installation, and that they're using high-quality hair.
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QuestionHow long is the average length of time that these last?Community AnswerIt all depends on your hair type and how fast your hair grows, but generally anywhere from 2 to 6 months.
Tips
- Fusion hair extensions should cost $6-10 per strand, and you may need 50-300 individual strands depending on how long and thick you want your hair to be. [14] X Research sourceThanks
Warnings
- It's never a good idea to try to remove fusion hair extensions at home because there are special tools and solutions that professionals use to soften the bond and slide them off gently.Thanks
Expert Interview
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