What are Fusion Extensions?
Fusion hair extensions, also known as prebonded, keratin, K-tip, or flat tip extensions, are a popular type of hair extension that involves bonding individual strands of extension hair to your natural hair using keratin glue. They consist of small strands of hair, each tipped with a keratin-based adhesive.
The keratin glue is designed to create a strong, long-lasting bond with your natural hair.
Fusion extensions are known for their natural look and seamless blending with your own hair.
Here's a brief explanation of what they are and how to apply them:
How to apply fusion keratin tips extensions?
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Section the Hair: Begin by dividing your hair into sections. Work from the bottom up, leaving a small section of hair at the nape of your neck down.
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Prepare the Extension: Take a small strand of the fusion hair extension. The keratin tip should be pre-installed at the end of the strand.
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Bonding Process: Using a fusion heat connector tool, the keratin tip is heated and then rolled around a small section of your natural hair. The heat melts the keratin, allowing it to fuse with your hair.
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Secure the Bond: Once the keratin cools and hardens, it creates a durable bond that secures the extension to your natural hair.
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Repeat the Process: Continue this process, working your way up the head and ensuring even distribution for a full, natural look.
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Styling: Once all extensions are applied, they can be cut, styled, or colored to blend perfectly with your natural hair.
Fusion hair extensions are known for their durability and natural integration, offering a solution for those seeking long-lasting volume and length. The application process requires precision and is typically performed by a professional hairstylist to ensure optimal results and to prevent damage to your natural hair.
Dos & Donts of Hair fusion keratin tips extensions
Here are the dos & donts of taking care of your fusion hair extensions!
Here's what you should do:
- Always have these extensions installed by a professional hairdresser who has solid experience and is trained for installing them. In order for you to have a positive and safe experience wearing fusion extensions, it's important for these extensions to be installed correctly.
- Before having fusion extensions installed, wash your hair the same day with a clarifying shampoo twice. Don't use any hair conditioner or hydrating products on your hair.
- After fusion extensions are installed, please wait 48 to 72 hours before washing your hair.
- Brush your your extensions regularly using a detangling hair brush, especially before entering the shower and before bedtime to prevent the extension from matting and tangling. Always start from the bottom and work your way up.
- Wash your fusion extensions no more than twice a week. Use good quality hair shampoo and conditioner. Always use gentle & hydrating products. Stay away from ones that contain sulfates and alcohol.
- When in the shower, be sure the pressure of the water doesn't pull on the extensions
- When styling your fusion extensions, always apply a heat protectant spray first. Heat protectants will protect the outer layer of your hair extensions & therefore minimize heat damage.
- Go through your hair vertically while applying shampoo. Never scrub the bonds.
- At bedtime, braid hair into two side braids or in a larger one to prevent tangling and matting at the root area. Use a satin pillow to also prevent tangling.
Here's what you shouldn't do:
- Do not wash your hair until 48 hours after the extensions have been installed.
- Do not apply shampoo directly at the bonds and never apply conditioner on the bonds. Never apply oils and serums to the roots of your extensions, only use oils and serums at the midshaft and ends.
- Avoid using anti-dandruff shampoos, as they can damage the bonds.
- Do not wash your hair upside down
- Don't overwash your hair extensions
- Never use hair oils or conditioners on your roots, this will cause the extensions to slip.
- Never brush hair extensions at the roots
- Do not use heat styling tools near the bonds
- Never fall sleep on wet hair extensions. Make sure the hair and bonds are dry before bedtime to avoid matting.
- Don't use heat styling tools on your fusion extensions unless necessary, and if you have to, be sure you're using the lowest temperature possible.
- Do not tie your hair too tightly, as this can pull on the fusion hair extensions and may eventually cause them to fall or slip away.
- Avoid salt water and chlorine water, you're better off avoid swimming altogether. But if you're going to be swimming with your extensions, always wear a swim cap.
- We recommend you don’t alter the hair colour of the hair extensions & wigs in any way. These extensions & wigs aren’t virgin hair, and therefore have already been processed. Dyeing, toning, or applying purple/blue shampoos to them may reduce the quality of the hair extensions & wigs. We consider purple/blue shampoos as a hair dye since their main purpose is to alter blonde hair tones. We cannot be held accountable for the outcome if you decide to modify our products, your order will not be refunded nor will you receive a replacement. If you don’t like the colour you received, simply follow our return policy in order to get a full refund. If you still wish to dye the extensions, always avoid bleaching the extensions. Test one weft before dyeing the full set. Keep in mind that by dyeing your hair extensions, you can no longer return them. If you decide to dye the extensions, you do it entirely at your own discretion an own risks.
