There’s no doubt about it, hair extensions are magical. They can help add length, color, fullness, and volume to your hair in just one hair appointment! However, you might have a lot of questions about extensions. What type is right for you? How do you maintain them? What products are best to use with extensions? We are asked these questions a lot by our guests, and wanted to make this ultimate hair extensions guide to help you decide if it is right for you!
Ready to add volume and length to your hair? Call us today to schedule your appointment. Our expert stylists are proficient in all variations of hair extensions and are ready to create your new look.
Types of Hair Extensions
At Jyl Craven Hair Design, we offer Bellami hair extensions, which are the most recognized hair extension brand in the world. Bellami extensions are made using only the finest cuticle intact, double-drawn 100% Remy human hair. Remy hair is the highest grade of hair used in hair extensions. We offer different kinds of extensions to help our guests pick the best kind that fits their lifestyle.
K-TIP
We install Bellami Keratin Tip (K-Tip) by using a heating element that safely melts the Keratin Tips onto your own hair. This Keratin Tip also occurs naturally from the protein found in your hair.
A silicone additive on the K-tip helps to create a protective coating for your natural hair strands. The K-tips are bonded close to the roots of the hair, your Bellami accredited stylist will ensure there is enough space to allow free movement of your hair which maintains a natural layered texture and feel to your hair.
Hair type: Cuticle Remy Hair
Application time: 3 – 6 hours
Life span: 6-12 months
I-TIP
Bellami I-Tip extensions are installed with a strand-by-strand application, without using heat or glue, this is an especially great application for those with thinning hair around their hairline.
Application is achieved by threading each I-tip and a strand of the client’s hair into the Bellami looping tool, through a Bellami looping bead and then attached by clamping the bead to the client’s hair. Bellami uses high-quality copper beads with protective silicone lining which is the most gentle on hair.
Hair type: Cuticle Remy Hair
Application time: 1.5 – 3 hours
Maintenance: Avoid the use of oils or silicone-based products near the attachment.
Reapplication: 6 – 9 weeks
Life span: 6-12 months
VOLUME WEFTS
Bellami Volume Wefts hair extensions are ideal for coarse, curly or thicker hair. No tape, glue or heat needed for this volume-enhancing look. Bellami accredited stylists apply Volume Sew-in Wefts using a Bellami looping tool, Bellami beads, a Bellami micro-beaded threader, a spool of nylon-based thread and a curved sewing needle. Installed by choice method of beads or braids to create a secure base.
Hair type: Cuticle Remy Hair
Application time: 1.5 – 3 hours
Reapplication: 6-9 weeks
Maintenance: Wash hair regularly. Avoid over-styling, as this can cause the braids to come loose. Shampoo, blow-dry curl or straighten as you would with your normal hair.
Life span: 6-12 months
TAPE-IN
Bellami tape-in hair extensions unique polyurethane adhesive tape has been developed and tested over 3 years. Tape-ins create a secure and comfortable weft while worn by the guest, as well as easy removal and reapplication for the stylist.
To apply, remove the backing from the weft exposing the polyurethane and lay a thin veil of hair over the top. The stylist applies the second weft directly on top of the first weft, “sandwiching” the natural hair in between. However, guests with thinner hair have the option to use only a single weft with single-sided tape which will create a realistic and natural density.
Hair type: Cuticle Remy Hair
Application time: 0.5 – 1.5 hours
Reapplication: 6-9 weeks
Life span: 6-12 months
Extension Maintenence
- Make sure you thoroughly wash your hair 1-2 times a week.
- Don’t forget to wash the bonds that connect the extensions to your hair, but be gentle while cleaning.
- When styling your hair, always comb through hair using your fingers first to keep extensions in-tact, then use a brush.
- Never brush or using styling tools on completely wet extensions.
- Braid your hair before sleeping to help keep your hair untangled and the extensions in-tact.
- K-Tips: avoid using products with sulfate near the bonds.
- I-Tips: avoid the use of oils or silicone-based products near the attachment.
- Volume Wefts: wash hair regularly. Avoid over-styling, as this can cause the braids to come loose. Shampoo, blow-dry curl or straighten as you would with your normal hair.
Best Products For Extensions
With hair extensions, it is extremely important to use professional hair products that will strengthen your hair. Kerastase Resistance Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hair Mask are perfect for adding shine and protecting hair from breakage. Using a heat protectant before styling is vital to the health of your hair and extensions, the Kerastase Extentioniste Thermique Blow Dry Primer assists with 90% less hair breakage, seals split ends and is a heat protectant with 450°F thermo-protection. Lastly, Kerastase Sérum Thérapiste Hair Serum is perfect for fixing damaged hair and heat protection.
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Directions
From I-75N take Highway575N to exit # 14 Holly Springs Pkwy. Turn left off the exit and go approximately 1 mile (4th traffic light) to Butterworth RD. and turn left. Take Butterworth RD (approximately 2 miles) until it dead-ends into HWY 20 / Knox Bridge Highway. Turn left onto HWY 20. Jyl Craven Hair Design is approximately ¼ mile on the left.
