Hair extensions are a great way to mix up your look and there are different ones you can try out. If you haven’t heard about keratin bond extensions, though, you may be missing out on one of the options that give you great style while keeping your hair healthy. Here’s what you need to know about them!
What are Keratin Extensions?
As the name suggests, these types of extensions are bonded to strands of your hair through the protein, keratin that’s naturally found in your hair. The extensions are usually small and made from human hair. To form the bond, your stylist would use a thermal machine to melt the bonds so the extension is fused to your hair.
7 Reasons to Try Them
- Easy length and thickness - These extensions make it easy for you to get the desired length and thickness you want in a style.
- Easy color matching - With keratin extensions, you can get the exact color you want so that they blend in with your hair.
- There’s a natural look - You can easily see when some other extensions are used but that’s not the case with keratin.
- Little to no damage - The process of installing the extensions and their nature typically causes little to no damage to your hair so they’re safer for hair that needs to recuperate.
- Easy maintenance - You can take care of your extensions easily and you don’t need to revisit the salon until it’s time to remove them.
- Easy styling - Keratin bond extensions can be styled in the same way you would your natural hair as long as you don’t overdo it.
- Long lasting - Your extensions can last up to six months if cared for well.
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What You Can Expect
It’s common to have a consultation with the stylist before you get the extensions done. That’s because you need to ensure that the extensions will work well with the texture and state of your hair.
Since they’re meant to attach seamlessly to your hair, they work better with straight hair that’s not too oily. With that in mind, keratin bond extensions will be easily attached to hair that’s been chemically processed or 1-3B natural hair. If you have 3C-4C hair, it might be less ideal.
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Once the stylist determines if the extensions are right for you, the next thing to discuss is the cost. Depending on the length and thickness you want, the process can cost from $800 to $3,000. The type and color of the desired extensions can also affect the cost.
The complexity of the style will also influence how long the process is as it can take from four to eight hours to get it done.
How to Take Care of Your Keratin Extensions
When cared for properly, keratin bond extensions can last up to six months. While your stylist can give you detailed instructions for your style and hair, there are a few things that they’re likely to suggest.
Since you lose between 100 and 150 hairs daily, it’s best to carefully brush your hair daily to remove them so they don’t tangle. You can style the extensions as you would your normal hair but too much heat or products can damage them.
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It’s also important to balance keeping your hair clean with washing too often. Stylists suggest washing once or twice every week with specific hair products that your stylist can recommend.
When washing, use gentle circular motions and dry the attachment sites quickly. You should never go to bed with wet hair. Additionally, even if you like swimming, it’s best to avoid it when you have these extensions installed.
Finally, when it’s time to remove the extensions, you should return to the stylist. This is necessary because stylists use a specialized liquid to undo the bond between the extensions and your hair. If you try to remove them yourself, you risk damaging your hair.
If you want to do something new with your hair, keratin bond extensions could be a great option for you. They can keep your hair healthy for up to six months as long as you take care of them. Now is a good time to ask your stylist if these extensions will work for your hair.
