When you are planning to invest on hair extensions, it really is vital that you will have to be really aware of what you are up against because even the smallest of mistake and application could lead to a lot of risk, which includes permanent damage to your hair. So that you will be aware of the various types of hair extensions that are there, the need to make sure that you will be aware of these variations is a key factor to help you choose the right one as per your specifics and needs. Technically speaking, it pays to get to know more about these things ahead because this will then give you the assurance that you will have the best type applied according to your very needs.

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Right off the bat, the first type of hair extension that we will be talking about is the tape-in extensions and these are among the most common types of hair extensions that you could find being used today because they really don't take too much of your time when you are to have them installed. Also, they really don't need the skills of professionals to make certain adjustments as well. The application of tape-in extension really is not that complicated because all that you need to do is to make sure that both ends of the hair are glued accordingly with the use of heat, which, should result a natural look. With adequate care and preparation, surely, you should be able to see that these 100% real hair extensions will last for months. Word of caution though, be wary of the type of conditioner you will use as it could cause the ends to separate.

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The next type of hair extensions that will be discussed are the weft extensions and these things are most likely applied on the bundles of a naturally wavy hair. In today's development, there are about two of which that you could choose from, the hand wefted and the machine wefted. Overall, the application is a bit similar but differ on where the extension will be stitched because with machine wefted extensions, all you have to do is to make sure that you will have the extension stitched at the tip of the hair. On the other hand, the hand wefte extensions will have to be closer to the head.

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Going to the most expensive type of UK hair extension, fusion extensions. The reason behind why they really are expensive in the first place is because of the fact that once the application is done, it is as if you will not have to worry about anything at all because this requires little to maintenance at all once the application and installation is done.

In most cases, these extensions will only last up to five months but with proper care and adequate maintenance, it should last longer.