Glue Hair Extensions

Elsewhere on this site we have talked about hair extensions and pre-tipped hair extensions. In this section on glue hair extensions we will explore the different types of glues used in glue extensions, what they mean, whether to buy glue hair extensions or make your own. We will also touch on the tools used to make use of the glues hair extensions and a brief overview of things to watch out for when using those tools. With all these methods you would need to use human hair or heat resistant synthetic hair.Let's get started.

Most glues used in hair extensions are divided by their shape. There are glue sticks and glue granules or pebbles. To use glue sticks you need to use a glue gun to apply the glue to your hair extensions. Glue granules come in granular form as the word suggests. You need a special type of pot known as a melting pot to melt the glue and then apply the glue to your hair extensions The third type of glue used on glue hair extensions is liquid glue. Liquid glue is applied to the end of each hair extension strand or and hair extension tracks or wefts.

We recommend that you consider getting the glue hair extensions applied by a professional beautican who will make a thorough analysis of your needs and suggest if this is the method that is right for you. A professional will be able to tell you the impact of the glue on your own hair, how to take care of the hair extensions that have been applied using this method. More importantly they should be able to come up with a maintenance system for you and provide a safe way of removing them without damaging your own hair.

Have you used glue hair extensions? What has been your experience? Let us know.