Hair Extension Methods

There are many different ways to install extensions. I can't honestly say that there's one better method for thin hair or short hair etc. usually its preference, a good stylist, and maintenance that determine which one would be best for you. 
This chart helps compare the methods I offer...

 

Track n Sew

Invisiweft

Microweft

Microlinks/loops

Fusions

Tape Ins

Clip Ins

Also known as

(or comparable too)

- Sew in

- Weave

- Tracks

- Braidless weave

- Voguepearl

- Beaded sew in

- EZ weft

- Beaded weft

- Micro ring

- Micro bead

- Euro loc

- Hot fusion

- Bonds

 

- Seamless

- Tape weft

- Hot heads

N/A

What they are

Weft sewn to a tiny cornrow/braid

Weft sew to beads

Weft held in by beads

Single strand of hair held in by a bead

Single strand of hair attached with heat

Pieces of pre-taped weft sandwiched together

Weft with clips attached

Type of hair

Weft

Weft

Weft (with or without beads attached)

Individual i-tip strands (with or without beads attached)

Individual keratin bond strands

*comes in flat-tip, u-tip/nail-tip, or i-tip 

Individual pre-taped pieces

Weft with clips attached

Amount of hair needed

* 100 grams is the average and minimum amount for a full head

1 pack for lengths 14”-18”

1.5-2 packs for lengths 20”-26”

1 pack for lengths 14”-18”

1.5-2 packs for lengths 20”-26”

1 pack for lengths 14”-18”

1.5-2 packs for lengths 20”-26”

100 strands of 1 gram tips

or

200 strands of 0.5 gram tips

100 strands of 1 gram tips

or

200 strands of 0.5 gram tips

Approx. 20 panels (sandwiches)

or

40 individual pieces

Usually comes in 7 pieces

Time to install

1 Hour

2 Hours

1.5 Hours

1.5-2 Hours

2-2.5 Hours

0.5-1 Hour

Under 15 minutes

When to tighten

Every 4-6 weeks

Every 3-4 weeks

Every 3-4 weeks

Every 4 weeks

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to tighten

* matting can prolong times

30 minutes

45 minutes

30 minutes

1 Hour

Cannot be tightened

Cannot be tightened

N/A

Time to remove

* matting can prolong times

15 minutes

20 minutes

15 minutes

30 minutes

1-1.5 Hours

0.5-1 Hour

Under 5 minutes

How long they last for

2-3 months

*hair can be reused

4-6 months

*hair can be reused

2-3 months

*hair can be reused

4-6 months

*hair can be reused

3-4 months

1-2 months

Approx 1 year