Can You Get Fusion Extensions on Curly Hair?

Add extensions to curly hair.

Fusion hair extensions is a catch-all term that refers to hair extensions that use bonding or attachment rings instead of traditional braiding and sewing. When deciding if fusion extensions can be applied to your naturally curly hair, there are some considerations to be made.

Attachment Methods

Fusion extensions are attached to your natural hair with a heat-sensitive adhesive or a small metal ring that is clamped shut around the hair and extension. The strands are attached approximately a quarter inch from the scalp and require a straightened and smooth application area. If the application area is not smooth, the attachment may not hold, or can knot upon itself.

Extension Curl Patterns

Fusion extensions are available in four main texture and curl pattern combinations. Yaki texture is a simulation of coarse or relaxed hair and is best for those who have decided to have their curls chemically straightened. Silky straight, bodywave and deep wave simulate typically Caucasian hair in strand-texture, with body wave offering a soft S-curl, and deep wave mimicking spirals or ringlet hair types.

Curly Hair Caveats

Tight, kinky or afro-textured hair cannot have fusion extensions applied without semi-permanent or permanent chemical texturizing throughout. When choosing your hair type, compare the extensions to your natural curls and how you plan to wear your hair most often. You might find that you cannot match your natural curl pattern; in this case, you should seek another method of extension attachment.

Curly Fusion Hair Preparation

Before fusion extensions can be attached, hair must be straightened at the scalp to offer a smooth attachment area. This may include using a flat iron to tame curls, or a relaxer to smooth curls altogether. Once fusion extensions are attached, your natural hair can be wet to reinvigorate your natural curls.

References

• Dafina Memberr, Lead Instructor; Sunny's Hair Institute, Atlanta, Georgia