Directions for Fusion Hair Extensions

Fusion hair extensions use keratin bonding products.

Hair extensions are a quick way to transform short hair into long hair. The popularity of hair extensions has grown tremendously over the years and as a result there are more ways of applying them. One way of applying hair extensions is using the fusion technique where the hair extension is fused with the natural hair using a keratin protein product that bonds them together. Fusion hair extensions will last for three to four months before they must be removed.

Things You'll Need

• Comb
• Clip
• Plastic hair guard
• Hair extension iron

Instructions

1. Gather the top portion of hair from the crown of the head and use a comb to create a straight part in the scalp. Clip the top portion of hair on top of the head using a clip.

2. Gather a small section of hair from under the part that is approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter. Insert a plastic hair guard around the strands and press the guard flat against the head. Secure the plastic guard with a clip.

3. Place a hair extension onto the natural hair approximately 1/8 inch away from the scalp.

4. Place a heated hair extension iron at the top of the hair extension and squeeze the iron closed for two to three seconds. This melts the keratin glue and attaches the extension to the natural hair.

5. Set aside the hair extension iron and roll the heated glue in your fingers.

6. Repeat the process to install all remaining hair extensions.

Tips & Warnings

• Some fusion extensions use a cold method of attachment that does not require the use of heat.

References

• YouTube: Hair Extensions: Fusion
• Sexy Alter Ego: How to Apply Fusion Hair Extensions
• Glamour Hair: Fusion Hair Extensions