- Go for a consultation before using this method. For best results, hair should be approximately 5 or 6 inches long. After you go for your consultation with your stylist and buy the pre-tipped hair in your desired shade, prepare your hair for the process. On the day before your appointment, wash, condition and straighten your hair for optimal results. Don't use any heavy oils. Hair should be free of product. Your stylist will begin at the back of your head and part your hair. Then, tiny sections of your hair will be covered with the new strands of pre-tipped hair and bonded with either glue or special fusion clips. It's attached to your own hair by placing the infusion extensions over a strand of your own hair--which gives the appearance of one long, healthy strand of hair. This process is continued until you get the desired fullness and look. Once the technique is complete, the hair is trimmed and styled. The process can take four to six hours.
- Take proper care of the extensions. Clients shouldn't wash their hair for a minimum of three days after the process because it can ruin the result and decrease the longevity of the look. Avoid using oil-based products on your extensions, such as leave-in conditioners and other hair products. Once the extensions have had a chance to settle, the hair can be worn in a variety of styles and can be heat styled--such as curled, crimped and flat ironed. This can last for up to five months, depending on how the extensions are cared for.
