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Luxury I-Tip Hair Extensions: 

Luxury I-tip extensions are a popular alternative for extension lovers that want to avoid adhesive tapes, fusion methods, or hot glues. They’re a great way to add length and fullness to hair with a low risk of damage.

What makes these extensions unique are the beads. The beads used for I-tip extensions are very small, but perfectly sized to hold both the natural hair and the tip of the hair extension. There are a few different kinds of beads, but they are all tiny and soft enough to be crimped down to hold the hair and the hair extension in place during installation. Small bundles of hair, called strands, are attached to hair near the roots with a small bead, rather than wefts that are more typical of the tape-in method.

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Why Beads?

     While a professional stylist should still be recruited to install, move-up, and remove I-tip extensions, the advantage of beads is that you don’t need chemical removers or excessive heat to work on them, so those with particularly sensitive hair and skin can benefit from a beaded method, rather than tape or the fusion (glued) method.

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How Long Do I-tip Extensions Last?

     I-tip hair extensions can last for a long time, but as with any other method, it depends on care routine. I-tip Extensions last for three to six months, which is a good benchmark for most good quality beaded extensions. 

     As you wear the extensions for a few weeks, your hair will grow as it normally does, and that growth causes the bead and hair extension to move further and further away from the scalp. That’s why it’s important to go in and have them moved up every few weeks.

 

 

Installing Beaded I-tip Hair Extensions:

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     The bead is threaded onto a small section of hair near the scalp. The tip of the hair extension strand is placed into the bead, and a special hair extension tool is used to crimp and flatten the bead so it stays in place.

     After installation, the stylist blends and trims the hair so the hair and the extensions blend together and look as natural as possible. The attachment points are hidden by the top layers of hair, so no one can tell the beads are there.

     When it’s time to take out all the extensions, the stylist use the hair extension tool to uncrimp the beads and slide the strands out of the beads.

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How Many Beaded Extensions For a Full Head?

      It is suggested to purchase three bundles but it depends on the amount of hair you have and your desired length and fullness.

     Each bundle contains 50 pieces. For a full but natural look it is suggested you have 100-180 I-tip strands installed.

 

Caring for I-Tip Beaded Extensions

     You should always consult a stylist for hair care specific to your hair and extensions, but basic care routines should always incorporate the following basic tips:

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• Sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners will help your hair last longer.

• If you wear ponytails, messy buns, or up-dos, wear them loosely.

• Use heat protectant if you can’t go without straightening or curling your hair.

• Use a basic bottom-up brushing technique with the proper extension brush.

• If at home styling is not something you can manage please be sure you book you appointments accordingly to guarantee a healthy hair care routine.

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