Planning on trying out weft hair extensions? Adding gorgeous length and thickness to your hair is so exciting! No need to dream about the hair you’ve always wanted—you’re one salon appointment away from making it a reality! But at the same time, figuring out all of the different hair extension types and application methods can be a little confusing. Don’t worry! Our hair extension experts at Big Kizzy are ready to help.
We’re covering everything you need to know about weft hair extensions—one of the most popular options for hair extensions. We love that hair weft extensions have a variety of ways to apply them to your natural hair based on your preference! Up next, we’ll go over the basics of hair extension wefts, explain the different application methods, and give you a rundown of how to figure out the cost. Weft Extensions 101 starts now!
What Are Weft Hair Extensions?
Time for your first lesson: weft hair extensions definition! Weft extensions are made with a base that has synthetic or human hair attached to it. They come in a range of sizes, lengths, colors, and textures. These wefts are then applied to the natural hair in various application methods (we’ll outline those a bit later!). Wefts are widely used across hair extension salons, and many options are available. So, what goes into making weft hair extensions?
There are two main different types of hair weft extensions:
Machine Wefts
Machine hair extension wefts are manufactured with a weaving machine that stitches strands of hair to a base material. These wefts are better for thick or coarse hair as they tend to be heavier and thicker than hand-tied wefts.
Hand-Tied Wefts
What Are the Application Methods for Weft Hair Extensions?
Now that you have a better understanding of what weft extensions are, let’s go over the various types of application methods. You can find a wide range of salons that offer many different ways of applying hair extension wefts. Learning more about each method before committing to a hair extension appointment with a stylist is important. You can also discuss your options with a stylist to see which would work best with your hair type.
There are two main types of weft extension application methods:
Sew In Weft Hair Extensions
Sew in weft hair extensions (also referred to as weave in hair extensions) are sewn into the natural hair onto small braids created along the scalp. You can opt for a partial sew-in, full sew-in, or invisible sew-in based on your hair needs. These types of extensions are very secure and can last several weeks to a few months.
Beaded Weft Hair Extensions
Beaded weft hair extensions go by many different names, such as hidden beaded row, IBE, invisible beaded row, micro-link, or NBR extensions. These extensions are applied using tiny beads or links to hold the natural hair and wefts together in small sections. The beads are hidden under layers of your natural hair for a flawless blend.
Here are the essential tools needed for weft extension application:
