Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale Hair Extensions

Hair extensions in Arizona are one of the ways to have flowing long hair or long braids no matter what length of hair a person has. These can be synthetic or made from human hair and woven in by the hair dresser in a way that they will remain in the hair for an extended amount of time and can be washed and styled.

Having hair extensions woven into the hair can be done to any type of hair no matter if it is thick or thin as long as there is enough length for the stylist to attach it to the scalp securely. This can be a great advantage to the person that does not have long hair but wants to for a week or for an extended period of time. It can also be an advantage to the person that has thin hair and wants full hair that can be curled or styled in a way that fine hair normally cannot.

The hair extensions in the Phoenix area can be straight or curly, braided, ringlets, highlighted, low lighted or match the person’s hair exactly. This gives a person the ability to change hair lengths in a short amount of time for a special occasion, while they are growing their own hair out or just for a fun change. The best part of hair extensions is that they do not damage the hair! 

There are many types of extensions such as;

• Pinch Braids
• Hand Tied Extensions
• Sewn-in Extensions\Fusion
• Hair Weaving
• Fusion Methods
• Glue
• Silicon
• Keratin
• Other
• Microscopic Coupling Shells
• Keratin Ball Fusion Methods
• Metal Rings
• Clip-ins
• Tape

New hair extension companies have continued to enter the crowded hair extension market, one of the first extension companies was Great Lengths, while they are still very popular there are many other companies and methods to choose from.  It is impossible to know all the various brands of hair extension systems currently on the market.  However, listed below are some of the most popular and well known types of hair extensions in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, Mesa and Chandler.

High End Extensions Systems

• Great Lengths
• HairLocs

Standard Systems

• SoCap
• Short2Long

Lower End Systems

• Cinderalla
• Adorable

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Great Lengths

• Standard Hot Fusion Hair Extensions
• Ultrasonic Cold Fusion

 
Great Lengths revolutionary Patented system eliminates glues and hot waxes. Unlike other systems, Great Lengths can be cared for just like your natural hair. Great Lengths use %100 human hair and comes pre-bonded with a polymer bond instead of glue. The bond is attached to your hair using a high frequency unit, similar to a curling iron.  Great lengths has over 49 different hair colors and many different lengths and textures.

Great Lengths Cold Fusion
Cold Fusion application process doesn’t use heat. The Great Length hair is attached to your hair by using an ultrasonic wave. This technique works exceptional well with very fine or thin hair.

SoCap
The three different SoCap hair extension types are:

• Original SoCap
• Euro SoCap
• SoCap USA

While there are three different types of SoCap systems, all three work similarly. The SoCap system is a hair extension line that uses fusion as the method of application. The hair is attached in bundles with Keratin tips. SoCap systems differentiate in the fact that this line has different bonding tips and hair quality.

HairLocs
HairLocs are re-usable, cold application, using no glue, keratin or heat. HairLocs is attached to the native hair using unique small coupling shells.  The HairLocs system is considered the safest extensions available on the market. Because HairLocs is attached with the coupling shells, the HairLocs hair can be easily maintained and re-used.  Hairlocs extensions are applied behind the hairline and away from the natural partings. The coupling shells are color matched so they blend naturally with the natural hair and are virtually undetectable.

Short2Long
Short2Long is the newest, most innovative hair extension method available today. Short2Long doesn’t use glue, heat, wax or other bonding agents. Short2long is a strand by strand hair extension method that uses color coated tubes attach the hair. Your hair stylist will simply thread the hair through the “looper tool”, slide on the link, insert the hair strands, and crimp the link and the hair together.

Malaysian Method
This method uses metal links that are attached to your hair this technique is cost effective and done in a short period of time.

Ultra Strands
Ultra Strands is another technique that is keratin based, it is attached by using small groupings of strands.This process is very similar to the Great Lengths and SoCap systems. Ultra Strands are applied using Keratin bonds.

Loc, Shrinkies and Microlinks
Loc, Shrinkies, and Microlinks are are all metal link based system.

Cinderalla Hair
Cinderalla is a pre-tipped hair extension system. Cinderella Hair is lower quality hair that may not last long.

Dream Catchers
Dream Catchers is a High End Hair Extension Technique, which uses very fine  hair, and is attached using a special metal link system.

FLhair Xtensions
FLhair uses a unique loop and ring system, which basically allows you top push the extension hair through a disposable loop, and tighten using a small fastener.  .

Ultratress
Ultratress is a weft tape system with a special high tech adhesive that attaches to your hair. The advantages of this it is easy to apply and is an affordable hair extension method.

Simplicity Hair Extensions
Simplicity is a hair extension technique that is very similar to that of Ultratress. Extensions are applied with a specialized liner tape that attaches to your natural hair. It attaches basically in a simple 3 step process.

These extensions are quick to apply, and can be done under an hour. It lasts 4-6 weeks and is affordable. This product is an addition to the product portfolio, due to cost. It is affordable and last for shorter periods. Ideal if you want nice hair extensions for a short period of time.

Weaving Extensions
Numerous hair-weaving systems are available today. Consult with your hair stylist to see which type is right for you. Most weaving systems attach hair to a braid that is created using the natural hair as a base. The advantages of these techniques are cost and time required to apply.

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