Adhesive Bonding - Bonded hair additions use specially formulated adhesives to attach the hair. Adhesive bonding products are usually wax based or Keratin based. The Keratin based products are harder and come in medium or hard hold. The wax based product (Fusion) come in regular hold (Pro Fusion) and in medium hard hold (French Fusion). Fusion adhesives do not require acetone to remover and tend to be easier on the hair. With proper care, the French Fusion product can hold up to 3 months. Keratin adhesives are harder and can last up to 6 months.

Liquid Bonding (also called cold bonding) - This is a liquid adhesive and comes in two types. Liquid Gold (for lasting hold) and rubberized products which may be found in local beuaty supply stores. The rubberized adhesive is meant for temporary extension lasting only a few days. It breaks down easily with oils and shampoos.

Thermal Head Bonding (also called Fusion or Modulation) - This technique is used to apply strand bonded extensions. extensions. The bonding material is a wax-like material formulated to withstand mild heat. A thermal heat appliance is used to melt the material. The adhesive quickly hardens into a firm but flexible bond. The adhesive is safe for all hair types. The bond is removed with a heating appliance.

Thermal bonding adhesives resist softening from shampooing, conditioners and oils. Strand bonding is an industry favorite. There is no bulk at the scalp leaving the hair to flow freely.

This information is intended to give you a brief overview of the most common types of hair bonding adhesives currently being sold. We would recommend you consult with a licensed professional to determine if hair bonding is right for you and what product is best for your hair type.

Weaving hair is manufactured with and without the weft. Wefted hair extensions are held together with a band of fine threads. Wefted hair comes in two types, machine wefted and hand tied. Due to the high cost of hand made products, most extension hair is machine wefted in fine, medium or heavy wefts. Medium wefts are used for the majority of wefted extension hair. Hand tied wefted hair is more expensive but is often preferred due to its light weight. Hand tied hair also resist shedding better. Wefted hair may be used for strand bonding and braiding and is preferred by stylist as it allow the stylist to use only what is needed greatly reducing the amount of waste. Hair without a weft is called BULK. Bulk hair is loose. It is used primarily for stand bonding and braiding.