Tape-In extensions Vs Microlinks: Which is the right option for you?

Hair extensions have long had a reputation for being highly damaging as well as lots of work to maintain, on the other hand they are also something that once you try, you cannot live without! Hair Extensions Specialist, Link Hair Extensions London, gives you the low down on which extension method is best for adding great length, volume, and keeping your natural hair healthy.

Let’s discuss Tape-In extensions vs Micro Link !

Tape-In Hair Extensions

Tape-In extensions are one of the most modern methods on the market and can be an terrific alternative for clients with really thin hair. To hold the extensions in place, double-sided adhesive strip is applied the base of a weft hair, and your natural hair is then sandwiched between the two extension tracks unlike traditional weave is only a couple of centimeters wide . Because the tape attaches to the base of the hair by the scalp, there is no need for braids or clips. The process is a quick, easy and pain-free process. The tape hair extension lies flat and comfortably in your hair, and look completely natural because they lie almost completely flat against the head.

At Link Hair Extensions London, Tape-Ins are typically used as a starter method until the client’s natural hair begins to grow thicker and healthier. Once this is achieved, clients are then transitioned into  also known as Micro Links Micro rings or Micro beads.

Microlink Extensions

With the Micro Link technique, one small strand of extensions and an equivalent amount of your natural hair are linked together by a silicone based bead.

Your stylist puts your hair through the bead and it is clamped down to secure each extension to the hair. Micro Link extensions lay flat as if you are growing the hair directly from your roots, resulting in effortless blending and giving your hair the freedom to move more naturally than with wefts, clip-ins, etc. This technique does not require you to have your hair braided down before installation, and it eliminates the hassle of dealing with glue or thread. No one will be able to tell that you have extensions, no track no case!

So which method do the specialists at Link Hair Extensions London recommend over the other? “Micro Link strand by strand method is the best because your hair is secured inside of a small bead, the amount of natural hair is equivalent to Micro Link strand and you have a stronger foundation” states Carla.

“With Micro Links, you are at the least amount of risk for damage to your hair follicles and you can control the amount of tension is applied to the hair.” One thing you want to avoid when getting hair extensions is making sure that the hair extensions aren’t heavier than your own hair. It’s worth noting that extensions come in different weights, but tape-ins only have one weight.

The combination of weight and strain on the hair follicles can cause the hair to fall out, which is officially known as traction alopecia. Natural hair health is the ultimate goal and extensions should always be installed and removed at the hands of a professional.

We Love both of these methods, they’re much safer and less bulky alternative to a braided weft or clip-ins causing no damage at all to the natural hair and still creating that much wanted thickness & length 😍

Now the question is, Is your hair summer ready yet? 

Contact us today to book a Free Consultation, in and around London and South East With our Link Mobile Hair Extensions Salon Services.