Hair Extensions Types: Which one is the best for you?
- Clip-Ins
Clip-ins or clip in hair extensions have clips attached to the base of the hair strands that form the contoured pieces. The strands of clip in hair extensions are secured by silicone or fabric to keep them intact. All you need to do is clip the hair extensions to your hair to add volume or length.
It is easy to remove and put back clip in hair extensions on your own. It usually takes 5 to 15 minutes to put the clip in hair extensions. These hair extensions do not use heat, pressure, chemicals, and other things that may damage your hair. You simply clip and you’re done. These reasons make clip in hair extensions the ideal starting point for ladies who are still unsure whether hair extensions are right for them. Clip in hair extensions usually lasts between 3 and 6 months. The best clip in hair extensions Australia has to offer can even last up to one year or longer with proper care and maintenance. The following video demonstrates how easily you can wear and remove your clip-in extensions. 
- Tape-In Extensions
Tape ins are one of the more popular hair extensions online. The hair strands of tape-in extensions are pre-taped to hold them together, and then they will be glued or taped on your hair on either side. You need help from a hairdresser to attach the tape-ins, which need to be aligned with the roots of your hair. This type of hair extension also uses a heated tool to heat up the adhesive and make the hair extensions stick. You can remove them using a glue remover and reinstall when needed as long as the hair extensions are in good condition. The process attaching these hair extensions usually takes less than one hour to finish, depending on the volume that you wish to install. The heat used to attach these hair extensions can damage your hair. You also need to be careful when choosing a conditioner or shampoo. Your hairdresser may recommend special products that you can use to your hair to prevent the human hair extensions from falling off. Tape-ins typically last between 4 and 8 weeks, depending on the care and maintenance that you give. Check out this review by Aussie Instagram sweetheart Casee Brimblecombe, detailing her experience with Eden’s Bleach Blonde & Dirty Blonde Russian tape-in hair extensions. 
- Sew-In Extensions or Weave
In applying the weave hair extensions, your hair must first be braided into cornrows. You need help from an experienced hairdresser to do this since it requires a very difficult and technical application. Your hairdresser will use a thread and needle to sew the weave hair extensions into the cornrow. Sew-in extensions are not for everyone. These hair extensions are ideal for people with thick hair. It typically takes several hours to finish the process of attaching these hair extensions. The method of attaching the human hair extensions to the hair can put a strain on your scalp. You may feel uncomfortable wearing these hair extensions. Sew-in extensions do not work well with someone who has thin or fine hair. It is important to moisturize the edges of your hair, your nape, and your scalp once a week while you have these hair extensions on your hair. You also need to use deep conditioning products. It is also recommended to wash your hair with products that contain special protein, which can minimize the weakening of the hair or acquiring damage due to wearing this type of hair extensions. Sew-in hair extensions usually last between 6 and 8 weeks. The maximum allowable time that you can wear your sew-in extensions without taking them off is 4 months. This will prevent any unfavorable effect on the growth of your hair.
- Fusion and Pre-Bonded Extensions
Fusion extensions work by fusing these hair extensions to the natural hair using adhesives like glue. You will need the help of your hairdresser to fuse the hair extensions. It takes about 3 to 4 hours to finish the process. Fusion extensions can damage your hair so don’t be surprised if your hairdresser tries to talk you out of it and recommends other types of hair extensions. To fuse the hair extensions, your hairdresser needs to use a tool that is similar to a hot glue gun to attach the extension to the strands of your hair. Another way of fusing these hair extensions is to use a heat clamp to melt the adhesive to your natural hair. When you are wearing these hair extensions, you can use the hair products that you always use, but you need to reposition your fusion extensions every 2 or 3 months to give way to the natural hair growth. Fusion extensions may cause scalp irritation, breakage, and hair loss due to the presence of different chemicals in the glue used in attaching these hair extensions. You can wear your fusion extensions up to 4 months, depending on the growth rate and type of your natural hair.
- Microlink Extensions
Microlink, micro bead, or micro loop extensions use small silicone-lined beads to secure the hair extensions to the hair. A special tool must be used to secure the bead to your hair and tighten it to keep it in place. This method does not require glue or heat to hold them in place. However, microlink extensions may still damage your natural hair if the one who attaches the hair extensions has little to no experience in doing it. The bead may become too tight and may pull the natural hair to the roots. You still need the help of a hairdresser to secure the human hair extensions. It usually takes about 2 to 4 hours to finish the process of attaching these hair extensions. You can use the same hair products that you normally apply to your hair while wearing this type of hair extension. You also need to re-position the hair extensions every 2 to 3 months – Same as with fusion extensions, microlink extensions are good for up to 4 months. With so many hair extensions online, making the right choice can be confusing or even daunting. Review the list before you decide on the most suitable hair extensions that you can use.