Which Hair Extensions Cause the Least Damage to Fine Hair?
Do hair extensions damage your hair? This is one of the common questions that many women have when thinking of wearing extensions. The answer is, NO, hair extensions will not damage your hair if you choose the right extensions, take care of your hair and the extensions, and wear the wefts correctly.
Naturally, most women with thin or fine hair are most concerned about the possible damages hair extensions may cause because their hair is already on the delicate side. This is understandable because you don't want to do further damage to your thin hair.
The good news is that not all hair extensions will damage your fine hair. So, what extensions are best for thin hair? Let's have a look.
Are Clip-In Extensions Safe for Fine Hair?
If you're looking for temporary hair extensions, clip-ins are your best choice because they're the least damaging to your natural hair. These hair extensions come in the form of wefts attached to your hair with the small, discreet silicone-coated clips at the base. The clips are designed to hold the wefts firmly to your hair without tugging or pulling your hair.
Clip extensions won't entangle your natural hair's root, damage the follicles, or create any discomforts. That's because the wefts are applied to your hair without using heat or adhesive.
But be sure to choose good quality, human hair clip extensions of the right weight for fine hair. It’s a good idea to evaluate the weight of the wefts against your natural hair's thickness. Do not pick a set that might be too heavy for your fine hair.
How you install your clip-in hair extensions will also determine whether or not they will damage your fine hair. So, how to apply clip-in hair extensions the right way, you ask! Well, do you know that clip-ins are the easiest of all extensions when it comes to installation?
With a bit of practice, you will learn to put them in your hair at home without any help from a stylist. But you must follow the best methods to prevent damage to your hair. Learn how to apply clip-in extensions without damaging your hair.
Also, to prevent damage to your fine hair, be sure to remove your extensions before sleeping. You can reinstall them the next day in minutes.
Are Tape-in Extensions Safe for Fine Hair?
Tape-in hair extensions are semi-permanent wefts. That means once installed, they will remain in your hair for four to six weeks, after which you'll need to visit a stylist for adjustment or reapplication of the wefts. So, if you're looking for the least damaging, semi-permanent solution for your fine hair, then tape-ins might be the right option for you.
As the name suggests, tape hair extensions are attached to your hair using the tape adhesive. Your natural hair is sandwiched between the double-sided tape so that it can hold the weft firmly in place. While generally tape-in extensions don't pull or tug your hair, be sure to buy a set that isn't too heavy for your fine hair.
And rest assured that the adhesive will not cause damage to your hair since they're made to be gentle and kind to your natural hair. The tape is lightweight and lays flat against your head, allowing the wefts to blend seamlessly with your hair and look entirely natural.
Putting tape extensions in your hair is pretty tricky. You may end up damaging your fine hair and the extensions if you try it at home (unless you're a hairstylist). For this reason, we recommend you visit a salon to have the wefts installed by an expert. You must also visit your stylist to adjust the wefts every four to six weeks because your natural hair growth can cause the extensions to slide down a bit or become loose over time.
Halo Hair Extensions for Fine Hair
For very thin hair, we recommend a Halo hair extension. This is the safest extension for thinner hair because it does not attach to your hair. Instead, it comes as a single-piece weft with an invisible wire that holds the hairpiece on the crown of your head like a headband.
Since the weft does not attach to your hair, your natural hair will not experience any unnecessary pull, stress, or damage. The best part is that these temporary extensions are straightforward to apply. Also, they add more volume and length to fine hair than any other extension.
You don't have to make a permanent commitment to extensions with a Halo. Apply and remove your Halo whenever you want. Be sure to remove the extensions before going to sleep every night. Doing so will prevent any possible damage to your thinner hair.
No matter which extension type suits your natural hair type, ZALA has your needs covered. Explore our vast range of extensions here.
