Hair extension on capsules: features, scheme and technology

Most of the fair sex dream of luxurious long curls, but not everyone is lucky to have such by nature. However, the modern beauty industry does not stand still and is ready to offer you various ways of extensions that will allow your hair to look luxurious and at the same time natural. A new version of this procedure has come to replace overhead strands, as well as standard types of extensions: a capsule increase in the amount of hair. Before trying this method of transformation, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of the procedure, its various variations and schemes.

The capsule method for increasing hair length has a number of characteristics, distinguishing it from other types of building.

• The capsule extension, which has spread from Italy, is based on the use of special capsules with donor strands that are attached to the hair. At the same time, artificial fibers are never used, and as a result, the hairstyle takes on a natural look.
• This procedure is designed only for owners of naturally strong hair, not prone to brittleness. Otherwise, after the extension, the condition of the hair will worsen even more.
• The negative consequences are associated with the peculiarity: a rather large weight of the strands that will be attached to the hair.
• Extension with the help of microcapsules can only be done by ladies whose original hair length is at least 10 cm.
• This procedure involves attaching the artificial hair capsule to the root area of ​​the natural strands.With the help of a special device that resembles a straightener, the capsules are soldered with natural hair.

As with all hair transformation treatments, adding capsule strands has its pros and cons. Positive features include:

• lack of pain during the attachment of the capsules;
• an increase in total hair volume;
• not very long duration of the procedure;
• the ability to create various weaves and hairstyles that are impossible on short hair;
• reasonable price for the procedure;
• the ability to plan in detail all the nuances of the extension.

But before embarking on such a method of transformation, it is also worth assessing a number of its shortcomings.

• It is necessary to choose an appropriate hairstyle or haircut so that the capsules are not visible.
• Certain types of extensions using heat treatment of strands adversely affect the structure and general condition of the hair.
• The hairstyle requires regular correction, which will entail additional costs.
• One of the undesirable consequences of a capsule increase in hair volume can be hair loss due to the large weight of artificial strands.
• Lovers of curly curls are unlikely to be suitable for this type of extension, since it implies a ban on the use of various thermal tools to create wavy textures. However, in this case, you can find more gentle ways to create curls.

A procedure such as increasing hair length with capsules is usually referred to as a hot hairdressing procedure. This is due to the use of capsule heating technology for their durable fixation. Unlike the cold version, this method is considered more effective due to the better adhesion of donor strands to natural ones. In addition to the standard Italian build-up, there is also its micro-variety. It involves the use of smaller capsules. The advantage of this variation is that the result is obtained as close as possible to the natural look.

A separate type of increase in the length of the strands is the English method. It uses capsules made from hot resin. In this case, the fixation of the material is carried out using a special glue gun.

An important nuance is planning how many capsules are needed for the extension procedure. It is important to remember that the amount of materials is governed by a number of factors:

• initial length and thickness of hair;
• emphasis on length or on creating extra volume;
• the length by which it is planned to increase the curls.

If you are the owner of curls that are chic in terms of density, then you may need from 150 to 175 strands.

If your hairstyle is of medium thickness, then 100 grams of hair is enough, which is the equivalent of 100-125 artificial strands. With this amount, both length and volume are added. If you just want to add thickness, then you may need from 50 to 75 strands (depending on your own length of curls). For a short haircut with a hair length of about 20 cm, an increase in density is done using 150 strands. If the emphasis is on increasing only the length, then 80 to 120 artificial curls may be needed.

When you have decided on the amount of material required for the procedure, you can proceed directly to building. It is done in stages, regardless of whether you have hair extensions on capsules in the salon or at home.

• Choose the most convenient location with good lighting. The client should sit in a comfortable chair so that the master has the opportunity to approach from different sides and build up the curls as carefully as possible.
• Equipment such as strands attached to capsules, small scissors, tongs, comb, clamps, and spacers must be prepared for the procedure.
• The process begins by carefully brushing the natural strands away from the crown.
• The scheme that allows you to correctly carry out capsule building involves dividing the strands into zones, as well as attaching an artificial material in a circle, starting from the left side.

• The upper hair zone is detached with a clip. Then you need to take the leftmost strand, attach a capsule with hair to it and clamp the capsule with preheated forceps for 10-15 seconds. This time is enough for the keratin to melt.
• After that, you need to twist the capsule with your fingers until it looks like a thin tube. This technique allows you to make the capsules more neat and invisible in the total hair mass. You can fasten the strands with special tongs, which must be held on the capsule for only 4 to 6 seconds.
• Check that the donor strand is firmly attached to the home strand.
• Subsequent build-up occurs layer by layer. This technology assumes that the capsules are attached to the temples last.
• After completing the procedure, comb the curls with a special comb.

Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to carefully plan your wishes for the future result. This will allow the master to understand how many strands will be needed, and what the general appearance will be. Usually, options are selected using photos of finished works.

• After building up, it is important to observe a number of restrictions so that the result is truly long-lasting. First of all, it is worth refusing to visit open reservoirs, swimming pools, as well as baths and saunas.
• The hair should be combed with a special comb, which is designed to care for artificial curls. and also use care products with a gentle chemical composition without corrosive impurities or acids.
• It is not recommended to go to bed with a wet head or dry your curls with a hair dryer. A braid is ideal for a night out to keep strands from tangling as you sleep.

• In order for the appearance of the strands to remain beautiful for a long time, it is recommended to do periodic correction of artificial curls. However, if you want to remove the capsular hair, it is not recommended to do it yourself: otherwise, you can cause significant damage to your natural hair.
• Hairdressers also advise against using hot curlers, curling irons and other devices that heat the hair for styling artificial hair strands. Only minimal and careful use of the rectifier is permissible.

Consider the recommendations of people who have already used similar services from specific masters, read the reviews. And also pay attention to the readiness of the master to work with the material you purchased. If he agrees to work only with his capsules, then it is better to opt for another salon. A good professional should not insist on using any specific donor curls. Check out the portfolio of the selected hairdresser, as well as inquire about the approximate time that will be spent on the procedure. If they refuse to provide you with a portfolio or say that the extension will take 4 or more hours, most likely you are in front of an inexperienced person in the field of hair extension.

See the video below for the technology of capsule hair extension.