TYPES OF HAIR EXTENSIONS

Understanding Hair Extension Types
Indique offers several types of occasional-use and permanent extensions to suit your needs.

Wefted Extensions
Machine wefted or machine weft hair extensions refer to products which have been sewn or "wefted" to create the bundle of extensions. Loose or "bulk" hair is fed through a triple-head sewing machine to add a reinforced stitch near the top (root) of the individual strands. The hair is then folded over and stitched again to create the final wefted extensions. Machine wefted hair extensions can be found in our PURE, BOUNCE, HYSTERIA and SEA Collections. While mostly used as a technique for permanent extensions (sewn in), machine wefted hair extensions are also used as the base to create our line of clip in extensions in our Studio Collection.

Hand wefted or hand weft hair extensions. In this case, the individual strands are tied by hand to create the secure weft. This type of wefted hair extensions create a very strong, but much thinner weft when compared to machine wefted hair extensions. The end result sits a bit closer to the head, offering less bulk than the machine wefts. Currently, hand weft hair extensions are only available in our PURE Collection. Hand wefted hair extensions are typically utilized as permanent extensions, although they could also be used to create temporary or clip in hair extensions.

Bulk Hair Extensions
Bulk refers to a bundle of hair with no weft. Bulk hair is used to create weft hair extensions but is also offered for sale to clients who wish to use the loose hair to create their own weft hair extensions or for braiding and Brazilian knotting techniques.

Fusion Hair Extensions

Fusion refers to a bonding technique used with individual strand fusion hair extensions. A specialized hot tool is used to soften a prebonded keratin tip to allow it to fuse to a section of your own hair. Fusion hair extensions are considered permanent because of the long lasting result. Fusion extensions are generally removed and reinstalled every 2-3 months. There are two basic types of fusion hair extensions: The first, and most common, uses nail tip, v-tip or flat tips to bond the strand to your hair without the use of any tubes, links, rings or clips

The second, and less common, is a shrinkable tubing technique which utilizes i-tip fusion extensions along with a heat-sensitive tube. The i-tip is inserted into the tube along with a strand of your hair. Again using a specialized hot tool, the stylist applies heat to the bonding point which softens the keratin and shrinks the tube, securing the extensions to the natural hair.

For shrinkable tubing and direct fusion hair extensions, Indique offers the Keratique Collection. Our pre-bonded strands use 100% natural keratin, not glue, ensuring a damage-free hair extension experience. Indique offers fusion hair extensions in our Keratique Collection in two types: i-Tip and v-Tip.

Clip In Hair Extensions

Not interested in permanent extensions? clip in extensions offer the versatility of permanent extensions and fusion hair extensions without the commitment. Indique carries a variety of textures and colors in the innovative, quick and easy to apply pieces in our Studio Collection. Indique offers two different types of clip in hair extensions:

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• The Perfect 10: 10 piece sets of clip in hair extensions
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• The Fishnet: The revolution of clip in hair extensions! 9 wefts are interlinked to create one unit, providing you with fullness and length in a snap!

Indique's clip in hair extensions are made from virgin, remy hair. Remy hair refers hair where the cuticle runs in the same direction from root to tip. This allows for much more manageability and styling opportunities than their non-remy counterparts. Non remy hair extensions will typically tangle and matte over time and will need to be replaced often. Indique's clip in hair extensions will last through several years of occasional use following a proper care regimen.