Bonds, Rings and Tubes: A Plain Guide

Fusion, rings and tubes explained simply

Several of the methods on offer for strand extensions use different ways of attaching the same small piece of hair.

Hot fusion

A small bond at the top of each strand is softened with heat and set around a section of natural hair.

Cold fusion

Bonds are attached without a heated tool, for example by using ultrasound to join the bond to the hair.

Micro rings

Each section of natural hair and the extension are threaded through a small ring, which is then closed. No glue and no heat are involved.

Shrink tubes

A tiny tube slides over the join and shrinks to hold it in place.

Which should you learn?

Each has its own look, feel and upkeep, and clients ask for them by name. A course that teaches several lets you recommend the right one. If you are looking at a Manchester course, ask which of these are included on your date.

Ask about dates

Message the provider to ask which Manchester date has a place, what is in the kit and how to get there.

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