The Hair Extensions Handbook
Winning heads and hearts since the millennium.
Which hair extensions are best for you?
We’re spilling the tea with our one-stop guide to hair extensions.
meet: bonds
What: Tiny & traceless, pre-bonded hair extensions are individual strands of hair extensions that are applied in rows for a fully customisable fit.
Fitting: Depending on the type of pre-bonded extension you choose, the strands will either be coated in a keratin tip, which can be melted to fuse the extension to your natural hair, or they can be locked into place used small, discreet beads which the hair is looped through and tightened to secure into place.
Are bonds for you?
💓 Your perfect match if you’re looking for a full customisable fit that is seamless, subtle and secure. Perfect for gym girls and slick-back hairstyles.
❎ Avoid if you need your fitting and maintenance appointments done in a flash.
⏰ Fitted in 30 mins -3 hours depending on a volume or length goal.
💇 Although you can re-use the hair, bonds will need removing and reapplying every 10-12 weeks.
💸 ££-£££
🧴 Aftercare 101: Shampoo and condition gently, washing in between bonds. Blow Dry thoroughly from root to tip and don’t forget your heat protector.
meet: tapes
What: Semi-permanent hair extensions that are lightweight, pre-taped sections of human hair applied to the tops of your own hair using adhesive Tape Tabs.
Fitting: Applied by your stylist by attaching a piece of hair to your own hair using adhesive. This can be done using double sided tape tabs, which sandwich your own hair between extensions, or single-side tape tabs, which are perfect for fine hair and half the weight. This creates a discreet, secure bond close to your root for a flush, done-in-a-flash finished look. semi-permanent hair extensions that are lightweight, pre-taped sections of human hair applied to the tops of your own hair using adhesive Tape Tabs.
Are tapes for you?
💓 Your perfect match if you have fine to medium hair and you’re looking for a high-impact, fast-to-fit application that will turn heads in a flash.
❎ Avoid if you have very thick hair, or if you always wear your hair in tight, sleek styles.
⏰ Fitted in just 45-90 minutes, you’ll be in and out of the salon in a flash
💇 Although you can re-use the hair, tapes need removing and reapplying every 8-10 weeks.
💸 ££
🧴 Aftercare 101: Use Remi Cachet sulfate-free haircare to prevent the adhesive from becoming unstuck. Blow dry using low heat and style using a soft bristle brush to prevent pulling on tapes.
meet: wefts
What: Semi-permanent hair extensions that are multiple strands of hair which are sewn together at the top to create a single, continuous strip (or "weft").
Fitting: Taking section(s) of your hair, your stylist will use small, undetectable rings to attach the weft.
Are wefts for you?
💓 Your perfect match if you’re a drama queen looking for a head-turning transformation of length and/or volume and want a full-customisable extension method.
❎ Avoid if you have shorter hair.
⏰ Fitted in 30 mins - 3h depending on type and hair goal.
💇 Although you can re-use the hair, your stylist will need to remove the beads and weft and re-apply every 10-12 weeks.
💸 £££
🧴Aftercare 101: Wash thoroughly with sulfate-free haircare to avoid build up and always blow dry hair from root to tip, ensuring the weft is fully dry.
Meet: Hair Pieces
What: Instant transformations. Iconic looks. 100% premium-quality human hair. No strings attached. (You’re welcome).
Fitting: No professional installation needed. Section your hair, snap in to place and style as desired.
Are hair pieces for you?
💓 Your perfect match if you’re looking for an instant, versatile finished looks, achieved in seconds.
❎ Avoid if you want a more permanent solution that is fitted in the salon.
⏰ Fitted in seconds… literally.
💇 Re-apply whenever, wherever.
💸 £
🧴 Aftercare 101: Heat, wash and style like your own hair.
Meet: Clip-Ins
What: Transformation in the snap of a clip. Clip-In hair extensions are your new go-to for instant results from your own dressing table.
Fitting: No professional installation needed. Section your hair, snap in to place and style as desired.
Are Clip Ins for you?
💓Your perfect match if you’re looking for an instant transformation. No strings attached.
❎ Avoid if you want a more permanent solution that is fitted in the salon.
⏰ Fitted in seconds… literally.
💇 Re-apply whenever, wherever.
💸 £
🧴 Aftercare 101: Heat, wash and style like your own hair.
