Wigs have evolved from being luxury items exclusively worn by the powerful and wealthy to everyday accessories accessible to everyone. They are now commonly seen in movies, television programs, and daily life. Among these, hair extensions, particularly clip-in hair extensions, are favored by consumers for their ease of use. Many may not be aware that there are various types of hair extensions. Today, we will introduce the different kinds of hair extensions available.
1. Based on the attachment method of hair extensions:
a. BB Clip (also known as PP Clip) Hair Extensions
BB Clip hair extensions are secured to the wearer’s hair using clips sewn onto the extensions. A key feature of BB Clip hair extensions is their ease of use and high realism. There is no need for complicated steps, and the extensions can be reused multiple times. Most hair extensions found on the domestic market use this BB Clip, making it a bestseller. Depending on the width of the hair extension, the number of BB clips required varies, with options such as one-clip, three-clip, and five-clip styles.
b. PU Glue Hair Extensions
PU Glue hair extensions are secured using double-sided adhesive strips made of PU soft glue. This PU soft glue is characterized by its transparent appearance, flexibility, resistance to aging, and non-yellowing properties. The best PU glue is often sourced from the United States and is commonly referred to as American Blue Glue. The main advantage of these extensions is their secure fit and high realism, but they require professional salon processing, which can be cumbersome. They can theoretically be reused, but the adhesive strips need to be replaced, and improper replacement can affect their realism. These extensions are less common in domestic retail and are more geared towards professional salons and foreign markets.
c. Fishing Line Hair Extensions
Fishing Line hair extensions, also known as single-piece fishing line extensions, are secured with a transparent, strong thread attached to the upper forehead area. The fishing line part is covered by the wearer’s hair. These extensions are rarely seen in the domestic market because, although they are easy to wear, their fixing effect is not good and are more commonly found in foreign markets.
2. Based on the hairstyle of hair extensions:
Hair extensions can also be categorized based on their hairstyle, such as straight hair extensions, large wave hair extensions, wool curl hair extensions, water wave hair extensions, and so on (due to the numerous hair styles, with just the curl degree alone having dozens of variations, further details are not elaborated).
3. Based on the wearing method of hair extensions:
To cater to the different hair extension needs of various groups, multiple wearing methods have emerged, such as single-piece hair extensions (straight or V-shaped), three-piece hair extensions, and five-piece hair extensions, among others.
