The term "hair extension" refers to numerous techniques of enhancing ones natural hair by adding other hair to it. This "commercial" hair can originate from all over the world, usually collected for this specific purpose and comes in many lengths, colors and textures. Sometimes synthetic hair is used, depending on the technique and desired result. These hair additions can either be temporary, such as clip-in pieces and wiglets, etc. or they can be anchored to the natural hair in a semi-permanent fashion.

Methods for extending the hair vary and it seems there's a new one everyday! Many extension artists will master several techniques. This is to more adequately service the different and particular needs of their clients. When choosing a suitable method, many factors should be taken into consideration. The "finished look" may be your biggest concern, but longevity, possible hair damage and ease of care are just as important.

Common methods are pole weaving, braid weaving, interlock, weft bonding, half braids, micro knotting and the hot glue technique. Using hot melt adhesive is sometimes known as "fusion" or "bonding". This can be a little confusing at first (which is one reason for the lengthy dissertation). but don't worry, we're here to help you sort it all out.

To glue or not to glue??? There are a lot of names out there that stylists and companies use to avoid using the word "GLUE". Fusion, bonding, strand by strand are just a few. If any one is melting a substance to bind your hair and the extension hair together, they are using a type of glue. If it's not a form of adhesive, how could it possibly hold these hairs together?

Example: It used to be taboo in the hairdressing industry to call bleach "bleach". Salon etiquette stated that the term "lightener" should be used, as it sounded softer, therefore more appealing to the client. Come on……we all know it's bleach! If you need bleach to get the look you want, then hey….use bleach! This terminology thing spreads out to many other chemical services just so you won't shy away from them. That's why they should only be done by professionals. It's not the products you should be wary of, it's the person using them.

Your other alternatives to a "glue" method usually require some degree of tension. (This includes synthetic hair attachment as well.) Not always, but often, these methods can be severely uncomfortable for someone not used to wearing their hair tightly braided, knotted, or bound in tiny subsections. Imagine that, plus the extra weight of the extension hair.

Then again, if neither of these sound appealing, there are always clip-on additions, wiglets, falls, etc. which can be fun and very versatile.

All methods of hair extensions take an initial adjustment time. For some, tension methods work great. Other people can only tolerate the non-tension application that glue methods can offer. The whole point here is don't be fooled by words. Glue is glue, no matter what it's called.

Monkey Barrz is a hot-melt adhesive designed specifically for the purpose of attaching hair extensions. It is a professional product, sold only to licensed cosmetologists. Our goal is to manufacture and supply the best extension adhesive on the market. That is our expertise. In addition, we can refer you to fantastic hair suppliers, offer education, technical support and counsel, to help you realize your creativity with hair extensions. So, whether your a stylist, or just someone who wants to look your absolute best, contact us. Use the Monkey Barrz Hair Extension Adhesive System for beautiful results you can count on.

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