Re-tipping or newly tipping extensions
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LocksOfLove
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Ruth and reggies tipping service? X
SimplyHair
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Have you considered re tipping it yourself? It is very easy to do and we would be happy to talk you through it if you are unsure.
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Studio58
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Yes, highly recommend her services.
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Yes please, I'd love to do it myself!
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SimplyHair
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Retipping your own extensions is a relatively easy process once you have the know how, and although it can take some time to do, it can be cheaper and quicker than sending the hair off for someone else to do it.
What you will need:
1 x Fusion Connector Wand
1 x Keratin Glue Beads
1 x Hair Scissors
1 x Heat Matt
The Process
1. Find somewhere comfortable to set up, ideally a dining room table with lots of space, and that is comfortable, as depending on how many extensions you have to retip you may be there for a while.
2. Plug in your fusion connector wand, and place is on your heat matt so that it is supporting itself upright, and not falling to the side, as you will need to place the keratin bead directly onto the connector wand without it falling off.
3. Place 1 bead onto the fusion connector wand, and it will begin to melt. Whilst it is melting, take your hair extensions, and trim the existing end off so you are just left with the strand of hair. By this point your glue should have melted.
4. Place the end of the extension into the glue, covering around 1cm of the tip, close the wand and pull the extension out, you should now have a flat end covered in a layer of glue. Turn the extension to one side, and place the extension in the glue again, closing the wand and pulling the hair back out. The purpose of placing the extension inside the wand and then closing, is to squeeze away excess glue, as too much will mean you have quite a thick bond that wont fit inside a micro ring/copper tube. This is why your heat matt is so important, as the more extensions you do, the more glue there will be that could start to drip.
5. Once you are satisfied it is covered, using your fingers, much like with fitting prebonded extensions, you can roll the end into the shape of a stick tip. We would recommend using finger protectors for this as the glue can get quite hot.
6. Once you have rolled the end, have a micro ring or copper tube to hand to place over the stick tip to make sure it fits.
7. If it is too thick, simply melt the end under the wand again, squeezing away excess glue and then try to roll again until it does fit.
8. Once you have a stick tip that fits inside the micro ring/copper tube, use your scissors to snip away the end so that it is tidy.
9. Finally, once you have snipped away the end, dip the very end of the extension where you have now exposed some hair from trimming the end into the glue to form a seal so that water cannot enter the extension.
10. Now you can move onto your next extensions. Depending on the size of the keratin glue bead you have used, there may be enough glue still left for you to do another extensions, or you may need to melt another bead. Do not melt 1 bead per hair extensions as you will find there is too much glue on the wand and your stick tip will be too thick.
11. Finally, once finished, you most wait for the wand to cool slightly before removing excess glue. It is essential that you wait for the glue to begin to cool otherwise you will risk coming into contact with hot glue.
12. We would recommend that you have a separate fusion connector wand from the one you use for fitting due to the excess build up of glue that can occur. We would also recommend using a surge protected extension lead to plug your wand into.
This may seem like a lengthy process, but with some practise it can become quite fast. Always remember to use the correct tools, and keratin glue that is designed for use with hair extensions, and be sure to protect your work surface with the protector matt at all times as the glue can get very hot.
These are our recommendations only, and you must always following the instructions supplied within the fusion connector wand, and any other tool used, to ensure your own safety when using heated and professional equipment.
Kind Regards
What you will need:
1 x Fusion Connector Wand
1 x Keratin Glue Beads
1 x Hair Scissors
1 x Heat Matt
The Process
1. Find somewhere comfortable to set up, ideally a dining room table with lots of space, and that is comfortable, as depending on how many extensions you have to retip you may be there for a while.
2. Plug in your fusion connector wand, and place is on your heat matt so that it is supporting itself upright, and not falling to the side, as you will need to place the keratin bead directly onto the connector wand without it falling off.
3. Place 1 bead onto the fusion connector wand, and it will begin to melt. Whilst it is melting, take your hair extensions, and trim the existing end off so you are just left with the strand of hair. By this point your glue should have melted.
4. Place the end of the extension into the glue, covering around 1cm of the tip, close the wand and pull the extension out, you should now have a flat end covered in a layer of glue. Turn the extension to one side, and place the extension in the glue again, closing the wand and pulling the hair back out. The purpose of placing the extension inside the wand and then closing, is to squeeze away excess glue, as too much will mean you have quite a thick bond that wont fit inside a micro ring/copper tube. This is why your heat matt is so important, as the more extensions you do, the more glue there will be that could start to drip.
5. Once you are satisfied it is covered, using your fingers, much like with fitting prebonded extensions, you can roll the end into the shape of a stick tip. We would recommend using finger protectors for this as the glue can get quite hot.
6. Once you have rolled the end, have a micro ring or copper tube to hand to place over the stick tip to make sure it fits.
7. If it is too thick, simply melt the end under the wand again, squeezing away excess glue and then try to roll again until it does fit.
8. Once you have a stick tip that fits inside the micro ring/copper tube, use your scissors to snip away the end so that it is tidy.
9. Finally, once you have snipped away the end, dip the very end of the extension where you have now exposed some hair from trimming the end into the glue to form a seal so that water cannot enter the extension.
10. Now you can move onto your next extensions. Depending on the size of the keratin glue bead you have used, there may be enough glue still left for you to do another extensions, or you may need to melt another bead. Do not melt 1 bead per hair extensions as you will find there is too much glue on the wand and your stick tip will be too thick.
11. Finally, once finished, you most wait for the wand to cool slightly before removing excess glue. It is essential that you wait for the glue to begin to cool otherwise you will risk coming into contact with hot glue.
12. We would recommend that you have a separate fusion connector wand from the one you use for fitting due to the excess build up of glue that can occur. We would also recommend using a surge protected extension lead to plug your wand into.
This may seem like a lengthy process, but with some practise it can become quite fast. Always remember to use the correct tools, and keratin glue that is designed for use with hair extensions, and be sure to protect your work surface with the protector matt at all times as the glue can get very hot.
These are our recommendations only, and you must always following the instructions supplied within the fusion connector wand, and any other tool used, to ensure your own safety when using heated and professional equipment.
Kind Regards
lucyjade1
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This is very helpful ! I have been looking at wefts or bulk to make my own bonded extensions.
I have two heat connectors one where the ends just meet and a black look one which has grooves etc. which is the best type to use ?
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SimplyHair
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You will find the black Loof connector much easier to work with when creating your own tips, as there is more of a surface area for you to place the glue, and they will be able to stand up on their own much more securely. The key to great bonds is in squeezing them nice and tight so that they are fully sealed from top to bottom. Practise makes perfect 
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Hi,
Many thanks for this it's very informative - however, What is the process when the hair hasn't ever been tipped before? How do I make strands in different weights? And how do I stop the hair going everywhere?
Kind regards
Megan x
SimplyHair
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Hi Megan
To prevent the hair from going everywhere, you will need a draw mat. Simply place to hair you have inside the mat with the top of the hair bundle poking out by about an inch. You can then pull chunks of hair from the mat without loosing any, and it will keep your work area nice and tidy.
If you are creating bonds from a weft of hair, or bundle, the easiest way to judge the weight is to have a strand of the correct weight by your side to compare the size with. Therefore if you are looking to create 0.8g strands, use a purchased 0.8g strand to compare your against, adding and removing hair as necessary until they look and feel the same, and then create the bond.
As you work your way through the bundle, you will get a feel for the amount of hair you need, and wont need to compare every single strand.
This is not an exact science, therefore some of your strands are likely to vary in size slightly. You could purchase a set of specialist scales to weigh each strand as you go, however this is likely to be more time consuming, and the scales can be quite expensive. Using a comparison method is a simple and easy option, and works well for most.
Hope this help.
To prevent the hair from going everywhere, you will need a draw mat. Simply place to hair you have inside the mat with the top of the hair bundle poking out by about an inch. You can then pull chunks of hair from the mat without loosing any, and it will keep your work area nice and tidy.
If you are creating bonds from a weft of hair, or bundle, the easiest way to judge the weight is to have a strand of the correct weight by your side to compare the size with. Therefore if you are looking to create 0.8g strands, use a purchased 0.8g strand to compare your against, adding and removing hair as necessary until they look and feel the same, and then create the bond.
As you work your way through the bundle, you will get a feel for the amount of hair you need, and wont need to compare every single strand.
This is not an exact science, therefore some of your strands are likely to vary in size slightly. You could purchase a set of specialist scales to weigh each strand as you go, however this is likely to be more time consuming, and the scales can be quite expensive. Using a comparison method is a simple and easy option, and works well for most.
Hope this help.
SimplyHair
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I am afraid we don't currently have any draw mats in stock, but look to in the next few weeks.
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