Everything You Need To Know About Hair Extensions | Clip-Ins, Tape-Ins, Bonds, Hand-Tied

Which hair extensions are best for me? In this video I will take you through a deep dive of clip-in extensions, tape-in extensions, bond extensions and hand-tied extensions. My goal is not to persuade or dissuade you from getting extensions but rather to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision for yourself.
The questions I would love for this video to answer for you are as follows: How much hair extensions cost?
How hair extensions are done/ how hair extensions work?
Which hair extensions are the least damaging?
Which hair extensions are best for me?
Will hair extensions damage my hair?
Which hair extensions are the safest?
Can hair extensions be reused?
What hair extensions are best for fine hair?
And more. If you have any other questions please do leave them in the comments below and I will do my best to answer them or continue the conversation!
I tried not to input my opinion too much into this video but if you are curious I have honestly have a love, hate relationship with extensions for a long time. It's my reality that I will never have the true mane I desire but I have come to really love what I have and learnt how to take care of it. I no longer get anxious sitting in the chair when the technician is removing my extensions. Rather I am looking forward to seeing how much my hair grew from the last time. There is no right or wrong answer when if comes to these types of beauty treatments. Everyone is different and in all honestly what might work wonders for you might not for someone else. With all of that being said I really do hope this video helps you make a well informed decision if you choose to go through route. And a final word, to all my fine haired ladies out there I see you, I love you and thank you for being the most amazing and supportive community.
All of my love!
Amanda
xo
VIDEO CHAPTERS //
00:00 - Intro to hair extensions
00:53 - A history of hair extension popularity
02:09 - Clip in extensions explained
08:07 - Tape in extensions explained
18:27 - Bond extensions explained
23:16 - Hand tied extensions explained
26:33 - Quick extension care guide
27:10 - Thank you & final hair extension thoughts
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TANGLE TEEZER Wet Detangler Millennial Pink: amzn.to/33YUhoJ
Bond Girl Hair: www.bondgirlhair.com (Bond Extensions & Tape In Extensions)
Bubbles and Blow: www.bubblesandblow.ca (Hand-tied)
Luxy Hair Extensions: www.luxyhair.com/
Barefoot Blonde Extensions: www.bfbhair.com/
Another fun extension experience and review: www.cosmopolitan.com/style-be...
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Пікірлер: 102

  • @MsMVH
    @MsMVH4 ай бұрын

    I know this video is 2 years old, but the information is still fabulous. Thanks so much for making it!

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    4 ай бұрын

    Aw my pleasure! I still stand by all of this 🥰 Still using the hand tied ones 🫶🏼❤️ Thanks for watching!

  • @kaylanorth6500
    @kaylanorth650011 ай бұрын

    Professional stylist here, you actually can reuse the keratin bond extensions. You just cut the used material off the top and reattach to the client's hair with a replacement keratin bead.

  • @StarlahMutiny

    @StarlahMutiny

    4 ай бұрын

    This was the comment i was looking forrer

  • @malakj7105

    @malakj7105

    2 ай бұрын

    What do you think about tapes?

  • @sarahjb91
    @sarahjb91 Жыл бұрын

    The price for hair extensions in the US is astronomical it’s crazy! I’m in the UK and I’ve got 24inch nano bead extensions and I paid £400 for 200g of AAAAA double drawn remy royale human hair and an extra £75 to have them toned to be a perfect shade match and fitted so a total of £475 for hair, toning and installation. I pay £115 every 8-12 weeks to have them removed, my roots recoloured and the extensions refitted at an award winning salon. The fact that it’s common to be paying almost $3000 is crazy to me

  • @Flo-yx7yu

    @Flo-yx7yu

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree not with extensions, but everything is ridiculous expensive in America. Americans are getting robbed I tell you. I’m in Eastern Europe now everything much cheaper.

  • @stormysmurf

    @stormysmurf

    4 ай бұрын

    American here. Can confirm. Robbed in many, many, many ways.

  • @extensionheads

    @extensionheads

    3 ай бұрын

    You’re so right. It’s so hard to have it so incredibly high now! Been doing every method since Monofiber@Antenna! The late great Simon Forbes 💙Yes! UK inventor of EXT!!

  • @bronwynbentley4308

    @bronwynbentley4308

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s rediculous what we pay for this in the states😢. There is no way around it if you want them to look good

  • @lindaosullivan6400

    @lindaosullivan6400

    2 ай бұрын

    Bead extensions ruined my hair.broke it all…my hair was coloured blonde and long but they thinned it to nothing and broke it all.I had to have it cut back short and start from scratch.Its NOT worth it!

  • @haveneobrien
    @haveneobrien9 ай бұрын

    I’ve tried every hair extention as well for 14 years. She is right sleeping in clip ins is very damaging …I use to sleep in my clip ins out of insecurity of my short hair showing….tape ins most definitely rips out your hair no matter what brand over ever used they just slide off eventually and such a waste of money (get prepared to wash ur hair only in the sink with cold water because they will just slide off)….Hand tied extentions with micro beads is the best route I’ve ever went…when I get them removed I have literally no hair shed and I can see a progress in my hair growing…also don’t let these salons fool you…I spend 250-350 on my 3 bundles of hair on Amazon and a micro bead kit and literally install my hair myself besides spending 1200$ plus dollars on hair… it is super easy…. Hand tied is the best way to go

  • @haveneobrien

    @haveneobrien

    9 ай бұрын

    Tape ins are just a waste of money and it’s not fall out it literally rips ur hair

  • @MaeMae-gn6hh

    @MaeMae-gn6hh

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey!!!! Please get back to me if you happen to see this. I have some questions 🥰🥰🥰

  • @malakj7105

    @malakj7105

    2 ай бұрын

    Why don’t you get tapes so you can sleep in with them?

  • @malakj7105

    @malakj7105

    2 ай бұрын

    I want extensions now my hair is so short but I want to sleep and wash with them so I feel as though tapes would be the best option. Could you please share how to maintain it? 😊

  • @pameladobrick508

    @pameladobrick508

    Ай бұрын

    i have a question...yousaid micro bead kit is what you use...yet say hand tied...aren't these two separate ways to install extensions? I thought the micro beads had to be flattened onto the hair. What am i missing? ps Im a licensed cosmetologist, just don't work in salon. I want to do my own extensions.

  • @stacieheroux
    @stacieheroux10 ай бұрын

    Would love to see the video about caring for the hand tied sew in extensions … how do you wash and style your hair etc… also a follow up video to this one would be good ❤. Would love to know if you’re still wearing and living the extensions and if you’ve experienced any damage . Thank you for a great video!!!

  • @AmandaWeldon
    @AmandaWeldon2 жыл бұрын

    This video has been top of mind for a long time! I hope this helps anyone looking for answers when it comes to whether or not extensions might be right for you. Sending you so much love! VLOG CHAPTERS BELOW VIDEO CHAPTERS // 00:00 - Intro to hair extensions 00:53 - A history of hair extension popularity 02:09 - Clip in extensions explained 08:07 - Tape in extensions explained 18:27 - Bond extensions explained 23:16 - Hand tied extensions explained 26:33 - Quick extension care guide 27:10 - Thank you & final hair extension thoughts

  • @elainesmith4153

    @elainesmith4153

    11 ай бұрын

    Amanda witch ones do you prefer?

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner87482 жыл бұрын

    2021 will finally end this week and you look so beautiful, Amanda!❤️❤️

  • @elizabethwilk9615
    @elizabethwilk96152 жыл бұрын

    Very informative- thank you. I think I’ll need to investigate the ones I can Clip on. I find going to the salon too expensive since I already go to dye my roots every month. Perhaps you can do a video or review clip on we can put on ourselves.

  • @TiffanyLarocque-rb5qd
    @TiffanyLarocque-rb5qd15 күн бұрын

    This video is everything I have been looking for. I just got an awful haircut and I think after the summer I will get extensions. I just don't even know where to start. Thanks so much!

  • @lovelymunk
    @lovelymunk2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ☺️ soooo helpful! I would love more videos on this topic (care, tips, hairstyles,...)

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much love! I would love to create more video like this! Maybe some more bite sized ones! 🥰

  • @brittanylevinson741
    @brittanylevinson7412 ай бұрын

    I wore extensions for years from one of the masters in the 90s. Just getting back to it now due to hair loss. Glad to see costs have come way down. Whole head back then was $1300 for synthetic.

  • @malakj7105
    @malakj71052 ай бұрын

    Very good video! Could you please make a video on how to maintain the extensions please? Thanks x

  • @8randomprettysecret8
    @8randomprettysecret82 жыл бұрын

    Women! Thankful for your kindness 💃

  • @suwaneesingpracha
    @suwaneesingprachaАй бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I never knew waterfall tape in existed!!! ❤❤

  • @maryabdel-malik656
    @maryabdel-malik6562 жыл бұрын

    Please do a video on how to care for extensions thanks for sharing

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to 🥰 thanks for watching!

  • @Joelina456
    @Joelina4562 жыл бұрын

    awesome indepth video, we needed this so much ! 🙂

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aw my pleasure love! It took a long time to make but this comment makes it so worth it!

  • @heidigries6035
    @heidigries60357 ай бұрын

    I am thinking about sew in. Thanks for an informative video. So many options.

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    6 ай бұрын

    So many! Best of luck with the decision that fits right for you love

  • @user-ud5vo7sg9u
    @user-ud5vo7sg9u2 ай бұрын

    Did you make a video on how to care for them and what products to use?

  • @madwaggin
    @madwaggin2 ай бұрын

    So helpful!! Thank you 🙌🏼

  • @SuteRoozu
    @SuteRoozu4 ай бұрын

    Super informative!! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    4 ай бұрын

    My pleasure! 🥰 Thanks for watching!

  • @user-yk4gx1xs7q
    @user-yk4gx1xs7q2 ай бұрын

    could u do a video on how to style hand sewn wefts?

  • @Blynn_
    @Blynn_10 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. I just got a few tape ins to help fill in the front of my face. I love it, but I do have a headache.

  • @malakj7105

    @malakj7105

    2 ай бұрын

    What length did you get? Would you recommend getting a longer length?

  • @adoringyourhair
    @adoringyourhair9 ай бұрын

    Very informative thanks! 😊

  • @JustJenReacts
    @JustJenReacts7 ай бұрын

    I use Bellami tape-ins. The hair you lose with these, when moving up, is minimal. I found they are the best tape-ins for that. They cost a lot, but they’re 💯 worth it.

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    6 ай бұрын

    I've used those before too! They were great! I didn't find it to be the best technique for my hair but on of my best friends does those and she suits them so well!

  • @catapultx4411
    @catapultx44115 ай бұрын

    Good to know of all these different processes for hair extensions. But I will only go with clip-in extensions

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    5 ай бұрын

    That's what's it's all about 🥰 Finding whatever works best for you! ❤️

  • @laurenmatthews9097
    @laurenmatthews90972 жыл бұрын

    A very informative video. Thank you 🥰. Your hair looks lovely, did you say you have hair extentions in or is that all your natural hair? Either way it looks great!

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Lauren that means so much to me! I currently have those hand-tied ones in but I am feeling confident when I have my natural hair as well. :) Just nice to have a little more volume and hair that will hold a curl! xo

  • @candisenewton9490
    @candisenewton94907 ай бұрын

    Omg yes ! having hair extensions my natural hair has never been this long

  • @malakj7105

    @malakj7105

    2 ай бұрын

    Have you done tapes?

  • @susanriffert5283
    @susanriffert52833 ай бұрын

    Thank you, really super helpful.

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    3 ай бұрын

    Aw I'm so happy!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @crpsguru
    @crpsguru7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for such an informative video! I’m getting my first set of extensions in a couple of weeks which are the tape extensions. I’m nervous about not washing my hair correctly after they’re in place and not brushing or styling right, so I’ll be definitely watching more of your videos! If anyone has any top tips I’d be grateful 🧡🌟 Thank You once again for the great video 🌟🌟

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    6 ай бұрын

    Ahh I missed this comment I hope it went well! ❤️ I always am super careful when washing and even sometimes separate sections and am just a bit more gentle. I also NEVER go to bed with wet hair this is SO SO SO important. You will wake up a tangled mess haha. Make sure you are brushing right from the top of the extension because you don't want that getting matted. And I've also found if they are getting tangled when starting to brush after the shower likelihood is you need to do a good hair mask. I love a detangling spray as well to help me work through the hair ❤️ HOPE YOU LOVE THEM! You've got this!

  • @crpsguru

    @crpsguru

    4 ай бұрын

    @@AmandaWeldon Thank you so much! Yes I absolutely LOVE them!! Im using Ouai leave in conditioner which seems to be doing the job. Hair mask I’m using Olaplex plus the Olaplex oil for afterwards. But thank you for the video - it did help me!

  • @emmanuellefogel8246

    @emmanuellefogel8246

    3 ай бұрын

    @@crpsguruhey ! I am hesitating between bond and tape in, are you happy with your tapes ? Is is looking natural ? No fall ?

  • @malakj7105

    @malakj7105

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi love! How are your tapes? What length would you get and recommend?

  • @slavicacaric2169
    @slavicacaric21696 ай бұрын

    I have a thin hair, so I was suggested to use a Tape Extensions, I bought expensive one for 450€( with extra adhesive tapes, and last for 10 months. But when we take them off, the glue on tapes often gets stuck beetwen hairs and with acetone and brushing it takes an hour to clean it all. Technitian tried with different acetons but still is a nightmare( not for me but her).. she said that she never had such problems with other clients. Personally I know some of them so I am worried? Why is it so? Any suggestion? Rarely they come off. Every 6weeks(2.5- 3cm) we relocate it. 5 euros per each tape. Croatia

  • @jecinthakishokumar770
    @jecinthakishokumar7702 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Jecintha! Hope all this info helps xo

  • @touilimene4090
    @touilimene40908 ай бұрын

    Please can anyone assist me i want to change my hair color from dark brown to ginger but I'm still having my micro keratin hair extensions can i dye my hair while still having my extensions on ? I got them 3 months ago but now i want to change my hair color

  • @user-yk4gx1xs7q
    @user-yk4gx1xs7q2 ай бұрын

    hi! could these work for people who has hair loss? i’m 16 and lost probably like 50% of my hair from some medicine. it’s killed my confidence, i loved my hair so so much and im gutted to not have it. my curls made me feel so connected to my culture and my family. i was looking into these, would u recommend?

  • @Natalie_Coy
    @Natalie_Coy2 ай бұрын

    I just had a consult for great length bond extensions and was told it’s one and done. A huge investment to not be able to re-use the hair.

  • @nataliedigiovanni4863

    @nataliedigiovanni4863

    2 ай бұрын

    They lie about extension life span. If you take care of human hair mine last a year.

  • @malakj7105

    @malakj7105

    2 ай бұрын

    What about tapes?

  • @melmeobeauty7014
    @melmeobeauty70148 ай бұрын

    Wow… all of the techniques mentioned here are considered out-of-date in Vietnam 🇻🇳 most of them are like 7-10 years ago. The extension we have now is also “hand tied” but not these big & heavy/ damaging ones 🥺

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    7 ай бұрын

    SO interesting! I bet we could learn a lot from other placing in the world. And I wish this was talked about more!

  • @user-iv6ty3cd5i

    @user-iv6ty3cd5i

    4 ай бұрын

    So what kind are you referring to?

  • @melmeobeauty7014

    @melmeobeauty7014

    4 ай бұрын

    @@user-iv6ty3cd5iI think technically they’d be under the category of Hand-tied. But it’s super small. In my experience, it’s like they crochet each strand of extensions onto your hair… Also for the last 2-3 years, they even have a new technique (which they call 8-9-10D but obviously the name is for marketing purposes). With this technique they use some kind of clipping device (looks kinda like a stapler) and basically just clip each very small strand of extensions on to your hair. That’s the best I could do to describe it 😂 I honestly don’t know the actual name of those techniques in English…

  • @melmeobeauty7014

    @melmeobeauty7014

    3 ай бұрын

    @@AmandaWeldon yea it’s this crocheting one that I was referring to kzread.infojhz9oxme3HE?si=V4VZtazkoSnPN-tH 😗

  • @Reneekincaid

    @Reneekincaid

    Ай бұрын

    I think I've seen that technique on a shorts video... it looked really efficient and so neat... here in the US there's such a big emphasis on making the most money 😮 so I feel like a lot of stylist want to charge the most so stick with techniques they can justify the time and money they charge... personally I started doing my own k tips because I refuse to keep paying $1,400 usd for hand tied wefts(the big ones) lol

  • @gin12123
    @gin121236 ай бұрын

    What if your getting beads in?

  • @americadebeautiful7085
    @americadebeautiful70856 ай бұрын

    Super helpful. I went to hairdresser she wanted to trim my ends. Ended up cutting over 4" yup. I almost passed out. I ended up with a mullet look. Longer in back to my shoulders sides shorty short. Oh now I have a wedding to go to. Of course the dress is open in the back. Oh no... Thank you getting my hair done after this video.

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    6 ай бұрын

    Aw oh my gosh that is SOOOO TRAUMATIC! I am so sorry you ended up with that haircut 🥹 I hate that feeling so much because it takes so long to grow. Hope you found the method that works best for you love and no matter what have so much fun at the wedding! 🥰 Your dress sounds gorgeous!

  • @cherievanwinkle9839
    @cherievanwinkle98397 ай бұрын

    I bleach my hair can I do my roots with the beaded extensions?

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    6 ай бұрын

    I wish I had a more clear cut answer for you but I would definitely ask your stylist! They know your hair type best 🥰

  • @extensionheads
    @extensionheads3 ай бұрын

    Nice video Consultations can take forever when you do all the methods!!, (ps please don’t call it glue 😮 make sure you call it keratin/polymer) ….great job 😊

  • @kaelahorne8856
    @kaelahorne8856 Жыл бұрын

    "you cannot do hand tied extensions at home" tell my bestie thats gonna install and blend them for me in my bathroom that 😂 awesome video btw, very informative!

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha Omggg you have PREMIUM FRIENDS and I loveee this for you! ♥️Thanks for watching Kaela!

  • @michellej5616
    @michellej56162 жыл бұрын

    I'd be interested in hearing about how you care for your hair. My hair and coloring are just like yours, and I've been washing my hair six times a week for years...when I hear that women with extensions are only washing their hair once or twice a week, I'm horrified and fearful I will look like the crypt keeper. I'm getting hand tied extensions next week...I'm excited, and I trust my hair stylist. It's an investment, though, and I'd like to care for it the right way.

  • @stopthelies3973
    @stopthelies397310 ай бұрын

    Can you use these clip ins for fine, thin hair?

  • @layal2258

    @layal2258

    6 ай бұрын

    Use a topper for fine hair..much better

  • @karishmaabichandani7519
    @karishmaabichandani7519 Жыл бұрын

    I am used to oiling my hair as my scalp is super dry and also my ends , is it possible to oil hair with permanent extensions??

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! I oil my hair allll the time - typically just the ends. I find I wash less which helps my scalp from getting dry. Definitely depends on the type of extension you have but I would always recommend using hair oil on the ends as it will keep them healthy longer and avoid any brittle unnecessary flaking 🥰

  • @audrianna95
    @audrianna953 ай бұрын

    Sounds like I need to buy my hair from you because I need the hook up ha ha

  • @Supernytha
    @Supernytha Жыл бұрын

    Which one is best to go swimming in?

  • @jenniferhollon8941

    @jenniferhollon8941

    Жыл бұрын

    Braidless sew in

  • @malakj7105

    @malakj7105

    2 ай бұрын

    Tapes

  • @Blatna21
    @Blatna212 ай бұрын

    Keratin bonds that’s a lie you can reuse your hair depends of a quality I usually reuse mine for 3-4 times so it last me about a year!

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh that's so great! I wish the place I used to go to reused them. Seems like such a waste.

  • @nataliedigiovanni4863

    @nataliedigiovanni4863

    2 ай бұрын

    Funny I just wrote the same thing. Mine last a year too. They lie because they want you to spend more money

  • @triss1144
    @triss11447 ай бұрын

    well the information on bondings is not correct, in fact you CAN reuse them!

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    7 ай бұрын

    Ah so interesting the salon I went to didn't bit great to know

  • @triss1144

    @triss1144

    7 ай бұрын

    @@AmandaWeldon yes it is possible! But only if you take really good care of the hair!😊

  • @AmandaWeldon

    @AmandaWeldon

    7 ай бұрын

    @@triss1144 I wish I knew this way back then because they definitely could have been used again! Thanks for adding even more information to this little nook of the internet 🥰

  • @jessrouse8475
    @jessrouse84753 ай бұрын

    Lol it's not one amd done for bonds girl. You reuse the hair lol 😅

  • @user-yk4gx1xs7q
    @user-yk4gx1xs7q2 ай бұрын

    could u do a video on how to style hand sewn wefts?

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