Features and technique of hair extension on a pigtail

Not every girl can boast of long, luxurious hair given by nature. Fortunately, modern technology allows every woman to achieve impressive results. To do this, it is enough to contact a specialized salon and make extensions. All that is required of you is a few hours of free time and money. The main thing is to choose the right technology for this procedure correctly.

Today we will talk about such a proven method as braid hair extensions. It is also called tress, African, Japanese, French and Hollywood hair extensions. Thanks to this procedure, you can get luxurious hair without the use of aggressive chemicals and hot tongs, which is especially important for those who are afraid of ruining their hair.

Pigtail hair extensions are performed by braiding thin braids at the roots across the back of the head. Then tresses are sewn to them - wide ribbons of hair. One such tape is attached to each pigtail. This should be done as close to the root as possible, then the hair will hold in place longer. To correct the hairstyle, the master washes the client's head, dries and weaves the braids. The main thing is not to braid them in the area where there were pigtails before, otherwise the curls in this place may thin out.

A needle is used to fix the weft on the pigtail. Do not be afraid that the master will accidentally prick your head: a so-called sailing needle is used for sewing - thick and rounded. Thanks to this design, it enters the scalp without touching the skin. Sewing is carried out along the entire length of the braid.

With all the simplicity of this method, to build on a pigtail, you need a specialist from the salon or at least an assistant who owns this technique. You will not be able to do this on your own, since the elements are attached starting from the back of the head.

Moving higher, the master sews on a sufficient number of wefts, and then cuts them to the desired length. Narrow strands usually go to the temporal part of the head, and the widest ribbons go to the occipital part.

To create thick hair using the braid method, it is advisable to have your hair at least 15 cm long, it can be shorter, but not less than 7 cm.The obtained result lasts for 2-3 months.

As mentioned above, this method is called safe. It does not require heat treatment and various chemicals that spoil the hair structure, as well as that can provoke allergies. Besides this, the technology has other positive features.

• Supporters of braided hair extensions note that thin bases with strands do not cause discomfort to their owners, unlike hair, which is attached using the capsule method.
• If necessary, the tapes can be easily removed without damaging them. In this case, the weft can be used many times.
• With such curls, you can go to the beach, sauna, solarium, use a hairdryer and curling iron. There is no need to be afraid that the glue will lose its properties and the strands will fall off, since it is not used with this technology.
• The onlays do not change length during correction, and with careful use, they can be worn for months or even years.
• This method does not belong to the progressive and highly aesthetic, but at the price it is the most acceptable.

Before making a choice in favor of this way of building, you should take into account some of the disadvantages accompanying the procedure.

• The owner of such hair can not afford all hairstyles. For example, a high ponytail will open up the braids and make the attachment points visible.
• Due to tight weaves, pain may be present in the first days. It is believed that wearing tight braids with sewn-on tress is no less harmful than using other methods of hair extension. Therefore, it is hardly possible to call this method the safest for hair health.
• Due to the peculiarities of hair attachment and difficulties with their high-quality combing, tangles may occur.
• Pigtail extensions do not allow for a harmonious combination of several shades.
• With an average hair growth rate, correction may be required within a month, or even earlier.
• Some people do not like in this method the very fact that the hair does not grow in thin strands, but is sewn on, which does not look too natural.

You can use different materials to create lush hair using pigtail extensions. Natural strands are more expensive but allow for a more natural result. Artificial, accordingly, are more affordable. In addition, synthetic strands can be dyed in bright unusual colors and they do not fade when washed. They also hold their shape well if you decided to initially create corrugated or twisted curls.

The leaders among wefts are considered to be European natural hair ribbons. India and China produce less durable products, but they are cheaper. In addition to the quality of the material, the level of the master is equally important for obtaining a good result.

They are the same as with other types of hair extensions. It is worth refraining from the procedure if you have:

• psoriasis, seborrhea and other diseases affecting the scalp;
• tendency to baldness;
• weakened, unhealthy hair;
• hormonal imbalance during pregnancy and lactation.

To keep the hairstyle attractive for as long as possible, you must follow the simple rules of care.

1. Before you wash your hair, you need to comb the curls well. It is better not to throw your head back, but to keep it straight. Use your regular shampoo and conditioner. Only products for washing dry hair are not recommended, as they contain oils.
2. Dry your hair gently with a towel, do not "squeeze" it by twisting it with a tourniquet.
3. Go to bed only after drying your head.
4. The safest way is to braid a braid at night - then in a dream you will not damage your hairstyle. You can also pull your hair into a regular ponytail.

There is another method that is often mentioned when it comes to building with braids. It is done differently: the master divides the hair into the smallest strands and braids artificial curls to them at the very roots. This technology, also called Brazilian technology, looks like this step by step.

1. All hair is divided into 4 parts - two on the top and two on the bottom using a fine long comb. A clip is put on each "tail".
2. The master begins to work with one of the halves of the occipital region, pulling out one strand of 5 mm. He puts an artificial strand of hair folded in half on it and wraps it around.
3. After that, an ordinary thin pigtail of 8 mm is braided.
4. The master creates a knot from the strand and fixes it with a micro-braid, or uses a special thread.

This method got its name thanks to the Brazilian women who adorned themselves for the traditional carnival, weaving colored ribbons or hair into their hair. Now it has been adopted by masters from all over the world, and all girls who wish can try Brazilian technology on themselves. It allows you to change the length and thickness of your hair, or just decorate yourself for the holiday, adding bright accents to your image with the help of unusual multi-colored strands.

The pigtail hair extension method has both fans and opponents. For a long time of use, it has established itself as an inexpensive, reliable method, in which adhesives and hot technologies are not used. Perhaps that is why, even in our time of constantly improving technologies, he has many fans.

For information on how pigtail hair extensions are performed, see the next video.