6 Method Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE................................................................................................................................. 2
PERFORMING CLIENT CONSULTATIONS................................................................................... 3

DETERMINING THE METHOD.......................................................................................... 3
CALCULATING THE QUANTITY ........................................................................................ 3
OBTAINING DEPOSITS .................................................................................................... 3
EXACT COLOUR MATCHING ............................................................................................ 4
HAIR QUALITY......................................................................................................................... 4
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 5
PROBLEM SOLVING................................................................................................................. 5
PROPER EXTENSION AFTERCARE ............................................................................................. 6
WAIVERS & LIABILITY.............................................................................................................. 7
INCOME POTENTIAL & PRICING BREAKDOWN......................................................................... 7
SUPPLIER INFORMATION & SOURCING SUPPLIES .................................................................... 8
BUILDING YOUR CLIENT BASE ................................................................................................. 9
INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................ 9
MARKETING IDEAS.................................................................................................................. 9
VALUABLE ONLINE RESOURCES ...................................................................................... 9
SUCCESS TIPS........................................................................................................................ 10
ASSEMBLING YOUR PORTFOLIO ............................................................................................ 10
PROS AND CONS TO EACH METHOD ..................................................................................... 10
METHODS & APPLICATION.................................................................................................... 11
FUSION......................................................................................................................... 11
FUSION REBOND ......................................................................................................... 12
MICROWEFT ................................................................................................................ 13
INVISIBLE WEFT ............................................................................................................ 14
HARMONY.................................................................................................................... 14
CUSTOMIZED HALO..................................................................................................... 15
REMOVAL............................................................................................................................. 16
CLOSING............................................................................................................................... 16

PREFACE

Welcome to your new career!

Please use this manual as the guideline for your new business. It is yours to
refer for any questions you may have in the future. Once you are an extension
technician certified through National Extension Institute, we will be here for
you so if you have any questions with answers not found in this manual,
please give us a call at (905) 802-3125 and we will try to provide you with a
solution or answer.

Each student is provided with extensive training to ensure a successful career
and must meet standards to become certified. To keep our great reputation of
creating expert hair extension technicians, if we feel you are not grasping the
concept in the time allotted, extra training is provided at no additional cost
until we feel you will surpass your competition. Then and only then will you
become certified.

Enjoy the work you do!
-National Extension Institute

This manual in its entirety is copy written and no part shall be duplicated or made public in
any way without written notice of approval from National Extension Institute.
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PERFORMING CLIENT CONSULTATIONS

Not all clients will request consultations but to give the best possible experience to your
client, I would recommend that you conduct one for every potential client. Consultations help
in determining if extensions are a good fit for the clients’ lifestyle and desired outcome.
Consultations also give the opportunity to alleviate any concerns for damage to the natural
hair that clients generally have, discuss regular maintenance, conduct colour matching and/or
discuss colour choices, collect a deposit and finally to book an install date.

Be sure to answer the following during your consultation prior to booking an
installation appointment:

-Is your clients’ hair long enough to provide a seamless installation of extensions with the
length of hair they desire?

-Is your client experiencing any hair loss that could worsen with extensions such as
Alopecia or recent Chemotherapy?

-Proper maintenance of extensions should be discussed with client, is the care
needed going to be an issue for the client in the future?

DETERMINING THE METHOD

It is vital to inquire about your clients’ lifestyle and occupation in order to determine a
method that works for them. Ask questions such as: Do you wear your hair up? Do you
exercise a lot? Do you blow dry your hair? These questions will help you to narrow down a
method that is suitable for the desired outcome as well as your clients’ lifestyle, making their
experience with hair extensions a great one! When deciding on a method, you should also
consider the hair density as different methods are better suited for certain hair types. Refer to
“Pros and Cons to Each Method”.

CALCULATING THE QUANTITY

When conducting a client consultation (after the method has been established) you will need
to determine the quantity. Generally, single strand methods will come in .5g, .8g and 1g
strands, Tape comes in 2.5g, Wefts and Halo (20”) come in 100g. I recommend purchasing .8
for Microlink (always) and those clients with thin hair. You can purchase 1g strands for those
clients with average to thick hair (there is more on this later in the manual). The amount of
extensions your client will need is greatly impacted by the thickness of their hair along with
the size and shape of their head. Generally, 80g to 200g (most requiring 80g - 120g) would be
needed and it's recommended to order 25g more than anticipated. The remaining strands can
be used for maintenance or future clients.

OBTAINING DEPOSITS

Before ordering hair for your client, it is strongly recommended that you obtain a deposit
from your client in the amount of the total cost for hair at the very least. Generally, it is an
accepted practice to request $150 for regular hair and $200 for premium. It is up to you which
methods of payment you accept however final payment should not be made via cheque in
order to avoid returned funds.

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EXACT COLOUR MATCHING

You can purchase a colour ring from any supplier to ensure an exact colour match
as colour rings do vary significantly, especially with the lighter colours. To achieve an exact
colour match when choosing to do seamless extensions, always match clients ends (and not
the roots) to the sample hair on the colour ring. It is suggested to compare a few shades and
choose the closest match. If lighting will not allow for an accurate colour match, then
somewhere with natural light would be a better option for colour matching. To give more
dimension, you can order a few shades and blondes should always have at least 2 shades
installed.

HAIR QUALITY

The following terms are important to understand when ordering or comparing hair
from suppliers:

DOUBLE DRAWN HAIR - This term refers to hair that is 90% the same thickness at the top and
bottom creating fullness throughout the length of the strand. This type is most desired by
clients and comes at a premium price since the manufacturing process takes more time and
effort then single drawn.

SINGLE DRAWN HAIR - This term refers to hair that is thicker at the top then at the bottom.
This is due to hair strands that are not the same length. This type of hair produces wispy ends
and is least desired by most clients however this type of hair is more cost effective.

REMY OR CUTICLE ALIGNED HAIR - This term refers to all types of extensions that have the
cuticle of the hair pointing in the same direction. This prevents the cuticles from getting
caught/locked onto each other which causes the hair to matt. Most hair on the market today
is considered "Remy".

CUTICLE INTACT - This term refers to the condition of the cuticles. It means the cuticles are
not damaged in any way which further prevents matting.

VIRGIN HAIR - This term refers to hair that has not been coloured or processed in any way.
Colour will vary slightly with this type of hair since it has not been dyed to match samples.
Virgin hair is considered luxury hair and is reflected in the higher prices.

SINGLE PROCESS VIRGIN HAIR - This term refers to virgin hair that has been coloured only
once to match the colour sample. This hair has not had any other colour or processes. Single
process virgin hair is not as common as other types but on average will cost about .50 extra
per strand.

GRAMS PER STRAND - This term refers to the thickness of the strand. When comparing
supplier pricing, make sure you are comparing the same grams per strand. The weight of the
strand plays a big part in the finished look of your installation. For example, if you were to
install .5g strands, you would have too many bonds and not enough hair. If you were to
purchase 1g strands for a client with thin hair, you would have chunky strands that look like
extensions. Be sure to order the correct gram per strand that is appropriate for each client.

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HAIR GRADING - Many suppliers refer to the quality of their hair based on the "grade of hair".
The following is an international grading system used for hair extensions:

GRADE A - Synthetic hair mainly used for low quality clip-ins
GRADE AA - Processed single drawn non-remy human hair, comes in .5g strands
GRADE AAA - Processed single drawn remy, comes in .5g & .8g strands
GRADE AAAA - Processed single or double drawn remy, comes in .8g strands
GRADE AAAAA - Single processed double drawn remy, comes in .8g & 1g strands
GRADE AAAAAA - Single processed double drawn remy, comes in .8g & 1g strands
Be cautious and use common sense when purchasing hair based on the grading system as
there is no governing body to enforce the labeling of grades therefore you may think your
ordering Grade 5A but actually get Grade 2A.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance appointments should be booked every 2 months for Fusion and 4-6 weeks for
beaded methods (tape and weft methods do not require maintenance since they are removed
and reinstalled more frequently). The fee for maintenance should be at least $100. During the
maintenance appointment, you will need to reinstall any bonds that have fallen, make sure
remaining bonds are secure, remove any matting and back comb each bond to the root. This
will clean up the installation. This should take no longer then 1 hour.

PROBLEM SOLVING

From time to time, it may become necessary for you to solve an issue with your
clients’ extensions. Most issues clients have come down to not following the aftercare
instructions. You can determine the issue by asking a series of questions to narrow down the
problem. The most common issues are bonds slipping (this is likely due to sweat and oil,
especially if the client works out) and dryness (this is likely due to not using a heat protectant
or over washing). Questions you may want to ask if your client is having an issue with the
extensions can include "what shampoo and conditioner are you using", "how often do you
wash your hair", "do you work out on a regular basis", "what products are you using when
styling your hair". Generally, you can go down the list of aftercare instructions asking
questions related to each and you should be able to find out what is causing the issue. If you
have done this and thought everything through and still are not able to solve the issue, feel
free to contact us and we can go through this together.

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PROPER EXTENSION AFTERCARE
Proper extension aftercare is vital for the longevity of the extension. Once you have
completed the installation of extensions on your client, make sure you go over proper
maintenance with them. This includes regular maintenance appointments. Then give them an
aftercare sheet highlighting all the vital details for keeping their extensions looking at their
best. You can download a copy of the one below as your guide in a word document from our
website: www.nationalextensioninstitute.ca, scroll to the bottom of any page and click on the
“Students” link. The password is: neistudents007

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WAIVERS & LIABILITY
It is to your advantage and industry standard to have your client sign a waiver (and consent
form for pictures) before you begin extension installation. This is completely at your discretion
but is a good way to safeguard yourself from potential problems and also helps to establish
yourself as a professional technician. You can download a copy of the one below as your guide
in a word document from our website: www.nationalextensioninstitute.ca, scroll to the
bottom of any page and click on the “Students” link. The password is: neistudents007

INCOME POTENTIAL & PRICING BREAKDOWN
In order to keep the validity of this industry, it is important to keep prices at a level
where you can make a living, preferably a good living! Lowering your prices to gain business
risks potential clients perceiving your work as not good enough to compete with market
pricing (you get what you pay for). Another issue with lowering your pricing is starting a
downward trend, making the industry pricing lower and lower therefore harder for you to
make a living.
Pricing Breakdown:
You should try to give your clients superior hair, even if you offer 2 levels of quality since they
are essentially a walking billboard for your business and you will want their repeat business.
To do this as well as make a profit but stay competitive, you will need to set your pricing inline
with market pricing, below is an example of how to set your prices:
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Fusion Pricing

Cost of Hair + $200 for up to 100g
Cost of Hair + $300 for 101g to 150g
Cost of Hair + $400 for 151g to 200g

Installation of 100 bonds (including styling) should take you approx. 2 hours giving you a profit
of $100 per hour. Installation of 150 bonds (including styling) should take you approx. 3 hours
giving you a profit of $100 per hour and installation of 200 bonds should take you 4 hours
(including styling) giving you a profit of $100 per hour.

Part time: 1 client per week = total profit of $1,200 per month (3 hours per week)
Full time: 4 clients per week = total profit of $4,800 per month (12 hours per week)

SUPPLIER INFORMATION & SOURCING SUPPLIES

There are many different human hair suppliers on the market, but it is imperative to use a
supplier with competitive pricing, excellent quality and reliable service as these attributes will
either contribute to your success or your demise. The following are reputable wholesalers that
National Extension Institute uses at their own salon and recommends based on their
reputation throughout the industry for high quality hair. You can use a variety of suppliers
based on what is best for each individual client or remain loyal to one supplier. To appeal to a
broader clientele, you may choose to offer both mid-range and premium extensions.

INFINITUDE (Midrange Supplier)

Account/Certification Required: National Extension Institute Students Only

Phone Number: (905) 604-6680 or (888) 985-2286

Website: www.infinitudehair.com

Hair Quality: 5A and 6A

Double Drawn: Yes

GPS: .8g and 1g

Lengths Available: 18", 20", 24"

Methods Available: U-Tip, I-Tip, Nano-Tip, Tape, Loop N Lock (Microloop), Wefts & Halo

Price per Strand: Starting at $1.38 per strand

GBB (Premium Supplier)

Account/Certification Required: National Extension Institute Students or Licensed stylist Only

Phone Number: (416) 636-1988 or (866) 468-2205

Website: www.globalbestbeauty.com

Hair Quality: 6A

Double Drawn: Yes

GPS: .8

Lengths Available: 14", 20", 22"

Methods Available: U-Tip, I-Tip, Tape, Loop N Lock (Microloop), Double Loop N Lock and Wefts

Price per Strand: Starting at $2.27 per strand

***Please note that both of these suppliers do not sell to the general public and will either
require your transcript number or a copy of your certificate emailed to them to open an
account.

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BUILDING YOUR CLIENT BASE

The hardest part of starting your business is getting your client base. You will need to be
creative to get clients in the door and once they are there, do your best work so you can get
referrals as well as repeat business! Following up on a job is also a clever idea; it will ensure
there is not an issue that the client has not contacted you about. The easiest way to build your
base clientele is to start with family and friends. Post a status on Facebook letting all your
friends know that you are now a certified extension technician and looking to build a
portfolio. It is up to you whether you charge them past the cost of hair but either way, make
sure they will allow you to use pictures of your work to build your portfolio. Make sure you
practise self promotion and carry business cards on you always, you never know when you will
run into a perspective client! Of course, it does help if you also wear extensions, you will
receive quite a bit of compliments on your own extensions and then you can let them know
you also install extensions!

INSURANCE

The first thing you will want to do is think of a name for your new business and have it
registered through your municipality, this is called a Master Business Licence. Then obtain
business insurance to cover yourself and your assets such as furniture, it is approx. $250 per
year to have this added onto your homeowner’s policy provided you work out of your home.
Coverage usually includes $30,000 for business property and stock, $7,000 for property in
transit and $2,000,000 liability. For the same coverage outside of your home, it is
approximately $1000 per year. Once you have covered the basic requirements to operating a
business, then you can move on to marketing!

MARKETING IDEAS

Ways to market - free and low-cost ideas Vistaprint
Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & Twitter
Business Cards
Social Media Godaddy, 1&1.ca, Wix.com & Weebly
Website Kijiji.ca, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Letgo
Online Classifieds
Review Sites Google, Yelp, Yellow Pages, 411.ca, I-Begin
Other Marketing Ideas Cross-promotion with other related businesses

VALUABLE ONLINE RESOURCES

- google ad words (key word tool) to get keywords from your competitors. Type in
competitors’ website and choose most relevant keyword (high search with low to med
competition)
- website.grader.com gives website grades and shows how to improve your website
- lxrmarketplace.com analyzes your website along side your competitors’ website
- seo.com gives an in-depth report for your website, what is good and where you can improve
- builtwith.com gives information regarding competitors’ websites such as widgets used,
website builder, etc.

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SUCCESS TIPS

When running a business, the success of said business depends greatly on how you conduct
business. Always treat other's (including competition) with respect and never slander or state
that you are better than your competition. It definitely looks better if you simply state your
credentials instead of what your competition does not have. Be confident in your ability since
it shows, even through marketing. The first year is the hardest but don't give up, just
remember to always do your best with each client even if that means spending more time
than anticipated, the rewards are well worth it!

ASSEMBLING YOUR PORTFOLIO

As mentioned in previous sections, it would be a good idea to start a portfolio to show
perspective clients your work. Since there are quite a few inexperienced people in this
business, you might want to mark your photo's, especially if using them online, to prevent
unauthorized use. You can do this easily with any photo editing software such as Photoshop or
Pic Collage (app). Make sure your watermark is on the hair itself to prevent cropping.

PROS AND CONS TO EACH METHOD

Loop N Lock PRO’S CON’S
Microlink Least damaging, easy install Not reusable
No heat application, reusable Large beads, only suitable for thick
Nanoring hair, more maintenance
No heat application, reusable Only suitable for thin hair, more
Tape maintenance
Lays flat, gives quite a bit of Most damaging, not suitable for very
Fusion volume, reusable thin or thick hair, max 2 months
Most durable, somewhat Not good for oily hair, hardest
Fusion Rebond reusable, least maintenance method to master
Microweft Durable, least maintenance Sheds slightly
Great for thick hair, reusable, Max 4 weeks, very damaging if not
Invisible Weft lots of volume maintained
Great for thin hair, reusable, Max 4 weeks, very damaging if not
Harmony lots of volume maintained
Very undetectable, reusable Chance of shedding if not properly
Customized Halo installed, only for thin hair
Zero damage, long lasting Not secured to natural hair

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METHODS & APPLICATION

There are 6 different types of extension application methods you will learn in this course:
Fusion, Fusion Rebond, Harmony, Microweft, Invisible Weft and Customized Halo. Each
method has both pro's and con's and clients will depend on your knowledge and experience
to choose the method that is right for them. Extensions can last anywhere from 2 months to
10 months with high quality fusion lasting the longest in terms of “sets”.

FUSION

Fusions have keratin tips that are melted and applied directly to the natural hair. When the
bond cools, it hardens creating a very durable bond to the natural hair. You may have to cut
the bond in half if you are worried about the weight of the hair and bond, which may cause
breakage of the clients’ natural hair if it is thin. Fusions are reusable using the Fusion Rebond
method. You cannot use the same keratin over again.

APPLICATION:
STEP 1 - Section your clients’ hair into two vertical sections. Then take down approximately 1”
of hair at the nape on the left side and repeat on the right side. Use a sectioning comb to
create a perfect part in the clients’ hair, this will ensure an even and neat application. If the
client would like the option of wearing hair in a pony tail, ensure the first row of bonds will
not be seen when the client puts her hair up.

STEP 2 - Once you have your first section, take a strand of hair (one to two finger widths from
the hairline and equal to size of the extension strand) and twist it slightly while placing the
scalp protector around the hair and securing with a bill clip. This strand of natural hair should
lay flat (natural fall) on the scalp protector, this will ensure the extension will also lay flat and
not stick out.

STEP 3 – Place the keratin bond on top of the natural
hair 1” from the top of the scalp protector and slide the
extension down the natural hair while holding it at a 90
degree angle; stop once the keratin tip is just slightly
touching the center hole of the scalp protector. Heat up
the keratin bond for 5-7 seconds (you will either hear it
sizzle or see it coming out of the fusion iron). Once you
remove the fusion iron, you will notice that the bond has
spread out, push that around to the back of the hair
while still holding it at a 90 degree angle. Once
the keratin is wrapped around the natural hair, hold the
extension and natural hair at a 0 degree angle and roll
the bond back and fourth while squeezing hard. Make
sure the top of the bond is tight to the natural hair and
hard once you are done rolling. If the bond is not
thoroughly sealed at the top, the bond will turn white and start to break down quickly. If the
bond is not completely wrapped around the hair, heat up the bond and roll again. Once the
bond is in place, remove the scalp protector and continue onto next hair strand. Make sure
you keep the bonds close together, preferably without any space between them, this will
prevent a stringy result. Never let go of the extension until you are completely done rolling.

After you have completed your first row, section hair again leaving between half an inch to an
inch of hair after the first row. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you reach about an inch above the
ear, then continue with step 5.

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STEP 5 - Once you reach about an inch above the ear, start installing half bonds in the front
(from the ear forward). Continue the rows until you can feel the bonds at the crown but
cannot see them. Use the clients’ ears as guides to ensure you are the parting straight.
Remember to always leave a finger width at hairline so your client can wear their hair up or in
different ways without worrying about bonds showing. Most clients will require 4 to 7 rows in
total.

Tip 1 - If your client has a short bob and you are worried about the short natural hair showing
at the sides under the first row, section portions of hair into 5 sections (three in the back and
2 from the back of the ear forward). In the two outer sections in the back, start your first row
lower then normal, like in the picture below. Cut the bonds in half to make 2 smaller
extensions. Install the smaller bonds to the first few rows in these two sections then use full
bonds for the rest of the rows including all of the back center section. In the example below,
you should be able to fit 4 bonds in the first row.

Tip 2 - If your client has very fine hair, you can cut bonds in half to produce 2 smaller
extensions which will help to camouflage the extensions with the natural hair.

APPLYING HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS:
To match clients' highlights, simply install 2 bonds of the main colour then one bond of the
highlight colour and repeat pattern. When installing the next row, rotate the pattern so that a
main coloured bond is over a highlight colour bond. This will ensure even distribution of the 2
colours. If you are installing on pre-existing highlighted natural hair, do not follow a pattern
but rather match up the highlights to the lighter coloured extensions.

LOWLIGHTS
To match clients' lowlights, simply install 2 bonds of the main colour then one bond of the
lowlight colour and repeat pattern. When installing the next row, rotate the pattern so that a
main coloured bond is over a lowlight colour bond. This will ensure even distribution of the 2
colours.

FUSION REBOND

Fusion Rebonds are a way of reusing the Fusion method. In order to reuse the fusion
extensions, care must be taken during the removal process. The entire strand must remain
intact. Once you have removed all strands from the head, lay the used extensions neatly in a
pile.

APPLICATION:
STEP 1 - Section your clients’ hair into two vertical sections. Then take down approximately 1”
of hair at the nape on the left side and repeat on the right side. Use a sectioning comb to

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create a perfect part in the clients’ hair, this will ensure an even and neat application. If the
client would like the option of wearing hair in a pony tail, ensure the first row of bonds will
not be seen when the client puts her hair up.

STEP 2 - Once you have your first section, take a strand of hair (one to two finger widths from
the hairline and equal to size of the extension strand) and twist it slightly while placing the
scalp protector around the hair and securing with a bill clip. This strand of natural hair should
lay flat (natural fall) on the scalp protector, this will ensure the extension will also lay flat and
not stick out.

STEP 3 – Cut the top of the extension, removing the old keratin. Place a keratin pellet on the
fusion iron to start the melting process then place the freshly clipped hair on the top of the
keratin pellet and close the iron for a few seconds. Make sure the new bond is neat and clean
before applying it to the natural hair. Place the keratin bond on top of the natural hair 1” from
the top of the scalp protector and slide the extension down the natural hair while holding it at
a 90 degree angle; stop once the keratin tip is just slightly touching the center hole of the
scalp protector. Heat up the keratin bond for 5-7 seconds (you will either hear it sizzle or see it
coming out of the fusion iron). Once you remove the fusion iron, you will notice that the bond
has spread out, push that around to the back of the hair while still holding it at a 90 degree
angle. Once the keratin is wrapped around the natural hair, hold the extension and natural
hair at a 0 degree angle and roll the bond back and fourth while squeezing hard. Make sure
the top of the bond is tight to the natural hair and hard once you are done rolling. If the bond
is not thoroughly sealed at the top, the bond will turn white and start to break down quickly. If
the bond is not completely wrapped around the hair, heat up the bond and roll again. Once
the bond is in place, remove the scalp protector and continue onto next hair strand. Make
sure you keep the bonds close together, preferably without any space between them, this will
prevent a stringy result. Never let go of the extension until you are completely done rolling.

After you have completed your first row, section hair again leaving between half an inch to an
inch of hair after the first row. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you reach about an inch above the
ear, then continue with step 5.

STEP 5 - Once you reach about an inch above the ear, start installing half bonds in the front
(from the ear forward). Continue the rows until you can feel the bonds at the crown but
cannot see them. Use the clients’ ears as guides to ensure you are the parting straight.
Remember to always leave a finger width at hairline so your client can wear their hair up or in
different ways without worrying about bonds showing. Most clients will require 4 to 7 rows in
total.

CREATING LAYERED LOOKS WITH SINGLE STRANDS

To give your client a layered look without cutting too much of the length, try installing
different lengths (example: install 3 rows of 22" at the bottom, 2 rows of 21" in the middle
and 2 rows of 20" at the top. Keep in mind, the actual difference will be about 2" instead of 1"
since you are going up the head).

MICROWEFT

Microweft extensions are strands of hair on a sewn track. You can purchase hand tied wefts
and machine wefts. Hand tied wefts come in precut sections much like clip ins however if you
need to trim the weft, you will need to follow up with the application of glue on the end
otherwise it will unravel. Machine wefts come in one long section that can be cut without the
end unravelling. I recommend using machine wefts. Microweft extensions work best in
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average to thick hair texture and will give the most volume and seamless appearance however
clients must understand proper drying to avoid fungus and it can be difficult to wear hair up.

APPLICATION:
STEP 1 - Section your clients’ hair into two vertical sections. Then take down approximately 1”
of hair at the nape on the left side and repeat on the right side. Use a sectioning comb to
create a perfect part in the clients’ hair, this will ensure an even and neat application.

STEP 2 – Position the weft on the part line 1”-1.5” from the hairline and cut desired width.
Hold either side of the weft to the head using 2 small curl clips.

STEP 3 - Thread a few beads onto the looper and then thread a neatly gathered section of
natural hair as well as extension hair through the opening of the looper. Without removing
the looper, string the bead onto the natural hair from the looper and pull the looper down.
Use pliers to close the bead. Be sure to apply pressure to the center and to each side of the
bead, this will ensure a tight hold on the natural hair. Once the bond is in place, pull the weft
tight and gather a new section of hair .5” - .75” from the last bead and repeat step 3.

STEP 4 - After you have completed your first row, section hair again leaving an inch of hair
after the first row. Repeat step 3 until you reach the crown.

INVISIBLE WEFT

Invisible Weft extensions are exactly the same as Microweft with one exception, they are
secured with a Nano bead instead of a Micro bead making them more suitable for clients with
thin hair.

APPLICATION:
STEP 1 - Section your clients’ hair into two vertical sections. Then take down approximately 1”
of hair at the nape on the left side and repeat on the right side. Use a sectioning comb to
create a perfect part in the clients’ hair, this will ensure an even and neat application.

STEP 2 – Position the weft on the part line 1”-1.5” from the hairline and cut desired width.
Hold either side of the weft to the head using 2 small curl clips.

STEP 3 - Thread a few beads onto the looper and then thread a neatly gathered section of
natural hair as well as extension hair through the opening of the looper. Without removing
the looper, string the bead onto the natural hair from the looper and pull the looper down.
Use pliers to close the bead. Be sure to apply pressure evenly on the bead, this will ensure a
tight hold on the natural hair. Once the bond is in place, pull the weft tight and gather a new
section of hair .5” from the last bead and repeat step 3.

STEP 4 - After you have completed your first row, section hair again leaving an inch of hair
after the first row. Repeat step 3 until you reach the crown.

HARMONY

Harmony is Nanoring extensions with the absence of a bond; they are applied with loose hair
and secured with a Nano bead. This type of extension application is very undetectable, even in
baby fine hair! You can use the Harmony Method with any type of hair (Fusion, I tip, Nano tip,
etc.), even if they have been previously installed! Harmony requires regular maintenance so
be sure to discuss this with your client prior to deciding on this method. If you are doing a
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reinstall, you can only place the extension in the same spot once after the initial install (so
twice in the same location) in order to prevent a form of Alopecia called Traction Alopecia.
When doing the third install, you will need to change the location of each strand.

APPLICATION:
STEP 1 - Section your clients’ hair into two vertical sections. Then take down approximately 1”
of hair at the nape on the left side and repeat on the right side. Use a sectioning comb to
create a perfect part in the clients’ hair, this will ensure an even and neat application. If the
client would like the option of wearing hair in a pony tail, ensure the first row of bonds will
not be seen when the client puts her hair up.

STEP 2 - Once you have your first section, take a strand of hair (one to two finger widths from
the hairline and equal to size of the extension strand) and twist it slightly while placing the
scalp protector around the hair and securing with a bill clip.

STEP 3 - Thread a few beads onto the looper and then thread the extension hair strand
through the opening of the looper. Without removing the looper, string the bead onto the
extension hair from the looper and pull the looper down. Insert the looper up through the
bead that is on the extension hair and pull the natural hair through the looper. Use pliers to
close the bead. Be sure to apply pressure while evenly closing the bead, this will ensure a tight
hold on the natural hair. Once the bond is in place, remove the scalp protector and continue
onto next hair strand. Make sure you keep the bonds close together, preferably without any
space between them, this will prevent a stringy result.

Option 2 – If your client has an issue with the beads slipping or hair shedding, you
may want to install 2 beads onto the extension hair, clamp the top bead to secure the
hair then continue installing by threading the natural hair through the bottom bead.

STEP 4 - After you have completed your first row, section hair again leaving between half an
inch to an inch of hair after the first row. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you reach about an inch
above the ear, then continue with step 5.

STEP 5 - Once you reach about an inch above the ear, start bonds in the front (from the ear
forward). Continue the rows until you can feel the bonds at the crown but cannot see them.
Remember to always leave a finger width at hairline so your client can wear their hair up or in
different ways without worrying about bonds showing. Most clients will require 4 to 7 rows.

INCREASED DURABILITY WITH BEADS

If your client prefers the beaded methods but seems to have an issue with the beads slipping,
you can try adding an additional bead for added security!

CUSTOMIZED HALO

The Customized Halo is a client installed method that they purchase from you. Unlike clip ins,
this method does not cause any damage such as Traction Alopecia. Unless your client has
purchased a Halo in the past, they will need you to fit it to their head as well as to show them
how to install it.

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APPLICATION:
STEP 1 - Section your clients’ hair at the crown (1” – 1.5” from the front) and clip up the top
portion. Size the Halo to your clients’ head, just under the Occipital bone and pull the wire to
tighten. Once you are sure of the correct sizing, you can tie 7-8 knots and cut the excess wire.

STEP 2 – Hold the weft area of the Halo where it attaches to the wire. Position the wire at the
part line we created (1” – 1.5” back from the front hair line) and while holding the sides of the
weft, push the back to just under the Occipital bone.

STEP 3 – Take down the clients’ natural hair and brush the back. Then take a comb and
aggressively comb the front of the hair, parallel to the wire.

STEP 4 – You may trim or layer the Halo for a seamless look!

REMOVAL

Prior to removal, you may want to brace your client for the amount of hair they may see come
out with the extensions. Explain that this is naturally shed hair only. They may also feel that
their hair is considerably thinner than before. This is due to the amount of hair they have had
for the past few months and is a completely normal feeling as it is removed all at once.

Fusion Removal: To remove fusion hair extensions, apply fusion remover to approx. 10 bonds
(acetone and/or alcohol) and roll each bond in your finger to distribute the remover. Begin to
breakdown the bond with pliers (do not use a “crusher” type plier, this will damage the
natural hair). Once the bond is pliable, gently pull the bottom of the strand while holding the
root of the clients’ natural hair. It should slide off, if not repeat the process until the bond is
removed.

Beaded Removal: To remove beaded extensions, place the bead in one of the correct fitting
holes and clamp to open the bead. If the client is having the extensions re-installed, you may
do that at the same time to ensure proper placement especially if the extensions have been
trimmed.

CLOSING

It has been a pleasure to introduce you to the wonderful world of hair extensions! I know you
will do great in your new business. Please remember this course has ongoing support so if you
have any questions after the class, feel free to contact us (905) 802-3125.

We hold periodic contests on our Facebook page:
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plugs on our page for your business so be sure to like our page and write a review of the
course (5 star reviews are our favourite!!) to be entered in all the fabulous contests! We also
have a support group on Facebook for our certified technicians. If you would like to join, send
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downloadable copies!

We wish you the best of luck in your new endeavor :)
-National Extension Institute

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