Installation Tips for I-Link/Beaded Hair Extensions | Donna Bella Hair - Donna Bella Hair
Kickback, Relax & Shop 15% Off Site Wide
Item has been added to your cart

I-Link

Learn the basics of Donna Bella's
beaded hair extension method.

Installation> Removal> Maintenance>

Installation

Before Installation: Make sure client's hair is dry and clean and free from any products or oils. Clarify hair if necessary.

1. Thread hair extension beads onto Loop Tool.

undefined

$NaN
2. Part the client's hair in a t-shape with the Quick Pick Hair Parter.

undefined

$NaN
3. Begin at the nape. Leave a 1 inch section of hair down, and use Duck Bill Clips

undefined

$NaN
to clip the rest up and out the way.

4. Part off a small, square-shaped section of hair. The section of natural hair should match the thickness of the extension strand.

5. Take the section of hair and pull it through the loop of the Loop Tool.

6. Slide one hair extension bead

undefined

$NaN
from the Loop Tool's base up toward the hair. Thread the bead on to the head and pull the Loop Tool.

7. Place the extension strand into the bead. Keep the hair flowing straight down, so the hair lays naturally.

8. Clamp the bead with the Hair Extension Tool

undefined

$NaN
in the center and on each side for the strongest hold. Keep the hair extension flush with the top of the bead.

9. Follows steps 4 through 8. Work up the scalp in horizontal rows, installing on every strand per row. Work up until you reach the horseshoe section of the head.

10. For the sides of the head, do a thick hair application. Do not skip any rows. Follow the same procedure as described above for threading the beads onto hair strands and clamping the beads down. Remember to leave a perimeter of hair free near the hairline to hide the connection points.

Removal

1. Start at the nape of the neck, at the bottom row of extensions.

2. Remove each bead by unclamping it with the Hair Extension Tool.

undefined

$NaN

3. Side the bead and the hair extension out.

Maintenance

Depending on natural hair growth, I-Link extensions can last 3 to 6 months. When tightening, use new hair extension beads.

undefined

$NaN
Don't reuse the beads.

When tightening extensions, unclamp each bead and remove the extension from hair. Organize each extension strand upon removal so that you can reattach each strand in the same position as before. This will ensure that you will not have to reblend the extensions.

Brush with the Hair Extension Brush

undefined

$NaN
and use sulfate-free hair care products, like Donna Bella Remy Care™

Learn more about how to take care of your hair extensions here.

Shop I-Link Kit Shop I-Link Tools

Virtual Color Match

We know the paparazzi can be a pain. Confirm your consent to having your photo taken below.
Our virtual color match service provider may collect, capture, store, use, receive or otherwise obtain a scan of your face or any data or information based on the scan of your face which may include your face geometry (“biometric data”) for the purpose of providing you with a personalized virtual try on experience. Your biometric data will not be disclosed to or stored on any server, system or location outside of the device you use to access the virtual try on experience and will be permanently deleted after your use of the virtual try on experience has completed.
In order to provide the virtual color match service, you acknowledge that your action of checking this box, constitute an express consent to authorize “Donna Bella Hair” to process your biometric data according to the Privacy Policy.

Oops! The photo didn't work. Let's try again.

TIPS
Position yourself in frame from the waist up
Pull your hair to the front and avoid tucking it behind your ears
Natural lighting is best, ideally in front of a window
Tilt your head slightly forward
Ensure your clothing contrasts with your hair color
Wear your hair straight for best results
No filters or edited photos
Avoid harsh sunlight on your hair and face

Share a photo of your current hair.

Do Picture
Do
Don't Picture
Don't
TIPS
Position yourself in frame from the waist up
Pull your hair to the front and avoid tucking it behind your ears
Natural lighting is best, ideally in front of a window
Tilt your head slightly forward
Ensure your clothing contrasts with your hair color
Wear your hair straight for best results
No filters or edited photos
Avoid harsh sunlight on your hair and face
Results may vary depending on the quality of photo.
*Seasonal colors and collections may not show up in your color match and may not be available in all lengths and application methods.

Share a photo of your current hair.

Do not Picture
Do not Picture

YOUR COLOR OPTIONS

*Seasonal colors and collections may not show up in your color match and may not be available in all lengths and application methods.
Still not sure? You can contact our customer service team for hep with your color match. Contact Now.
Do not Picture

Your color match is

CHOOSE COLLECTION

Tape-In
SELECT
Kera-Link
SELECT
I-Link
SELECT
Flat-Tip
SELECT
Hybrid Weft
SELECT

COMPARE METHODS

Do Picture

Test

APPLICATION
QUALITY
METHOD
LENGTHS
PER PACK
AVERAGE WEIGHT
MAINTENANCE
MAIN BENIFITS
PRICE RANGE
Tape In

Tape-IN

APPLICATION
via Certified Stylist
QUALITY
100% Remy Human Hair
METHOD
Adhesive
LENGTHS
12”, 14”, 16”, 18”, 22”, 26”, 30”
PER PACK
10 Single Wefts
AVERAGE WEIGHT
15g - 40g
MAINTENANCE
Every 4-8 Weeks
MAIN BENEFITS
  • Fastest install
  • Stylist preferred
  • No tools needed
PRICE RANGE
Starting from $55 per pack
Hybrid Weft

Hybrid Weft

APPLICATION
via Certified Stylist
QUALITY
100% Remy Human Hair
METHOD
Sew-In
LENGTHS
18”, 22”
PER PACK
1 Single Weft
AVERAGE WEIGHT
60g - 120g
MAINTENANCE
Every 6-10 Weeks
MAIN BENEFITS
  • Most innovative
  • Machine + Hand
  • Tied Weft design
PRICE RANGE
Starting from $160 per pack
Kera Link

Kera-Link

APPLICATION
via Certified Stylist
QUALITY
100% Remy Human Hair
METHOD
Keratin Bond
LENGTHS
16”, 18”, 22”
PER PACK
20 Single Strands
AVERAGE WEIGHT
14g - 20g
MAINTENANCE
Every 12-16 Weeks
MAIN BENEFITS
  • Longest-lasting
  • Customizable
PRICE RANGE
Starting from $50 per pack
I-link

I-Link

APPLICATION
via Certified Stylist
QUALITY
100% Remy Human Hair
METHOD
Beaded
LENGTHS
16”, 18”, 22”
PER PACK
20 Single Strands
AVERAGE WEIGHT
14g - 20g
MAINTENANCE
Every 6-10 Weeks
MAIN BENEFITS
  • Heat resistant
  • 360 movement
PRICE RANGE
Starting from $50 per pack
Flat-Tip

Flat-Tip

APPLICATION
via Certified Stylist
QUALITY
100% Remy Human Hair
METHOD
Beaded
LENGTHS
16”, 18”, 22”
PER PACK
20 Single Strands
AVERAGE WEIGHT
14g - 20g
MAINTENANCE
Every 6-10 Weeks
MAIN BENEFITS
  • Heat resistant
  • 360 movement
PRICE RANGE
Starting from $50 per pack
Clip-in

Clip-in

APPLICATION
Do it yourself
QUALITY
100% Remy Human Hair
METHOD
Clips
LENGTHS
16”, 18”, 20”
PER PACK
10 Single Wefts
AVERAGE WEIGHT
  • Deluxe 140g - 160g
  • Regular 120g
MAINTENANCE
None required
MAIN BENEFITS
  • At-home application
  • Instant length & volume in a snap
PRICE RANGE
Starting from $129 per full set
Halo™

Halo™

APPLICATION
Do it yourself
QUALITY
100% Remy Human Hair
METHOD
Halo™
LENGTHS
16”, 18”, 20”
PER PACK
1 Single Wefts
AVERAGE WEIGHT
  • Deluxe 145g - 165g
  • Regular 105g
MAINTENANCE
None required
MAIN BENEFITS
  • At home application
  • Instant length & volume in a seconds
PRICE RANGE
Starting from $154 per full set