Installation Tips for I-Link/Beaded Hair Extensions | Donna Bella Hair - Donna Bella Hair

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I-Link

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

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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.

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

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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Tips
i Pull your hair to the front and avoid tucking it behind your ears
i Natural lighting is best, ideally in front of a window
i Tilt your head slightly forward
i Ensure your clothing contrasts with your hair color
i 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.

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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
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  • No tools needed
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Starting from $55 per pack
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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
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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
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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
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Flat-Tip

Flat-Tip

APPLICATION
via Certified Stylist
QUALITY
100% Remy Human Hair
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Beaded
LENGTHS
16”, 18”, 22”
PER PACK
20 Single Strands
AVERAGE WEIGHT
14g - 20g
MAINTENANCE
Every 6-10 Weeks
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  • 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
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Halo™

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100% Remy Human Hair
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16”, 18”, 20”
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1 Single Wefts
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