The methods
Hand-tied or I-tip extensions? Here's the honest difference.
There's no single best method — only the best method for your hair, your lifestyle, and your goals. Here's how the two compare, in plain language.
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Hand-tied wefts
- How it works: thin, flexible wefts sewn by hand onto a small beaded row — no glue, no heat.
- Feels like: the lightest, most natural lay. Ponytails, beach days, workouts all work.
- Best for: adding length and fullness across the whole head with maximum comfort.
- Maintenance: a move-up appointment roughly every 2 months as your hair grows.
Precision option
I-tip strands
- How it works: individual strands secured one at a time with a small heat-activated shrink tube — strand-by-strand control, no bead, no glue.
- Feels like: targeted fullness exactly where you want it, with 360° movement.
- Best for: framing the face, filling specific areas, and blending shorter layers.
- Maintenance: move-ups roughly every 2 months, same rhythm as hand-tied.
The longer version: the four things that decide the method, and why tape-ins aren't one of the options. Not sure which fits? That's exactly what the free consultation is for.