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Cosmetology

Hair Fusion Techniques

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Hair Fusion

Straight hair requires more product

Wavy hair requires average amount

Curly hair requires less product

Select according to client’s desired style

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Shading

You may purchase any shade & mix

You may purchase pre-mixed shades

You may use a few or many shades

Several shades are needed to achieve a natural look.

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Fusion Equipment

Fusion gun

Thermal placement disk

Powder

Assorted adhesive shades

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Section & Sub-sections

Section the hair into ¼” sections

Sub-section into ¼” sections

Sub-sections must be no larger than ¼” square

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Prepare Hair

Blend shades to be used

Grasp firmly in one hand

Cut ends bluntly

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Protection

Apply thermal placement disk to sub-section

Make sure all hair to be used is within the protective circle

DO NOT apply extension without the thermal placement disk in place

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Adhesive

Place nozzle of gun into blunt ends

Push gently to dispense adhesive into hair

You should have a small ball of adhesive in the blunt ends

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Add extension to hair

Place extension underneath natural hair

Pull natural hair down to meet the extension

The natural hair should stick to the ball of adhesive in the blunt ends

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Blending

Use thumb and forefinger to roll hair

Continue to roll back and forth

A small cylinder will be formed

Use talc to prevent sticking

Adhesive will be warm

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Completed Extension

Use gun to heat adhesive

Adhesive should bubble

Blend hair around gun

Pinch together gently