Accessories

Accessories – Keratin & Nail Hair

Heat iron, wax bonds, protector shields, remover and removal pliers for keratin and nail hair. Everything for installation, reinstallation and gentle removal.

Good to know

Each reinstallation, after 3–4 months, needs new wax bonds and remover. Refill vaxfästen is the Professionell option, keratin wax chips are the Basic option.

Frequently asked questions

Which accessories do I need for keratin extensions?

For installation you need a heat tool and heat shields, for reinstallation new wax bonds, and for removal remover and removal pliers.

How long do keratin strands last?

Keratin and nail hair last 3–4 months. After that comes a reinstallation, where the bond is removed and reapplied.

What's the difference between reinstallation and a move-up?

With reinstallation, the keratin bond is removed and the strand gets a new bond. Tape-in extensions and micro rings are instead moved up closer to the scalp.

What are wax bonds used for?

The wax bonds give the strand a new keratin bond at reinstallation, so the same hair can be installed again.

Why should I use heat shields?

The heat shield is placed between the bond and the scalp when the heat tool is used, so the heat doesn't reach the skin and the hair around the bond is protected.

How do you remove keratin extensions?

Drip remover onto the bond, leave it for a moment and gently crack the bond with the removal pliers. Then slide the strand downwards without tugging.

Can I remove keratin without remover?

We advise against it. The remover softens the keratin so the bond releases without breaking your own hair.

Can keratin strands be reused?

Yes, the hair can be used again after reinstallation. The old bond is removed and the strand gets a new bond with wax bonds.

How many keratin strands do I need?

The strands are sold in packs of 20. For highlight strands 20–40 is enough, for thickening 40–80, for lengthening 100–140 and for extra fullness 160–200 strands.

Is keratin suitable for curly hair?

Yes, choose strands in the texture that matches your hair. If you have very tightly curled hair, we'll do a consultation first to make sure the bond holds well.

Everything you need to know about Accessories – Keratin & Nail Hair

Accessories for keratin and nail hair
Keratin and nail hair are attached with small keratin bonds shaped around a thin section of your own hair. The method gives a discreet, long-lasting result, but needs the right tools both when the strands go in and when they come out. Here you'll find what we use in the salon ourselves.

Heat tool for keratin strands
The heat tool melts the keratin bond so it can be shaped around your own hair. Take a section the same size as the strand, place the bond close to the scalp and shape it while it's warm. Use heat shields between the bond and the scalp so the heat doesn't reach the skin.

Wax bonds and reinstallation
Keratin strands last 3–4 months. After that comes a reinstallation: the bond is removed, the strand gets a new bond with wax bonds and is reinstalled close to the scalp. The hair is reused, so it's the bonds that get used up.

How to remove keratin extensions
Drip remover onto the bond and let it work. Then gently crack the bond with the removal pliers and slide the strand downwards. Comb out any residue. Never remove bonds dry – your own hair can break.

How many strands you need
The strands are sold in packs of 20. For highlight strands or filling in, 20–40 is enough, for thickening 40–80, for lengthening 100–140 and for an extra full result 160–200 strands. For lengths of 40–50 cm the lower end of the range is enough, for 60–70 cm the upper end.

Curly hair
Keratin works for curly hair – choose strands in the texture that matches your own hair. If you have very tightly curled hair, we'll do a consultation first to make sure the bond holds well.

Help in the salon
We carry out keratin installation and reinstallation in Stockholm and Uppsala. Call us on +46 76-415 90 00 to book.