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Keratin or another method?
The same human hair – the difference is in how it is attached.
Keratin / Nail Hair
You are viewing- Small keratin bonds, strand by strand
- Lasts 3–4 months, then re-bonding
- Moves freely – available in all textures
Tape-in extensions
- Your hair sits between two thin tape tabs
- Move-up every 8–10 weeks with new tape
- Flat and discreet close to the head
Butterfly Weft
- Attached with micro rings through pre-drilled holes
- No sewing, no glue, no heat
- Thin weft that lies flat close to the head
What it looks like
Small strands with a keratin bond
Keratin extensions, also called nail hair, are human hair in small strands with a keratin bond at the top. Each strand is attached to a thin strand of your own hair with heat, so the bond forms around the hair.
- 1. What?
- Strands with a keratin bond, attached with heat
- 2. Who?
- All textures – very tight curls get a consultation first
- 3. How long?
- 3–4 months, then re-bonding
- 4. Pros/cons?
- Moves freely and naturally – needs a skilled hand
How it is installed
Strand by strand
- We section off a thin strand of your own hair
- The keratin bond is placed on the strand and shaped around the hair with heat
- We continue strand by strand until the amount is right
- After 3–4 months we re-bond
When re-bonding we release the bond with remover and set the strand again with new keratin bonds – it is not moved up like tape or micro rings.
Book keratin installationAt our salon in Stockholm or Uppsala.
Care
Make your hair last longer
Washing
Mild, moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Wash downward, not in circles.
Attachments
Keep conditioner, oil and masks off the keratin bonds – otherwise they can slip.
Brushing
Start at the ends and work your way up with an extension brush.
Heat
Use heat protection and keep flat irons and curling irons away from the bonds.
We recommend with your keratin extensions
Everything you need for keratin extensions
Your chosen hair, remover, new keratin bonds and extension brush in one order.
Frequently asked questions
Nail Hair is attached to your own hair with small keratin bonds that are gently melted with a heat tool. This creates a discreet, permanent hair extension that stays securely in place around the clock.
We use 100% real human hair of high quality and bonds made of keratin, a substance that occurs naturally in hair. The real hair makes the extension blend in perfectly and lets you handle it just like your own.
Because the hair is real, you can curl, straighten and blow-dry it exactly as you wish. Be careful never to use heat tools directly on the keratin bonds, as they can melt.
Nail Hair can be adapted by cutting the bonds in half to make them even smaller and lighter. That makes the method suitable for finer hair too, provided your scalp is healthy.
A full extension usually takes 100 to 140 strands depending on the thickness of your own hair, and 160 to 200 strands if your hair is thicker, your cut is short, or you choose 60 to 70 cm. For thickening only, 40 to 80 strands is usually enough, and for a few accent strands 20 to 40. The strands are sold in packs of 20 and one strand weighs one gram.
For the most natural result, match the shade of the hair to the tone of your own ends. We offer a wide range of shades, and mixing two neighbouring colours adds extra dimension.
Because it is real human hair it can technically be toned darker, but we strongly advise against bleaching of any kind. All chemical treatment is at your own risk and can shorten the lifespan of the hair.
With careful maintenance an application lasts about three to four months before it needs to be removed and re-bonded. The hair itself keeps its quality throughout that period if you follow our recommended moisture routines.
Unlike Tape Hair, which is attached in wider sections, Nail Hair gives small round bonds that allow maximum movement. That makes it easier to wear tight, high ponytails without the bonds showing.
Before going to bed, brush the whole length carefully from root to tip. Then braid the hair in one or two loose braids to reduce wear and tangling overnight.