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Find the best installation method for your hair goals, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences.

Choosing the right method is easier when you understand how each one works.

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Every method has unique benefits depending on your hair type, goals, and lifestyle.

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Professional installation supports comfort, longevity, and healthy hair.

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With proper care, premium extensions are designed for long-lasting wear.

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Use this chart to quickly compare longevity, installation, maintenance, styling, and best-use cases before choosing your method

Method Longevity Installation Reusability Best For Maintenance Lengths Heat Styling Damage Risk
I-Tip / Microlink
6–10 weeks Strand-by-strand using tiny beads Yes Natural, flexible installations Regular move-up appointments every 4 weeks 16”–24” Yes Low*
Image of up close spot of organic keratin bond K-Tip (Keratin Bond)
3–5 months Heat bonded to natural hair No Long-term wear, no re-use Professional maintenance needed 16”, 20”, 24” Yes Medium*
Up close shot of SL Raw Virgin Hair Raw Weft Hair Extensions in a beautiful Natural Black. Great for sew-in Weft Extensions
6–12 weeks Sewn into braided hair Yes Thicker hair, maximum volume Professional tightening maintenance 12”–28” Yes Low*-Medium
Raw Wavy Lace front wig on a model, emphasizing the soft waves and natural bounce of human hair. SL Raw Virgin Hair Wigs
Daily use / removable Glueless, glue, or install options Yes Full coverage, protective styles Wash and care as needed at home 16”–20” Yes Low*
Clip-Ins
Daily use / removable Clip-in with weft base Yes Quick volume or length Wash and care as needed at home Not currently sold Yes Low-Medium*
Tape-Ins
6–8 weeks Adhesive-backed wefts Yes *when retaped medium hair densities Reposition every 6–8 weeks in salon Not currently sold Yes Medium*
I-Tip / Microlink
Longevity 6–10 weeks
Installation Strand-by-strand using tiny beads
Reusability Yes
Best For Natural, flexible installations
Maintenance Regular move-up appointments every 4 weeks
Lengths 16”–24”
Heat Styling Yes
Damage Risk Low*
K-Tip (Keratin Bond)
Longevity 3–5 months
Installation Heat bonded to natural hair
Reusability No
Best For Long-term wear, no re-use
Maintenance Professional maintenance needed
Lengths 16”, 20”, 24”
Heat Styling Yes
Damage Risk Medium*
Weft Extensions
Longevity 6–12 weeks
Installation Sewn into braided hair
Reusability Yes
Best For Thicker hair, maximum volume
Maintenance Professional tightening maintenance
Lengths 12”–28”
Heat Styling Yes
Damage Risk Low*-Medium
Wigs
Longevity Daily use / removable
Installation Glueless, glue, or install options
Reusability Yes
Best For Full coverage, protective styles
Maintenance Wash and care as needed at home
Lengths 16”–20”
Heat Styling Yes
Damage Risk Low*
Clip-Ins
Longevity Daily use / removable
Installation Clip-in with weft base
Reusability Yes
Best For Quick volume or length
Maintenance Wash and care as needed at home
Lengths Not currently sold
Heat Styling Yes
Damage Risk Low-Medium*
Tape-Ins
Longevity 6–8 weeks
Installation Adhesive-backed wefts
Reusability Yes *when retaped
Best For medium hair densities
Maintenance Reposition every 6–8 weeks in salon
Lengths Not currently sold
Heat Styling Yes
Damage Risk Medium*

*When professionally installed and properly maintained.

*Damage risk depends on professional installation, proper maintenance, product weight, tension, and safe removal.

All methods shown use 100% human hair when sourced through SL Raw Virgin Hair.

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