Lpro Hair Extensions

A little Halloween spirit and a little hair magic! 🕷️🔮👻
Just having some fun with our tools and getting into the Halloween mood. Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween! 🎃

HOW TO REPLACE THE WIRE ON YOUR LPRO® Hair Extensions THREADING WAND 🧑‍🔧🪄

A broken wire doesn’t mean you need a new threading wand!

Our Hair Threading Wands are designed with replaceable wires, making maintenance quick and easy.

Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to replace your wire:
1. Unscrew and remove the tightening cap.
2. Pull out the broken wire.
3. Slide the tightening cap onto your new replacement wire.
4. Insert the wire into the center of the crisscross opening.
5. Push the wire in as far as possible.
6. Screw the cap back on tightly.

A few important tips:
👉Make sure the wire is inserted deep into the center opening.
👉Tighten the cap firmly to secure the wire.
👉Use a paper towel or rubber glove for extra grip when tightening.
👉Always test the wire by pulling on it to make sure it’s secure.

Good to know☝️: Every LPRO® Hair Extensions Threading Wand comes with two replacement wires included. Need extras? Replacement wires are also available in packs of five.

Save this tutorial for the next time you need to replace your wire!😉

One of the important skills in K-Tip creation is how you hold the hair during encapsulation.

🪄Before encapsulating, secure the loose bundle with a zip tie to keep the hair tight and controlled.
🪄Then, hold the bundle between your thumb and pointer finger. For a stronger grip, wrap the ends around your ring finger and pinky. This creates tension and keeps the bundle secure while you work.
🪄Select the section you want to encapsulate first, then push the remaining hair back and lock it between your pointer and middle finger. This keeps the remaining hair secure and tucked away, allowing you to focus on the section you’re currently encapsulating between your thumb and pointer finger.

This technique works for both long ribbon and individual bonds, helping improve consistency, control, and workflow throughout the encapsulation process.

Creating custom K-Tips is about control, precision, and how you handle the hair every step of the way.

Did you learn to hold loose hair this way, or do you have a different technique?

ITALIAN KERATIN POWDER vs. ITALIAN KERATIN GRAIN 🤺

Our Italian Keratin is one of LPRO® Hair Extensions most recognized and highly valued professional products, trusted by extension specialists for its quality, versatility, and reliable bonding performance.

Both are the same high-quality thermobonding material made from the same formulation. The only difference is in particle size and texture.

So why choose one over the other?

👉ITALIAN KERATIN POWDER
The finer particles melt quickly when activated by heat and allow for precise control over the amount of bonding material being applied.

Powder can be especially convenient for:
• Tiny or micro bonds
• Re-tipping
• Precise applications
• Narrower melting tools

*Because the particles are smaller, powder can melt faster than grain, so your tool temperature or working time may need to be adjusted depending on the tool you’re using.

👉 ITALIAN KERATIN GRAIN
The larger particles allow you to select individual grains, giving you control over the amount of keratin used. One grain can be used for a smaller amount of adhesion, while multiple grains can be used when more bonding material is needed.

Grain also gives you more working time before the material fully melts, making it a preferred option for many extension specialists.

AND YES, YOU CAN MIX THEM!🙌

Powder and grain can be combined, and different colors can also be mixed to create a customized shade to better match the hair.

Ultimately, there is no “better” option. They are the same bonding material, the difference is how the particle size affects the way you work.

Choose based on your technique, the bond you’re creating, and the tools you prefer to work with.

That’s why we offer both.👏👏👏

Nano extensions are all about the details. And your tools matter.🛠️

Nano bead extensions use individual strand-by-strand application, which means precision is essential at every step. With so many individual strands to install, having the right tools can make a real difference in your installation technique and move-up process.

Here’s what to look for when working with tiny nano beads. 👇

1. A bead threader designed for smaller beads
Nano beads have a much smaller opening than standard micro beads, so your threading tool needs a fine enough wire tip to accommodate them.

Our Bead Threading Wand features a fine, twisted wire tip that works with even the tiniest nano beads, without requiring a separate threading needle.

🪄But there’s more to it than the wire size.

The precision sectioning tip allows you to separate the hair, clean up stray strands, and thread the bead using the same tool. No constant switching between a sectioning comb and a separate threader.

When you’re working strand by strand, reducing unnecessary movements helps create a smoother, more efficient installation workflow.🙌

2. Pliers designed for precision bead opening

The right pliers are just as important during removal and move-ups.
Nano beads are tiny, and reopening them requires precision. Repeatedly clamping a bead without properly reshaping it can leave it misshapen or difficult to work with.

Our Small Multi-Use Pliers feature two precision bead opening holes, including a smaller 3mm one that is ideal for working with tiny nano beads.
It helps reshape the bead into a round shape during removal, making it easier to reuse during a move-up.

Why does this matter? A properly reshaped bead is easier to work with when reinstalling, while a crushed or misshapen bead may need to be

Whether you’re installing nano extensions, performing move-ups, or making quick fixes, having tools designed for the size of the bead can make all the difference.🧚‍♀️

Professional extension artists, we’re curious! 👇
Are nano extensions on your radar?

Creativity has no limits. 🩷

Custom keratin bonds open the door to endless possibilities, giving hair extension artists another way to express their creativity, experiment with color, and bring their ideas to life.

Because hair extensions are more than a technique. They’re an art.

NEVER STOP CREATING.

If you’ve never experimented with mixing keratin colors, you’re missing one of the easiest ways to create a more precise color match.

Many extension artists focus on matching the hair color, but customizing the keratin bond is what elevates the finished result.

In this video, we’re showing how just three base shades: Clear, Light Brown, and Black, can be mixed to create a wide range of custom keratin colors. By simply adjusting the ratio of each shade, you can change the opacity, depth, and overall tone of the bond to achieve a more seamless blend.

• More Clear = sotter, more translucent color
• Less Clear = richer, deeper tone

This technique gives you greater control over every K-tip application, allowing you to customize the bond color instead of closest pre-made shade.

And it doesn’t stop with powder.

Clear Keratin Grain can be tinted the same way. By blending it with a small amount of Light Brown or Black powder, you can create custom grain colors for softer, warmer, or smokier tones, giving you the same flexibility with grain as you have with powder.

Clear, Light Brown, and Black work together as a complete color-mixing system, giving you the flexibility to create virtually any keratin shade you’ll need behind the chair.

Save this as a reference for your next custom bond prep

Our Italian keratin is available at LPROHair.com

Two colors can create so much more when you know how to manipulate them. 😉

When creating custom extension strands, the color you choose is only the beginning. How you combine and balance those colors throughout the installation is where the artistry comes in.

Think about the placement of each section on your client:
👉Underneath: you may want more depth and a stronger balance of the darker color.
👉Around the face: you may want lighter, softer pieces or more emphasized dimension to bring the color forward.
👉Sides: adjust the color balance depending on the client’s natural dimension and the overall look you’re creating.

You don’t always need another color to create a different effect. Sometimes, it’s about how you manipulate the colors you already chose.🧚‍♀️
🪄Keep the colors more separated for stronger, more visible dimension.
🪄Use smaller sections and blend them together for a softer effect.
Adjust the color balance as you build the installation.

This is also where a drawing board can make the process easier. Keeping your colors separated and securely organized allows you to work with smaller amounts of hair and take your time building each strand exactly how you want it.

Same two colors. Different ways to manipulate the blend. Customized for each section of the installation.

Minimize waste. Maximize salon profit. 💸♻️

Those „scraps” might be worth more than you think.👀

If you’re a hair extension specialist, you know how expensive quality extension hair can be. So why throw away the small pieces left after fitting?

These are NOT used hair extensions. They are brand-new extension pieces, small snips trimmed from a fresh bundle during fitting, or individual leftover pieces that simply weren’t the right match for a client.

Instead of going into the trash, collect them. 🙌

Remove the attachment points and blend the hair together to create a custom multidimensional color blend.

And this is where it gets interesting...

Because when multiple shades are blended together, the result can be incredibly dimensional and versatile, sometimes making it easier to match a variety of clients than a single solid shade.

Those custom blends can then be used to create custom keratin bonds or I-Tips.

You’re not just reducing hair waste, you’re getting more value from the inventory you already paid for.

And having the right professional tools makes the process much easier, from separating and blending the hair to preparing it for custom bonding.

Your „scraps” might be your next custom color. 😉