Hand-Tied & LA Weave

The LA Weave is a style of hair extension that uses micro beads, hair wefts and a thread and needle to apply. It is one of the kindest forms of hair extensions available on the market, plus it’s super natural looking and so comfortable to wear!

Hand-tied hair extensions are a type of hair extension method where wefts of hair are hand-tied onto small sections of your natural hair. This technique creates a natural-looking, seamless blend between the extensions and your hair.

At Image Hairdressing Salons in Bermondsey & Streatham, we offer a luxury service using the best quality hair available in the UK and have over 20 years of experience in all types of hair extensions. Our bespoke service ensures you get the best value for money, which enables us to be competitive on price. Amazingly, LA Weave is designed to last up to 10 weeks with no maintenance. After 10 weeks you can return for removal and refit of the same hair!

Luxury Hair

We work with the best quality hair in the UK, including 100% Remy human hair for a natural, seamless blend.

Extensions Brands

We proudly stock BeautyWorks, LA Weave™ and Remi Cachet hair extensions for you to choose from.

Lengths & Shades

We have a range of hair extension lengths and custom colours so that you can find the perfect extensions.

How Hand-Tied & LA Weave Extensions Are Applied

Hand-tied weft extensions involve sewing wefts of hair onto small sections of your natural hair, which are tied with thread to create a base.

For LA Weave Hair Extensions, a series of microbeads are placed in a straight line along with your hair, close to the scalp. Each one is spaced a few millimetres apart. They’re applied by threading a small section of hair through a small bead, which is then squished with pliers to hold it in place. Once these are applied, the weft of hair is sewn in.

Regular maintenance appointments are essential for both hand-tied and LA Weave extensions, typically every 6-8 weeks, to adjust the extensions as your natural hair grows. Proper care includes gentle brushing, avoiding excessive heat styling, and using sulphate-free shampoos and conditioners to maintain the health and longevity of both the extensions and your natural hair.

How Hand-Tied & LA Weave Extensions Are Removed

Your Image stylist will locate the wefts sewn onto the foundation (tracks) in your hair or they will locate the microbeads that secure the wefts to your natural hair. Using small scissors or a seam ripper, we will carefully cut the thread that holds the hand-tied wefts in place. This step requires precision to avoid cutting or damaging your natural hair. For LA Weave Hair Extensions, we will use pliers to gently squeeze the beads to open them. This loosens the hold on the natural hair and allows the wefts to be freed.

Once the thread is cut or the beads are opened, the wefts can be gently removed from the hair. We will slowly pull the wefts away from your natural hair, ensuring that no strands are pulled or damaged. After the wefts are removed, we will slide the opened beads off your natural hair. This is done carefully to avoid any hair breakage or damage.

After the removal of either hand-tied or LA Weave extensions, it’s important to take care of your natural hair. This can include deep conditioning treatments to restore moisture and strength, as well as regular trims to remove any split ends and maintain the health of your hair. Proper aftercare helps ensure your hair remains healthy and ready for future extension applications if desired.

Benefits Of Hand-Tied & LA Weave Extensions

Hand-Tied & LA Weave Experts

Book in for a consultation with our hair extension specialists in London to discuss your desired length, volume, and style. This will also allow our expert team to to assess the suitability of your natural hair for extensions as well. Be prepared for the investment of both time and money, as Hand-Tied and LA Weave Hair Extensions require professional application and periodic maintenance appointments.

Proper aftercare is crucial to maintaining the health of both your natural hair and the extensions. This includes using appropriate hair products, avoiding excessive heat styling, and being gentle when brushing and washing your hair. During your consultation, we will be sure to go through everything with you so that you can have the best hair extensions experience.

By understanding these aspects, you can make an informed decision about whether Hand-Tied or LA Weave Hair Extensions are the right choice for you, ensuring you achieve the desired look while maintaining the health of your natural hair.

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Can I Have A Consultation & Extensions Fitted On The Same Day?

Yes, of course! Image London is a professional hair extensions salon in Bermondsey. We have a large inventory of hair in stock and can fit your hair extensions then and there. However, if you would like to have a consultation and fitting on the same day, we would love to see photos of your hair prior to your consultation and a £200 deposit is required.

Will Hair Extensions Damage My Hair?

We use the best quality hair extensions at Image London, and our team are very experienced hairdressers who specialise in hair extensions. We will maintain your hair throughout and provide you with all of the maintenance advice and follow up that you need to care for your new hair extensions and ensure zero damage.

What Makes Image London Extensions the Best Hair Extensions In London?

Image London is proud to have a team of highly qualified hairdressers, who are specifically trained in hair extensions. Each hair extensionist has a minimum of 4 years of experience working with hair extensions on a daily basis (and a minimum of 10 years as a qualified hairdresser). We are unique in what we offer – true expertise in hair extensions backed up by a qualified and professional team who care about creating superior natural-looking hair extensions.

How Long Does My Hair Need To Be To Have Extensions Fitted?

To achieve a long hair look, you need to have a minimum of 4 inches of hair. This is enough hair so that if you gather all of your hair back, it just makes it in to a hair tie.

How Long Will It Take To Have My Hair Extensions Fitted?

It will take approximately 3 – 3.5 hours to have a Full Head of permanent hair extensions fitted but only 30mins to have 6 pairs of tape fitted! So the amount of time is based on how much hair you are having added!

Will People Know That I Am Wearing Hair Extensions?

The hair quality is such that the hair can be treated like your own hair. Your new hair extensions will look natural, as we make sure to take the time to cut them and blend them properly, into your own hair. We also guarantee a perfect colour match, which is an essential step to making your new hair totally natural.

Will The Hair Extensions Be Too Heavy For My Own Hair?

We are aware that some clients are concerned about how the hair extensions feel to wear – will they be too heavy? We are able to offer our clients a trial of the hair extensions. It is very easy to fit one or two, and hide them in your hair, so that you can see how they feel over a few days or a week. There is no cost for this service and it gives you an opportunity to try hair extensions for yourself. We offer a good choice of methods and hair so that we can get the best fit for all of our clients. Hair Extensions should feel comfortable to wear and should not feel heavy.