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Hair Extensions

Apr 12, 2023

Latest fashion trends

One of the latest fashion trends is self customisation through hair extensions. Whether it is a full head of hair or simply a few strands of colour or feathers to brighten your look, it's showing up everywhere from the catwalks in Milan to your local shopping centre. Katie Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox, Paris Hilton, Rihanna, Steven Tyler and so many more celebrities have all used hair extensions. Whether you wish for more volume, length or simply a creative splash of style and colour there are plenty of affordable solutions for you to embrace this growing trend.

One of the best options based on ease of use, affordability, simplicity and lack of harmful chemicals and processes are the Micro-Bead I-Tip extensions. They come in an easy to use kit with the colours and styles you like ready to go. You can upgrade your look in minutes, whether it is for a special occasion or just a night out on the town, changing your style has never been easier.

Do it yourself!



Hair extensions are so easy to install you can put them in yourself. The biggest outlay for you is simply time. If you have the time, then not only are hair extensions easy to install, but they will look amazing if you do it right. It is as simple as looping the hair, pulling it through a bead then crimping it into place. The whole process will take around an hour per 40 strands of hair depending on how adept you are at the task. Here is our quick and easy guide to installing your hair extensions.

10 easy steps to installing your own micro bead hair extensions

  • Ensure your hair is clean and brushed. This will make your task much easier!
  • Section off your hair about an inch above the nape of your neck, or in a horizontal line around the middle of your ears
  • Make sure that you leave a gap of at least 1cm from either side of your face and between each strand
  • Thread the micro-bead onto the threading hook provided
  • Take a strand of your own hair and slide the micro ring onto your own hair strand by hooking it into the threading hook. Then slide the micro ring onto your own hair
  • Take the extension strand and slide the tip bond into the ring from the bottom and ensure that you don't slide it too close to the scalp. You will want to leave around 1cm from the hair root
  • Clamp the ring shut with the pliers crimping the hair and the tip together. If you make a mistake simply squeeze the bead in the other direction to open it up again, re-position and clamp it shut again
  • Create several rows on the back and sides of the head spacing the strands to fill in the gaps between the row below, similar to bricks in a wall
  • Style your extensions to suit. If you were simply adding a splash of colour or style with several strands the same rules apply
  • Your extensions will last up to 4 months depending on how fast your hair grows. Simply move the strands back up to 1cm from the root or change your look completely

If you are still unclear as to how this process works then please follow this link to watch a video on how it is done.

Instructional Micro-Bead hair extension installation video

Hair extension kits

Our hair extension kits come with everything you'll need except the pliers. Most people have a pair of pliers around the home, so instead of forcing you to purchase another set our kits come without them and the added cost. If on the other hand you do require a set of pliers, then it is easy enough to get a new pair from your local hardware store for under $10. Our kits come in natural colours and tones, bright colours and feathered varieties and contain 10 or 20 strands per pack along with beads and hook. Prices start at only $10 for a basic kit. You can choose from either single colour or multi colour plain strand packs or combination plain and feather packs. Come into our Cairns store, talk to our friendly staff and check out our full range.

Why you'll love shopping with us!

Not only do we offer the convenience and comfort of a fully air-conditioned shopping centre, our friendly staff are trained to help you make the best choices from our extensive range. We will assist you to find the perfect gift or item you are searching for no matter how difficult it may seem. Come in and try our Ionic Foot Detox and bring a friend for free. We offer such great quality and value for money you won't be able to find better anywhere in Cairns. Not only that, you will discover hidden delights in every nook and cranny of our popular Stockland store.

Our professional body piercing clinic

Karma House Cairns is a professional body piercing and training centre. We set the standard in hygiene and safety protocols and have a thorough after care service included with ALL our piercings. Our professional piercers have over 40 years of experience between them and have done every safe piercing imaginable. Just in case all this isn't enough, we have a loyalty/frequent piercing card which gives you every 5th piercing free! Come in and talk to us about your next piercing or call us on (07) 4033 0900.

Our incredible jewellery choices

Our jewellery range covers many styles, types and materials. Not only do we have a massive range of piercing jewellery to suit every type and size of piercing, but a huge collection of fashionable stainless steel jewellery for men and women. If you are looking for something a little more holistic, then we have all your favorite gemstones and crystals set in stunning sterling silver settings to suit any style.

Wonderful & stylish clothing selection

We have won the Stockland fashion retailer of the year award several times and offer a unique range of tropical, local and imported fashion for every member of your family from children's ware right up to men's and women's larger sizes. There is always something frilly, lacy or just plain sexy for you to try on. If this is not your cup of tea, then we have a full range of Reggae and Rasta style or high quality tie-dye casual clothing available.

Our unique alternative giftware range

Our Cairns store offers a huge range of giftware. We have something to suit even the most sophisticated of tastes. You will discover a large range on offer from affirmation banners, to mosaics, lamps, prints and much more... Perhaps you may even unearth that something special you have always been looking for, but could never find.

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