Ice hair extensions

Ice hair extensions

Ice hair extensions are strands of real human hair fixed to your own one by one with a cold glue, giving natural-looking length and volume without any heat. They suit medium to thick hair when you want serious length or fullness that stays put for months, not just for one event. Book ice hair extensions in London at PIED-DE-POULE in South Kensington or Oxford Circus.

Length From Day One

Leave with the hair you wanted

Fullness That Stays

Volume that lasts for months

Feels Like Yours

Light at the root, soft in hand

Updos Without Worry

Tie it up, bonds stay hidden

What Are Ice Hair Extensions and Who They Are For

Ice extensions are a cold hair extension technique: individual strands are attached using a specialised glue that closely resembles keratin in composition, with no heat applied to the hair. Each strand of 100% Remy human hair blends seamlessly with your own, creating a full, natural finish that moves freely and holds beautifully.

This method is ideal for those who want:

  • significant length or volume that lasts;
  • a discreet, undetectable result;
  • a technique that works with medium to thick hair;
  • extensions that can be styled, washed, and worn like natural hair.

Our London specialists apply every set with precision and care, tailored entirely to you. If you have fine or thin hair, your stylist may recommend microcapsular extensions as a gentler alternative and will advise during the consultation.

Ice Hair Extensions Technique: How It Works

The ice hair extensions technique gets its name from the cold bonding process. Instead of melting a keratin capsule with heat, the stylist applies a small amount of cold glue to the base of each extension strand, attaches it to a thin section of your hair close to the root and shapes the bond by hand into a small, flat capsule.

Once set, the glue stays flexible, so the bonds move with your hair and don’t feel stiff when you run your fingers through it. Because every strand is fixed separately, the bonds can sit in any direction and stay hidden even when hair is tied up. As your hair grows, the extensions are removed with a special solution and refitted closer to the root.

What to Combine With Ice Hair Extensions

Ice extensions look their best when your hair is healthy and the colour is perfectly matched. Consider booking alongside:

  • Microcapsular extensions — if you’d like to explore a lighter bonding method for finer sections;
  • Hair toning or colouring — to blend your natural shade seamlessly with the extensions;
  • Treatments for hair — Olaplex or deep conditioning to protect and nourish your hair;
  • Manicure — complete your salon visit with a touch of extra care.

Your stylist can help you plan the right combination to make the most of your time at PIED-DE-POULE.

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How the Ice Hair Extensions Procedure Is Performed at PIED-DE-POULE

01
Consultation

Every appointment is built around your hair and your goals. It starts with an assessment of your hair type, condition, and desired result.

02
Colour and Texture Matching

Strands are selected to blend perfectly with your natural hair. If your colour isn't uniform, two shades are mixed so the extensions disappear into your own lengths.

03
Sectioning

The stylist divides your hair into small, even sections, keeping placement clear of the hairline and parting. This is what keeps the bonds hidden whichever way you wear your hair.

04
Cold Glue Application

Strands are attached one by one with no heat involved. Each bond is shaped by hand into a small, flat capsule close to the root.

05
Blending and Finishing

Extensions are trimmed and shaped to suit your style, so the added lengths merge with your own without a visible step.

06
Aftercare Guidance

Your stylist will walk you through how to wash and maintain your extensions at home. To keep your natural hair strong throughout the process, we recommend pairing your appointment with a hair treatment; ask your stylist for the best option for your hair type.

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Benefits of Ice Hair Extensions

  • HEAT-FREE ATTACHMENT

    Unlike microcapsular bonds, the glue sets without heat, so your natural strands never meet hot bonding tools and keep their structure.

  • FLEXIBLE BONDS

    The keratin-like glue stays pliable once set, so each bond moves with the hair instead of feeling stiff at the root.

  • VOLUME EXACTLY WHERE NEEDED

    Strands are added one at a time, unlike ready-made tape panels, so the stylist can fill thinner areas precisely and build volume evenly.

  • HIDDEN IN ANY UPDO

    Small strand-by-strand bonds can face any direction, unlike wider tape panels, so hair can be worn up without showing the attachments.

FAQ

  • What are ice hair extensions?

    Ice extensions are a cold hair extension technique where individual strands of human hair are attached with a specialised glue. No heat is applied, which makes it a gentle and long-lasting option.

  • What glue is used for ice extensions?

    A specialised cold glue that is close to keratin in composition. It sets without heat and stays flexible, so the bonds feel soft at the root.

  • Can I dye ice hair extensions?

    Yes, after ice extensions you can dye, tint, cut and curl your hair as normal.

  • How to wash ice hair extensions?

    Use sulphate-free shampoo, wash gently from roots to ends, and avoid rubbing the bonds. Your stylist will provide full aftercare guidance.

  • How long do ice hair extensions last?

    They are worn until your natural hair grows enough to need a correction, when the bonds are moved back up to the root. Your stylist will tell you when to book it, and with good care the same hair can often be reused.

  • How are ice extensions removed?

    The stylist softens each bond with a special solution and slides the strand out without pulling. Removal is done in the salon, never at home.

  • How much do ice hair extensions cost in London?

    The price depends on the number of strands and your hair goals. A clear quote is provided during your consultation at PIED-DE-POULE.

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