What Are I-Tip Hair Extensions?

Updated 2026-09-25. By Devan, hair extension specialist.

I-tip extensions are individual strands of human hair with a small stick tip that is threaded into a micro bead and clamped, with no glue or heat. They are close cousins of nano rings; nano rings use an even smaller bead, which sits flatter on fine hair.

I-tip or nano ring?

Both are reusable and moved up every 8 to 10 weeks. Nano rings are smaller and more discreet near the hairline; I-tips are slightly faster to fit on thick hair.

Questions

Can I buy I-tip hair here?

Yes, as a special order, usually ready in 3 to 5 days.

Fremont Hair Extensions, private studio at 2033 Gateway Pl, 5th Floor, San Jose, CA 95110, about 15 minutes from Fremont. By appointment, 10am to 7pm daily. Phone (510) 491 9651.