Three extension methods cover almost every request we hear at Vizavi Beauty in Midtown Miami: K-tip (installed here as INVISI Links), tape-ins, and wefts. All three use real human hair and all three can look natural. They differ in how they attach, who they suit, how maintenance is scheduled, and what you pay for the work. This guide compares them so your consultation starts from an informed place.
The hair itself is a separate choice — Standard, Slavic or Virgin Slavic — and it changes how long any method lasts. Read our guide to Standard, Slavic and Virgin Slavic hair extensions alongside this one.
K-tip / INVISI Links
K-tip extensions attach small strands of hair individually at the root. At Vizavi we install them as INVISI Links: each link lies flat against the scalp and moves like your own hair, and because every link is placed on its own, the stylist can customize placement around your face, part and crown.
Best for:
- Fine to medium natural hair that needs the attachment to disappear
- Clients who want the most natural movement
- Anyone sensitive to bulk or weight near the scalp
- A long-term set that is reused across move-ups
Maintenance: a move-up every 2.5–3 months. As your natural hair grows, the links move away from the scalp and are reinstalled closer to the root. Your existing hair is reused when it is still in good condition, so maintenance is usually reinstall work only.
Price: installation work is $3 per link, billed by your actual link count. The bookable New Set Installation package (up to about 180 links) is $550. Fine hair takes more, finer links and dense hair fewer, thicker ones, and your stylist confirms the count at consultation. Move-ups use the same per-link rate. The hair is priced separately by weight and tier.
Tape-ins
Tape-in extensions are thin wefted sections applied in rows with an adhesive bond. They add fullness quickly, and the application itself is faster than an individual method.
Best for:
- Medium hair that wants noticeable volume
- Clients who prefer a faster installation
- Anyone who likes the balance of volume and comfort
Correction: tape-in corrections are scheduled individually at your consultation — there is no fixed interval. Growth rate, home care and how the rows sit on your hair decide when a correction makes sense, and your stylist sets that with you.
Price: installation is quoted at consultation. Hair is priced separately.
Wefts
Wefts are hand-tied or machine-made strips of hair, sewn or beaded in rows. They give the most coverage and density per row and are the usual choice for thicker natural hair or a dramatic change.
Best for:
- Thicker or dense natural hair
- Maximum volume and length in one install
- Clients who want a plan priced by the amount of hair they actually need
Correction: like tape-ins, weft corrections are scheduled at consultation rather than on a fixed calendar.
Price: from $150 per row for installation. Your stylist confirms the number of rows at consultation.
Side by side
| Factor | K-tip / INVISI Links | Tape-ins | Wefts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attachment | Individual links, flat to the scalp | Wefted sections in rows, adhesive bond | Strips sewn or beaded in rows |
| Best for | Fine to medium hair, invisibility | Medium hair, fast fullness | Thick hair, maximum density |
| Maintenance | Move-up every 2.5–3 months | Correction scheduled at consultation | Correction scheduled at consultation |
| Installation price | $3/link; New Set Installation package (up to about 180 links) $550 | Quoted at consultation | From $150/row |
| Reusable hair | Yes, with care | Yes, with care | Yes, with care |
How to decide
Start from your natural hair. Fine hair that needs the attachment to vanish usually does best with INVISI Links. Medium hair that wants fullness fast can go either way, and thick hair that wants density is usually a weft candidate. Then think about maintenance: if you like a predictable rhythm, the 2.5–3 month move-up cycle of INVISI Links is easy to plan around; tape-in and weft corrections are set with your stylist as your hair grows.
The final call is made at consultation, where your stylist looks at your hair density, your goal and your routine, matches the shade, and gives you a quote for hair plus installation.
FAQ
Is K-tip the same as INVISI Links?
K-tip is the general name for individual strands attached at the root. INVISI Links is the flat, individual-link method we install at Vizavi — the same family of method, with links that lie flat against the scalp.
How often do K-tip / INVISI Links need a move-up?
Every 2.5–3 months for most clients. Your existing hair is reused when it is in good condition, and the move-up is billed at $3 per link by your actual link count.
How often are tape-ins and wefts corrected?
There is no fixed interval. Tape-in and weft corrections are scheduled individually at consultation, based on your growth and how the rows are sitting.
Which method is cheapest?
It depends on how much hair you need. INVISI Links are $3 per link, and the bookable New Set Installation package (up to about 180 links) is $550; wefts start from $150 per row, and tape-in installation is quoted at consultation. The hair is priced separately in every case, so the consultation quote is the number to compare.
Which method lasts longest?
Hair quality decides that more than the method — see how long hair extensions last. All three methods reuse the hair when it is well cared for.
The bottom line
INVISI Links win on invisibility and natural movement for finer hair, tape-ins on speed and fullness for medium hair, and wefts on density for thicker hair. The hair tier and your maintenance plan matter as much as the method.
Ready to compare them on your own hair? Book a hair consultation at our Midtown Miami salon.
