The Method
The Illusion Knot Method℠
The Illusion Knot Method℠ is a hand tied, invisible, tension free install of 9D micro feather hair extensions, created by Freida Nestor. It combines micro K tip placement with a Brazilian knot concept: each 9D micro feather piece is secured to the same small section of natural hair as a micro K tip install, with a hand tied knot instead of a bond. No keratin glue, no heat, no braids, no beads, no tension.
Micro K Tip Placement, Brazilian Knot Concept
Each 9D micro feather piece is secured to the same small section of natural hair you would use for a micro K tip install. Instead of a keratin bond, it is held with a hand tied knot inspired by the Brazilian knot. No keratin glue, no heat, no braids, no beads and no tension.
Because the weight is spread across many small sections, the install is designed for comfort with no tension at the root.
9D Micro Feather Hair, Not Feather Crochet Hair
100% raw 9D micro feather hair: ultra fine, featherlight pieces, not regular human hair feather crochet hair. It is installed with hand tied knots, never crocheted. Every bundle is 100g in Natural Black, in Straight, Kinky Straight, Body Wave and Burmese Curly, from 16 to 30 inches. Hair is sold separately in the online shop and held at the studio for install day.
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How It Compares
| Method | How it attaches | Glue or heat | What shows at the root | Reusable hair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Illusion Knot Method℠ | Hand tied knot on a small section, micro K tip placement | No glue, no heat | Nothing rigid; featherlight pieces sit flat | Yes, raw hair saved at takedown |
| Micro K tips | Keratin bond fused to a small section | Keratin glue and heat | Small keratin bonds | Usually rebonded or replaced |
| I tips with beads | Strand clamped inside a bead | No glue; metal or silicone beads | Beads | Often reusable |
| Tape ins | Adhesive wefts sandwiched around hair | Adhesive tape | Tape panels | Retaped |
| Sew ins | Wefts sewn onto a braided foundation | No glue; braids and thread | Braided base under leave out | Wefts often reused |
Who It Is For
- Clients who want length and fullness without braids, beads, glue or heat.
- Not just textured hair: if there is hair to knot to, it works.
- Natural hair at least 4 inches long; longer is best.
- Clients willing to travel. Fewer than 50 stylists in the US offer this kind of install.
Specifications
- Attachment
- Hand tied knot, Brazilian knot concept
- Placement
- Micro K tip placement
- Hair
- 100% raw 9D micro feather hair, Natural Black
- Textures
- Straight, Kinky Straight, Body Wave, Burmese Curly
- Lengths
- 16 to 30 inch, 100g bundles
- Bundles
- 2 typical, 3 for maximum fullness
- Minimum natural hair
- 4 inches, longer is best
- Install time
- About 6 hours, one client a day
- Typical wear
- 3 to 4 months with maintenance
- Reuse
- Raw hair saved at takedown and reinstalled
- Move ups
- None
Start with a free photo check
Send 3 photos and hear back within 24 hours. Then choose your hair and book your date.