INTRODUCTION TO THE MESH INTEGRATION SYSTEM

PART 1:

Mesh Integration Training Tutorial with Clara Alexander

Welcome to Your Training

Hi, my name is Clara Alexander, and I’m your trainer for this module.

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Understand what the mesh integration system is
  • Know who it is for
  • Learn how it can be adapted to different clients
  • Be guided through a simple installation technique you can practice

This is your foundation. Everything else builds from here.

WHAT IS THE MESH INTEGRATION SYSTEM?

The mesh integration system is a hair restoration method designed to:

  • Add volume
  • Cover thinning areas
  • Blend seamlessly with natural hair

It evolved from an earlier system created by Lucinda Ellery, who developed a solution for her own hair loss.

Her original method (known as Intralace) used:

  • A mesh base
  • A parting piece (now called a closure)
  • Hair wefts attached using bonding techniques

Today’s mesh system is a modern, more flexible version of that concept.

Key Understanding

Mesh integration is not one single technique.

It simply means:

You are using mesh as a foundation to connect natural hair to a hair system.

There are multiple ways to apply it, depending on the client.

WHY THE MESH EXISTS (CORE PRINCIPLE)

The mesh was originally created for one purpose:

👉 Connection

It allows you to:

  • Pull natural hair through the mesh
  • Anchor the system securely
  • Create a base to attach additional hair

Important Rule

Less is more.

Do NOT:

  • Put unnecessary hair under the mesh
  • Use mesh where it isn’t needed

Instead:

  • Use mesh only where required
  • Combine with other techniques (like extensions)

WHO IS THE MESH SYSTEM FOR?

Primarily:

  • Women with hair thinning or hair loss

Not typically used for:

  • Men with male pattern baldness (different solutions are more suitable)

Client Suitability Checklist

When assessing a client, consider:

1. Hair Type

  • Fine thinning hair → Ideal
  • Frontal alopecia → Requires adaptation
  • Full healthy hair → May not need full mesh

2. Lifestyle

  • Active lifestyle?
  • Wants low maintenance?
  • Needs long wear (weeks at a time)?

3. Styling Needs

  • Do they want flexible partings?
  • Do they wear fringe or open styles?

Modern systems now use:

  • Lace closures (flatter, more natural)
    instead of bulky partings

4. Comfort

  • Does the client like lightweight solutions?
  • Avoid too much bulk

KEY TRAINING CONCEPT

👉 There is no one-size-fits-all approach

Example:

Client A:

  • Fine, thin hair
  • Needs volume

Client B:

  • Frontal alopecia
  • Needs hairline restoration

✔ Both can use mesh
❌ But NOT in the same way

Think Like a Specialist

Instead of asking:

“What is the standard method?”

Ask:

“What does THIS client need?”

UNDERSTANDING MESH TYPES

Mesh comes in different hole sizes.

Rule:

  • Less hair → Smaller holes
  • More hair → Larger holes

Why This Matters

  • Small holes = stronger grip
  • Large holes = easier to pull more hair through

PART 1 PRACTICAL: SIMPLE INSTALLATION

Now we move into your first practical technique.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

  • Pliers (with ridges)
  • Threading tool
  • Micro beads (3–3.5mm, silicone-lined recommended)
  • Hook tool
  • Needle & thread
  • Clips/grips
  • Mesh

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION

Step 1: Prepare Your Beads

  • Load multiple beads onto your threading tool
  • Prepping ahead saves time

Step 2: Position the Mesh

  • Place mesh flat against the scalp
  • Ensure it is smooth and secure

⚠️ The flatter the mesh, the better the result

Step 3: Pull Hair Through the Mesh

Using a hook:

  • Pull hair through surrounding holes
  • Do NOT force all hair through one hole

✔ Use multiple holes
✔ Distribute evenly

Step 4: Attach the Bead

  • Thread the hair into the bead
  • Slide bead close to the scalp
  • Clamp tightly using pliers

✔ Bead must sit flat
✔ Bead must be secure

Step 5: Work in Rows

  • Create neat rows (top to bottom)
  • Keep spacing consistent

Recommended spacing:

  • Around 1 inch apart

Step 6: Understand Bead Function

Each bead acts as:

1. Anchor

  • Secures mesh to scalp

2. Guide

  • Determines where wefts will be placed

Step 7: Repeat Process

Continue:

  • Row by row
  • Maintaining alignment
  • Keeping tension consistent

Step 8: Dealing with Short Hair

If hair is very short:

  • Use a “poking” motion to pull hair through
  • Work slowly and carefully

Step 9: Final Row Completion

Once complete, you should see:

  • Structured rows
  • Even spacing
  • Flat mesh base

Step 10: Cut Excess Mesh

  • Trim close to beads
  • Avoid cutting natural hair

Optional:

  • Fold and sew edges to prevent fraying

IMPORTANT TECHNIQUE RULE

❌ Do NOT link beads together

Why?

  • Makes removal difficult
  • Prevents reinstallation
  • Complicates maintenance

✔ Always keep beads independent

FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE

If your base is:

  • Flat
  • Secure
  • Even

Then:
👉 Your final result will be professional

If not:
👉 The entire system will fail

YOUR PRACTICE TASK

Practice:

  • Pulling hair through mesh
  • Attaching beads
  • Creating clean rows

This is your foundation skill.

NEXT SESSION PREVIEW

In the next session, you will learn:

  • How to create a larger mesh base
  • How to contour the mesh to the head
  • How to attach wefts to the base

This is where your system starts to look like a finished product.

DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE

Download Part 1: Mesh Integration Foundations

This downloadable guide includes:

  • Full step-by-step process
  • Tool checklist
  • Installation diagrams
  • Practice exercises

Download Your Training Guide (PDF)

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