NBR® vs. Monaco’s Concealed Beaded-Row Method

What Is NBR® and How Does It Compare to Monaco's Method?

If you're doing your homework on where to find the best hand tied extensions in Tampa, you'll most likely come across terms like hand tied weft extensions, hidden beaded rows, and natural beaded rows. Natural Beaded Rows, or NBR®, is a branded installation method that uses a beaded row application. Hand-tied wefts and Genius Wefts describe the hair itself, not the way it is installed. Monaco is not affiliated with NBR® or IBE®.

Both Monaco Extensions and NBR® Extensions offer a hair extension application that requires no adhesive or heat. Both the quality of hair and the method for attaching the wefts to the natural hair are similar. Small sections of hair, called wefts, are gathered and fastened by hand, which produces a smaller, more discreet weft than machine finishing.

Key Similarities Between Monaco and NBR®

Both methods use hand tied wefts in the application without heat or adhesive. Both methods last the same duration of time. Both applications will conceal the beaded attachments when hair is pulled up. Both methods allow the hand tied weft hair to be removed and reinstalled, and can be used 3–4 times.

The main differences come down to the specific hair quality, bead sizes, and the stylist's technique. Monaco uses varied bead sizes and square wefts from our own line of top-quality human hair — a distinction that makes our application more customizable and comfortable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between NBR® and Monaco’s concealed beaded-row method?

NBR® (Natural Beaded Rows) is a branded installation method that uses a beaded row application. Monaco uses its own concealed beaded-row approach with our own line of human hair, varied bead sizes for customization, and square wefts that prevent over-flexing and scalp discomfort. Monaco is not affiliated with NBR® or IBE®. Both methods use no heat or adhesive and produce similar results — the key differences are in the hair quality and the stylist's specific technique.

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