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Micro Beads for Hair Extensions

The industry-standard bead for I-tip and cold fusion install. Silicone lining prevents friction damage to natural hair. Six colors, three sizes.

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Product Introduction

The Bead That Holds I-Tip Extensions

Micro beads are the hardware that makes cold-fusion extension install possible. Silicone lining on the inner wall protects natural hair from friction damage. Hypoallergenic metal on the outer shell holds shape when clamped with pliers. Six color options match every natural hair shade.

The micro bead we ship is machined from aerospace-grade 5052 aluminum (beads) or 304 stainless steel (pliers), with mill-certified lot codes retained for 36 months. Every production batch passes dimensional tolerance (± 0.05mm), surface roughness, and fatigue-cycle verification before packaging — the same QC bench your salon tech never sees but relies on install after install.

The micro bead is designed to work with any hair extension bond in our catalog — K-tip fusion, I-tip cold bond, nano ring, micro ring, hand-tied weft bead row — without adaptor rings or technique changes. That interoperability matters when a salon runs multiple install methods on the same client across different visits.

  • Silicone-lined interiorNo friction damage to natural hair
  • Hypoallergenic metalSkin-safe outer shell
  • Three bead sizes3.0mm / 3.5mm / 4.0mm for different tip weights
  • Six colorsMatch natural hair shade for invisibility
  • 1000 beads per packStandard salon pack size
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Product Variants

Micro Bead Variants

Different bead sizes for different I-tip strand weights and natural hair density.

3.0mm Micro Bead
Variant Ⅰ · Fine

3.0mm Micro Bead

Small bead for standard I-tip 1g strands. Compatible with most cold-fusion install methods.

Size3.0mm
Strand fit1g I-tip
Colors6 options
Use caseStandard install
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3.5mm Micro Bead
Variant Ⅱ · Standard

3.5mm Micro Bead

The industry standard. Fits 1-1.5g I-tip strands. Highest volume SKU in our bead range.

Size3.5mm
Strand fit1-1.5g I-tip
Colors6 options
Use caseMost common
4.0mm Micro Bead
Variant Ⅲ · Volume

4.0mm Micro Bead

Larger bead for thick I-tip strands (1.5g+) or double-strand install methods.

Size4.0mm
Strand fit1.5g+ I-tip
Colors6 options
Use caseThick strand
Nano Bead
Variant Ⅳ · Ultra-fine

Nano Bead

Ultra-small 2mm bead for nano ring install on fine hair. Cross-listed in nano beads product line.

Size2.0mm
Strand fit0.5g nano
Colors4 options
Use caseFine hair
Product Gallery

See Every Bead Size

Bead close-ups, color range, and install detail.

Micro Beads PackMicro Beads Pack
Silicone LiningSilicone Lining
Bead PliersBead Pliers
I-Tip + Bead InstallI-Tip + Bead Install
Color RangeColor Range
Threading DemoThreading Demo
Full InstallFull Install
Bulk PackBulk Pack
Nano BeadNano Bead
Specifications

Complete Product Spec Sheet

Every variant in one table so you can spec out your order without a callback.

Attribute3.0mm3.5mm4.0mmNano 2.0mm
Bead MaterialAluminum + silicone liningAluminum + silicone liningAluminum + silicone liningAluminum + silicone lining
Inner Diameter3.0mm3.5mm4.0mm2.0mm
Outer Diameter4.5mm5.0mm5.5mm3.0mm
Bead Height3.5mm4.0mm4.5mm2.5mm
HypoallergenicYesYesYesYes
Strand Fit1g I-tip1-1.5g I-tip1.5g+ I-tip0.5g nano-tip
Color Options6 shades6 shades6 shades4 shades
Pack Size1000 beads1000 beads1000 beads1000 beads
Bulk Option5000 pack5000 pack5000 pack2000 pack
Pliers RequiredStandard flat-jawStandard flat-jawStandard flat-jawNano-jaw pliers
MOQ (Wholesale)200 packs200 packs200 packs200 packs
Private Label MOQ500 packs500 packs500 packs500 packs
Factory-Standard Guarantees · Uniform Across All Variants
Material GradeAerospace 5052 Al / 304 SSAerospace 5052 Al / 304 SSAerospace 5052 Al / 304 SSAerospace 5052 Al / 304 SS
Dimensional Tolerance± 0.05mm± 0.05mm± 0.05mm± 0.05mm
Surface RoughnessRa < 0.8μmRa < 0.8μmRa < 0.8μmRa < 0.8μm
Anodizing ColorfastUV-tested, non-fadeUV-tested, non-fadeUV-tested, non-fadeUV-tested, non-fade
Silicone LiningMedical-grade, adhesion > 2NMedical-grade, adhesion > 2NMedical-grade, adhesion > 2NMedical-grade, adhesion > 2N
Deformation Cycles20+ clamp cycles verified20+ clamp cycles verified20+ clamp cycles verified20+ clamp cycles verified
Piece Count Tolerance± 5 pieces per bag± 5 pieces per bag± 5 pieces per bag± 5 pieces per bag
Moisture-Barrier PackOxygen-transmission testedOxygen-transmission testedOxygen-transmission testedOxygen-transmission tested
Batch TraceabilityCoil lot ID per bagCoil lot ID per bagCoil lot ID per bagCoil lot ID per bag
Storage Life36 months in sealed pack36 months in sealed pack36 months in sealed pack36 months in sealed pack
Regulatory & Compliance Standards · Documentation Available
Regulatory Filing SupportDocumentation for FDA / EU CPNP / ASEAN filingsDocumentation for FDA / EU CPNP / ASEAN filingsDocumentation for FDA / EU CPNP / ASEAN filingsDocumentation for FDA / EU CPNP / ASEAN filings
Third-Party Lab TestingSGS or Intertek pulls arrangeable at buyer costSGS or Intertek pulls arrangeable at buyer costSGS or Intertek pulls arrangeable at buyer costSGS or Intertek pulls arrangeable at buyer cost
Batch Traceability SerialUnique serial per carton, links to source ledgerUnique serial per carton, links to source ledgerUnique serial per carton, links to source ledgerUnique serial per carton, links to source ledger
Retained Batch Sample12 months minimum (hair) / 24 months (adhesive)12 months minimum (hair) / 24 months (adhesive)12 months minimum (hair) / 24 months (adhesive)12 months minimum (hair) / 24 months (adhesive)
QC Documentation LanguageEnglish, refreshed per lot, notarized on requestEnglish, refreshed per lot, notarized on requestEnglish, refreshed per lot, notarized on requestEnglish, refreshed per lot, notarized on request
How It Works

Micro Bead Install Workflow

Standard cold-fusion install — bead + loop threader + I-tip strand.

Stage Ⅰ
Ⅰ

Thread Loop

Insert wire loop threader through bead.

Stage Ⅱ
Ⅱ

Pull Hair Through

Pull small natural hair section through bead.

Stage Ⅲ
Ⅲ

Insert I-Tip

Slide I-tip strand into bead beside hair.

Stage Ⅳ
Ⅳ

Position Bead

Slide bead to root of natural hair.

Stage Ⅴ
Ⅴ

Clamp Flat

Squeeze bead flat with pliers.

Production & Quality

How Every Pack Is Built

Documented QC from raw material intake through sealed pack.

MgIntake

Material Grade Verify

5052 aluminum alloy (beads) or 304 stainless steel (pliers) confirmed with spectrometer on every incoming coil. 5052 aluminum (bead body) or 304 stainless steel (plier body); mill-certified lot codes retained 36 months.

DtAssembly

Dimensional Tolerance

Digital caliper on every 100-piece sample. ± 0.05mm on inner and outer diameter. Above — rework the lot. Digital caliper on every 100-piece sample; tolerance ± 0.05mm on inner diameter, outer diameter, wall thickness.

SaAssembly

Silicone Lining Adhesion

Pull-off test at 2N minimum separation force. Guarantees lining stays fixed through 20+ clamp cycles. Pull-off adhesion test at minimum 2N separation force; lining survives 20+ clamp cycles without slip.

AcAnodizing

Anodizing Color Match

Konica Minolta L*a*b* colorimeter. ΔE < 1.5 vs. standard shade. Off-shade coils sent back for re-anodizing. X-Rite Ci64 reflectance spectrometer, every dyed batch measured to ΔE < 2.0 vs. your reference swatch.

DfFatigue Test

Deformation Cycle Test

20 clamp cycles per random sample. No cracking, no silicone lining slip. Failed samples flag the whole lot.

JaAssembly

Plier Jaw Alignment

Digital gauge check. < 0.1mm gap when closed. Ensures beads clamp evenly on both faces every install.

RcQC Bench

Rockwell Hardness Test

Jaw material Rockwell tested. Salon-durable spec confirmed. Softer jaws deform under repeat pressure — ours do not.

SfFinish

Surface Finish Roughness

Ra < 0.8μm via roughness tester. Smooth enough to slide through hair without snag. Verified per batch. Roughness Ra < 0.8μm verified on roughness tester; smooth enough to slide through hair without snag.

PcPack Gate

Piece Count Verify

Per bag, ± 5 pieces of declared count. Bagging line weighs and verifies each unit before seal.

MbPack Gate

Moisture Barrier Pack

Sealed bag oxygen-transmission-rate tested. Prevents oxidation of anodizing during 12+ month distribution. Gravimetric moisture analyzer at 105°C; threshold < 12% content before every pack seal.

Wholesale Program

Order Micro Beads by the Case

Standard bead sizes and colors at wholesale pricing.

  • MOQ 200 packs per SKU (1000 beads each)
  • Tier discounts at 500, 1000, 3000 pack thresholds
  • Mix bead sizes and colors in one order
  • Samples billed at product cost + shipping
  • Full payment upfront — no partial deposits
  • Bulk 5000-pack option available
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Private Label

Your Brand on Every Pack

Full private label with custom color, packaging, and specs.

  • Custom bead color options
  • Custom pack size (500 / 1000 / 5000)
  • Custom packaging design
  • Branded bulk drum option
  • MOQ 500 packs on private label
  • Custom orders require full payment upfront
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Ideal Buyers

Who Buys Micro Beads From VeeJeen

Cold-fusion salons and consumable distributors.

Buyer Ⅰ

Cold Fusion Salons

Salons running I-tip and bead-and-sew installs weekly. Validated against 400+ salon accounts across 25 countries; install times and wear data are from real salon floor.

 Buyer Ⅱ

Distributors

Distributors stocking full extension supplies category. Distributor accounts unlock 8–12% below salon wholesale price, split-ship to 8 destinations per PO.

 Buyer Ⅲ

Beauty Supply Stores

Retail beauty stores selling install hardware.

 Buyer Ⅳ

Brand Owners

Private-label brands with tool line. Private-label brand incubation: 6-phase path from discovery call to first PO, typically 60–75 days end-to-end.
Related Products

What Ships With Micro Beads

Products commonly ordered together.

I-Tip Extensions

I-Tip Extensions

Extension for bead install.
Bead Pliers

Bead Pliers

Flat-jaw compression tool.
Genius Weft

Genius Weft

Bead-anchor weft install.
Hand Tied Weft

Hand Tied Weft

Weft alternative.
Product FAQ

Micro Bead Buying Questions Answered

Q1What are micro beads for hair extensions?
Micro beads are small silicone-lined metal beads used to anchor cold-fusion hair extensions (I-tip, nano ring) to natural hair. Bead threads over natural hair, extension strand slides in, bead compresses flat to lock in place.
Q9What material certification do you provide on request?
For 5052 aluminum (bead body): mill test certificate confirming alloy composition. For 304 stainless steel (plier body): AISI grade certificate. For medical-grade silicone lining: FDA-compliant food-contact designation. All certificates issued in English, per production lot, on request.
Q10How is dimensional tolerance verified across batches?
Every 100-piece sample from the production line is checked with digital calipers at 4 positions (inner diameter, outer diameter, length, wall thickness). Tolerance ± 0.05mm across all dimensions. Sample data logged in QC tracker. Sub-spec lots are reworked before any packaging.
Q11What is the shelf life of your hardware in storage?
36 months in sealed original packaging with moisture-barrier bag. Anodized aluminum beads are stable indefinitely under normal storage. Stainless steel pliers are stable indefinitely. Silicone lining begins slight oxidation after 5+ years exposed to air, which is why we ship in oxygen-transmission-tested sealed bags.
Q12Can I have color-matched bead options for a specific hair shade range?
Yes. We stock 5 standard bead shades (light blonde, blonde, brown, dark brown, black). Custom bead colors available on 5,000+ bead order; anodizing color match to L*a*b* colorimeter ΔE < 1.5 vs. your reference. Adds 7–10 days to lead time and roughly +12% to unit cost.
Q2What bead size do I need for my extensions?
Match bead size to strand weight. 1g standard I-tip fits 3.5mm bead. 0.5g nano tip fits 2.0mm nano bead. 1.5g+ thick I-tip fits 4.0mm bead. Check the strand weight before ordering beads.
Q3Are silicone-lined beads better than metal-only beads?
Yes. Silicone lining prevents friction damage to natural hair. Metal-only beads cause hair breakage at contact point — not recommended for professional install. We do not sell metal-only beads.
Q4What is the MOQ for wholesale micro beads?
MOQ 200 packs per SKU (1000 beads per pack). Custom color or private label requires 500 packs minimum. Mix bead sizes and colors within one order to reach MOQ.
Q5Can I order beads in custom colors?
Yes on private label orders. Standard stock covers 6 colors (black, brown, blonde, red, gray, white). Custom color development requires 500-pack minimum and 15-day lead time.
Q6Do micro beads come with install tools?
Beads sold separately from tools. Install requires bead pliers (flat-jaw compression tool) and loop threader (wire pull tool). Both sold on our pliers product page.
Q7Do you offer private label micro beads?
Yes. Private label covers bead color, pack size (500 / 1000 / 5000), packaging design, and branded bulk drum. MOQ 500 packs per SKU on private label.
Q8What payment terms apply to orders?
Bank transfer, Alibaba Trade Assurance, PayPal, and Western Union. Custom and private label orders require 100 percent payment upfront. Stock orders also require full payment before production or shipment. No partial deposits.
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