Hair extensions come in many different shapes and forms. There are human hair extensions, synthetic extensions as well as blends. You get an incredible variety of shades and hues too.
Perhaps the most important decision when picking extensions is how you want them affixed to your hair. Choices include fusion and pre-bonded extensions, tape in hair extensions and by far the most popular, clip on hair extensions.
But getting your clip on hair extensions is just a ticket to enter this incredible world of hair fashion. You need to wear them too! And in this post, we’ll show you how to do exactly that, in 5 easy steps. Let’s get straight to it!
First, let’s take a look at the things you need to secure your clip on hair extensions:
- A comb or brush
- Hair clips or pins
- A mirror
- And of course, clip-on hair extensions
Step #1. Picking the right extensions
You’ll be surprised, but a lot of people go wrong at the very first step. It’s important that the clip on hair extensions you get are right for you. This means matching the texture with your own hair, getting the right length of extensions, a color that works together with your hair, and a complementary style.
A seamless transition from your hair to the clip-ons is vital for a good look. Take a friend with you to help you pick the right one. It’s loads of fun having someone tell you what looks good on you.
Step #2. Prepping
Like all things, the first thing you need to do to ensure your clip on hair extensions are securely fitted to your natural hair is to prep your hair.
Gently brush away all tangles and knots in your hair as these create bottlenecks and can even prevent a good fit.
Step #3. Selecting where the clip on hair extensions go
Next, you need to select where you’re going to affix the extensions. Depending on how long your natural hair is, and how long you want your extensions to be, select a stretch of hair horizontally along the back of your head.
Step #4. Clipping on the clip-ons
Clip-on hair extensions come with snap on clips that are attached to the wefts, open these first. Now, depending on what you want to do with your extensions, you’ll need to select the part of your hair where these clips will go. For volume, start from the crown. For length, start at the bottom, near the nape of your neck.
- Select a small section of your hair
- Slide the open clip onto this section. Be careful not to let any strays get away.
- Once in position, squeeze the clip close and secure it in place. Make sure you hear it click as it may come loose otherwise.
- Repeat this till you’ve attached all the extensions. To avoid positioning new clips on those already in your hair, it’s best to work your way up from down.
Step #5. Blend the two together
Brush your hair to blend it together with the clip on hair extensions. You can cover the clips or wefts with your own hair pins or a scarf.
Once the clip on hair extensions have merged completely with your own hair, you can begin styling!
Conclusion
And that’s all there is to it! Now you see why clip on hair extensions are the most popular ones out there? The stunning beauty and versatility they bring couples with ease of use truly make them every girl’s best fashion friend! Get some for yourself, pronto!
