How To Wear Clip In Hair Extensions

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How To Wear Clip In Hair Extensions

Add instant volume to your locks with some natural looking hair extensions! A great idea that might seem a bit fiddly, but they really are quite straightforward to apply. Read on for How To Wear Clip In Hair Extensions

Add instant volume to your locks with some natural looking hair extensions! A great idea that might seem a bit fiddly, but they really are quite straightforward to apply. Read on for How To Wear Clip In Hair Extensions

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Author Jen Pinkston

Instructions

• First things first, I ordered mine off of Barefoot Blonde Hair and they're the Sandy Blonde shade. Once they arrive, you'll want to take them to a stylist and have them cut to blend into your hair.
• Select the area of hair where you would like to place the hair extension. Section of a piece of hair equivalent in width to the width of the extension.
• Apply a texturizing spray to the root for more texture and to allow your extensions to clip in more securely without slipping.
• Next, tease (back comb) the hair about an inch from the root back to your head-- creating some thickness that the clips of your extensions can clip into. It's best to tease with a fine tooth comb.
• Finally place the clips right at the shaft of the hair / base of the scalp. That's where they will be the most secure and best hidden.
• Repeat until you're happy. Ultimately you can use as many or as few as you like, depending on the look you're going for.

Add instant volume to your locks with some natural looking hair extensions! A great idea that might seem a bit fussy, but is really quite straightforward to apply. Read on for How To Wear Clip In Hair Extensions...

A few things I know about myself: I never say no to dessert, love midi dresses, hate when people talk with food in their mouth, and always impulse shop after giving birth.  I can feel the urge to shop coming on well before my due date. I do my best to suppress it.  Who needs to buy new jeans when you're 9 months pregnant after all?

After having Ever and during some late night scrolling on Instagram, I decided that I needed hair extensions in my life, not so much for the length but for the thickness and ability to do better mom hair. (Think thicker pony tails and braids!)

They arrived and I realized that they aren't quite as simple as I expected so I headed to my gal Mel to give us the details on how to use them. Spoiler alert: hair extensions might be the best impulse purchase ever! They have been such a great purchase over the years and I'm contemplating trying these now.

How To Wear Clip In Hair Extensions - Step by Step

• First things first, I ordered mine off of Barefoot Blonde Hair and they're the Sandy Blonde shade.  Once they arrive, you'll want to take them to a stylist and have them cut to blend into your hair.  Mel cut these with a razor so they aren't super blunt on the ends.   I really didn't want a lot more length, but they do probably add another 3 or so inches to my hair's current length.

• Select the area of hair where you would like to place the hair extension.  Section of a piece of hair equivalent in width to the width of the extension.
• Apply a texturizing spray to the root for more texture and to allow your extensions to clip in more securely without slipping. (I love this one from amika.)
• Next, tease (back comb) the hair about an inch from the root back to your head-- creating some thickness that the clips of your extensions can clip into.  It's best to tease with a fine tooth comb, like this one.

• Finally place the clips right at the shaft of the hair / base of the scalp. That's where they will be the most secure and best hidden.
• Repeat until you're happy.  Ultimately you can use as many or as few as you like, depending on the look you're going for.  For this, we placed them all around my head, but last weekend I just wanted a thicker braid so I put a small section on each side of my head before braiding.

Different Types Of Hair Extensions

There are a few different kinds of hair extensions.  I went with clip ins because they're non committal and less expensive.  There are also extensions that come on a halo which are also temporary and can be removed.  They're easier to put in than clip ins-- fits like a cap--but they don't add body, just length. Tape-in extensions are more permanent, usually need to be put on at a salon and last 6-8 weeks.  They're more expensive and need to be maintained.

Clip In Hair Extensions - Great For An Active Lifestyle

The best hair extensions are those that blend in well with your hair and also that fit your lifestyle. For example, if you shower often, dance, work out, swim, or play sports on a regular basis -  clip-in hair extensions are great, because they can easily be taken out for the duration of those activities and clipped back in when needed. Not only will this will ensure proper hygiene and will also make your hair extensions last longer, but will also be less damaging for your own hair.

How Long Do Clip In Hair Extensions Last?

The lifespan of clip-in hair extensions will depend on how well you take care of them, what products you use on them, and how often you wear them. With proper care and regular wear, hair extensions last anywhere from 3-6 months up to a year or even longer.

Top Tips For Clip In Hair Extensions

• Take your extensions to a stylist, so they can make sure they blend perfectly with your hair.
• Apply texturizing spray the root for more texture and to allow your extensions to clip in more securely.
• Blow-drying your extensions after every wash is not recommended, it will make them dry and more vulnerable to breakage. If you must blow-dry your extensions, be sure to use a heat protectant spray prior to blow-drying to extend the lifespan of your hair extensions.
• Always make sure you store your extensions in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight (like a closet, cabinet or dresser drawer). Also, ensure your extensions are completely dry when storing them to prevent mold and other bacteria from growing.

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What do you think? Do you own extensions? Would you try them?  They've been super fun to experiment with so far! I'd love to hear your thoughts below!

Photography by Katie Jameson

Tutorial by Mel Dominguez 

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How To Wear Clip In Hair Extensions

Add instant volume to your locks with some natural looking hair extensions! A great idea that might seem a bit fiddly, but they really are quite straightforward to apply. Read on for How To Wear Clip In Hair Extensions

Add instant volume to your locks with some natural looking hair extensions! A great idea that might seem a bit fiddly, but they really are quite straightforward to apply. Read on for How To Wear Clip In Hair Extensions

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Author: Jen Pinkston

Instructions

• First things first, I ordered mine off of Barefoot Blonde Hair and they're the Sandy Blonde shade. Once they arrive, you'll want to take them to a stylist and have them cut to blend into your hair.
• Select the area of hair where you would like to place the hair extension. Section of a piece of hair equivalent in width to the width of the extension.
• Apply a texturizing spray to the root for more texture and to allow your extensions to clip in more securely without slipping.
• Next, tease (back comb) the hair about an inch from the root back to your head-- creating some thickness that the clips of your extensions can clip into. It's best to tease with a fine tooth comb.
• Finally place the clips right at the shaft of the hair / base of the scalp. That's where they will be the most secure and best hidden.
• Repeat until you're happy. Ultimately you can use as many or as few as you like, depending on the look you're going for.