Attach Clip in Hair Extensions
Clip-in hair extensions are a cheap, comfortable, and easy way to achieve the illusion of long, flowing locks. Read this article for instructions on how to use them.
Steps
- Match the extensions to your real hair. Hair extensions should blend in with your natural hair, meaning that they should be both the same color and the same texture/style.
- If the extensions are wavy or curly, use a curling iron to curl your natural hair. If the extensions are pin-straight, then use a flat iron to achieve the same sleek appearance.
- Protect your hair from the potential damage of hot styling tools by applying a dime-sized amount of a heat-protecting product like Argon oil prior to styling.
- Divide your hair into two sections. Use your finger or a comb to draw a horizontal line from your right temple to your left temple, sectioning off the top part of your hair and securing it with a hair tie or hair clip.
- If your hair is very thin, use a comb to gently tease the lower half of your hair in one-inch sections. This will help keep the extensions securely in place.
- Open the clips on your extensions. Align the tops of the hair extensions with the horizontal part you have made, and gently push down to snap the clips into place.
- Some clip-in hair extensions come in one large piece, while others come in multiple smaller pieces. If you are using multiple clip-ons, then attach them one-by-one, making sure that you evenly distribute them along the part in your hair.
- If your clip-on is one large piece, then start by fastening the upper row of clips near your part, eventually working your way down to the lower clips near the nape of your neck.
- Release the top section of your hair. Gently tousle to blend your natural hair with the clip-on extensions. Enjoy!
- Finished.
- Finished.
Tips
- For the most natural-looking results, use extensions that are made of 100% human hair.
- Store your extensions in a clean, dry area.
- Hair extensions should be gently washed after about six uses. Submerge them in water and clean with a shampoo.
- Take extensions out before going to bed, taking a shower, or going swimming.
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