In today’s age of fashion, every visible detail is glamorized, so it can accentuate the owner’s beauty. Hair happens to be one of those details. Women spend a long time in salons to get fabulous hairstyles, which can be paired with their wardrobes and their fashion accessories. For easy styling, some women wear clip-in hair extensions, since it takes years to grow long locks. The accessory saves a good number of visits to the beauty parlor and can be styled effortlessly. (see how to clip in hair extensions)

Clip-in hair extensions are made from real hair strands or lifelike hair replicas, giving the impression that the wearer actually has long hair. They are available in beauty stores and department stores. The accessory, priced at about a hundred dollars, is not cheap. With the right materials and a handful of patience, you can make your own clip-in hair extension, without spending much.

Hair Wefts Guide

A hair weft is a clump of real or synthetic hair, which acts as the primary material for clip-in hair extensions. It is also used for other hair-related items such as wigs and toupees. Its price depends on the material used and the processes involved in giving the weft its appearance. For instance, a weft with a wavy hairstyle is usually more expensive than a standard product.

• Human Hair Weft - This hair weft is preferred by most people, since it moves and reacts just like actual hair strands. It bears a natural appearance, which gives the impression that you have long locks. You can style the weft, the way you style your own hair. You can even use a few haircare products if you choose. Some human hair wefts are chemically processed, giving the strands more durability. The catch is, wefts made of real hair are more expensive than their synthetic counterparts, but you probably won’t mind shelling out a few more dollars to get something that is close to the original.
• Synthetic Hair Weft - Synthetic hair wefts are made from processed plant fibers, which are made to look just like real hair. The strands are less durable than actual hair and get tangled easily. Constant exposure to heat damages them, so using straightening combs and curling irons is definitely out of the picture. On the upside, synthetic wefts are much cheaper than human hair wefts. If you’re adept at styling hair, you can actually make a synthetic weft look better than real hair, given the synthetic strands’ robust appearance.

The human hair weft appears as the better choice initially. Though, for skilled stylists, the synthetic weft is a better option because of the huge difference in price. You can purchase a synthetic weft then follow the hairstyle tips found in magazines or on the internet. If you don’t see yourself, going through all that trouble, you might as well purchase a human hair weft.

Creating the Clip-In Hair Extension

The clip-in hair extension is easy to create. You just have to settle on the extension’s appearance, including the hairstyle and the hair color, before proceeding with the creation process. When you have finalized the appearance, style the weft’s strands accordingly. Attach several wig clips and your extension is ready to use.

Materials Used:

• hair weft
• wig clips
• scissors
• shampoo
• conditioner
• sewing needle
• sewing thread
• hair glue
• comb
• hairstyling tools
• hair dye (optional)

Procedure:

1. Go to a beauty store or the department store and purchase a hair weft and a set of wig clips. Getting a weft with long hair is advisable, since it gives you more styling options.
2. Wash the hair weft, as you would your own hair. Use shampoo and conditioner to give it a nice sheen.
3. Comb the strands to make sure that there are no tangles. If you find tangled portions, apply water to make the strands softer.
4. If you want to color the weft, apply hair dye. Ideally, the weft’s color should match the color of your own hair, so it looks realistic.
5. With a pair of scissors, cut the strands to form your desired hairstyle. Make sure that you’re using a sharp pair, since dull ones won’t cut the strands nicely.
6. Spread the wig clips within the weft and attach them using hair glue.
7. Let the glue settle for at least two hours.
8. When the glue is dry, sew the clips to the weft. Insert the needle and thread through the holes on each clip.
9. Wear the hair extensions and see if it fits perfectly. Check the hairstyle and do some alterations, if necessary.

With your clip-in hair extension ready, the next step is to view your own hairstyle. It should go well with your creation’s appearance, otherwise you may need to visit the beauty parlor. For colored hair, see to it that your hair’s color patterns match the ones found on the extension.

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The clip-in hair extension is your shortcut to looking fabulous. With elegant cuts and folds, the accessory can make anyone look like a true diva. It can even help you garner wanted attention from the hunky boys in the area. Just wear it along with your hairstyle and you can look just as stellar as a Hollywood celebrity.

Clip-in hair extensions are both classy and affordable but for sure, you’d like to try other hairstyles as well. Why not try braiding your hair?

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