Learn How To Apply Your Hair Extensions At Home

Every man and woman desires a head of hair that is full of body. Unfortunately, this doesn\’t come easily for everyone. For these individuals, hair extensions may be the answer they are looking for. Professional hair extensions can be very expensive. In order to save money, you might want to do your own hair extensions at home.

If you apply your hair extensions at home you can instantly change your look. You can add that volume, length and body that you have always wanted. There are two basic types of hair extensions that you can easily apply at your home. These are the clip in and glue on styles. The quickest and easiest way to add hair extensions is by using the clip on style. Clip-ons can easily be taken in and out at your convenience. For a more permanent style you might consider using the glue on extensions. These last about six weeks on average.

Hair extensions work just like your own hair and can be curled, dyed and straightened with no problems. When you are doing your hair extensions at home you can choose between the more expensive extensions with real human hair or the synthetic version for those on a budget. Each style looks good and will perform nicely.

A step by step method on applying your hair extensions at home is listed below:

Step 1: Choose Your Color – The color you choose for your hair extension is very important. Would you like your hair extensions to completely blend in with your hair? If so, then choose a color that is very close to your natural hair. For a highlighting effect, select a color that is a few shades darker or lighter than your natural hair.

Step 2: Preparation – You need to prepare your hair for the application of those hair extensions. Wash it thoroughly, cleaning off any dirt and grime and rinse it carefully. Do not apply any hair conditioner as this tends to make the hair slippery and it would be difficult for you to attach the hair extensions.

Step 3: Separating your hair – Part your hair in the middle in the back of the head towards the top and clip your hair up on top of your head. This should create a horizontal line between the two sections of hair. This is where you are going to place the extensions.

Step 4: Time to trim – Take out the scissors and trim your extensions to equal the same width as the back of your head. Doing this will make the hair extensions look more natural.

Step 5: Applying Your Extensions – If you are using glue-on extensions, apply the glue and let it set for half a minute. Next, attach the extensions to the ROOT of your hair. Be sure that you avoid attaching them to your scalp as this will cause your hair extensions to become stiff and they will not flow freely with your hair. Clip-ins are much easier to apply. Simply open the clip and apply the teeth along the horizontal line you created at the back of your head. Place a few pieces of hair over the clip to give a natural look.

Step 6: Give The Final Touches - After you have you extensions in place let your hair down and trim any pieces that look unnatural and do not blend in. Remember that you can style your extensions just like the rest of your hair. Although, you should not brush the base of the extensions. This area is delicate and you could loosen the extensions this way.

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