From tape-in hair extensions to clip-ins, there are plenty of options available to instantly achieve the look of long locks. Speaking of the latter, clip-in hair extensions are a quick and easy way to revamp your beauty look. If you’re tired of waiting for your hair to grow out or would rather rock a short hairstyle most days—with only the occasional day with lots of length—they’re the perfect option for you.
Of course, there’s one issue that could arise: with hair extensions comes the challenge of how to put in clip-in hair extensions and how to choose hairstyles that will blend your natural hair with your fake strands. But don’t let that dissuade you from wearing extensions. If you’re wondering how hair extensions work, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we’re sharing how to put hair extensions in as well as styling tips you can use on your clip-ins.
First things first—let’s cover how to put in clip-in hair extensions to instantly extend the length of your locks. It’s quite simple!
Part Your Hair
Section your hair into a top and bottom section starting just above the tops of your ears. Clip the top section up and out of the way.
Tease Your Roots
Gently tease the roots of the bottom section of hair, then spritz with the L’Oréal Paris Elnett Precious Oil Satin Hairspray for added grip.
Clip in Your First Weft
Grab a weft (a hair extension with multiple clips) with four clips. Open the clips, then comb them into the roots of the section you just teased, lining them up with your part before clipping them closed.
Let Your Hair Down
Release the top section of hair, then create a new top section, leaving one to two inches behind to cover your extensions.
Tease and Clip
Tease and spray your roots, then reach for a weft with three clips. Clip it along with your new part.
Let More Hair Down
You know what to do—let your top section of hair down.
Frame Your Face
To make sure you have plenty of length at the front of your face, lift your face-framing strands and place a single clip weft on each side of your head. All done!
