Make Your Hair Look Longer Instantly!
Last week I promised I would tell you how you can make your hair look longer instantly, so now it’s time to reveal my secret: Clip-in hair extensions.
As I told you in my very first blog post, I damaged my hair so much that it was unable to grow and it looked thinner than it used to. It just kept breaking off. I was determined to have beautiful hair for the holidays last year, and I began to think about doing something I’d done for my wedding.
Semi-Permanent Hair Extensions
I considered getting hair extensions again. Now, for my wedding, I spent hundreds of dollars to get real human hair extensions glued into my hair. There were several problems with this idea, though:
- First, I was very disappointed that the extensions didn’t stay in my hair for the 6 months that was promised by Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon. The extensions would slide right out of my hair. Sometimes at work, I would look down and see an extension lying on the floor by my chair. It was ridiculous.
- Second, I was also assured the extensions wouldn’t damage my hair, but they did. They broke my hair off so that I had to cut my real hair even shorter.
- Third, I don’t have hundreds of dollars to spend every few months to maintain the look of the extensions.
Clip-In Hair Extensions
So, back to square one. As I searched the Internet for different solutions, I stumbled across the Jessica Simpson line of clip-in synthetic hair extensions. They were affordable, they looked like I could probably put them in easily, and they looked pretty.
Next, I did a search on YouTube for an informational video on how to apply the extensions. I found a video by a makeup/hair stylist named Jennisse, which was so detailed about the step-by-step process, that I knew I’d be able to do it myself.
(I’m sharing the video with you here. There are lots of Ken Paves-produced videos on YouTube that I could share with you instead, but the truth is that I get a kick out of Jennisse. She’s probably a Jersey Girl, and you’ll see why I say that when you watch the video. Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL9sx-SSMr0)
I decided to make a visit to Ulta to take a look at them up close. The hair piece is all one piece, with the hair attached to a net-like piece that fits around the back of your head and clips into your existing hair with a series of clips attached to the netting. You simply comb the hair on top of your head up and out of the way, place the hairpiece around the back of your head, and close the clips on the sides and back of your head. Release the top portion of your hair, comb it in place, and that’s it!
I ended up purchasing the Jessica Simpson-Ken Paves 20-inch clip-in soft waves synthetic hair extensions. I bought them in R10 Chestnut/Light Brown. They are usually $99 but they were on sale, so I think I paid $79 for them that weekend. Here is a link to the product if you’d like to see it: http://www.hairextensions.com/product.php?productid=16356
So, how did the hair extensions look? See for yourself:
AFTER
I’ve been very happy with my hair extensions! I don’t wear them every day, though. These are only for when I’m going somewhere special and want my hair to look better than usual. It saves me money on going to a salon for a professional styling, too.
Where to Buy Clip-In Extensions
The best places I have found to purchase hair extensions are Ulta and extensions.com. There are many other websites that sell them as well, and there are many brands besides Jessica Simpson’s, but I am partial to hers. I tried a clip-in extension that was made of human hair, and didn’t like how it looked at all.
How to Care for Clip-In Extensions
Clip-ins are very easy to care for. When your extension piece starts to look a little dull or matted, you just fill your sink with water and a gentle shampoo, swish your extensions in the water for a few minutes, rinse them very well, then use a hair pick to get rid of any tangles and lay it flat on a towel to dry. You can spritz it with a little wig spray to brighten it up. I clean mine every 4-6 uses.
Are Clip-In Extensions Safe for Your Hair?
Ironically, this past week, hair extensions made national news. Apparently, some women have experienced problems because of the use of hair extensions, including hair loss. This includes both semi-permanent and clip-in types, whether they are made of human hair or synthetic material. It would be irresponsible of me to not share this article with you:
As the doctor quoted in the article said, you really can’t wear these all day, every day or you may have problems.
My personal experience with clip-ins has been much better than with semi-permanent extensions. The clip-ins have not damaged my hair. However, I don’t wear them every day, nor do mine feel too heavy or uncomfortable on my head, and I’m careful to fully unlock the clips before I remove them.
I hope this blog post has been eye-opening for you. Let me know if you decide to experiment with clip-in hair extensions, even if it’s just for Halloween!
Next week, I’m going to continue on the topic of clip-in hair pieces. There are many more hairstyles available, and I want to share them with you!
Sincerely,
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