This article was co-authored by Madeleine Johnson. Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.
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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.
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1Match 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.
- 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.
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2Divide 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.
EXPERT TIPMadeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.Hair Stylist & Hair Extensions Specialist
Madeleine Johnson
Hair Stylist & Hair Extensions SpecialistA common mistake when applying hair extensions is not having clean hair. Your hair needs to be clean and not greasy for the extensions to clip in quickly. You also shouldn't have any products in your hair.
Advertisement - 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.
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3Open 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.
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4Release the top section of your hair. Gently tousle to blend your natural hair with the clip-on extensions. Enjoy!
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5Finished.
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I use any type of oil, like Moroccan oil for my synthetic hair?
Community AnswerYes. Just don't apply it too heavily or it will weigh down the hair and cause it to look greasy. -
QuestionHow do I remove clip-on hair extensions?Community AnswerPress your thumbs down while applying pressure outward with your index fingers. The clip will snap open. If you have more than one clip applied in a section, or if you are using weft hair clip extensions, you'll want to open all of the clips before removing the extensions for that section.
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QuestionHow do I make sure the extensions will stay in if I am performing an activity that moves my hair a lot?Community AnswerBraid it or put it up in a bun or ponytail to secure the extensions a little more.
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To attach clip-in hair extensions, start by separating the top of your hair from the bottom using a tie or clip so there's a horizontal part running along the back of your head. Then, open the clips on your extensions, and line them up with the horizontal part you made. Next, press the extensions into the part to snap them into place. Finally, let down the top section of your hair and blend it in with your extensions. For advice on how to choose extensions that match your hair, keep reading!
