Long, thick locks of hair have been associated with feminine beauty and youthfulness from time out of mind. But for many women, their fantasy tresses are something they only see on shampoo and hair dye commercials. However, with extensions, women can add length and volume to their hair immediately, without having to pay for special products, treatments, or stylists.
At Wig-A-Do we carry clip-in extensions, which are among the easiest and most affordable options for women who want an instant new look. Here is how to choose the right extensions for you and integrate them naturally into your existing hair.
Choosing Extensions
Clip-in extensions come in a variety of hair colors and textures. You should try to match your existing hair as closely as possible for a natural blend. The three most common textures are straight (recommended for women whose natural hair lies completely flat, with no wave), body or loose wave, and deep wave or curly. Human-hair extensions can be styled with heat, and so are more often sold straight, while synthetic extensions are not heat-resistant unless specifically labeled as such, and are more often sold in straight, wavy, and curly varieties.
Extensions also come in a number of different lengths – commonly from 8 to 26 inches. To get a good idea of how much length you need, remember that with straight hair, an 18-inch extension will reach approximately to the bottom of the shoulder blades. 20 inches of hair will fall to the mid-back; 22 inches to the waist, and 24 inches to the hips. Wavy or curly extensions may be somewhat shorter than this, since most extensions are measured by their straight length.
Using Your Extensions
Clip-in extensions are fast and easy enough to apply that you can put them in each morning and remove them in the evening. To do this:
- First, separate the top layer of your hair from the bottom layer by placing your fingers at both temples and moving them across the back of your head in a straight line. You can also use the straight end of a comb, if desired.
- Twist the top section of hair into a tight bundle and clip it to the top of your head.
- Tease the hair along the bottom edge of the part if your hair is very straight or fine. This helps keep the clips in place.
- Open the clips on your extension and align the top of the
clips with the part in your hair. Often there will be three clips along the top – one for the center and one to go above each ear. - Press the clips firmly against your scalp until you hear them snap shut. If your extension has more than one row of clips, start with the top row and work your way down.
- Release the top section of your hair and blend with the extension.
Properly cared for, extensions can last for several months, giving you weeks of beautiful hair for a very small budget.
If you’re looking for hair extensions, we invite you to visit Wig-A-Do in nearby Mount Laurel.
Give us a call at (856) 235-3534.
We look forward to helping you find the right hairpiece for you!
Wig-A-Do is proud to serve it’s friends in Lindenwold and the surrounding communities, including Moorestown, Maple Shade, Cinnaminson, Cherry Hill, Marlton, Willingboro, Pennsauken, Haddonfield, Collingswood, Burlington, Mount Holly, Audubon, Camden, Atlantic City, Pittman, Ventnor, NJ.
