Clip On Hair Extensions
From LoveToKnow Hair
Clip on Hair Extensions Allow For Style Variety
Clip on hair extensions allow a person to change their hair style each and every day without committing to permanent hair extension placement - which is what happens with regular hair extensions. Regular hair extensions cannot be added and removed on a whim because a hair stylist must glue, braid, sew, or weave them into a person's natural hair.
One of the most beneficial aspects of clip on extensions is that they can be added and removed with ease at any time. They are also relatively inexpensive, which means that a number of different looking hairpieces can be owned and used on a rotating basis.
Short Hair One Minute, Long the Next
Do you have short hair and want it long… immediately? Clip on hair extensions might be the answer because they can literally be added to hair in a few minutes and they give the appearance of long hair instantaneously.
One of the cheapest, quickest and easiest extension styles is a ponytail. Good looking clip on ponytails can be found in any large department type stores such as Target or Wal-Mart, some beauty supply stores such as Sally Beauty Supply, and even at drugstores, such as CVS or Walgreens. The type of hair extensions sold at stores such as these are made of synthetic fibers and cost only a couple of dollars. They usually come in a few color varieties that may or may not completely match a person's natural hair.
High Quality Clip On Hair Extensions
Cheap synthetic hair extensions are easy to find. However, more expensive and high quality hair extensions are available at many upscale wig stores and wig outlet stores on the internet. Some of the well-known and quality hair extension brands currently on the market are Raquel Welch and Revolution. However, if an off-the-shelf style is not what is desired, custom clip extensions can be created.
Clip Them On at Home
Permanent hair extensions take a while to secure to a person's natural hair, and they are usually applied by a stylist in a salon. Clips, on the other hand, can be placed in a person's hair in a matter of minutes within the comfort of a bedroom or bathroom. As long as there's a mirror, clip on hair extensions can be added!
While there are different clip on styles, most hair extensions of this variety are attached to a hair band, a barrette, a hair clip, or some type of bobby pin or other accessory and then secured to natural hair on the head. The most popular type of attachment device is a clip which snaps closed and can securely hold the extension in place so that it remains undetectable.
Synthetic vs. Human Hair Extensions
Since clip on hair extensions are not permanent and can be added or removed from a person's hair at any time of the day or night, there's a debate on whether or not the extensions should be made of synthetic fibers or actual human hair.
- Synthetic: Many people choose the synthetic variety because they're inexpensive which means a number of different varieties and styles can be owned for a relatively small amount of money. The extensions can be interchanged and used to create a different hair look every single day.
- Human Hair: Human hair extensions are often used by people who are hoping to achieve thicker-looking and fuller-looking hair that appears authentic and exactly matches their existing hair. Many argue that hair extensions made of human hair are more realistic and undetectable.
Learn More
Comments
Thanks for sharing your tips, Megan, you have some excellent advice!
-- Contributed by: MayntzI chose clip in extensions from 100% Remi Human Hair mainly because I go to the gym a lot and the sweat could cause glue in extensions/braid in extensions to slip out. Plus, you don't get to wash your hair as often! (ew!) So I go to the gym, pop out the extensions, and wash my hair regularly. Super convienent and they look real!
-- Contributed by: MeganKelly - Clip on hair extensions won't damage your hair if they're used properly. Be sure they fit well in your hair but don't tug on it too much, and don't overstyle them when it can damage your real hair.
-- Contributed by: Mayntz
This page has been accessed 51,894 times. This page was last modified 02:49, 27 March 2007.
© 2006-2009 LoveToKnow Corp.

Visit us on facebook