Installing human hair extensions is one of the fastest and least expensive ways to enhance your beauty in a matter of minutes. In almost every music video and on every catwalk all over the world there are beautiful women with long luxurious locks. Long and thick hair has long been equated with beauty in dozens of cultures all over the world. While the beauty of long hair is highly recognized, also recognized is that not every woman is able to grow it on their own. Hair extensions provide a fast and inexpensive way to get the desired look in a fraction of the time. It is important to know that not all hair extensions and installation processes are made equal. Choosing the wrong hair extension and installing it incorrectly can result in significant damage to the natural hair. As a person who has installed hair extensions of all varieties, I can tell you that there are three major points to consider with regard to installing human hair extensions. When turning to human hair extensions to get the quick and inexpensive look of long luxurious hair it is important to consider the installation method that is best for your individual hair texture; the correct hair color; and installing the extension carefully and securely.

Hair extensions in general have a long standing throughout history. Ancient Egyptians wore wigs and the use of hair extensions can even be seen in early colonial periods exemplified by the use of powdered wigs. As time has passed, hair extensions have been used less as a demonstration of societal position and more for the purpose of fashion. With the transitioning of its purpose has come a more critical view of the kind of hair used in hair extensions. Today, the use of human hair in hair extensions provides the manageability and look of authenticity that add to overall beauty. Before choosing a hair extension it is important to evaluate the kind of hair that you have. Thin and fine hair will likely benefit more from a clip on hair extension while coarse and thick hair can easily hold an extension that is braided in. The difference is the strength of the hair that will hold the extension. Placing too much weight on the original strands will cause it to break away and fall out. The result will be gaps in coverage, which takes away from the natural look. For the purpose of this demonstration, we will be using a clip on extension. Also important to obtaining a natural look is the choice of hair color.

When choosing a color of extension it is important that the color chosen is as close to the color of the natural hair as possible. Drastic deviation will result is a highly unnatural look that will detract from the beauty. Typically speaking, untreated human hair extensions come in one color, “natural”. This is a dark brown/light black color. Treated hair can come in a variety of colors and can even be dyed to match your hair color. Consult the store representative when matching your hair color and texture to the extensions that you purchase or simply hold the extension to your head to see if it is a match. This is often considered to be the most intimidating aspect of hair extension installation but it really is as simple as getting a good visual in good light to match the colors. The color used in this demonstration is “natural” as it is most universal. The next step is clipping the extension in.

Clipping in the extension is the easiest step of the entire process. Simply grasp a small section of your hair and place the open clip as close to the root as possible. Press the two ends of the clip together until you hear a “snap”. Then, comb your hair over the base of the extension to cover the clip and the extension is installed. Removing the extension when desired is as simple as pulling to two ends of the clip apart and sliding the extension down the shaft of your hair.

In conclusions, the luxurious look that hair extensions provide can be achieved at home by taking the steps to properly consider the installation method that is best for your individual hair texture; choosing the correct hair color; and installing the extension carefully and securely. Failing to follow the appropriate installation steps can not only result in a horrible fashion look, but also a loss of hair. Everyone wants to look their best and installing hair extensions the right way can create a look worthy of the runway both quickly and inexpensively.