Danielle Cohen / Byrdie
There’s no denying the allure and glamour oflong, voluminous hair.
That being said, all that hair comes with its own set of complications and required care.
What if I just want to dabble in length and volume for, say, a big night out?
Danielle Cohen / Byrdie
It’s no secret: Nearly all of our best-tressed celeb favorites have rockedextensionsat one point or another.
After much research and consultation, I got myself a set of Seamless Clip-Ins fromByrdie-approvedbrand Hidden Crown.
While they looked a bit light in the packaging, you’ll see they blend in pretty seamlessly.
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Prep Hair
Brush through your hair and bring out your tools.
you’re able to also clip the below sections aside to keep things clean and simple.
Separate the hair above the fingers and secure it with a clip.
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It should be centered without overlapping the ears.
Lightly spray the teased area with hairspray.
check that all clips on the extension are open.
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Spray a little bit of hairspray on each open clip.
Dig in and attach the middle clip first.
Re-Section and Prep Hair for Second Clip-In
Resection your hair about two inches above the clip-in piece.
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This should be roughly around the area of the tip of your ears and your temples.
Again, you want it centered without overlapping the ears.
Brush through the section, tease at the root, and lightly spray with hairspray.
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With all clips on the extension open, spray each one before applying.
Re-Section and Prep Hair for Large Clip-In
Release hair from the clip.
Clip the top half back up.
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Apply Largest Clip-In
Taking your largest clip-in, hold it up to find the best placement.
It should sit centered around your crown without getting too close to the sides.
Brush through the section, tease at the root, and lightly spray with hairspray.
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With all clips on the extension open, spray each one before applying.
Since this piece has four clips, dig in and attach the middle two clips first.
Let Down All Hair
Release the above clip and gently brush through the top section.
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In the back, check that none of the hairs on top are attached to any wefts.
If so, readjust as needed.
A handheld mirror comes in handy here, to ensure the extensions are completely covered.
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This is a great time to fix any mistakes before you have a complete set in.
This meant I had to place the side piece slightly further back than anticipated.
Brush through the section, tease at the root, and lightly spray with hairspray.
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With all clips on the extension open, spray each one before applying.
Bring the extension to where youd like it to sit, holding it tightly on either end.
This piece only has two clips, so simply pull taut and secure one at a time.
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Let Down Hair and Touch Up as Needed
Let down your hair and fix it as needed.
Style As Needed and Enjoy!
According to Rugetti, stylingbeforeapplying extensions orafterboth workits simply up to personal preference.
