Clip-in Hair Extensions
A couple of months ago, I snipped off 14″ of hair to donate to Locks of Love and quite frankly, I miss my long straight hair. As much as I complained how it was such a pain in the butt to keep healthy and tangle-free, I secretly wish I hadn’t undergo such a dramatic change. That’s where clip-in hair extensions come in…
Hair extensions are a great way to add body and length to your hair. For those of us who don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on permanent hair extensions that not only wreck your hair but become ratty looking after a month or so, clip-in hair is the answer. With the right materials and a handful of patience, you can make your own clip-in hair extension at a fraction of the price of what you would pay at the salon!
What you need:
- 100% Human Hair (I went with the 18″, the longer the better!)
- Hair Glue
- Wig Clips
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Thread
- Sewing Needle
You can find 100% human hair in beauty stores and department stores. Although synthetic hair is the cheaper alternative, you should invest in 100% human hair so you can wash and condition after every use. 100% human hair will also be able to handle blow drying, curling, straightening, hair spray, and almost anything else you throw at it.
Here’s how you do it:
Measure the width of your head to where the hair piece will go. Trim 2 pieces of the same size.
Take off loose hair by combing through the pieces with your fingers. This will keep things tidy before you apply the glue.
Glue the two pieces together. It can get a little messy but you can ball up the glue and peel it off later.
Pinch the pieces together for about 30 seconds for the glue to hold and allow for 15 to 20 minutes to completely dry.
When the glue dries, sew in the clips. Sew in two clips on both ends and a third clip in the middle.
Once the clips are in, your extension is ready to use! 
Try this with different hair color and get streaky!
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