I Want to Do My Own Extensions. What Should I Know?

Posted by Kapellohairuk on September 7th, 2013

Maybe you’ve decided to try hair extensions for the first time. You might want to experiment with your look for a few months or perhaps you want to create a stunning change for a special event by playing with colour and length. Doing your own extensions at home can be a fun change. Putting hair extensions in with the help of a friend is growing more and more popular. Before you take on that task, though, consider some ideas for getting the best results possible.

First, it helps to have a little bit of experience in styling hair with extensions before you try to put in hair extensions. If you have no experience, consider looking online for video examples, attending a seminar or having your regular stylist give you a quick example. You should also decide on the right type of hair extensions to meet your needs. There are some types you simply can’t put in on your own. Clip in hair extensions are easier to work with on your own, and you will get a good sense of how hair extensions blend in with your hair.

Clip in hair extensions also work best if you are only trying to play with your look for a special event or maybe a weekend getaway. As easy as working with barrettes, you can remove clip in hair extensions when you’re finished with them without much effort or time.

If you are planning on doing your own extensions, you should make sure that you’re using Remy hair extensions. This is real human hair with the cuticle intact. It is absolutely critical you purchase Remy hair, and this will not be cheap. Cheap hair is likely to create tangles and pull out much easier than real human hair, and you will not have saved yourself any money or stress in the long run when you have to get the results fixed! Shop around for the best bargains, but remember – it needs to be Remy.

On a similar note, take time to understand how hair extensions are measured before you purchase your hair extensions. Your own unique hairstyle and texture will dictate how much hair you need to purchase and your extensions may need to be trimmed first before you apply them. You will need to decide how you’re going to cut the extension, blend it with your natural hair and then style it afterward. Check online for some useful tips or ask your favourite stylist. Taking time to understand how hair extensions are measured and sold, for example, can save you from buying too much or too little hair.

Remember that hair extensions do not have to match the exact colour of your hair. They are blended into your natural hair, so keep this in mind when you are purchasing your hair. You can play with highlights and lowlights to create a unique that is as individual as you are!

It’s important to note that while DIY hair extensions can look great, they’re never going to achieve quite the quality of having your stylist work with your hair. What’s more, though, is that there are great, quick options out there like pre taped hair extensions that take just a thirty minute appointment at your favorite salon. DIY may be your inclination, but going to the salon will give you quality results that look amazing.

About The Author:

This article is written by Jonathan Barrett. Kapello Hair is born with a desire to source the best quality hair in the world and to introduce a new level of innovation to the hair extensions industry. They provide a wide range of hair extensions by method, colour, length & type.