Never sleep in your extensions! This tangles your extensions, causing damage and weakening hair. This would also be uncomfortable and could pull or damage your natural hair and the clips could dig in to your scalp.

Clip in hair extensions are extremely easy to fit into your own hair in the comfort of your own home. Putting in the extensions on your own will probably require some practice at first, as you are working at an unusual angle. However, given time, it will become a natural part of your beauty routine.

When you first receive your new hair extensions, they will shed a small amount which is completely normal to expect for the first few uses. Much like your normal hair, the hair pieces will also lose strands when you brush or wash them.

It is recommended that hair extensions be washed as little as possible and only once they begin to appear dull or emit an odour. They should be cleaned with shampoo every 4 -5 uses (usually about every 6 weeks), or as hygienically needed. The reason for this is that, unlike your natural hair, hair extensions are no longer able to receive and absorb the natural oils produced by the scalp. Over-washing them with shampoo will cause them to dry out.

Quality is key when you are shopping for hair extensions. Hair type, clip type, weft quality, and thickness are just a few things to consider when browsing around for extensions.

You may be wondering if your hair is the correct length for clip in hair extensions. A good rule of thumb to note is that your cut should be at least six inches long, though shoulder length is the much preferred starting point. This will ensure that the hair pieces will blend seamlessly into your own hair and safeguard against the tops of the clips becoming visible during any activities. If you currently have layers and would like to keep that style, you can have your hairdresser trim your extensions while wearing them to look even more seamlessly integrated into your own ‘do. Of course, this step is not a necessary requirement, but simply a suggestion.If your hair is very short, you will want to stick with shorter clip in hair extensions around 12 to 16 inches and shoulder length hair can go a bit longer.The key is to remember that you want your look to be natural, and even though taking your cut from pixie to princess sounds absolutely fantastic at the moment, you also want your hair to look seamless.

Like your own natural hair, human hair extensions are healthiest when they have been cared for. The high quality of your extensions means a longer hair lifetime and regular upkeep means even longer-lasting wear. So exactly how long will your extensions last? The answer depends on frequency of wear, post-wear care, and heat styling.