Are You A Hair Extension Virgin?

There is an easy solution for anyone who wants longer; fuller hair without a hard to care for, permanent set of human hair extensions this is ...clip-in hair extensions.

Human hair extensions are realistic and attractive when applied by a professional, However they can be hard to care for if you don't have lots of time to devote to your hair. Clip in hair extensions the perfect alternative for people looking for great hair without the hassle.

Clip in extensions are easy to care for, all you have to do is follow these few simple guidelines.

Matching Your Hair: Before you buy a set of extensions you must make sure they match your own hair, this should be easy as there are a vast selection of colours-  also, practising applying them is necessary if you are totally foreign to clip in hair extensions.

How to Apply Clip in Extensions: First of all you horizontally divide the back of your hair from ear to ear using a tail comb. Once you've done this, grab the top part of the hair and tie away with a bobble or claw clip. Then get your clip in piece, use the clips to snap your clip-in hair extension to the natural hair just below the part once it is applied securely, you are ready to repeat this process in all the spots on your scalp you'd like the extensions to take hold

Make sure: You must make sure your own hair is combed over the clip attachment – If these are visible people will be able to see the clips and weft.

Tip: It’s handy to backcomb and hairspray the section of hair your clipping the snap clip onto, this prevents the hair extensions from slipping out and gives a stronger base for the clips to hold onto.

Everything you need to do with hair extensions is available from http://www.buyhair.co.uk/.

Hair Extensions Tips

Extensions are an amazing way of beefing up your locks. If you do have extensions or plan to get them, check out these tips…
* Do not wash extensions any sooner than 24hours after application, as this will weaken the bonds.
* Always brush extensions BEFORE washing to de-tangle.
* Avoid getting a build up of products such as hairspray and serum as this will cause the bonds to slip, so always wash your extensions gently but rinse well until the water becomes clear.
* When using hair conditioner - Do not go higher than the bottom of the neck as this will cause the bonds to weaken.
* Regularly separate your bonds, as the hairs that would normally shed on a daily basis can get trapped in the extension bonds.
* If the bonds are not separated, matting can occur, matting is where several bonds lock together. If you ignore this it can turn into a dreadlock!
* It is preferable to use hair products specifically designed for extensions (www.buyhair.co.uk sells this).
* When drying extensions always use a low heat setting to avoid over drying and heating up the bonds.
* Always be careful with hair straighteners as they can melt the bond if you get too close.

If you follow these tips your extensions can last up to 5 months before you will need them reapplying. Check out www.buyhair.co.uk for more information about extensions.

Inspiring looks....

I absolutely love what lady gaga has done on this photo.... very creative!

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I love how these days it’s acceptable to have random colour streaks in your hair. Celebrities such as Katie Perry and Britney Spears really pull off this look. It a great statement for anybody who wishes to portray there personality through their hair.

You can buy clip in streaks from www.buyhair.co.uk for a few pounds, which I think is a bargain!

The eye-catching pink, blue, red and orange streaks though Britney’s hair look fun and unique, they are perfect for party’s or if you looking for a quirky style change!

Messy Hair On Perpose.

Yes, messy hair is considered a fashion statement – in a structured way of course.  Hair that generally looks like it’s been through a bush is a no no, however, beach waves and tousled curls are bang on trend for autumn 2011.

How to:

·         Shampoo and condition your hair with a small amount of conditioner, too much will weigh the hair down.

·         Towel dry your hair until there is no water dripping from the ends and then run your fingers through your hair finding where your hair falls naturally (do not use a comb).

·         Tip your head upside down and blow dry your hair from underneath (this enhances volume) and stop when the hair is semi dry.

·         At this point your hair should be half dry half damp – run wax through your hair, then blow dry until it’s dry.

·         Use your straighteners to flick out sections of your hair that don’t look particularly messy. Then finish off by scrunching with hairspray.

·         You’re finished.

If you feel your hair isn’t long enough www.buyhair.co.uk sells a range of hair extensions, they also sell all the products you need to create this look.



Feather Hair Extensions

Hair Feathers <3

After hearing a lot about hair feathers, I have decided to give them a go myself, I purchased my feathers from www.hairfeathers.co.uk for £14.99 and I also purchased the application kit to put them in.

What you need:

• Micro ring beads 
• Threader tool and application pliers (Available from www.hairfeathers.co.uk)
• Sectioning clips

Firstly you section off your hair and find where you would like to place the feather, You then select a tiny section of your hair and pull it through the threader tool then slip the micro bead into the root area, you then put the bond of the feather into the micro bead and clamp shut with pliers, voilà, your feather is in place.

Once you have applied your feather you can then wash, blow dry, straighten and curl them as normal.

I found myself getting really addicted and I just wanted more and more in my hair!

These feathers really give a boring old hair style a funky edge. They have been spotted on celebrities such as Selena Gormez, Miley Cyrus and Hilary Duff.

Applying Individual Eyelashes

Individual eye lashes are a beauty secret behind many celebrities. They can make your eye lashes look much fuller and glamorous.

I purchased mine from www.buyhair.co.uk, along with the glue. The glue is different from strip lashes, it’s a lot stronger, so mistakes MUST be minimal when applying these.

When applying them, apply a line of black eye liner across the lash line. Use the box and pour a blob of glue onto it. Remove the lashes from the box using tweezers, dip the end of the lash into the glue and apply to the actual eye lashes.  You must be very careful when doing this, because the glue is quite strong. The eye lashes can be removed using natural oils.

When wearing the lashes I didn’t have to top these lashes up until 3 days, which I think for the price of £5.94 is really good. Topping them up was easy, overall I had them on a week and had to top them up once then I decided to remove them.

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Colour Pots.

I purchased some Directions hair colour to dip-dye my clip in extensions, I went for the carnation pink colour and the violet. Dip-dying is where you only dye the ends of your hair about 5-6 inches up.

The pots are 88ml which is enough to cover a full head of shoulder length hair, they also come with a handy latex glove to keep any dye from staining your hands. The pots are easy to use as they come with a 49 mm opening for use with a tint brush so you can dye your hair with ease!

I recommend you pre-lighten your hair before using these colour pots because the colour comes out a lot brighter and vibrant when it has a blonde base. You can buy the colour and the pre lightener from www.buyhair.co.uk.

I applied the violet dye to the hair extensions using my tinting brush about 6 inches up, I then left it to develop for 10 minutes. I then washed the hair and dried it. The colour was VERY bright and eye catching and came out a very subtle purple. I then died the ends of the extensions with the carnation pink about 3 inches up and left it to develop for 15 minutes. After rinsing and drying the results were great and created an eye catching 2-tone effect! 

The colour pots are perfect for showing off your own individual statement.

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