Fake Hair, Don’t Care!

I’ve always thought hair extensions were really complicated and hard-to-use. But I’ve learned so much through beauty blogging – from ‘how to wing eyeliner’ to ‘applying fake eyelashes’, so I was up for a new challenge. And surprisingly, wearing clip-in hair extensions was MUCH easier than I thought!

Jacket: c/o Romwe / Tank: Express / Jeans: Express / Shoes: Bandolino (similar) / Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Irresistible Me generously offered to send me 100% natural Remy human hair clip-in extensions – definitely an offer I couldn’t refuse! Of course, I’m still a hair extension newbie – but I thought I’d share the tips I’ve picked up so far.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CLIP-IN HAIR EXTENSIONS:

  • Length – Most hair stylists I spoke with recommended using hair extensions no more than 2 inches longer than your natural length. But let’s be honest – I wanted Kardashian-style hair – so I chose 18 inches.
  • Weight – the weight depends on how much hair is used per extension – the thicker the hair, the heavier the extension. If you have fine/thin hair, pick a lighter weight. For a super-thick, super-long look, choose a heavier weight. Irresistible Me extensions range from 100g to 260g. I chose 140g because I wanted  my extensions to blend in easily with my fine hair, but I probably could have gotten away with 200g.
  • Color – finding the correct color can be tricky – especially if you have highlighted hair like I do! I would recommend looking at pictures and watching videos to make sure you choose the right shade (I chose Chocolate Brown). Irresistible Me packages their hair with a tester piece, so you can check if it’s a color match before opening the main package. As long as the seal isn’t broken, you can exchange the unopened extensions for a different color. With human-hair extensions, you can always ask your colorist to highlight/dye them to match your hair.
Unboxing my extensions

HOW TO APPLY HAIR EXTENSIONS: 

The extensions arrive in a variety of wefts – from large 4-clip pieces to tiny 1-clip strands. For a dramatic look, you can use ALL the clips, but because I was going for an everyday look, I only used 4 pieces out of the set (one 4-clip, one 3-clip and two 2-clips).

How to Apply Clip-in hair extensions

GENERAL THOUGHTS & TIPS:

  • The main focus when applying hair extensions is to make sure they
    blend in well with your real hair…I don’t think I’ve mastered this step
    yet!
    Because most my of my hair is one length, there is an extra
    thickness where my real hair ends. Next time I’ll use more of the extension pieces and curl my hair more to help disguise the difference in length.
  • I loosely curled my hair after applying the extensions – but I’ve heard that many people curl their hair and their extensions separately before clipping them in together- I’ll be trying this next time!
  • I found the clips held perfectly, without any slipping at all. If you wanted to be super-cautious, you could always tease and hairspray the section of real hair that you clip your extension to.
  • I’d definitely recommend
    customizing how many wefts you use. Mine were so light that after a while – I couldn’t even feel them. I was surprised to learn that many people use extensions for daily wear – they add in a couple of clips for added volume and to make their curls last longer.

Before & After 18 Inch Hair Extensions


Have you ever worn hair extensions? Please share any tips!

Linking up with More Pieces of Me and Sincerely Jenna Marie

21 Comments

    • Ella Pretty Blog
      November 18, 2015 / 3:36 am

      Thank you!

  1. Cara (Kindly Unspoken)
    November 16, 2015 / 1:25 pm

    Found your blog on the Hello Monday Linkup. Long hair looks beautiful on you! 🙂

    • Ella Pretty Blog
      November 18, 2015 / 3:36 am

      Thank you Cara!

  2. Karen R
    November 16, 2015 / 1:26 pm

    This seems so easy! I love how it blends so well with your natural hair!-KarenLadyinViolet.com

    • Ella Pretty Blog
      November 18, 2015 / 3:37 am

      Thanks Karen – I was surprised by how easy it was!

  3. SydneysFashionDiary.com
    November 16, 2015 / 1:29 pm

    Looks amazing on you. I bought a set from them last year and had been enjoying it (until I chopped my hair off). Have a wonderful week ahead!

    • Ella Pretty Blog
      November 18, 2015 / 3:37 am

      So glad you had a great experience with them too – am going to look through your earlier photos to see what they looked like!

  4. Gina Daily
    November 16, 2015 / 2:02 pm

    These extensions look great on you and I love your step by step tutorial! (Oh, and of course I love your outfit with that cami and jeans!) Gina || On the Daily Express

    • Ella Pretty Blog
      November 18, 2015 / 3:52 am

      Thanks Gina – glad you liked the tutorial – it was a bit tricky taking the photos – luckily hubby helped me out!

  5. Amy Johnson
    November 16, 2015 / 2:16 pm

    Your hair looks gorgeous!

    • Ella Pretty Blog
      November 18, 2015 / 3:52 am

      Thanks Amy!

  6. Alicia Rodriguez
    November 16, 2015 / 3:27 pm

    The longer hair suits you. Thanks for the tips on applying the extensions.Alicia | Between the Pearls

    • Ella Pretty Blog
      November 18, 2015 / 3:54 am

      Thanks Alicia – so glad you liked the tips – I wanted to put everything I learned in one place for easy reference LOL!

  7. Darcy
    November 16, 2015 / 3:41 pm

    They look great! I have never tried extensions!www.amemoryofus.com

    • Ella Pretty Blog
      November 18, 2015 / 3:54 am

      Thanks Darcy – they're definitely fun to dress up with once in a while 🙂

  8. Nicole Simonetti
    November 16, 2015 / 4:03 pm

    I've always been back + forth about hair extensions, so I love reading about what others have to say about them. They worked great for you it seemed..you look fabulous! & I love those heels. x Nicole | http://www.changeanddress.com

    • Ella Pretty Blog
      November 18, 2015 / 3:59 am

      Thanks Nicole – so glad you enjoyed reading my post! I never thought I'd wear hair extensions, but I'm SO glad I gave them a try 🙂

  9. Beautygirl 24
    November 17, 2015 / 3:52 pm

    You look beautiful with and without extensions!

    • Ella Pretty Blog
      November 18, 2015 / 4:00 am

      Thanks Noelle! Not going to lie – wearing extensions made me want to grow my real hair out a bit – it's fun having long hair…although it's much easier clipping it in LOL!

  10. Janna Doan
    November 28, 2015 / 9:10 pm

    zeba, these seem easier to apply than fake lashes! lol. i think you look beautiful with and without, but like how the extensions add another dimension! xoxo,janna | jannadoan.com

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