The (Right) Way to Rock Hair Extensions

I can't seem to avoid the frightful sight of bad hair extensions; They're lurking around every corner. Frizzy roots, visible tracks, mismatched textures- it's a jungle out there.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for playing with color, length, and style; Hair is an accessory, after all. But if you're looking to garner attention for your beauty (and not your fillers), there are a few golden rules to live by...

To get these key tips & techniques, I called on two of my favorite hair care experts, Ken Paves and Oscar Blandi. Memorize their mantra of dos/donts (below), and you're sure to master the art of extensions.

Tips for Temporary (Clip-In) Hair Extensions from Superstylist
Ken Paves

Do:

- Choose a texture that matches your natural texture or the texture you want to achieve, as well as a color that blends.

- Use your extensions as an accessory to your look, for example, HairDo allows you to try shorter, trendier styles without making a permanent commitment.

- Try a shade lighter or darker, which still blends with your color, to test a new shade.

- Only wear hair extensions with confidence.

Don't:

- Go to the extreme...too long, too thick, too light, too dark, too something your hair is not.

- Let your hair wear you, you wear the hair.

- Take on more than you can handle.

Tips for Semi-Permanent (Woven-In) Hair Extensions from Renowned Celebrity Stylist Oscar Blandi

Do:

- Always use human hair.

- Go to a professional at a salon. They'll be able to place the extensions in the best locations possible, so they will lay more naturally.

- Always buy wavy extensions if your hair is naturally wavy, so you can leave it natural if you choose.

- Use a curling iron to achieve big sexy curls or a loose beach wave, so the extensions blend in with your own hair. Oscar Blandi Wave Enhancing Spray is great to use for both these looks, as it’s a light mist that won’t weigh the hair down.

Don’t:

- Wear your hair half-up to avoid being able to see the woven track where the extensions are laid.

- Wash them too often because then the tracks will loosen. The less you wash your hair, the longer it will last.

- Keep them in longer than a month to six weeks (maximum) before changing them out.

- Use too much product with extensions because it can cause a greasy effect. Hairspray will work, as will the Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray (but be sure to still rub it in gently to avoid a powdered look).

Comments

[Fabolous Hair the World Over]

If you can't find a colour that matches your hair perfectly, you can always use a watered down semi permanent colour (1/2 colour, 1/2 water)as a toner to blend the extensions with your own hair. Nice.

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Thanks..those are great tips! You can totally tell when some women are wearing hair extensions. They really need to look natural or forget it!

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Kudos to this interesting tip! This is usually the problem of many women (and some men) - long hair and fabulous extensions seem not to fit together at all, and a lot of care has to be made.

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I definitely agree with Ken's suggestions. Too many people try to do to much with their hair and it doesn't turn out looking very natural...