Ken Paves hair extensions are one of the few hair extension brands that have one piece hair extension pieces. Most hair extensions are designed so that you must wear several different wefts that vary in length. Below are some reasons why we love Ken Paves one piece hair extensions.

Fast Application

With Ken Paves hair extensions, most of the extensions are designed in one piece which will make application go faster versus using several different weft pieces which would require a longer application time. With Ken Paves hair, you only need to clip your hair up once, apply the one-piece, un-clip your natural hair to flow over the ken Paves hair and you’re ready to rock!

Now it was really quick to apply them and they are even faster to remove!

(Check out the video review below on Ken Paves hair and just how fast one-piece hair is to apply.)

Prevents Tangling

Many women have noticed that their hair extensions can tangle up when storing them or even while wearing them which is an absolute disaster because it will cause your hair style to look natty, frizzy and just a big ‘ol mess! One-piece hair extensions help prevent tangling when not in use and while wearing them since they work together in unison.

Looks More Natural

In a one piece, you have several would-be wefts already connected with several clips for secure attachment and because they are designed to hide the clips efficiently, no one will be able to see or detect you have hair extensions in.

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I think that the video is a fantastic reference for how to go about putting in clip in real human hair extensions in a manner that makes the extension blend in with your natural hair.

Two Tips Essential Steps Before You Put On Clip In Real Human Hair Extensions

One of the reasons why this is a great tutorial for how to put in clip in real human hair extensions is because she is putting the hair extensions on someone else besides herself. Often you will find that hair extension tutorials are usually self taught and self demonstrated which makes the “teacher” have to turn their backs to face the camera so that the viewer can see exactly how to put in the clip in hair extensions. Obviously seeing another pair of hands on another person makes things easier to view and understand.

Another reason why I love this tutorial is because the tutorial goes over important information such as hair products like mouse and anti-frizz products to help control frizz and to help prepare the hair for the clip in real human hair extensions to adhere to.

Color Matching Clip In Real Human Hair Extensions Is Essential

Another thing to note about the video is the clip in human hair extensions that are being demonstrated. I do agree that the price of $79 for just 2 wefts seems awfully steep and you can definitely get much cheaper clip in human hair extensions elsewhere but at least the hair extensions appear natural looking and the good color matching is essential (which is also mentioned earlier in the video).

To spend so much money on real human hair extensions only to have them be totally off in color is not only disappointing but can also mean a waste of money since many online shops will not allow you to return hair extensions, no matter what. If you are nervous about color matching then you might be interested in purchasing a color ring so that you can hold up the various sample hair colored extensions to compare to your natural hair or some shops like pro extensions actually provide 2 test clip in real human hair extensions that allow you to play around for the sake of dying to match your current hair color.

Naomi Campbell has been embracing us with her presence on the runway and billboards for nearly 30 years now. There is no argument that the woman is absolutely stunning. Unfortunately she as a super model in demand she has to be able to pull off the latest hair trends in order to conform to clothing designers specifications. This could mean going from a very short hair style one day to a long hair style overnight.

Naomi’s Glue In Hair Extensions Sacrifice

In order to pull off hair fashions quickly, Naomi has had her share of hair extensions and when you are a high earning super model; you do not bother with cheap hair extensions and you certainly do not bother with clip in hair pieces. No sir! Instead you see the very best hair stylists and have real human hair extensions attached to your natural hair in a semi-permanent  fashion. Otherwise known as glue in hair extensions.

As a model, it is important that you look good and even when your hair stylist warns you about the effects hair extensions may cause to your natural hair, you don’t care! Naomi has decided that hair extensions have been worth the price of getting ongoing jobs working as a super model at the sacrifice of losing her hair. her hair has literally been breaking off because of the damage from fusion styled hair extensions which are also known as glue in hair extensions.

As if the first photo above wasn’t alarming enough to see the damages from glue in hair extensions, Naomi continues to sport fusion hair extensions today as seen in a recent photo taken recently.

Naomi you are still beautiful but hun, its time to hang up the semi-permanent glue in hair extensions and switch over to clip in hair extensions. Save what is left of your hair now!

3 Things To Learn From Naomi Campbell’s Balding Due To Glue In Hair extensions:

1.) Glue in hair extensions will ruin your hair, hands down. There is no legitimate argument as to why this is a good method. The bottom line is it that the glue inflicts split ends and actually hair breakage.

2.) Glue in hair extensions pulls on your hair and scalp which makes the added weight induce headaches and neck pain

3.) The process to repair the damaged hair from glue in hair extensions is a very long process and can take several years for your hair to be completely healthy again. Naomi is still in the process of trying repair her hair even when the first photos of her bald spot appeared in the spring of 2008.

There are many better options than to use glue in hair extensions, ask your hair stylist about your options.

Hair extension before and after photos can be very encouraging for women that are thinking about getting hair extensions and as to what kind they want to get. Seeing these photos also provides ides as to the achieved look that you are looking for. perhaps you have very short hair and you aren’t sure on just how natural it will look to have hair extensions in place or perhaps your hair is really thin and you want to see if its possible for extensions to add more volume to your own hair.

I have also found that it is helpful to list the hair extensions before and after photos according to hair color. We seem to have a shortage on red haired hair extensions beauties but we do have a few available to view.

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Hair extensions have really come a long way in terms of preventing hair damage for semi-permanent installation methods and thus have become increasingly popular. Before you decide on booking your appointment with a hair extensions specialist at your salon, you should conduct some research first. As with anything there are benefits to having both semi-permanent hair extensions just as there are benefits to having clip in hair extensions. But you also cannot forget about the disadvantages of both options either.

First we will discuss the pros and cons Semi-Permanent hair extensions.

The Pros Of Semi-Permanent Hair Extensions:

• Instant gratification to have more length and volume to your hair
• The hair extensions will look natural and the point of where the hair extensions attaches to your natural hair is undetectable (when applied by a licensed and certified hair extensions specialist).
• When installed by a professional, the hair extensions will match your hair texture and color perfectly

The Cons of Semi-Permanent Hair Extensions:

• The cost can be pretty steep for most people averaging $500-$2000.
• Potential hair damage caused by the actual installation and wearing them for too long
• Maintenance. Not only in terms of maintenance costs but the time invested in sitting in a salon chair to have your extensions adjusted as the hair grows out and to have them tightened or re-bonded as the bonding can weaken over time.

The other option is to go with clip in hair extensions which obviously are not a semi-permanent alternative but still the leading popular preferance when it comes to hair extensions.

The Pros Of Clip In Hair Extensions:

• Instant gratification for adding length and volume to your natural hair
• Affordable
• Clip in hair extensions can be removed easily and within minutes
• Do it yourself method so no salon professional is needed
• Does not damage your hair
• Can last 6-12 months if cared for properly

The Cons of Clip In Hair Extensions:

• Can take some initial work on getting the hair extensions to match your natural color
• You will have to do some research to find a good quality brand of hair extensions that do not shed or tangle up easily
• If not conditioned and treated properly, the hair extensions won’t last very long which will cause you to have to purchase new ones
• Some people feel as though the clips make the hair extension pieces feel too heavy and can feel like they are pulling down on your natural hair

Curly haired women really have the best of both worlds when it comes to hair trends because they can straighten their hair and pull off sleek and trendy hairstyles or they can do very little styling and show off their natural curls. For many naturally straight haired women, they find that when they curl their hair; they can lose the curl in a short time. Meanwhile curly haired women find that their hair will hold even new curls created with a larger curling iron easily.

Vanessa Hudgens is one dark haired beauty catching not only the eyes of Zac Efron but also the eyes of many adoring teens and young adult fans because of her sexy curly hairstyles. Just add a few long haired curly hair extension pieces and voila! You too can recreate Vanessa’s look.

Carrie Underwood has also appeared on the red carpet numerous times sporting romantic long curly hairstyles that are favored among women across the US. To recreate Carrie’s look you will need to purchase some curly hair extension pieces that are about 18″-23″ long. Then pulls back  the sides of the hair at about ear level or slightly below and pin in the back. Make sure that the curly hair extension pieces you purchase are made of real hair in case you want to take a curling iron to them to add bigger curls for a soft romantic look like Carrie’s.

Very rarely will you see short curly hair styles. For some reason longer hairstyles look best for curly hair. If your hair is only shoulder length or medium length, do not worry. You can instantly add length and volume to your hair through the use of clip in curly hair extensions. Curly hair extensions are quick and easy to place into your own hair too. You do not need to spend a fortune in the salon getting curly hair extensions applied, instead you can shop online and save yourself hundreds of dollars purchasing these clip in hair extensions that can last a long time with proper care.

In the photo below, Megan Fox has a very classic long curly hair style. This looks is so basic and easy to reproduce with curly hair extensions. Just be sure to curl your natural hair as well so they your hair can blend in with the hair extensions easily.

To recreate Megan’s look with hair extensions, see the video below.

Taylor Swift continues to sweep her fans off their feet with her angelic voice and soothing acoustic guitar but it is also her romantic long curls that captivate them. With many teen celebrities sporting trendy cuts and straight haired looks, its nice to see Taylor appreciate her natural curls and sports them to just about every event. She is setting the way for all natural curly haired women to also appreciate their hair.

Check out the video below on how to recreate Taylor Swift’s curly hairstyle with curly hair extensions.

If you are interested in purchasing cheap hair extensions, you might be interested in trying out the Hairdo 22″ relaxed curl extensions. These extensions in particular are not real human hair extensions, instead they are synthetic hair extensions. The great thing about these curly hair extensions is that they will save you time on styling the hair.

Raccoon hair extensions or also known as “coon tail” hair extensions, have been very popular with “scene hairstyling” and in fact is quite an important element. They are great for every hair color and ideal for making colors pop and stand out. For example if you are a brunette, you can wear a blonde and black dyed raccoon hair piece so that the blonde will stand out for certain. Or if you are a blonde, just having the black stripes from the hair pieces is enough to draw attention to it.It is even more popular to wear bright colored dyed raccoon hair extensions such as hot pink and black striped pieces or turquoise and black striped ones.

Most scene hair teens dye their own raccoon hair extension pieces because they can have full creativity on color and it is also much cheaper than buying the hair extensions already featuring a raccoon design.

The blonde and black striped raccoon hair extension is the easiest to make because there is only one real step in creating it and that is painting the stripes with a black hair dye.

Even though the blonde and black raccoon hair extension is easier to make, the bright colored and black striped raccoon hair extensions are the ones more teens find to give their hairstyle an edge. Some popular colored raccoon hair extension pieces are either pink and black striped or a turquoise and black striped one.

How to Make Your Own Coontail Hair Extensions

The following video tutorial shows you just how easy it is to create your own raccoon hair extensions. You can also make colored raccoon hair extensions by first having the hair extensions dyed the color of your choice first. For example if you want to have pink and black striped coontails then first purchase the lightest blonde hair extension piece you can find and dye it using a product like Manic Panic’s Hot Pink hair dye. Once the blond piece has been dyed pink, rinsed and dried, you can then proceed to the steps outlined in the video to add the black stripes. Alternatively, the video tutorial doesn’t suggest using masking tape but by using masking tape you will get more precise stripes.

Colored hair extension pieces are great for adding subtle streaks of vibrant color to all hairstyles. They also look great with any natural hair color. You can normally buy pink hair extension pieces from online retailers but there are two problems with buying online. The first annoyance with buying pink hair extensions online is that the color is not a vibrant hot pink like you envisioned. Instead the color will be more of a faded hot pink look. The second problem is that you will end up paying more for a smaller amount of extension pieces received. On average, you are looking at spending $30 for 6 small one inch wide sections that are about 18″ long. Those little pieces do not go that far so you will need to purchase at least 2 -3 packages.

It’s best to make your own pink hair extensions. Not only will they be more cost efficient but you will achieve a  more vibrant pink color. You will want to purchase 100% human hair extensions since they can be dyed and styled using heat appliances. You can purchase hair extensions that have a clip or without. If you choose to buy extensions that have no clip, then you will need to purchase hair extensions that have a track and you will need to pick up a few packages of clips that can also be purchased at your favorite beauty supply store.

It is ideal to purchase blond colored extensions since they will be the easiest to color and the pink will show up even more vibrant than choosing darker colored extensions.

If you are unsure of what brands of pink hair dye to use, true using Manic Panic in Hot Pink for a vibrant hot pink shade. Of course Manic Panic also has several other different shades of pink available. The picture below features the hair color in Hot Pink. Another popular brand of dyes is “Special Effects”.

Pink hair extensions don’t have to be vibrant hot pink either. The color is up to you. Perhaps you were thinking of a more pale pink color.

Tutorials For Dying Pink Hair Extensions

At any rate here are two excellent tutorials on on how to dye your own pink hair extensions. Monroemisfitmakeup’s tutorial below shows you from start to finish on how to create your extensions and she even outlines how she fastens her own clips to the hair pieces.

And where the first tutorial doesn’t explain in detail how exactly to dye the pieces, this next video actually walks you through the dying process from items needed to how you place and wash the hair when finished.

Items needed to dye pink hair extensions:

• Blonde Hair (extensions in wefts either with or without clips)
• Hair extension clips if your extensions do not already have them
• Hot glue gun if you need to fasten clips onto the hair extensions
• Hair Dye
• Conditioner
• Scissors
• Mixing bowl
• Dye applicator brush
• Hair dying gloves
• Newspaper
• Large metal bin (a cooking stock pot will work) to rinse the hair dye out in. DO NOT rinse in a sink or shower/bathtub

Clip on hair pieces make switching up your hairstyle as easy as 1-2-3. If you have short hair then you can transform your hairstyle into the trendy side ponytail look by just adding in a few clip on hair pieces. Lauren Conrad is not using any hair extensions, in the photo to the right because she has the length but for those out there that do not have the length or have very fine hair and wish to make their pony tail thicker, then using clip on hair extensions is the way to go.

Scene hair got really popular among teens in 2006 and is still alive and well today. Scene hair; or sometimes called “emo hair”  is a hairstyle that follows a similar trend of having fringed bangs, very choppy layers that are vary in lengths from really short to just about the shoulders and the use of long clip on hair pieces (hair extensions). Scene hair also uses hair accessories such as hairclips, bows and headbands which usually have some sort of polka dot design, uses vibrant colors or pastel colors. Scene hair is worn straight through the use of a straightening iron and the hair is then teased to add volume.

Some of the most important accessories for pulling off scene hairstyles is by using clip on hair pieces. These are usually hair extension pieces purchased from beauty supply stores. The hair extensions are usually very vibrant in color like a hot pink, teal blue, white blond or deep black. The pieces are usually used to add streaks of color that stand out from the individual’s natural hair color. For example a young woman that has natural blond hair might buy some clip on hair pieces that are bright red or black so that they stand out against her light blond hair.

In this photo to the left, this teen has natural blond scene hair to which she added some red clip on hair pieces. She also used clip on hair pieces as her side swept bangs and then just used her natural blond hair on top to cover the point of where the extension attaches her to her natural hair.

While on the topic of scene hair, one of the most famous teen “Myspace Scene Queens” by the name of Hannie Dropkick, has a lot of really fun hair styles in which she incorporates the use use of clip on hair pieces. She has gone from having blond hair to accenting with bright teal or hot pink colored clip on hair pieces and she has even done blond and black coontail clip on hair extension pieces.

It’s pretty interesting to see her Myspace (if you can find her real one) and view all of her different looks. She really looks so different from day to day. Just imagine how long it takes for her to get ready each day. The hair alone must take at least an hour.

At any rate she can pull off changing her hair looks from day to day by simply popping in different clip on hair pieces. By the way, if you are interested in how these teens are able to customize their own clip on hair pieces into the colors they want and looks they want then be sure to come back to real hair extensions in the next few days because we will have a few tutorials showing you how you can dye and create your own fun looks with clip on hair extensions.

Hair extensions can be very costly. If you have your hair extensions installed professionally by a hair extension specialist at a salon then it can cost anywhere from $200-$2,000. Many women are not willing to spend that amount of money on hair extensions in the salon so they look to other substitutes such as buying clip in hair extensions. This may seem like a cheaper alternative and it can be if you can find clip in sets for $100-$200 but even spending this amount on hair extensions can be a bit steep for some.

The most affordable method for getting clip hair extensions is to actually make your own. Making your own clip hair extensions not only is a much cheaper alternative since it will only cost you roughly $40 but it also gives you full control on finding hair extensions that can match perfectly or very close to your natural hair color and texture. Remember that if you purchase hair extensions online you are taking a huge risk because the color may be off or the texture might not blend in well with your own natural hair. Most online retails stores also have a no refund or return policy on hair extensions once you open them. But if you cannot open the package how can you test them right next to your own hair or even feel the hair to see if it feels and behaves like real hair or if you were slipped some cheap synthetic mixture. This is why its best to make your own hair extensions. This is also a great little project that you can be proud of too.

This is a great video that teaches you step by step on how to make your own clip hair extensions.

Items needed:
Sewing Needle
Hair Extension Thread (available at Sally’s Beauty)
100% Human Hair Extension (You will want hair extension tracks not the loose hair extensions. This is also available at Sally’s)
Snap Hair Extension Clips (at Sally’s)
Scissors