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

The Kardashian sisters are all beautiful with their sultry dark locks. Perhaps the most sought out hair style of the three Kardashian girls is Kim Kardashian’s hair. Each day there are thousands of women across the US that do their best to try and style their hair like Kim’s long, layered, curled hairstyle. Unfortunately, most young women do not have the hair length or fullness to quite pull off Kim Kardashian’s look. But there is an easy way to add fullness and length to your hair instantly through the use of long hair extensions.

You will just need to purchase a set or two of long hair extensions made of real human hair. The key to pulling off Kim’s hair style with hair extensions is to make certain that they are in fact made of real human hair. Synthetic hair cannot be curled or colored so purchasing real human hair extensions will give you the freedom to color the extensions to match perfectly to your natural color and you can create a more blended look if you can curl the extensions too.  Besides, Kim Kardashian’s hair almost always features large curls and body so a curling iron is a must.

You may find that purchasing one set of hair extensions is enough to give you the right look but if your hair is very thin and fine you may want to consider purchasing another set, that way you can add a few extra weft pieces if needed.

One of my favorite sets of hair extensions are Pro Extensions 20″ Long Hair Extensions. They are perfect for this tutorial because they are made of 100% Human Hair. You also get a total of 10 pieces which are:

1 – 8″ weft with 3 clips
1 – 7″ weft with 3 clips
2 – 6″ wefts with 2 clips each
6 – 1 1/2″ wefts with 1 clip
2 – Bonus 1 1/2″ testing wefts with no clips (ideal for test coloring for a perfect match)

You can also watch this video tutorial on how to put in clip in long hair extensions.

Now to actually style your hair to achieve the Kim Kardashian or Courtney Kardashian look with the long hair extensions in place, you can watch this fantastic video on how to use an Amika Amicize Clipless Curling Iron Zebra Print, 19mm. Also get the Got 2b Smooth Operator Smoothing Hairspray.

Hairlocs hair extensions are a very popular method of hair extensions because they do not damage your natural hair unlike many other methods of extension application. The Hairlocs system offers 100% virgin Russian and European human hair that is attached to the hair in a method that uses a unique locking system without the use of glue, no braiding, no sewing and no heat. The Hairloc system is completely safe and pain-free.

The Hairloc system works by taking the hair extension and threading it through the copper lock that has already been threaded through the natural hair. Then the lock is crimped flat to hold the extension securely to the natural hair.

Hairloc hair extensions are used worldwide and are renowned for appearing on many celebrities in Hollywood including Natalie Portman.

You can quickly add length, thickness  and highlights with Hairlocs. Hairlocs also blend in so nicely with your own hair and texture for a completely natural look. Its so natural that no one will know you are wearing them.

If you have fine or then hair then you will love Hairlocs because Hairlocs was originally designed for  clients that had thin and fine hair in order to create thicker and fuller hair looks.

To get started with having Hairlocs applied to your hair, you can visit the official site in order to find a Certified Hairlocs Stylist near you.

If you are curious as to how to apply Hairloc hair extensions, please view the video below.

Hairlocs hair extensions are removed without the use of chemicals, oils, solvents and the most important thing is no damage done to the hair upon removal either. Hairlocs are removed by using a special tool that releases and removes the copper lock from both the hair extension and the natural hair without doing any damage to the hair.

What You Can Expect From Taking A Hair Extension Class?

Depending on which class you sign up for you can learn the various methods of hair extension applications such as: Keratin, strand by strand techniques, infusion, micro fusion, cold fusion, interlocs, micro links, net weaving, megga, shrinkies, invisible weaves, lace front and chemo hair systems for both men and women.

Most training programs and classes teach more than one method. Some classes will teach anywhere from 2-5 different methods.

Hair extension classes will also teach you tips on maintenance as well as help you market your service and boost sales.

Some hair extension training classes will also include the training necessary to remove hair extensions as well but often you will need to sign up for an additional class to show the procedures for the removal.

Why You should sign up and physically attend hair extension classes?

Physically attending a hair extension class is going to be the best opportunity to get the most from any teaching. there is no better method than working side by side with professionals that can help guide you through the steps of learning and applying hair extensions and answer any questions immediately.

How to pick a good hair extension training class?

A good hair extensions class is going to offer you a small teacher to student ratio. Ideally no more than 8-10 students to one teacher.

Secondly, you will want to make sure that the instructor is a Certified Hair Extension Specialist and a Certified Hair Extension Educator.

How much do hair extension classes cost?

Classes can cost anywhere from $300-$1,000 depending on whether or not you will need to purchase a kit. Most classes do require the purchase of a kit but there are some instructors that will offer classes without the purchase of a kit.

The price of classes that use real human models will also cost more then classes taught using mannequins.

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In recent years “individual strands” and weft hair extensions have become the hair accessory of choice to the Hollywood set.

Instead of traditional hats, hair bands, clips and wigs celebrities are turning to hair extensions to correct bad hair cuts, change image or to spruce up a favorite look.

Whether synthetically manufactured or made from real human hair there are two general types of hair extensions , the Weft and the “individual strands”. Individual strand hair extensions are groups of 20 to 50 strands each that are joined together. These strands need to be alike not just in color and texture but also in length and are joined to similar strands of your hair. These strands can be attached to your own natural hair by using one of several methods namely by weaving, joining them with wax, fusing with heat, clamping with minute metal rods and gluing.

Raquel Welch offers a brand of strand extensions from 2 to 10 piece sets.

Weft hair extensions conversely look like a curtain of hair instead of bundled together. The strands of hair are fixed together at the top and the other end remains loose. These wefts are fastened to your natural hair by standard track weaving, sleeves and tapes to name a few. There are two kinds of weft hair extensions the machine made and the handmade. Machine made wefts are generally cheaper because the quality of hair used is usually lower than handmade ones. The highest quality of hair for extensions is virgin hair meaning it has never been dyed or colored. Only handmade wefts have this kind of natural hair. Machine made wefts usually come in longer lengths and are just trimmed to fit the style of the client. Handmade wefts can even be prepared by very experienced extension specialists as they will tailor it for the client. This personalized service ensures that the weft and the clients natural hair is matched near perfectly color wise.

Many celebrities use weft hair extensions such as Ashlee Simpson-Pete.

Other more creative extension specialists will even be able to blend different subtle shades into each weft for a more rich and natural result. These tailored wefts for the most part also last longer this could be because universally a more accurate fit would result in less strain on the product ensuring a longer lifespan.

Lastly both weft hair extensions and single strands will need touch ups every couple of months. This is a result of one’s natural hair growth and because some methods of attachment only have a short period of effectiveness.

Hair extensions have become the hair accessory of choice for the Hollywood set as well as for the general public.

These products are ideal for adding thickness, length, incorporating highlights or lowlights without dyeing one’s natural hair and as a means of correcting a haircut gone wrong in only a couple of hours. Real human hair extensions have been around for more than a decade and in that time different types of extensions have become evolved.

Although the price of real human hair extensions are not as costly as they once were they are still cost a substantial amount so it is important to learn all the needed facts about it and how using it will modify your lifestyle before you commit to having it done. There are many factors to consider before you decide if extensions are for you and the type of hair used is one of them. Below are types of real human hair extensions and short descriptions of them in order to help you reach a well informed decision.

Generally there are 4 types of real human hair extensions; Caucasian hair, Asian, Indian and European.

Caucasian hair has a fine to medium density with a wide variation in color and oval in shape. Most Caucasians bleach, dye and process their hair which makes it unsuitable to be made as hair extension. If virgin hair is available then the Blond extensions are fine textured, for those who have darker colors will have texture that is courser than blond hair. Surprisingly red heads have hair that is the coarsest.

Asian hair is normally straight or slightly wavy. The color choices for Asian hair are dark brown or black. It is also the thickest in diameter amongst other hair types and is one of the strongest. Occasionally Asian hair is treated so it becomes thinner and can therefore be used on clients that are not Asian.

Indian hair is small diameter wise and is available in a variety of forms from fine to thick and straight, to wavy to curly. As a larger percentage of Indian women do not chemically treat their hair most Hindu hair are in their virgin state. These hairs are however still treated so that it resembles Caucasian hair. Black women will often choose the Indian styled hair extensions as well since the textures are closely related.

The last type of real human hair extensions that we will discuss is European hair. It is also small in diameter but has a very wide range of colors. This type is in very short supply and is for the most part quite expensive.

When people talk about types of synthetic and real hair extension they automatically think of Hollywood glamor and a picture of Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey or some other equally famous celebrity.

Vivid images such as these are usually enough to convince us to try out products or services without substantial information on it. These are information that can better help us decide if the outcome of having a real hair extension is worth not just the price but all the effort we need to expend on it.

Prior to finally committing to real hair extension let us first consider factors that need to be dealt with before the application and conditions that need to be met afterwards. A real hair extension is made of natural human hair; these are best suited for purposes of lengthening and or thickening existing hair. Synthetic hair extensions on the other hand are best for braids, dreadlocks and to add unique coloring for a bolder effect. One of the factors we must consider before the procedure is your goal or what you want to achieve with it. For example do you want to create more volume, length or do you have some other reason for having extensions added. Talking about it with the specialist will help you better choose what type of human hair extension you need.

Another factor to consider is your hair type. The color, texture and cut of your hair have to be able to support the look you wish to achieve. If the condition of your hair will not be able to successfully realize your goal then adjustments have to be made and a new or modified look agreed upon. Your lifestyle must also come into play, how much time you have on a daily basis to style and care for it as well as your budget not just for the initial cost but for the needed touchups on it after a couple of weeks or 2 months. After the process of attaching the extensions there are also topics that you need to discuss with your hair specialist. Remember to ask him or her to instruct you on the care needed for the extensions. How to shampoo, how often, how to style so that the extensions will not fall off or look shabby are some of the basics you need to master.

One must also be aware of products like a shampoo or conditioner that is formulated for human hair extensions or at the very least the kind to avoid. Lastly, do note what kinds of equipment you can and cannot use when you have extensions like irons, brushes and hair dryers.

So take note of what we have discussed and enjoy your extensions.