Each woman sooner or later wants to grow long luxurious curls, however, due to the density, shine and strength of hair, unfortunately, not all the fair sex inherited from birth. Modern services of beauty salons are aimed at compensating for this unfortunate fact in every possible way. From now on, it is enough just to carry out a simple procedure, and in a few hours the hair on the clips will help to form the desired length and volume.
Difficulty building up and care
The process can be reproduced not only in a beauty salon, but also at home, because for the most part certain skills are not required. The only criterion can be called the desirable presence of someone to help. In general, of course, with the independent implementation of the procedure, you will first need to figure out how to fix the hair on the clips, which are small clips for connecting natural strands withdonor.
A distinctive feature of the method is its complete safety for your hair. In some salons, these clips may also be called tresses or simply hairpins. A huge advantage of this option is the absence of the need for subsequent regular visits to a specialist for correction. It is for this reason that many ladies prefer to use clip-on hair rather than extensions.
General description of the procedure
You should carefully comb your own curls first. Then you need to make a neat horizontal parting from one temple to another. The action is performed with a full turn around the head. After that, it is necessary to fix the bundle of hair at the top with an ordinary hairpin, as well as bouffant and fix it with some kind of styling varnish or other similar tool.
Now one donor curl is taken, located on the tresse (clip). The strand must be attached to it with clamps. The middle is located along the parting line, and then the fixing begins as close as possible to the roots. Strands of hair on the clips are fixed first with the middle clip, and only then with all the others. Next, the girl makes a new parting higher and completely repeats all of the above steps. The required number of donor strands is chosen strictly individually in each case. Upon completion, the hair is styled in any way, however, on the condition that they reliably hide the applied curls on the clips.
Main types used
The popularity of the procedure has given rise to many varieties of material. For example, today girls often choose thermal tress, a distinctive feature of which is the ability to twist curls. On the other hand, some ladies choose perfectly even hairpieces. The advantages of the latter include a more natural appearance and bright strands shimmering in the sun. Some false strands reach a length of 70 cm. Young people often use neon curls in bright colors, whether purple, light green, orange or blue. This option is best for informal parties and carnival costumes.
Clip-on hair extensions differ not only in the length of the strands, but also in their thickness, which is made specifically for the correct volume correction. At the same time, the weight of such products remains relatively small and does not cause discomfort with constant use. The heaviest wefts hardly reach 200 grams in weight. And, of course, donor curls can be natural or artificial. The former are somewhat more expensive: for locks with a length of 50 cm or more, they will charge about 4 thousand rubles, and for 65 cm - 6 thousand rubles.
Using tail clips
Hairstyles with this element are considered classics that fit any setting and situation. Each girl individually selects the optimal length of the tail, depending on the shape of the face and personal preferences. For example, with an oval or triangular versionthe so-called fox tail is perfect. The advantage of clip-on hair is that you can create absolutely any look with them.
However, the use of tress with a ponytail is best combined, because it should be as thick as possible. An inconspicuous hairpin makes it possible to hide any differences between native and donor hair. Experts advise trying to lay the tail on its side. Often clips for such hairstyles are combined with the use of additional accessories such as satin ribbons or hairpins.
Use for short locks and bangs
There is a common misconception that this method is not suitable for short haircuts. In fact, an experienced master will be able to easily fix clip-on hair on such native curls. For short hair, it is required to carefully select the length and color of the hair, because the differences with natural strands will be much more noticeable in this case than with a long hairstyle.
Relatively recently, stylists have invented a new application of familiar technology: fixing bangs with clips was invented. It is enough to pre-select the optimal indicators of shape and length, depending on the shape of the face. The mounting scheme looks in such a way that the clamps are located at the very base and should not be visible to the eyes of other people. Of course, it is recommended to choose a natural version of clip-on hair, because they can be cut, washed, dried, styled with an iron, but they do notlose their outward qualities.
Stylist tips for fixing
The main secret of fixing the hair strands is that they are located along the parting line at the very roots of the curls. Horizontal strands in the process should be spaced from each other at a distance of about a couple of centimeters. The experts also explain how to secure the hair with clips so that the donor clips do not stick out from the sides of the head. To do this, you will need to start the fixing process only with the middle clamp. The basal volume for subsequent clip-on curls is created by intense fleece. Professionals for this procedure often resort to using a regular hair dryer.
In no case should you fasten the side strands too close to your face. It is also worth considering that the rule “the closer to the root, the better” should not be taken literally. It is best to indent about 2 mm from them. Once the final version is formed with all the clips fixed, it remains to choose the appropriate styling and decorate the result with various decorative elements.
Natural weed care
In general terms, you need to follow these curls in the same way as your own. However, going to bed with wet hair for a night's sleep is still not worth it. As for washing, it should be enough just once a week. From shampoos, preference should be given to the one that is recommended for dry hair. At the end of the bath procedure, you shouldapply a special nourishing balm or another care product.
Let's take a closer look at the process of washing natural hair with clips:
- at the beginning, the curls are carefully combed;
- strands are abundantly wetted with water;
- hair washed with foam shampoo;
- detergent residue is removed and moisture is squeezed out;
- Nourishing balm is gently applied to all strands;
- after the product is washed off, and the remaining moisture is removed with a towel;
- hair is sequentially dried with a conventional hair dryer;
- dry curls are carefully combed with a tool with rare teeth.
Features of hair clips
Branded catalogs with wefts, as a rule, thoroughly describe the features of using this type of overhead strands. Particular attention is paid to those wefts that use natural raw materials - real human hair. Their indispensable qualities, such as natural structure, pleasant tactile sensations for themselves and others, as well as a certain degree of liveliness in appearance, speak quite eloquently in favor of clip-on hair clips.
Stylists believe that this option of fastening makes it possible for the widest possible experiments with style in the future, since donor strands stand out quite successfully, and their clips, on the contrary, are hidden with the same success. Clip-on earrings go well with both everyday styling and festive ones. Fasteners and tailoring at the same timemore than reliable, that is, the risk of losing donor hair in an uncomfortable situation is completely absent. The silicone layer on each clip allows you not to injure your own hair when exposed to them.
Quality check when choosing
Poorly executed fasteners or material can significantly spoil the final result. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to purchase clip-on hair only in specialized stores with direct personal presence. Before making a purchase, ask for a sample to lightly tug on the strands and make sure that the hairs do not fall out and are securely held on the fastening mechanisms.
