Clip In Hair Extensions for Short Hair

Long, voluminous hair are often considered as the symbol of beauty or femininity. However, not everyone is blessed with naturally long hair. Most women have to resort to artificial ways of enhancing their locks. Hair extensions are one of the most popular ways of adding volume and length to hair. Hair extensions have been around for many years. Many celebrities like Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Aniston have popularized hair extensions. However, these hair extensions are often of permanent nature and need professional assistance while wearing and removing them. However, clip in hair extensions are a 'do-it-yourself' version of hair extensions which allow you to alter your appearance in a matter of few minutes.

What are Clip In Hair Extensions
They are strands of hair that are attached to a plastic microclip. These strands get attached to your natural hair when the microclip closes with a snap. Clip in hair extension are available in varying lengths, widths and sizes. You can get them as long as 26 to 30''. However, it is recommended that you choose extensions that are not longer than 22'', as long extensions put stress on your natural hair due to additional weight. Hair extensions in length 18 to 22'' are most popular. Almost any woman with an average height can look great with 18'' extensions. Hair extensions of width 3 to 4'' should be clipped at the back, whereas those of width 1 to 2'' should go at the sides.

Are You a Candidate
Although, clip in hair extensions are essentially meant for adding length to short hair, they won't work if your hair is too short. In that case, you may have to seek professional help for applying hair extensions to your short hair. You should have at least shoulder length hair for clipping the extensions. Similarly, the thickness of hair should also be preferably medium to thick. If you have very fine hair, again you'll need a salon professional to cover up the tracks in hair. Clip in hair extensions can be noticed in very short hair as they look unnatural.

How to Buy Them
Clip in hair extensions do not offer you much of variety in terms of colors, thus you may or may not find the perfect hair color for you. Hence, you will have to buy one that is closest to your natural hair color. The good news is that, if you go for human hair clip in extensions, you may be able to dye them to your natural hair color. You can also give them a desired haircut. Clip in hair extensions are also available in synthetic material. You can buy them at drug stores or at reputed supermarkets like Walmart. You may also order them online.

How to Put Them On
As mentioned above, clip in hair extensions are very easy to wear on your own. Simply divide your hair in 1'' wide sections. Take the clip in hair extension and snap it in place underneath your natural hair so that the plastic clip is not visible. Attach as many extensions as you want to achieve the desired look. Clipping these extensions may need some practice before you can clip them on in seconds! Nonetheless you can still complete the job in less than half an hour, that too in the comfort of your home.

Cost
Human hair extensions are an expensive option, but they also offer the most natural looking results. You should expect to spend anywhere between USD 300 to USD 400 for a real thing. Cheap clip in hair extensions are also available in the form of synthetic extensions. Synthetic hair extensions' cost is not more than USD 100.

Clip in hair extensions do not damage your hair unlike permanent hair extensions which are glued, braided or weaved into your natural color. They are apt when you only need to wear them for a few hours, just to get a new look. Their only flip side is that the clip may become visible if your hair gets blown away. If you are not careful while clipping them on, the extensions may come off and become a cause of embarrassment for you!

Take good care of your hair extensions to prolong their life. Brush your extensions at least once a day and avoid using too many hair care products on them. Handle them gently while clipping on.