Have you wanted to enhance your tresses with extensions, but are concerned they will look fake?

Yes, we know that getting a natural look with extensions might seem complicated, but with our years of experience, it’s easier than you think. Whether you’re visiting us for a stylish hairstyle or just a temporary everyday look, our clever tricks to hide hair extensions can help.

You can then wear them with confidence.

Innovative Strategies To Conceal Your Hair Extensions

Did you know that to blend hair extensions with your genuine hair, you can learn easily? No, it’s not just clipping or taping your extensions in and expecting to look great. You must equip yourself with some knowledge and techniques to follow these tips. You must place your extensions very carefully and learn to style them so they look invisible.

1. Underlayer Tuck Method

We recommend using an underlayer tuck method to hide your hair extensions effectively. If you have a clip-in extension, you clip it safely from the hairline by placing it under a layer of natural hair.

Of course, if you visited us for tape-in extensions, you don’t need to do this, as they blend naturally with your hair. Okay, back to the clip-in extensions. Section the hair with a horizontal portion an inch beyond your ears.

Then, clip your top section away and clip the extensions into your bottom hair section, ensuring they are spaced evenly for a balanced look. Now, let down your top section to cover your extensions.

The layers hide your extensions and are great for styling your hair with a curling iron. But curl your natural and extension hair together to blend smoothly.

2. For Ponytails and Updos

These are great styles for hiding hair extensions, but you must place them in the correct spot. For an updo, avoid putting your extensions too high up on your hair, as this will make them stand out.

We recommend attaching them to the nape of your neck and the sides of your head. Doing this adds volume to your length, but you won’t see it easily. For a ponytail, clip your extension below your crown and focus on the lower part of the ponytail.

It will leave you with a natural look, preventing the extensions from revealing when you move around.

3. Using Braids to Hide Your Extensions

Whether short or long hair, braids are a flexible way to hide hair extensions. However, starting with the shortest layers when braiding is essential.

For instance, with a layered bob, you must start your braid at the back of your neck and fasten the bottom section of your hair first. Then, start adding your extensions. This technique keeps the shorter hairs concealed, helping the extensions blend in with the braid.

You can opt for a complex fishtail braid or keep things simple with a classic French braid.

4. Blend Extensions With Layered Cuts

A great trick for hiding hair extensions is to opt for layered cuts, which add depth and movement to your hair. Your extensions will blend with your hair without appearing fake or thick.

This is a great haircut if you use clip-in extensions, as the longer strands blend in for a beautiful look and add volume.

5. Accessories and Headbands

Accessories like scarves and headbands can help hide your hair extensions and make you look stylish. For example, you can wear a broad headband to cover the top section worn on the forehead. This works well with half-up or half-down hairstyles.

Or, to look fashionable, you can wear a scarf around your head when you have a boho vibe. When you innovatively place your accessories, you draw awareness away from the observable spots where you have attached your extensions.

6. Choosing the Right Texture and Color

When we provide you with tape-in extensions, we will choose one that matches the natural color of your hair for a slick blend. We offer a wide selection of human hair extensions to suit your texture, ensuring they blend seamlessly with your hair. Still, if you plan to invest in one, we recommend buying quality ones.

7. Add Volume Around Extensions With Backcoming

As mentioned, taped-in extensions blend in well with your hair, but the story is different regarding clip-in models. You add volume to your hair by teasing or backcombing, which helps hide your clips.

You do this by backcombing the roots where you want to place the clips. This lifts the hair, helps the clips hold better, won’t slip or show, and adds volume to make it look natural. Yet, don’t backcomb too hard, as it can tangle or damage your natural strands.

8. Avoid Wearing High-Tension Styles

We recommend avoiding high-tension styles, as they can show your hair extensions. Instead, choose a subtle hairstyle to prevent pulling your strands. Also, avoid wearing styles that draw on the back or top of your head. We recommend focusing on lower-tension options like braids or a soft updo.

9. Select Invisible Wefts, Choosing Extensions

The best way to hide hair extensions is to choose ones with invisible wefts, known as seamless wefts. The wefts are thin and will lie flat on the scalp, making it difficult to see. These wefts are lighter and more comfortable without adding weight.

10. Have Your Extensions Customized

At our hair wellness spa, we offer customized extensions to give you a natural look. With our experienced stylist, they will cut and shape your extensions to mix with your current style.

Why not book your next hair extension service with us to customize your extensions to the correct length and color?

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Wrap-Up: How to Hide Hair Extensions

When you learn how to hide hair extensions with the above tips, you can achieve a lot of styling options. Placing your extensions in the right spots and matching them to your color will blend well with your natural hair. So, give them a try to get a natural and flawless look. How you apply them to prevent them from being seen is essential. Alternatively, you can visit us for a consultation to customize hair extensions for you.

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