Article: This may seem counterintuitive, especially if you are trying to make your hair look longer, but it will look more natural. If you clip in the extensions without blending them into your own hair, the difference in length will be obvious. Trim the extensions after you insert them into your hair. It would be a good idea to have a trained stylist do it for you. In most cases, you will want to match the extensions to your hair color. If you desire an ombre effect, consider going 1 to 2 shades lighter. If the ends of your hair are already lighter, you could match the extensions to them instead. You can use this step for longer hair as well. If you get extensions that aren't thick enough, the ends of your hair will look too thin compared to the rest of your hair. This will look unnatural and make it obvious that you are wearing extensions. This will give the wefts something to grip onto and prevent them from sliding off. It will also help give your hair a little extra volume. Tease each section just before adding the extension. To tease your hair, pull a thin section of hair away from your head, then run a comb under it in short strokes, starting from the middle and ending at the roots. This will often be the case if you bought thick hair extensions. If you use all of the extensions, the difference in volume between your hair and the extensions may be obvious. You may also create too much bulk, which could lead to visible wefts. Consider buying extensions designed for thin hair. They will give you length and volume while looking natural. You may have to adjust the positioning of the extensions. If you don't have enough hair covering them, the wefts may be visible. It would be a good idea to give your head a shake, and check for any wefts that are peeking through when your hair moves. The best places to position your extensions is anywhere below eyebrow level. This ensures that you have enough hair covering them. Curling your hair and the extensions will help give your hair even more volume. Whether you curl the extensions before or after you add them to your hair is up to you. Go with whatever is most comfortable for you. If your extensions are synthetic, check the package to see whether or not they are heat-resistant. If they are not heat-resistant, don't curl them.
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Trim and layer your extensions if you have short hair. Go a shade lighter if you have short hair and want an ombre effect. Pay attention to the thickness of the wefts if you have thick hair. Tease your roots before adding the extensions to add volume. Don't be afraid to leave some wefts out if you have thin hair. Make sure that the wefts are not visible. Style your extensions if desired.