There are days when we do not want to have extensions sewn into our hair, and want the luxury of being natural whenever we want. Clip-ins are hair extensions that you clip-in to give you a fuller or longer look.
Clip-in hair is perfect for those who want to make a change to the length, add volume, change up the color, etc. without a long-term commitment. Plus, there is not any damage to the hair.
So, if you want to find out how to make your own clip-in hair, continue reading.
The Type Of Hair
Many customers use Mink Hair, as you can heat-style it with a curling iron and or flat iron, color it, wash it, cut it, basically anything you would do with your hair.
Furthermore, Mink Hair is of high quality, they are 100% human hair without any chemical process, so all cuticles intact and aligned and they all run in a same direction. What’s more, they look also very natural also super soft, shiny, and silky. Plus, when you use them to make hair extensions, the hair is much more manageable to maintain and completely tangle-free. No matter your style or hair needs, there are companies that offer a broad selection of some of the best Mink hair that comes in lengths ranging from short length to long length.
Materials needed:
- Weave/Extensions
- Hair Bonding Glue
- Wig Clips
- Scissors
- Needle
- Thread
- Measuring Tape
- Sewing Machine
Step 1: Measure
You want to measure the weft to where you want to place the clips onto your head. Once you have the exact measurements, cut the weft. I like to double the wefts for thickness. You can also use measuring tape to ensure you have the right measurements.
Step 2: Double Weft
To secure your clips to your extensions, it is best to double the weft. Having it needs to have a double weft. There are three ways you can achieve this:
Use bonding glue (30 Sec Super Glue works well) to the wefts and attach it.
Use needle and thread to attach the wefts. Align the two pieces of the weft and start at the end of the weft, knot the thread, and create a loop and sew the wefts together.
Use a sewing machine to sew the wefts together.
Step 3: Attach the Clips
Using your needle and thread, you are going to sew on at least 3-4 clips in order to ensure that the clips stay secure! The wig clips have tiny holes where you can push the needle and thread them to secure the clips. You can also use Crazy Glue to secure the clips to the weft. Another option is to get Clip-EEZ, which doesn't require you to sew or glue, you just clip it onto the weft. However, if you want extra security you can use a little glue. You can also add some glue on the back of the clips and attach them to the wefts for some extra security.
Step 4: Place the Clips
You can style your hair in different ways using clips. I sometimes cornrow my hair and leave a section of my hair and clip the hair in sections; giving me a fuller look. Oftentimes, I leave my natural hair out and place the clips in between and blend it together using a flat-iron.
If you don't have time to DIY, you have the option of purchasing ready done and easy to install Clip-ins.