To use them, start at the base of the head and move your way up, clipping the hair in; all the extensions are connected to a single cap, so you can’t lose them. (We were able to attach this piece in less than three minutes.) Other lines sell extensions in long strands that you wear individually, instead of as a bunch, for those who want more flexibility about where to add volume. (See ciaobellahair.com for an assortment of colors, and hairconspiracy.com , which offers more options for African-American women). Because a lot of movement can sometimes make the clips slip out, hairstylists recommend that you apply a layer of hairspray to the area, which will help keep the extensions in place.
Human-hair extensions can also be cut and dyed to match your natural hair. “Get out a hanger that’s designed for pants and skirts, hang it on the vanity and style them,” says Bevla Reeves of hairconspiracy.com. Now bad-hair days are easier to shake.
