What clip-in extensions are
Clip-in extensions are wefts of hair with small clips sewn along the top. You clip them to your own hair in the morning and take them out at night, so nothing is attached long term.
Best for
Special occasions, trying a new length or colour, or adding volume for a few hours or days.
Worth knowing
- Nothing is fixed to your hair, so they put the least strain on it.
- Quality varies a lot. Colour match, hair type and the strength of the clips matter.
- They are not made for sleeping, swimming or heavy exercise.
- A stylist can cut and blend them so they sit naturally with your own hair.
Looking after them
Wash and brush them off your head, store them flat and let them dry fully. Replace them when the hair or clips wear out.
Questions to ask a London salon
- Can you colour-match and blend the set to my hair?
- How many wefts do I need for my hair density?
- How should I wash and store them?
Not sure this is your method? Take the four-tap matcher, then find a salon.