6 Tricks to Seamlessly Blend Hair Extensions with Short Hair

Have you ever regretted cutting your hair too short? Are you suddenly missing your long locks? Or perhaps you have an upcoming special occasion and your hair didn’t grow fast enough? Don’t worry; you can always achieve the long-haired look with high-quality human Remy hair extensions. Once you have the extensions you need, you will want to know how you can seamlessly blend them with your hair to make them look as natural as possible. Here are six tricks you can try:

1. Get thick sets.

Consider your natural hair colour and consider getting two sets of professional hair extensions. They should blend with your natural hair by layering wefts from every set on top of each other. This way, you can achieve a mixed effect. If you are using only one set, go for the heaviest. Remember to brush your hair with a hair extension brush before you apply the clip in extensions.

2. Add dimension with multiple colours.

Mixing and matching at least sets of human Remy hair extensions will let you overcome the two major challenges associated with extensions; blending with short hair and blending with multi-toned hair or highlights. Two different colours will trick the eye by adding depth and dimension to the hair. Make sure you have the right hair extension application tools to efficiently attach them.

3. Pin your hair’s bottom section away.

This should hide the shorter locks of hair found at your nape. Section the hair so that only a few remain at the bottom. Back comb the remaining section and braid or twist it, then pin flat against the nape with bobby pins. The first weft of extensions can also be clipped there.

4. Go high.

The goal is to conceal as much of your short hair as possible. That means the professional hair extensions are likely to sit higher on your head, and that’s fine!

5. Tease the roots. 

Even with proper hair extension application tools, the extensions might have difficulty attaching to fine, natural hair. In that case, consider teasing by back-combing the strands.

6. Add curves and waves.

Curl your extensions before attaching them. Once they’re attached, curl the shorter strands with a piece of the longer strands. Use a straightener when necessary to curl the shorter ends inward, then curl the top layer to achieve a seamless transition.

Reasons for the Slippage of Your Tape-In Hair Extensions

Tape-in hair extensions in the UK are the most popular choice for those who want to add lengths and volume to their hair. These extensions are comfortable, effortlessly blending in with your natural locks without damaging them too much. Plus, tape-in extensions are reusable, making them the perfect option for long-term use!

But there’s just one problem: tape-in hair extensions tend to slip out.

Five reasons why your tape-in hair extensions in the UK are slipping:

False slipping

Have you noticed a small gap between your scalp and your bonds after having extensions for a long time? Most people would assume this is caused by their hair extensions slipping, but it’s actually due to hair growth.

Since tape-in extensions are attached to your own hair, they tend to move downward as your hair grows. This is commonly known as false slipping and can be fixed with a few adjustments.

Same-day hair treatment

If you make the mistake of treating your hair the same day as attaching extensions, you may experience slipping. It’s important not to do anything to your hair for at least 48 hours, allowing the adhesive to set properly.

Product build-up

Your tape-in hair extensions in the UK come with an adhesive strong enough to last several weeks. However, this doesn’t mean that you should be careless when applying hair products.

Avoid using too much toner, dry shampoo, or any other product with alcohol and oil on your hair. A small amount can damage the adhesive in your extensions, leading to unwanted slipping.

Oily scalp and hair

Do you have a naturally oily scalp? This isn’t a bad thing; however, natural oils cause your tape-in extensions to slip faster. The only way to combat this is by reapplying the extensions whenever the adhesive breaks.

Improper application

Lastly, your tape-in extensions will slip when they are applied incorrectly. To avoid this, you can have them done by a professional hairstylist instead of applying them at home.

Reopen for Business: Rules for Going to Hairdressers and Beauty Salons after Lockdown

As lockdown measures have been alleviated, you must be excited to visit your nearest salon to get your hair and nails done. It’s important to stay vigilant and follow the health and safety protocols set by the government. Keep in mind that beauty salons and hair dressers are obligated to follow the pandemic guidelines to protect their staff and their customers. So before you go to these establishments, take note of the below mentioned rules:

1. Visit by appointment only.

Remember to make an appointment with your favourite salon or hairdresser ahead of time. The same rule applies if you are dropping by to purchase aftercare products, hair extensions, or hair pieces.

2. Show up on time.

Avoid being late, even for five to 10 minutes. Timings will be very strict to get you in as safely as possible. In case you are late, the salon reserves the right not to accommodate you.

That said, it’s best to avoid being too early as waiting inside the salon is not allowed. You will have to stay outside (or in your parked car) until your designated appointment time.

3. Show up by yourself.

Do not bring anyone else with you on your appointment. Salons are trying to minimise the number of people coming in to practise social distancing, so they cannot have your partners, friends, family, or kids waiting during your appointment.

4. Wear a mask.

All staff and clients are required to wear a face mask. Not all salons may provide you with a face mask if you do not have one, so it is better if you have your own.

5. Allow the staff to check your temperature.

Clients and staff will have their temperature checked before entering the salon. If your body temperature is higher than average (37.5oC or beyond), you cannot come in and you will be asked to reschedule. Do not go to your appointment if you have any COVID-19 symptoms or you simply feel unwell. Reschedule around two weeks later. 

6. Wash your hands.

Some salons will have an area for sanitation where you can wash your hands and use a hand sanitiser.

7. Don’t bring a lot of things.

This is to avoid cross-contamination, so bring only a small purse with your essential belongings, and keep it next to you at all times.

8. Take note of the cancellation policy.

Should you need to cancel your appointment, do so ahead of time, preferably 48 hours ahead of your schedule.

9. Be patient.

Salons and hairdressers will be very busy during reopening, so they are asking for your cooperation. They will be doing their best to ensure that you can get your hair and nails done safely and in a timely way.

Top five Christmas looks: Create with pre-bonded hair extensions

What is meant by 'Pre-Bonded Hair Extension'?

It is a kind of hair extension which got its name from the pre-tipped keratin bond at the top of each strand. It is joined to original hair by heating the keratin tip at its end. This kind of hair extension has an average life of ninety days, but it may last more or even less depending on how you use it. For maintenance, it should be washed for not more than three times a week and should be brushed before washing.

As long tresses are the latest craze and still going ahead in the race for popularity. This Christmas flaunt some of the 'Pre-Bonded Hair Extension' styles mentioned below. These styles are also appreciated and flaunted by celebrities:

Center Part --Use a Back-Combing Hairbrush and make a deep parting, then apply shine or texture spray. The style is complete and elegance is visible. This style was the rage during Miu Miu's Paris fashion show.

Half-Up, Half-Down --- Make a ponytail, wrap it with the extension and then fix it firmly with a ponytail holder. Now decorate with any hair accessory.  Kim Kardashian has used this style many times.

A Ponytail with Control –This is a Janet Jackson favourite. Smoothen hair and form a ponytail put it firmly in place with elastic which is snag-free Use a spray to add body now fluff out the ponytail.

Beach Wave High Pony---In this style your ponytail has waves that cascade on your back this can be done by blow-drying your hair towards the ponytail and then apply some gel to slick it back use a hair tie to secure it firmly and then wrap some hair around the ponytail now use a curling iron to add more life to the style.

Kinky Straight –First of all, tie the hair in a high ponytail put some gel on it and use an elastic to secure it. Your original hair should be wrapped by this ponytail now. Let the hair go loose apply some gel and it’s done.

Try these gorgeous yet easy hairstyles and make heads turn this Christmas.