It's a story as old as time: you get the itch to change up your look
and decide a lob is just what you need, only to experience hair regret
the next day. But unlike a breakup, short hair doesn't have to be
forever. And also unlike a breakup, when your past comes knocking at
your door, we say go for it! What's a girl to do? The answer: clip-in
hair extensions, with which you can enjoy the best of both worlds—short
hair
and long hair—with absolutely no commitment and no damage to your own hair.
To
bring you the best tips and tricks on how to clip in and blend hair
extensions with short hair (even a lob), we've enlisted the help of Pia Muehlenbeck, one
of our favorite travel and lifestyle YouTubers. Pia's infamous lob
(long bob) is part of her identity, but if you follow her on Instagram,
you'll notice that her hair length changes from short to long
instantly between photographs. Using hair extensions, Pia brings back
her long hair whenever she wants, and has mastered the art of blending
hair extensions with her short hair.
If you
have trouble with hair extensions for short hair, view the video below
or scroll down for step by step instructions how to go from short hair
to long hair seamlessly.
8 hacks to blend hair extensions with short hair
1. Use a thick set
Pia uses two sets of different colors and
blends them together with her natural hair. She uses the 220g Ombre
Chestnut and 220g Ombre Blonde Set, layering wefts from each set on top
of each other to create a mixed effect. Regardless, if you are using a
single set, always opt for our heaviest 220g set, since you will
require more hair to transition from the shorter pieces to longer
pieces seamlessly.
Make sure to brush your hair out using a Loop Hair Extensions Brush before clipping in your extensions.
2. Pin the bottom section of your hair away
This
is a really great hack for blending hair extensions with short hair to
hide those pesky telltale shorter pieces at the nape of your neck.
Section your hair so only a tiny bit of it is left at the bottom, and
clip the rest of the hair away. Back comb this remaining section and
twist or braid it, then pin it flat against the nape of your next with
some bobby pins. This is where you’ll be clipping in your first weft of
extensions.
3. Mix and match colors for added dimension
Pia uses two sets of Luxy Hair extensions: 220g Ombre Chestnut and 220g Ombre Blonde. With these sets, Pia tackled two major extensions
challenges: how to blend hair extensions with short hair, and how to
blend hair extensions with highlights or multi-toned hair. Using two
different colors tricks the eye by adding dimension and depth to the
hair. Another option is to try out balayage hair extensions for added color.
If using two colors, simply alternate the two
colors when clipping the extensions in to achieve a seamless blend. A
bonus? This creates natural looking sun-kissed highlights without
spending any time out in the sun!
VIEW BALAYAGE HAIR EXTENSIONS
4. Tease the roots for added grip
You may find that you need some added hold at the roots, especially if you have finer hair. To add grip to your natural hair, tease it by back combing the strands.
5. Go higher than usual
Keep
in mind, when you are clipping in your hair extensions for short hair,
your goal is to cover as much of your natural short hair as possible.
This means that you will find that your extensions will sit a lot
higher on your head, which is totally fine. Continue clipping in the
rest of your hair extensions until you’ve reached the top of your
head. VIEW HAIR EXTENSIONS FOR SHORT HAIR
6. Create a super long mega-weft to cover short layers
Once
you have reached the widest point of your head, which will be in line
with your eyebrows, clip in two 3-clip wefts side by side. You will be
laying them beside each other, and they will overlap slightly in the
back. In Pia's tutorial, she creates one long mega-weft that lays across the whole back of her head, covering up all her shorter layers. Clip
in your last four clip wefts the same way at the back of your hair. By
doing this, you can lock down all the other wefts you have clipped in
your hair and allow you to have one cohesive weft that covers all the
rest.
7. Add face-framing pieces in the front
Pia
cut both her 3-clip wefts so that the sections towards the front of
her face are shorter. This creates face framing layers, which blend
into shorter layers more naturally. Since Luxy Hair extensions are made
with 100% remy human hair, they can be cut and styled just like your
own natural hair, however, we recommend to take your extensions to your
hairstylist to be cut by a professional!
Additionally, finish off by clipping in your
individual clip wefts at whichever place you feel needs more volume and
length. Pia likes placing a few right behind her ears. Make sure to
put in the dark ones in first, and then place the lighters one closer
to your face.
8. Add waves and curls
A
time saving tip is to curl your extensions before hand. Use a Hair
Extensions Carrier, to clip your extensions on for easy and quick
curling. If you do this before, the hardest part is pretty much
done! You’ll just need to touch up with a few curls to blend your
natural hair with the extensions. Once you clip your wefts in, curl each
shorter strand with a piece of the longer strands, and use a
straightener if need be to curl any shorter ends inward. Finally, curl
your top layer of hair to achieve a smooth, seamless transition.
Do
you have short hair? What are your best tips when it comes to wearing
extensions? Let us know in the comments below - we love hearing from
you! If you try this technique be sure to share your before and after
transformation by tagging us on Instagram @luxyhairlove and using the
hashtag #luxhairlove for a chance to be featured.
