Hair extensions can be pretty versatile. You can get them in the same shade as your hair to make it blend and look as if you have more volume. But, going one step ahead of this, purchasing a contrasting color can help add more depth and definition to your entire hairdo.
For those who have blonde hair, clip in extensions can be extremely fun. Various blonde shades can add amazing volume to your hair, such as Beige Blonde, Sandy Blonde, Ash Blonde, and more. Then there are contrasting and brighter extensions that will make you stand out of the crowd.
Check Your Roots
The best way to decide on the color of hair extensions is to check your roots rather than check your hair ends, as that is your true color. The more natural your extensions look it will seamlessly blend into your original hair.
Though this isn’t invariably the case for all women, your natural hair color can be on the roots, middle, or end of the hair.
Contrast Colors
If you are tired of your golden locks, then adding a contrasting color can add that oomph factor you are looking for. Choose bright colors such as red, purple, or blue to make an impression.
Another way to make a difference is to get extensions that are just slightly a shade lighter or darker than your natural blonde hair. This adds a slight contrast without making it too drastic but still noticeable.
Picking the Right Type for You
The right pair of clip-in extensions depends on your usage and, more importantly, your hair's current thickness and its texture.
Synthetic hair extensions are ready and easy to wear, but you cannot style them further or use heat tools on them. Human hair extensions offer more flexibility because you can style it, dye it, and even use heat tools.
Most extensions will mention what type of hair thickness they are best suitable for – thin, medium, or thick.
Picking the Proper Size
The main secret to extensions is to make it look like you don't have any. The length of the extensions matters a lot because it adds to the visual appeal of your hair. Have it too short, and people won't be able to notice it. Too long, and it will look fake.
The best way to measure this is to start at the nape of your hair about three inches from where your hair ends and add the extensions. Clip-on the different lengths of extensions to see which matches or compliments your natural hair length.
General Tips
Blonde extensions require more care than darker hair extensions. Conditioner is key to keep your additional golden locks shining. Use products that have ingredients such as argan oil or keratin for extra conditioning.
Your extensions won't be getting the same nutrients as your hair. It will miss one crucial nutrient, oil. So instead, use the hair oil to restore moisture and help the extensions look as natural as possible.
With blonde hair, over time, the color of the hair deepens into a brassy golden one. To avoid the same happening to your extensions, use purple-colored shampoo treatment. The violet pigments reduce any brassy undertones that may come about.
