Women everywhere know the struggle of getting ready for a special event; we all know it involves more than just a few hours. Finding the perfect outfit alone can take days, not to mention all the prep work that has to be done beforehand, like getting our nails done.

Of course, we can’t neglect our hair. The right hairstyle can make or break the look, and we’ve all been guilty of scouring the internet for hours to find the perfect hairstyle to match our outfits.

But what if our hair isn’t cooperating? Women with thin or damaged hair know how difficult it is to style, and no matter which hairstyle we try, it never looks as great as the inspirational photos we find online.

If this sounds like a problem you know all too well, we’ll let you in on a little secret: Cashmere Hair extensions. With the help of the experts, we’ll show you how to easily achieve gorgeous hairstyles so that you can look and feel like a million bucks for a tiny fraction of the price.

What Makes Cashmere Hair Different?

Many women aren’t born with thick, beautiful, and long hair. Chances are, even the celebrities you see on the red carpet—who look absolutely flawless—also deal with hair woes. In fact, 68% of women say they’re unhappy with their hair.

But, go to any major city, and you’ll probably ask yourself why and how so many women walk around with such beautiful hair. The answer lies in hair extensions.

However, traditional hair extensions, while beautiful, can also be costly and painful. Attaching them takes hours, and caring for them can be a hassle. In the long run, they also damage your already thin and fragile locks, which makes the situation even worse. For many women, traditional hair extensions are too expensive and complicated to maintain.

That’s why clip-ins are the better choice. Forget all you know about clip-ins, especially if your last experience with them involved the cheap, synthetic extensions from Sally’s that never seemed to blend in. The clip-ins of today look and feel like natural hair (although much nicer, of course).

And that’s because they’re actually made from human hair. High-quality clip-ins, like the ones from Cashmere Hair, are created with 100% Remy human hair. This means that the cuticles are undamaged and all lay in one direction, creating a piece that stays shiny, smooth, and manageable for years—exactly like your hair, but better.

The best part is that these extensions won’t break the bank and won’t damage your natural hair, either. So, if you’re suffering from thin, lifeless hair, here are some ways to use Cashmere Hair extensions to elevate your hair game for that special occasion.

Keep Your Hair Down

Many women dream about having their hair down in beautiful waves, but not everyone has a head full of thick hair that can grow long enough for the style. If you’ve been dreaming about having your hair down for your wedding or any other special occasion, try this quick fix.

Using Cashmere Hair’s Volumizer One Piece, section the bottom half of your hair by your ears, insert the six clips into your hair, and snap them shut. The piece should lay flat across your head so your natural hair can conceal it once it’s down.

Once the extensions are in, style your hair with a curling iron, spray your locks with hairspray to keep everything in place, and comb your hair through with your fingers to loosen it all up. Now, you have gorgeous, thick, and extra-long hair to play around with!

Do’s and Don’ts for This Hairstyle:

• DO heat protectant before heat styling your hair, and always use mild settings on your styling tool. This will keep your extensions—and your hair—healthy.

• DON’T keep the heat styling product in your extensions. After wear, wash the piece/s gently with sulfate-free shampoo and lukewarm water.

A Note from the Experts: The Volumizer One Piece is recommended for women with medium to long hair. These also only add volume and length to the back of your head. If you have shorter hair and need volume at your crown or at the sides of your face then we recommend using the Classic Clip-Ins instead. These clip-ins come with seven tracks so that you can place them wherever you need a boost.

Create Thicker Braids

If your special day inspiration is “Disney Princess,” you must complete your look with a thick, gorgeous braid.

For the perfect braid, we recommend adding volume to the back of your head and to the sides. So depending on the thickness of your natural hair, choose from the Classic Clip-Ins or Seamless Extensions. Both work best with shoulder-length hair, although they can also be concealed in shorter hair. Here’s how to choose between the two:

• Classic Clip-Ins: Made with Indian Remy hair, these extensions give an insane amount of volume with just seven wefts. Each track is attached with two or three gentle clips so they don’t pull or damage your natural hair for comfortable, all-day wear.

• Seamless Extensions: These also come with seven wefts but are created with a very thin silicone band at the top so that each track lays flat on your head. Made with European Remy human hair, these extensions have less hair per pack, so they’re lighter and can blend in seamlessly with thinner or fine hair.

To add even more volume to your braid, you can use the Classic Clip-Ins or the Seamless Extensions together with the Volumizer One Piece.

From here, section out your hair with a rat tail comb and clip the extensions into place around your head. Once everything is secured, you can begin braiding!

These extensions work great with any type of braid, but for even more volume, finish the look by going down the length of the braid and gently pulling some hair from the middle outwards (this technique is called pancaking, and it’s the secret to creating the best braids).

Do’s and Don’ts for This Hairstyle:

• DO clip these extensions right underneath the part you create, on your natural hair.

• DON’T clip your extensions on your scalp. These should never hurt or feel uncomfortable to wear!

Make a Gorgeous, Volumized Ponytail or Bun

For women who want their hair up in a ponytail or bun, the Ponytail Extension is perfect. This wraps around your existing ponytail to add volume and length all the way to the ends.

Here’s how to create your updo:

• Tie your hair into a high, medium, or low ponytail.

• Take the extension and push the little comb under your hair tie.

• You can create your bun or leave your hair in a ponytail.

• Wrap the velcro and the hair that comes with it around the base of your ponytail or bun. 

• Take a few bobby pins and secure the wrap-around piece underneath your updo.

• Curl the ends of your hair.

Do’s and Don’ts for This Hairstyle:

• DO tie your hair as tight as possible and ensure it’s extra secure.

• DON’T use weak or loose elastics, or your hairstyle will fall flat.

More Do’s and Don’ts for the Perfect Hairstyle

• DO the right shade to blend in with your natural hair. Cashmere Hair extensions come in 21 shades so everybody can find their perfect match.

• DON’T color the extensions yourself. We do not suggest using dye or any color-depositing shampoos on these extensions, and we cannot guarantee the results.

• DO pick the right length. Cashmere Hair extensions come in lengths from 12 inches to 24 inches.

• DON’T tease your hair. Cashmere Hair extensions are unique in that they are seamlessly concealed without the need for teasing your hair.

• DO cut these extensions (if you want). If you don’t think they're blending in enough, we recommend going to a professional to have them cut.

Getting Ready for a Special Event?

Why limit yourself to special occasions (or even everyday life?) Cashmere Hair extensions are a game-changer. With so many different lengths, colors, and styles to choose from, anyone can easily create a great base for whatever hairstyle they want.

Cashmere Hair’s experts can help if you're unsure which shade to choose. They provide a complimentary color-matching service on their website or through text. Simply send some photos of your hair, and they’ll give you suggestions for your perfect match. Visit the Cashmere Hair website to learn more!