Matching!

How to Colour Match your Hair Extensions

Have you ever bought clip in extensions and realised they didn’t match your hair properly? This is a common problem for people buying clip-in hair extensions. Therefore we thought we would put together a few helpful pointers for colour matching:

Purchasing Hair Extensions

• If you can't match exactly select a colour that is closest to your own but darker.

• If your hair colour is in between hair extension colours then try going for extensions with a blend of colours. As long as one of the colours in the blend matches or is close to your own then the extensions will blend with your own hair.

• When you colour match ensure you do not have product in your own hair as this can alter the appearance of your own hair colour.

• Remember online colour charts should only be used as a guideline as the colour you see on screen will vary to the actual colour of the extensions. If you are unsure about buying hair extensions online, purchase extensions from a company that provides a money back guarantee in the event of your hair not matching your extensions or vice versa.

• The colour of hair extensions will vary with every company, always make sure you use the colour chart provided by them.

• When purchasing online, request a sample colour swab of hair extensions from your chosen company.

In some cases people choose to dye the hair extensions in order to match their colour. The following tips will ensure you don’t ruin your extensions if you ever find yourself in this scenario:

Dying the Hair Extensions

• Determine if your hair extensions are human or synthetic hair. If the extensions are human hair, you will most likely be able to dye them to match your current hair colour.

• Use the same dye on your extensions that you used on your own hair. If your hair was dyed professionally then consult your hairdresser on what colour will best suit.

• Apply the hair colour in thin sections making sure each strand is thoroughly coated.

• Allow hair to process accordingly to the hair colour instructions.

• Rinse, shampoo and condition the hair extensions and leave to dry by pinning the extensions to a wig head.

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