A hairdresser is really a kind of artist. Painters have their brushes and paints, while hairdressers have other tools of the trade such as dyes, curlers, and scissors. Painting styles have changed over the centuries, and so has hair styling – probably even more so. One of the latest innovations in artistic hair styling is clip in hair extensions.

False hair has always been with us, ever since ancient Egyptian times. Wigs can be found in most cultures throughout history. In fact, in George Washington’s time almost all of the upper class wore wigs. This seems silly now, but who’s to say what people fifty years from now will say about the fashions of today? Who’s to say that some of the styles that are looked down on now, may become the standard that everyone looks up to?

A case in point is hair extensions. At first only a few exceptional individuals used them. Although the look that hair extensions gave was distinctive, they had a number of drawbacks. They were expensive; they were time-consuming; and they involved messy glue.

With an increasing popularity of glue-in extensions, there was an increased demand for a quicker and simpler way to achieve the same look. Clip in hair extensions were designed to be easier to put on and take off. You can even apply most yourself. Because you’re able to remove them easily whenever you wish, clip in hair extensions are usually used for short-term events, such as proms and weddings.

There are several different products on the market, offered by several different companies. Each company has their own way of creating a natural look for their hair extensions. Most of the time they use real human hair, which may or may not be treated. Treated hair is more durable than untreated hair. Depending on your preference, you can get a clip that blends in with the hair color, or a silver clip that looks like an ordinary hair clip. Of course, the manufacturers aim to cater to a wide variety of preferences.

Extensions are basically like wigs for those who already have some hair. Clip in hair also fits better on your head than wigs. One main use of hair extensions is to convert short hair to long hair without having to endure years of waiting for it to grow out. Long hair, however, can be bothersome to some people, so hair extensions give them the opportunity to see what it’s like without much risk. You can always easily unclip the hair in a matter of minutes. This is a very good decision.

With clip in hair extensions, you can almost forget that it’s not real hair. You can curl it, straighten it, and even dye it just like your own hair. In some cases extensions must be washed with special shampoos, but others have no such limitations. It’s almost too good to be true!