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How to Color Human Hair Clip In Hair Extensions


If your clip in hair extensions aren't quite the correct color and you'd like to color them at home, these steps can direct you through the process. Before you begin you will want to ensure your hair extensions are human hair.suggest you can buy from markethairextension.com , Synthetic hair cannot be successfully colored.

I do not recommend lightening your hair extensions at home. You may want to enlist the assistance of a professional hair stylist to lighten your extensions or add highlights. Darkening your color, or altering the tone (adding or removing red tones, for example) can be safely done by choosing a color that will not damage your extensions.

To choose a color, I suggest that you purchase a hair color and developer from a beauty supply store like markethairextension.com. A box color from a drug store doesn't supply you with the choice to select the developer that you will use on your hair extensions. Choose a 10 volume developer or a demi-permanent color if at all possible. You can use 20 volume developer if necessary, but I would not recommend using 30 volume or 40 volume on your hair extensions. Higher developers might cause damage to your hair extensions if you're not careful.

After you've purchased your color, you need to gather several supplies:

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Hair Color and Developer
Color Bowl and Brush
Gloves
Tin Foil
Plastic Wrap
Wide Tooth Comb
Towel

Organize Your Workspace and Mix Color
I've found that coloring hair extensions is most easily accomplished by using a large counter or table space. Be sure you are coloring your extensions in a warm room with plenty of light. Spread sheets of tin foil across work area to protect the workspace from the color. Be sure you have plenty of room to work comfortably.
Next, following the manufacturer's directions, prepare your color. Most color is mixed with equal parts color and developer. You will need approximately 3-5 ounces of prepared color for your extensions. More color may be necessary for longer extensions.
Finally, lay the extensions across the tin foil. You'll want to make sure your extensions have been combed through prior to coloring. It is not necessary to wash your extensions prior to coloring. Don't color your hair extensions when they are wet or damp.

Apply the Color
Using gloved hands and a color brush, It is important to be sure that you apply an ample amount of color to completely saturate each a part of your hair extensions. Be sure that the color completely coats both sides of your extensions from top to the very ends. It is very important that you apply the color starting at the top of the extension (where the clips are located) downward to the ends, following natural fall of the hair. Applying the color upside down could result in damage to your extensions and will likely leave your extensions frizzy or disheveled. It is always better to use too much color, rather than not enough.

Process the Color
After you have applied color to each section of your extensions, loosely cover them with plastic wrap to prevent the color from drying out. Allow the color to process at room temperature according to the manufacturer's directions. Typically, color should process anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes.
Check a small section of the hair extensions every 5 to 10 minutes during the processing time, by gently rubbing the color off the the extension with a paper towel. Be sure to reapply the color with your color brush after checking, and don't forget that hair color when wet appears darker than dry hair color.
When the processing time has been finished and the color of your extensions are satisfactory it's time to rinse. Fold your tin foil in half for easy transportation to a sink.


Rinse

Rinse the color from your extensions using cool water at low pressure. It is important that you allow the water to flow in the direction that the hair naturally falls, from the clipped portion of the extension to the ends. Use your fingers to gently take off the color. Rinsing should take at the least 15 - 20 minutes. Each section should be rinsed thoroughly and lightly shampooed with a mild, sulfate free, moisturizing or color safe shampoo. It is very important that all color is removed from the extensions. When in doubt, keep rinsing.


Comb and Allow to Dry

When you are sure that your extensions are rinsed properly, lay a towel down on your workspace. Apply a leave-in conditioner to each section of your extensions and comb with your wide tooth comb. Lay the extensions out and allow them to air-dry thoroughly before using them, styling the extensions, or applying any kind of heat tools.

Carefully following these steps will ensure that your clip in hair extensions are colored properly, with minimal damage to your extensions.