Clip-in hair extensions are one of the easiest and fastest ways to add length, volume, and style to your natural hair. They’re far gentler to your scalp than tape-in extensions or weaves, as they require no glue, chemicals, or heat. Although not ideal for swimming or heavy sweating, many customers appreciate how easy they are to remove and replace. Whether you want to take them off at day’s end, give your scalp a break, or change styles regularly, clip-in extensions are a versatile tool for every woman.
Proper care is essential to maximize their lifespan. With the right maintenance, Yummy clip-in extensions can last three to five years. To ensure longevity, integrate care into your self-care routine—make it luxurious by playing music and lighting candles while washing your locks. Below, we outline the process in six simple steps. First: Brush Before handling your extensions, gently brush them to prevent tangles. This step minimizes the risk of knots that could damage the hair texture or pull it from the clip. Hold a few wefts about one inch from the clip, and use a Denman brush to work from the ends upward, repeating until the brush glides smoothly through the hair. Second: Water Magic Next, fully wet the hair by holding a weft under a gentle faucet stream to avoid tangling. Use your other hand to run fingers down the hair, loosening and rinsing off any product or oil buildup. Third: CoWash CoWashing, or conditioner-only washing, is a favorite technique for natural hair care. It involves using conditioner instead of shampoo to cleanse the hair, which is gentle and effective for most hair types, except extremely oily hair. Massage the conditioner into the hair and scalp to loosen dirt and oil, then rinse with water to wash everything away. CoWashing is straightforward and beneficial.After wetting the hair, place a generous amount of conditioner into one palm, and using the fingers of the other hand, run it through the hair – in sections if necessary – until every piece is saturated.
If you want to deep-condition your extensions, spread them on a clean surface and let them sit for 15-30 minutes. If you’ve conditioned them recently and simply want a quick wash, you can let the conditioner sit for just two or three minutes. Fourth: Rinse, rinse baby Holding one or two wefts at a time, gently rinse the extensions under a light stream of warm – never hot – water. You can use the fingers of your other hand to delicately comb downwards, to help carry the product off the hair. Don’t skimp on this step! If conditioner is not completely rinsed out it will remain on the strands, attracting dirt and making it difficult to produce much volume even after it’s dry. Fifth: Patience The next step is easy: let your extensions sit and air dry! To do this, we recommend laying hair out on a microfiber towel, which is delicate on the hair’s texture. Before you lay them down, you can squeeze any excess water using your fingers, but never rub them with a towel. Leaving them to dry overnight is ideal – make sure they are completely dry before handling them again, as hair is more likely to develop tangles when it is wet. Sixth: Brush and go! Finally, brush the clip-ins one more time, using the same steps as above. You’ll know you’ve done it right if your extensions are shining and smooth to the touch. Feel free to run a bit of finishing oil through them to ensure that the shine is long-lasting. …And that’s it! Caring for hair extensions is easiest when they are high-quality, as all of Yummy’s products are. For a quick primer on the different kinds of hair extensions, see our post 6 Common Hair Extensions and How to Care for Them,