Hidden Celebrity Hair Extensions
Article by Jon from HairstylesDesign.com, February 2012
If you think hair extensions are all about feathers and fake-looking brightly colored strands, it may be time to rethink this ancient technique of augmenting a woman's hair. The truth is that there are many different types of extensions, including ones that will look so natural that few people will know that it isn't real. While feathers may be the big trend in hair extensions this year, there are many more celebrities keeping their extensions under wraps by using more natural extensions to deliver a striking look without appearing fake.
The most natural looking of these extensions are simply straight hair that perfectly matches a woman's natural color. Attached in the back of the head, these extensions seem to flow directly from the head, even though they are kept in place with a standard clip. To get the perfect color match, some celebrities are choosing to dye their hair to the exact tone of the extensions. This type of technique is a common practice of Ashlee Simpson, a singer and actress that is quickly reaching the higher echelon of A-list celebrities. Her penchant for using extensions is well hidden by the straight and sleek nature of her hair and her willingness to change colors on a regular basis.
Another celebrity that is using hair extensions in a natural way is Lindsay Lohan. Instead of going for the straight look, Lohan uses extensions that emphasize waves and slight curls. As her hair is naturally full of volume, the clip-in extensions create a seamless transition in her hair from the normal waves at the top to soft curls at the bottom. This type of extensions work better with a woman that has more full hair and can better hide the attachment under heavy volume. Again, dying may be needed to develop the perfect color match, but many woman will be able to find extensions that already fit their natural color.
Of course, when it comes to hiding extensions, few women can match the stealthy styles worn by singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. Her hairstyle has remained an ever-changing source of inspiration for millions of fans. The secret to the celebrity's hidden hair extensions is that she doesn't go for huge amounts of extra length. Her short hair extensions attach perfectly on the lower part of her hair and are extremely difficult to spot given their unique position. Lopez benefits from having access to some of the most well known and talented hairstylists in her hometown of Los Angeles, but the technique is quickly picking up steam elsewhere in the country.
Any woman that wants to add a little flair to her hair will need to understand that extensions are not just about flash. The hidden power of natural looking hair extensions can mean that even a non-celebrity can achieve an amazing look by finding the right local extensions expert and a perfect color match. The benefit of using natural hair extensions is that a woman can experiment with new looks and removing the extensions will just appear like a normal haircut.
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