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Clip-in hair extensions allow salons and stylists to modify their clients' looks without the commitment--clients can choose to amp up their every day look or boost their beauty for a special occasion. Here are three looks created using Hairdo Clip-In Extensions and Ponies, plus step-by-steps on how to achieve these looks for your clients.
Clip-in hair extensions allow salons and stylists to modify their clients' looks without the commitment--clients can choose to amp up their every day look or boost their beauty for a special occasion. Here are three looks created using HAIRDO Clip-In Extensions and Ponies, plus steps on how to achieve these looks for your clients.

Undone Perfection: The modern deconstructed side braid
HAIRDO Products:
• 16” Ombre Extension
• 18” Beach Curl Pony
Model is wearing color R14/88 Golden Wheat
Step 1: Set your client's hair with large rollers to create body.
Step 2: Clip in the Hairdo Ombre Extension about ½” behind crown. Blend together with her own hair.
Step 3: Secure hair in a low side ponytail, leaving out some front tendrils.
Step 4: Insert the Hairdo Beach Curl Pony comb behind the ponytail. Secure the Velcro and wrap the extra piece around the entire base.
Step 5: Braid loosely and secure with an elastic band.
Step 6: Incorporate the front tendrils into the style by loosely pulling back and securing with hair pins.
Step 7: If your client has a fringe, twist into a '50s rockabilly look.
VIDEO: WATCH HAIRDO CELEBRITY STYLIST KEN PAVES CREATE THE LOOK!

Heightened Desire: The elegant up-do
HAIRDOProducts:
• 18” Beach Curl Pony (2)
Model is wearing color R14/88 Golden Wheat
Step 1: Pull your client's hair back into two ponytails, one on top of the other.
Step 2: Attach a Hairdo 18” Beach Curl Pony to each ponytail. Wrap the extra piece around the base and secure with bobby pins.
Step 3: Braid each ponytail loosely and secure with elastic.
Step 4: Roll each braid up and tuck into a bun. Secure with hair pins.
VIDEO: WATCH HAIRDO CELEBRITY STYLIST KEN PAVES CREATE THE LOOK!

Urban Chic: The new shag with random textures and layers
HAIRDOProducts:
• Clip-In Bangs
• 18” Human Hair Extensions (2)
Model is wearing color R14/88 Golden Wheat
Step 1: Curl random sections of your client's own hair to create texture.
Step 2: Curl the Hairdo 18” Human Hair Extensions too.
Step 3: Section hair below the crown in a horseshoe shape and clip up the hair above the part.
Step 4: Clip in two Hairdo 18” Human Hair Extensions, one on top of the other. Blend together with your own hair.
Step 5: Attach the Hairdo Clip-In Bangs.
Step 6: Trim bangs with a razor for a shaggy, layered look.
VIDEO: WATCH HAIRDO CELEBRITY STYLIST KEN PAVES CREATE THE LOOK!
FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO GET THESE CLIP-IN EXTENSIONS, GO TO
http://www.hairuwear.com/hairdo OR, VISIT HAIRDO ON FACEBOOK.

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