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Time for a harsh truth: this is the tinsel's world, and we're all just living in it. Tinsel hair looks amazing, but sometimes it's a little tricky to work with. If you're feeling adventurous and want to go for pure sparkle, read on! We've got some tips on how to make working with tinsel a little more manageable. Opening the Pack If you're planning to use the entire pack of tinsel in one go, we recommend tearing it open up at the top or splitting open the sides of the bag rather than openi …

Our high heat Festival Braid is made from heat resistant synthetic fiber that behaves very differently from kanekalon jumbo braid. It’s best suited for the kind of elaborate braided ponytail and pigtail styles that are popular at festivals and raves. If you’re willing to put in some extra work and settle for a looser seal, it can sometimes work for box braids or synthetic dreads as well. First things first: high heat fibers like our Festival Braid do not seal easily and do not shrink d …

RastAfri's Highlight Braid is type of kanekalon jumbo braid that is low heat/hot water set and is multicolored. It’s  similar to products like Afreez’m Braid, Sensationnel Color Braid, Janet Collection Super Caribe, and pretty much any other low heat, multicolored hair on the market.Color Bleeding Before products like these came out, the only multicolored hair you could find was high heat. It took a while for manufacturers to figure out how to make the hair multicolored without ch …

Chain link braids look super complicated, but they're very simple to do! They're actually not braids at all; the chain link look is achieved by twisting two twists together (try saying that five times fast!) MaterialsSmall snap clips, bobby pins, or barrettes. We used snap clips in the video above. Whatever you prefer to seal the ends of the braids with (boiling water, a lighter, thread, rubber bands, etc).  Braiding hair (optional) Instructions 1.  Section off two pieces of …

What's an ACV rinse, and why should I do one? Synthetic hair extensions sometimes have a coating on the outside of the strands that can cause irritation, specifically itching. Some folks don't react to to the coating at all, or don't notice it beyond the normal slight discomfort that goes along with a fresh install. Some styles are less prone to causing a reaction as well; most synthetic dreads are sealed with boiling water or steam before being installed, and sometimes that's enough to …

Silky curl falls are hairpieces that are worn over a ponytail or bun to achieve the look of bouncy ringlet curls without the hassle of curling your hair.  In this tutorial, we'll cover how to make silky curl falls from bags of premade synthetic silky curl hair extensions.Materials 4 bags of silky curls2 hair ties or strips of stretch laceScissorsSomething to hang the curls on, like a hook, towel rack, or clothes hanger. NotesIf you prefer long curls that are the full length of the package …

There is a time and a place for costume store party wigs, and that is Halloween. Stand out from other party store shoppers with a few of these simple tricks!Wear a wig cap underneath. They're cheap and they keep your hair under control. You won't be stuck fighting flyaways, and getting your hair flat under the cap will help your wig sit better over it.Sew a few weave clips around the hairline. This is especially helpful for updos, and if you're wearing a pigtail style, it will help keep …

MaterialsThree bags of marley braidRubber bands, ortho bands, or sturdy threadStretch lace, elastic, or hair tiesInstructions Gather your supplies. For this tutorial, I'm making a pair of falls with three bags of marley braid. If you’re making a single fall, you can use fewer bags of marley braid, and if you want them to be really full, you can use more.Separate your marley braid into two piles, one for each fall.Take 3-4 pieces of marley braid and hang them over your elastic, lace, o …

MaterialsTwo or more colors of synthetic hair (if you’re making dreads from your blend, make sure it’s 100% kanekalon)Patience! :)Instructions Choose two or more colors of hair that you want to blend together. There’s no limit to how many colors you use, so have fun! I’ve chosen turquoise, neon yellow, and lime green, which will yield a bright petrol green color. I’m using equal parts of each color, but you can use as much or as little of each color as you like. Layer the colors on t …

How to Make Leopard Print Extensions The below tutorial explains how to make temporary, clip-in leopard print extensions. We do not recommend using this tutorial on real hair because of the need to tape the hair down to a flat surface to be able to draw on it. You can use this tutorial to make other patterns as well, like zebra print or polka dots. Abstract patterns work better than definite shapes. I've tried making heart and star print extensions and the results were less th …