Keeping Up With Hidden Crown

Looking for the perfect summer hairstyle that is quick and easy but still high on glam? Bubble ponytails are this year’s hottest look that takes the heat index off the charts. Braids are gorgeous but sometimes you want a style that can be done in minutes. Bubble ponytails are super sexy and the trick to achieving the perfect BPT is by using ultra long clip-in extensions for added length and volume. We have TWO easy how-to tutorials by celeb stylists with their pro tips to create gorgeous bubble ponytails: curves ahead!

STEP BY STEP BUBBLE PONYTAIL TUTORIAL BY STYLIST EMMA WILLIS

PONY BREAKDOWN:

PREP: Apply @dphue The Blonding Brush (heat activated highlighter) to all the front areas of hair which frame the face and add some heat.

STEP 1: Part the hair and create a tiny pony tail on the crown of the head (leaving the majority of hair all around the hair line free & loose) this will be the base that you will then secure your clip-in hair extensions. I used 22 inch @HiddenCrownHair ones.

STEP 2: Wrap around the small secured tiny ponytail a 3 piece clip-in extension - remember you want this to be long 22 / 24 inches as each bubble with the teasing you do will only decrease the length by an inch - it also depends on how many bubbles you want in your pony too!

STEP 3: Pull ALL the rest of the hair up to create that high pony thus hiding the base of the extensions - so now all the hair is up in one high ponytail

STEP 4: Section out and start to tease at the roots building up to 3/4 inches moulding into a bubble shape as desired depending on how big you want your bubbles spritzing each piece as you go with @amika un.done texture spray and top / outer pieces with a little Star Glow Styling Wax by @oribe secure Ito your finished bubble with a clear small plastic band

STEP 5: Repeat above according to how many bubbles you want in the ponytail

STEP 6: Finish with a spritz of @ogx_beauty Multi-Benefit Hairspray

STEP BY STEP BUBBLE PONYTAIL TUTORIAL BY STYLIST BRADLEY LEAKE

@HiddenCrownHair (https://hiddencrownhair.com) 4/22 for added length

#hairtip: use #rootshadow for a seamless blend with @lorealpro root spray

#blowout the hairline & set using #velcrorollers @basic_b_beauty

Protect before heat styling w/ @colorwowhair style on steroids #texturespray for volume and heat protection

Create #waves through the back using @ghd_northamerica #curve

1. Remove rollers & Pull back the front section
2. create a ponytail at the crown
3. use #colorwow One Minute Transformation to eliminate any frizz & control while adding elastics
4. add elastics 2 to 3 inches apart down the ponytail
5. use @unite_hair Expanda Dust to add grit and shape the size of the #bubbleponytail
6. fill in the hairline with #colorwowhair Light/Medium brown root conceal powder
7. smooth with @sprnettehairbrushes boar bristle styling brush & @leonorgreylusa Eclat natural baby hairs

DOUBLE BUBBLE: WHEN TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE!

Noticing hair shedding more than usual and wondering what could be going on? The culprit could in fact be your styling habits, especially if you have them on daily repeat, and even more so if you have chemically treated hair.

Why does heat cause hair loss?

Heat causes dryness and breakage. Damaged hair can drop more quickly and in broader areas than healthy hair. Heat actually destroys the proteins in hair strands and dries out cuticles.

What causes heat-related hair loss?

Blow drying, flat ironing, using curling irons, and over-styling, especially chemically treated hair, every day without giving hair a rest.

How do I know if my hair is damaged by heat?

Hair that is hard to manage, won’t hold style for long, has singed ends, is dry and brittle, hard to brush, has split ends, and less elasticity are all signs of heat damage.

How hot is too hot for hair appliances?

Hair dryers: between 80 F and 110 F - a good rule of thumb is to always use the medium heat setting. *Pro tip: always blow dry your hair in a downward direction to keep cuticles flat, creating a smooth finish to hair.

Flat irons: 365 F is the maximum you should ever use to straighten hair. Pros say the ideal is between 300 F and 350 F.

Curling irons: under 200 F for fine or thin hair, and 200 F to 300 F for thicker or more coarse hair textures.

*Golden rule: never use appliances over 400 F - not only will you damage your hair but you risk burning your scalp.

Do heat protectants really work to prevent damage?

Treating your hair before styling gives you a 50% better chance of avoiding heat damage to your hair, but the only way to really control the breakage and dryness is to style less - much less. Instead of heat styling your hair every other day, aim for only twice per week to cut the amount of heat you actually use on your hair. When you do use heat, treat your hair with a protectant before curling or straightening.

How they work: heat protectants create a protective coating on the hair with silcone, polymers, fatty acids, natural oils and panthenol that seals in moisture, reduces frizz, and smooths cuticles, and helps disperse the heat more evenly.

Wet or dry hair?: spray or apply product to dry or damp hair and let the product actually dry before heat styling.

Can leave-in-conditioner work as a heat protectant? Yes, when applied to wet hair before blow drying.

DIY heat protectants:

Using a hair oil as a sealant before styling creates a protective barrier to heat and helps to create a smooth finish. Not all oils have these benefits and how you use them is vital. Thickly applied oil can actually cause the straightener to drag on hair, causing more damage that if you hadn’t used an oil at all. Use only oils with a high smoke point: this is crucial as when an oil heats up and reaches its “smoking point” or “burning point” it causes a release of free radicals that can be toxic.

Argan oil:

Argan oil has a high smoke point which is ideal for use as a heat protectant. Pat hair dry with a microfibre towel to avoid frizz and breakage. Rub a few drops of argan oil into your palms and gently run your fingers through your hair before styling.

Coconut oil:

Coconut oil also has a high smoke point, and it is a good choice for really dry hair as it locks in moisture. Mix 1 teaspoon of oil into 3/4 cup of water, and then spray or apply to wet hair before drying.

Does summer heat cause hair loss?

In fact, yes: any extreme temperatures, whether hot or cold can cause approximately 10% of hair follicles to enter the resting stage of growth, which can mean more hair shedding than usual. But don’t worry - seasons change! And that means this natural hair loss will not last for long, and hair will begin regrowing when temperatures stabilize. Giving your hair styling tools a break in summer is a good idea, to not exacerbate the situation. Try braids, natural beach waves, and ponytails instead! Curl or straighten hair extensions (with care!) instead of your own hair. Skip a trip to the salon for highlights by wearing balayage extensions to avoid chemically treating hair during summertime. Keep your hair conditioned, protected and trimmed, and let your hair have a natural moment without compromising on style. Contact us today for expert advice in choosing the best extensions to help you kick up your style in time for summer, so that the heat comes from you, not from your tools.

Our new patent-pending Hidden Crown Bungee Ponytail is the most versatile and easy to use hair extension for instant glam style. We have all the howto videos, pro tips, and pics to inspire you to create this year’s most gorgeous ponytail looks:

Our design is unique, and the simplest way to create a secure ponytail using 100% human hair, layered 80 grams, 18” in length, and available in all colors.

Super Sleek Glam Ponytail

A slicked back ponytail shows off cheekbones like nothing else can, and that is the number one reason why so many celebs choose this look. But that’s not all: bad hair day? No time to shampoo and style? Humidity taking control of your hair? A ponytail is the perfect fix:

• Pro Tip#1: spray your hairbrush and then smooth through hair to get a clean hairline around your forehead and temples.
• Pro Tip #2: try parting your hair in the center and let a few strands fall on either side of your face to frame your forehead.
• Pro Tip #3: go for a deep side part for a chic alternative.
• Pro Tip #4: place the ponytail high on the crown of your head for an instant lift, or low at the nape of your neck for sophisticated glamour.
• Pro Tip #5: finish by gathering a section of the ponytail and wrapping it overtop of the grip to conceal it, and hold in place with a bobby pin for a polished finish.

Bungee Ponytail with Wavy Volume

Adding soft waves to our Bungee Ponytail makes it perfect for feminine and ultra-glam styles. Begin by creating cascading beach waves in the ponytail with our Hidden Crown Curl Bar:

• Pro Tip #1: attach to hair that has been slicked up into a ponytail placed high up on the crown of your head, creating movement mixed with drama.
• Pro Tip #2: select a small section at the front center of your hairline and separate with a comb creating face-framing tendrils - soft and romantic.
• Pro Tip #3: create a center part and attach our Bungee Ponytail low down at the nape of your neck for a chic, feminine look.
• Pro Tip#4: simply gather your hair into a ponytail with your fingers rather than a brush, keeping it soft and unstructured. Attach our Bungee Ponytail for casual, ultra-girly style.
• Pro Tip #5: finish by gathering a section of the ponytail and wrapping it overtop of the grip to conceal it, and hold in place with a bobby pin for a polished finish.

Bumped Up Bungee Ponytail:

Give your ponytail height and oomph by putting your own hair into a small bun before attaching the Bungee Ponytail, for instant lift and maximum swing:

• Pro Tip #1: add waves ahead of time for movement.
• Pro Tip #2: flat iron for a sleek, chic look.
• Pro Tip #3: play with your part: center or side, or no part.
• Pro Tip#4: finish by gathering a section of the ponytail and wrapping it overtop of the grip to conceal it, and hold it in place with a bobby pin for a polished finish.

Ariana Grande’s Superstar Glam Ponytail Video Tutorial

The Queen of ponytails Ariana Grande is the inspiration for Olga Safari’s bombshell beauty look: * click here for her simple video tutorial *

Bubble Ponytail

For a super quick and fun style update, add grips in the same color as your Bungee Ponytail spaced three inches apart down your extensions creating a bubble effect. Cover each grip with a few strands of hair held I place with small bobby pins. Add face-framing tendrils for a sexy finish.

Contact us today for our expert advice Color Match in choosing the right extensions for you. Show us how you style your Hidden Crown Bungee Ponytail! Send us your pics via DM on Instagram

If you are anything like us you are so ready to pack your bags and GO! It has been so long since we could get out and see something new, to plan a road trip, pack a suitcase and hop on a plane! Wanderlust is real, and now we can do more than just dream. With loosening restrictions, actually planning a vacation is back on the table and even if it might mean that going to the ends of the earth on an exotic getaway isn’t feasible yet, there is so much to explore closer to home. And no matter where we go we KNOW we are going to take a million photos for the gram to show everyone we are on the road again! And that means we want to look amazing in every single shot - beauty game ON!

Glam for the Gram

Some of us love the simplified routine we got used to during quarantine of low-maintenance skin and hair care, but that doesn’t mean we compromised - we do actually care what we look like even if it is only on Zoom or hidden behind a mask. On the other hand, some of us are bursting to be seen and glam it up and we have had a lot of time to perfect our beauty techniques. Whatever camp you fall into the last thing you want to do is waste your precious, much-deserved vacation time getting ready. It’s time get out and reenter the world! Multi-tasking products are the biggest time savers and as for hair, our Hidden Crown Hair Extensions are the perfect travel accessories: nothing gives you the versatility of quick hair changes and fixes like our extensions and we have the best tips for your glam on the go:

Insta-Glam Tips for gorgeous hair on the road

• Prep ahead: freshly wash your extensions ahead of time so they are ready to style
• Curl or flat-iron your extensions based on your dream hairstyle - you can always switch it up later
• Our extensions hold curls and waves for weeks if you store them correctly and will only need a touch up once in a while with proper care - bonus for traveling when your time is precious
• Store them in your custom Hidden Crown extensions carrying case, (which is, BTW, perfect for travel) to keep them fresh, and tangle-free
• Our case keeps your extensions contained and ready to go and early fits into a carryon luggage (TSA compliant beauty - love that!) for short trips - romantic getaways, anyone?

No time, all gorgeous: balayage is your secret beauty weapon

Why wait for summer highlights to give you that “just back from vacation” hair, or spend time and money at the salon for chemical processing? Balayage is like “highlights to go” and we have just the shades and lengths you need for perfect sun kissed waves. Balayage gives every hair color, style and texture a sunlit lift without a major coloring commitment, giving it depth and dimension. We have a range of extensions already treated with balayage - contact us for expert advice in choosing the perfect shade and length for you. Talk about ready-to-go dream hair!

Tourist by day, party all night!

Take your sightseeing day look and turn it into the ultimate party pony in 5 seconds flat. No need to waste precious time shampooing and styling when all you want to do is keep the vacay going right into the night. Slick back your hair into a high ponytail and fasten with a hair grip. Then attach our Bungee Ponytailovertop of the grip and fasten into place. Cover the grip and extension by taking strands of your own hair and circling them over the grip for a polished, sleek look. A second option is to attach our Bungee ponytail leaving half of your hair down behind à la Ariana Grande. A high up pony style goes anywhere you go - dining or dancing. There’s good reason why this is the top go-to look for Hollywood celebs in 2021!

Hidden Crown Hair Extensions are the best travel accessory for beauty on the go that gives your glorious hair in moments without spending tons of time styling. We can’t wait to get back out into there again, exploring, recharging, living! Where are you going next? Send us your travel pics wearing your Hidden Crown Extensions! Bon voyage, Queens! #hiddencrownhair

This year’s MTV Movie & TV Awards Unscripted featured some of Hollywood’s most glamorous beauties styled by superstar hairstylists Bradley Leake, Paul Norton, and Jon Lieckfelt using Hidden Crown. Read on for all the details and how-to’s:

How did you create Chrishell’s red carpet look?

Chrishell’s look for the awards is smooth and silky but effortless.  We wanted to keep it lightweight and touchable with minimal product.

I started by using Color Wow Coconut Cocktail to hyd rate and Color Wow Dreamcoat to humidity proof the ends.

And then a quick blow dry with GHD Helios blow dryer.

I then added custom colored Hidden Crown Hair clip-in hair extensions shades 422 / 622 to create fullness and length.

I smoothed the hair using the L’Oreal Steam Pod and finished with Color Wow Extra Shine Spray.

Head to @hairbybradleyleake to see him in action getting Chrishell ready for the MTV Awards, and learn his pro tips to create her golden, sleek red carpet look - gorgeous!

What was the inspiration behind Nikki/Bella's MTV Movie & TV Awards look?

“Glam Undone”, The details were polished but with a soft bohemian texture.  For Nikki, I was Inspired by 1970’s Cher, while Brie was a fusion of wet and soft texture.

“The one thing that elevated this look was the Hidden Crown Seamless Extension. For Brie these added volume and for Nikki, they added length” - E! News?

Feeling inspired?

The good news: you don’t need a stylist to put on your Hidden Crown Extensions. They go on and off in minutes! And you don’t need a red carpet to have ultra-glam, celeb-worthy hair: contact us today for expert advice in choosing the right extensions and Color Match for you!