Extensions make summer’s steamiest looks a reality, adding the extra length and volume that takes hair from ho-hum to oh-la-la. With a little prep time and the right products, nirvana waves, ultra-long straight hair, ponytails that bounce, perfectly placed highlights and lowlights, and the glossiest curls are just minutes away. We asked the pros for their tips to create these styles and rounded up some vacation-ready inspo so we can take our glam on the road all summer long:
LONG BALAYAGE OCEAN WAVES:
PRO TIP: Get balayage highlights without a salon visit or chemical processing
with balayage extensions for a damage-free sun kissed look:
@slay.sara.slay wearing Hidden Crown® Clip In | Balayage | #B3/882 | 26”
ULTRA LONG AND STRAIGHT WITH TEXTURE AND HIGHLIGHTS:
PRO TIP: add clip ins for extra volume and length and style with fingers
using a dry texturizing spray to create a pieced effect:
@brennajunew styled by @georgefrag1 for @industrymagazine using
Hidden Crown® Clip In | Light Caramel Honey Blonde Mix | #622
GLOSSY PONYTAIL WITH VOLUME:
PRO TIP: Pop it up and go! Use volumizing mousse to add lift and fullness.
Wrap the attached extension with strands of hair and secure with a hair pin for
a polished finish:
@samanthabusch wearing Hidden Crown® Ponytail | Rich Chocolate Brown | #3
LONG SMOOTH WAVES WITH SIDE PART:
PRO TIP: style extensions into waves before applying and finish by using a
curling wand to blend natural hair and extensions seamlessly. Finish with a
glossing spray:
@katiajacksonlifestyle wearing Hidden Crown® Clip In | Jet Black | #1
LONG TEXTURED WAVES:
PRO TIP: use fingers to separate waves and apply texturizing spray:
@laineywilson styled by @sylvia_wheeler using
Hidden Crown® by Laura Rugetti Seamless Clip In | Balayage | Venice
GLOSSY VOLUME AND LENGTH WITH CONTROLLED CURLS:
PRO TIP: use a volumizing mousse before styling. Seamlessly blend the Halo®
extension with your natural by creating large controlled curls, and finish with a
glossing spray:
@elegantlyellery wearing Hidden Crown Halo® | Dark Ash Blonde Mix with Cool
Highlights | #882
LOOSE CASCADING BEACH WAVES:
PRO TIP: style by winding hair around the barrel of a curling wand and gently
work it down to the ends, or alternate directions using a flat iron. Use fingers
instead of a brush to maintain the separation of the waves:
@lizzieinlace wearing Hidden Crown Halo® Light Beige Blonde | #22
Summer is the perfect time to keep things fuss-free, not to mention quick. The right extension solution and a little know-how and preparation makes it easy to chill knowing your hair is hotter than the temperatures. Minimal effort, maximum glam. Our pros are ready to help you choose the perfect extensions for you and to expert color match. Long summer days with long glam hair - what could be better? We want to see your crowns, Queens! #hiddencrownhair