RealBeauty.com Clip-In Extensions Feature

Many human-hair clip-in extensions will cost you more than $250. But if you've got some time, you can make them yourself for about $50!

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Kate Gosselin's New Extensions!

My mane man Ted Gibson is unbeweavable. Just look what he's done to Kate Gosselin! Once mocked for her chickenbutt hairstyle, she now looks - dare I say - pretty?

Last week, it was all Ted & Kate plus hundreds of tracks. Ted spent 20 hours meticulously adding dozens of extensions to Kate's hair.

"Kate was an absolute sweetheart, I loved her," says Gibson, who also appears on the TLC show What Not To Wear. While he knew that transforming the look that launched a thousand Halloween wigs would be a challenge, Gibson reveals it was the super-short, spiky hair in the back of Kate's notorious former hairstyle that proved most daunting. "Bonding extensions to those little hairs really took time. But in all those hours, she didn’t complain once. She was so open to whatever I suggested, and willing to try just about anything." Well, with one notable exception: At first, Gibson reports, Kate was reluctant to let go of the thick, jaw-length shock of hair in the front of her face in favor of bangs. "She wasn't sure about bangs," says Gibson, "But I find many women have that one thing they're afraid to let go of, that one 'security blanket' part of their look, whether it's a fear of going shorter or darker or something. But once they finally let go and embrace the change, they always love it."

"It's good to have hair again," Gosselin says. "I know this will be more upkeep than my old look, but I'm ready for it. I'm just grateful I don't have to go through the awkward growing-out process of short hair. I get criticized for everything I do enough as it is!"

Kate Gosselin before (left); Kate before, before

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3 Video: Holy Hair Extensions, Britney!

I haven't considered myself a Britney Spears fan since circa 2001. But her new ditty, 3, has me kind of hooked.

Brit Brit's body looks SICK in the video, and her makeup is impressive. At the same time, I'm kinda wondering why homegirl is still rocking these tired-looking extensions. Surely, after two and a half years, she should have found something that looks better than this. I'm no extension/weave expert, so maybe this is the best Britney could find. But if that's the case, I would've told Mr. cameraman to cool it on the closeups.

What A Difference A Day Makes: Ashley Greene Lets Her Hair Down

Twilight Saga star Ashley Greene went from short to long, literally, overnight. Ashley stopped by Los Angeles salon Parlour on 3rd yesterday, for a NINE HOUR session to receive hair extensions, by stylist Essly Powell.

Now that Eclipse filming has wrapped, Ashley jumped at the chance to go back to her long locks. What a difference a day makes...

Ashley at U2 concert (with castmate Kellan Lutz) on Sunday night

Ashley on Saturday at the "Todd DiCiurcio: Heartstrings" event
hosted by Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick

Photo Credit: celebrity-gossip.net

Kourtney Kardashian Wears Hair Extensions

This week, Kourtney Kardashian was spied getting her extensions touched up. Now, don't get it twisted...I am not hating on Kourtney for wearing a weave. In fact, I've been known to don them from time to time. I just felt the need to share these pics to show that even gorgeous reality stars sometimes need a little faux hair help.

For my step-by-step tutorial on how to create your own clip-in hair extensions, click here!

Photo Credit: Bossip.com

Emmys 2009 Beauty: Blake Lively

For the 2009 Emmy Awards, celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora was inspired by the modernity and elegance of Blake Lively's red Versace gown. He created a goddess style, braided updo using products by Frederic Fekkai.

To get the look, Renato started out by applying Fekkai Coiff Strong Hold Volume Mousse onto wet hair. Next he blow-dried the hair smooth and applied the Fekkai Coiff Extra Control Styling Gel to prep the hair. He then teased all the hair and pulled it up into a high ponytail. By adding some hair extensions to the ponytail, he created extra length for a more dramatic look.

Afterward, he braided the entire ponytail and fastened at the end. Campora finished by applying Fekkai Coiff Magnifique Ultra-Light Finishing Creme throughout the entire look for a smooth and sleek effect.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Unbeweavable: Tyra To Go Weave-Free on September 8 Eppy of Her Show

This just in via Twitter...

Tyra Banks reveals she will go weave-free on the September 8th episode of The Tyra Banks Show:

"Guess What! I'm rockin' my REAL hair on my talk show September 8th. No fake hair at all! Will be the hair coming out of my scalp! 4 all 2 C!" Tyra adds, "No ponytails, no ballet bun head. Hair will be out and free!"

Follow Tyra on Twitter: @tyrabanks

Are You There Hair Weave? It's Me, Short Hair.

Have you ever been walking down the street and seen hair weave just discarded on the sidewalk? I don't know if this is something inherent to Philadelphia, or if there are rogue extensions littering the streets of America. But I just had to post these hilarious pics of weave remnants on the pavement near my apartment.

A few weeks ago while on a walk with Mr. Spoiled Pretty, we came across not one...not two...but three pieces of weave on the sidewalk. It was as if Hansel and Gretel left a trail of tracks so they could find their way back to the hair salon.

I'd love to know how these hair weaves end up homeless. Thoughts?

Don't Hate. Appreciate. Oprah's Hair is 100% Hers!

Ever since Oprah started styling her hair in a sleek blowout, people have been wondering if her mane was unbeweavable.

Well, the big O set the record straight on Friday's eppy of her talk show:

"Am I wearing a weave? Everybody’s like, 'Oprah, we love your weave.' This is not a weave, this is my hair." And to prove that she speaks the truf, Oprah shared this photo of her mane in all of it's natual glory. "This is what my hair looks like. This is me before it gets pressed and curled in the morning," she continued.

Gail's response? "Yowza!"

Britney Spears Loses Part of Her Weave During Concert Stunt

Transform Your Do With Clip-In Hair Extensions

For my step-by-step tutorial on how to create your own clip-in hair extensions, click here! If you'd prefer to just buy pre-made extensions, check out these clip-ins by Ted Gibson, which just launched tonight on QVC.

For more videos, visit my channel on YouTube - Spoiled Pretty TV.

Oh...and to try on different hairstyles and find inspiration for your personal transformation, visit dailymakeover.com.

For more video product reviews and tips, click here for Spoiled Pretty TV.

Worst Hair On Television

The title of Worst Hair on TV once belonged to Kim (above) from Real Housewives of Atlanta. But to be honest, I don't think the term hair adequately describes the bargain basement wig she has affixed to her head.

Thus, I think the torch should be passed to Michelle from Momma's Boys.

Somehow, this child has racked up $130,000 worth of debt buying a new nose, Botox, breast implants, lip injections, obvious extensions and all the hooker-esque clothes she could find at Frederick's of Hollywood. So sad.

Rent Hair Extensions?!?! Unbeweaveable!

Warren Tricomi salons have a new rent-an-extension service. For $100, a stylist will color-select, apply, and style human hair clip in extensions. You can be Cinderella (or Rapunzel) for the night, then return the extensions the next day – so they can be sanitized for the next customer. If you decide to rock the long locks for more than 24 hours, it's $100 per day - and if you decide to keep them, the final cost will have a deduction from the time you rented them.

Or for half the price, you could make your own extensions – and wear them as many times as you’d like. Hell, you could be Cinderella every day…never worrying about the clock striking midnight and your weave turning back into a pumpkin. Here’s how. You’ll need:

One package of wefted human hair
Basically, it’s a track of hair that can be cut into smaller strips. Be sure to buy human hair because, unlike synthetic, it can be styled with thermal tools. Human hair can also be washed with shampoo, which will extend the life of your extensions. I also recommend going to a beauty supply store to purchase the hair – as opposed to buying online. This way, you’re guaranteed to get hair that more closely matches your own hair color. If you’re confused, ask for a salesperson’s assistance.

A few packages of wig clips
These usually come in packs of 2 or more. I typically use 2-3 small wig clips per hair extension, depending on the width of the extension. My recommendation is to buy more than you think you need, because they’re pretty inexpensive and it’s always better to have more than to come up short. If you have light hair, buy wig clips that will easily blend with your hair color. If your hair is dark, you can get away with the standard black wig clips.

A spool of thread
The color should match the color of the hair.

A sewing needle

Step one: Cut the hair wefts into strips. I like to trim them in various widths, so that the end result looks more real. Here’s a good recipe:

Six to eight strips that are 2” in width
Four to six strips that are 3” in width
Four to six strips that are 4” in width
Three strips that are 6” in width
Two strips that are 8” in width

Step two: Once you’ve cut your strips, take your needle and thread and sew on the wig clips. The comb side should be facing out, and the teeth should be pointing down. A good rule of thumb: the 2, 3, and 4” strips need two wig clips – one on either end. The 6 and 8” strips need three wig clips; one on either end and one to anchor the middle.

Step three: Once you’re finished sewing, you’re done. Clip those babies in, put on your cutest outfit, and go git your Prince Charming.

Short Cuts

Here's a Spoiled Pretty prediction for the new year...

With so many stars getting scissor-happy in 2007, who wants to bet that extensions will be back - in a big way - in 2008?

Going To Great Lengths

Think that celebrities’ hair grows faster than us regular folk? Well, guess again. Tress trendsetters, like Jessica Simpson, regularly rely on hair extensions to transform their manes from mundane to magnificent.

"Fake hair is no longer taboo," says L.A. stylist Jonathan Hanousek. "It has become another fashion accessory."



Clip-in extensions are a great way to change the texture of your hair, while adding length and volume – in mere minutes! Clip-ins provide the look of traditional sewn or glue-bonded extensions, without damage to the hair… they’re perfect for your real-life red carpet moments.

Click here to watch Kim Kimble, The Queen of Hair Extensions, show you how to go to great lengths with do-it-yourself clip-in extensions!

Note: If you decide to purchase clip-in extensions, like HairDo by Jessica Simpson and Ken Paves, be sure to buy human hair – NOT synthetic. Yes, it’s more expensive, but human hair extensions are specially processed so that they can be professionally colored, permed, and/or cut to match your needs. And, unlike synthetic hair, you can wash and use thermal tools on human hair to achieve star style.