Long, straight, hair for your wedding. Why not? To accomplish the long, full head of hair in the photo above use 20 inches and at least 2 packages, 6-8 ounces or 400 strands, of extension hair.

The MANEMAXX System allows you to create that volume that will come from adding the hair all the way toward, and near, your crown. But allows the bonding of the hair extension to be covered by a thin layer of your own hair at the crown.

The strand-by-strand system allows your hair to flow freely, giving you a natural-looking and natural feeling result from the hair extensions. Comfortable so you won't be bothered on a day you have so much to think about...

Confetti hair? Oh yah! What great way to celebrate a special day and turn your hair into fun-fetti!

First, you will want to treat your hair with a setting spray prior to using the iron. With a tiny barrel hot iron, start from the ends of your hair and wrap the hair around and around until you are about 2 inches from your scalp. Hold for a few seconds, then release. Don't touch the curls at all. Leave the hair to cool and mist with a holding spray.

For this fun style you can get by with a minimal amount of extension hair. Go long because the curls will take up some of your length,an inch or so. Around 3 ounces, or 150 strands, of extension hair should suffice. You wouldn't want to install too much hair as it would take far too long to accomplish the look. Using just a bit of extension hair for a style like this can be completed in a reasonable time and give you a very dramatic result!

Deciding on colors? When using the strand-by-strand individual method of installing hair extensions, you have the option to use 1 color or mix 2 or 3.

Although there is natural depth to the hair color you purchase, you may want to purchase additional hair just above and/or below your color. This will give a more defined depth to the colors in your hair and throughout your extensions. You shouldn't worry about colors matching exactly. The strands allow you to choose even a color just a shade or 2 within yours and allow a beautiful blend to be created. One of our customers says, like magic...you think they aren't going to work and they end up blending perfectly.

To create a look like this one in the photo above, you would want to use our blondes in color #22 and #613. Using more of the lighter blonde on the top, sides and front gives you a natural sun bleached appearance that further enhances the unnoticable hair extensions. For this look use about 6 ounces of extension hair or 3-400 strands.

Hair extensions are not just for those who want longer hair! Here is a look created with a very small amount of extension hair, about 2-3 ounces in both a dark and light color for a dramatic result with a medium length to shorter hair.

When it comes to adding hair extensions it is fun to think outside the box. The contrast of color can create vivid, eye-pleasing, attention-grabbing results. Think about using an extension hair color completely opposite of your own. If you are blonde, grab a deep auburn or the darkest brown. If you are dark, think light caramel, or bright blonde.

To complete this style you will add contrasting pieces of 12 inches in dark and light, or the contrasting colors you have chosen for your hair. You will add about 3-4 ounces in different lengths to give a choppy end result.

The MANEMAXX System works well for creating styles in which you control the color strands and lengths you want to apply. It is far easier to cut the hair to length before you place the extensions in your hair. Cutting the extension hair after it is installed can sometimes end up in unwanted, unnatural results for a do-it-yourself 'er.. Can you imagine those ends in the photo with blunt cuts? The extension hair comes packaged with the natural ends for unnoticable and natural hair extension wear.

To acheive the style in the photo above, you may want to enlist the help of a friend or get the assistance of a 3-way mirror, or at least an extra one propped behind you. First, you will want to treat your hair with a setting spray prior to using the iron. With a very large barrel hot iron, start from the ends of your hair and wrap the hair around and around until you are about 2 inches from your scalp. Hold for a few seconds, then release slowly without allowing the curl to fall. Have a handful of bobbies ready and pin each curl and allow to cool. Handle the curles gently as you un-pin the cooled curls and allow them to cascade into place.

Finally, pull side pieces up little by little and pin them to your crown. Use a soft holding spray that will allow a little bounce to remain in your curls.