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Fighting frizzy hair can feel like a battle at times. And, just adding products to your hair to reduce the frizz won’t do the trick. Serums can be helpful but fighting the frizz starts way before the styling stage…it starts in the shower.

This look works best with longer hair so if you don’t already have it, go ahead a put in your Estelle’s Secret clip-in hair extensions and we will start this look from there!

Need a cute Valentine’s Day hairstyle to rock this weekend? We’ve got the perfect look for you!

Start by parting your hair in the middle and creating two smaller sections at the front (one on each side). Braid the two sections of hair. We did two basic braids. But you can, of course, do any type of braid you wish for. If braiding simply isn’t for you, try twisting the hair instead. Once you’re done braiding or twisting the hair, secure the hair using clear elastic bands. We also used a volumizing foam from Redken to help add texture to the hair. This is great if your hair feels too slippery. An alternative to this is using texturizing spray.

Move one to adding your clip-in hair extensions at the back of your hair, but make sure to leave a bit of hair at the top (we’ll work on this section of hair later on). To achieve this cute Valentine’s Day hairdo, we used clip-ins from the Classic 20” set. We added 3 clip ins at the back of the head for more volume and a bit of added length. However, if you want more volume, go ahead and add even more clip ins. If you’re going for a more subtle look, you can add less clip ins or none at all. You decide what feels best for you.

Brush through the hair to help the clip in hair extensions better blend with your hair and then move on to styling the hair. We used a 1.5 inch curling wand when curling the models hair. To make your curls last, make sure to let the hair cool down and set before styling it. Use clips or pins to hold each curl in place while it cools down. An alternative is to hold each curl in your hand a few seconds before releasing it.

While letting the curled hair cool down, bring your two side braids or twists to the back of the hair and secure with an elastic band. Now it’s time to work on the top section of hair. Let down a section of hair and add clip ins. Bring down another section of hair from the top and add another clip in piece. We added 2 pieces of clip in hair extensions at the top of the head. Again, you decide how many clip ins you’d like to add for your desired look.

Once the last clip ins are in, it’s time to curl the rest of the hair. Let the hair cool down before brushing through all of your hair. Gently go through the hair using your fingers and Voila!  You’re done!

We hope you’ll give this hairstyle a try during the weekend. And if you do, don’t forget to share your look with us on Instagram using #estellessecret. We’d love to see you recreate this hairdo!

Wishing you a lovely weekend!

ES Team

Have you ever wondered how to clip in your extensions creating a beautiful voluminous half up? We have covered all the details in this week’s hair video. Watch how to seamlessly transform your short fine locks into a gorgeous voluminous half up hairstyle!

Enjoy! 😉

The best hairstyles for long hair are those that won’t compromise the health of your hair. We know that is a lot easier said then done but with these tips, you can keep it looking and feeling its best. Before reading on, remember that the number one step in caring for long hair is knowing your hair. Know your hair type, understand your hair texture, and what its individual needs- no one has exactly the same hair. A great way of finding out all this is by consulting a professional that can help start you on an effective hair care routine. Just like any other part of your body, your hair needs lots of love, pampering, and patience. Implementing the tips below will help you achieve your hair goals and keep all your favorite hairstyles for long hair looking flawless.

Hair Care & Health

Don’t stress out, it affects the entire body

Use sulfate-free products

Add nutrition back into your hair by deep conditioning one or two times a week

Wash your hair regularly but not every day, two to three times will suffice

Calm down on the dry shampoo

Try herbal and natural DIY hair treatments 

Add Vitamin E to your hair care routine

Be aware of what ingredients are in your products

Invest in modern heating tools that work faster and more effectively causing less damage

Concentrate on the scalp, roots, and nape when shampooing

Try to stick with the same brand of shampoo and conditioner

Get your full 8 hours of beauty sleep

Rinse your hair using cool water for shine and strength

Avoid heat as much as possible when contemplating hairstyles for long hair

After a swim, wash your hair with a mild shampoo to remove saltwater, chlorine and/or pollutants.

Stay away from harsh chemicals such as sulfate

Air dry your hair when possible instead of using a blowdryer

Use a clarifying shampoo once a month

Pat your hair dry a bit before applying conditioner

Drink LOTS of water

Don’t use an unnecessary amount of products

Treat your hair twice a week to oil treatments using light oils like coconut oil, olive oil, or almond oil

Eat hair healthy foods like protein-rich foods, leafy greens, nuts, and citrus fruits.

Protect your hair from UV rays and pollution with a cute hat

Exercise regularly for increased circulation and overall health

Length Retention

Massage your scalp frequently throughout the day

Don’t rub with a towel, pat dry instead

Take gelatin supplements

Use a wide-toothed comb to distribute shampoo and conditioner instead of hands

Join the bonnet community

Dry your hair using an old t-shirt or hair scarf instead of a frizz-causing towel

Trim about 1/4th an inch of your hair every 6 to 8 weeks

Use a broad toothed comb

Eat hair-growing foods like coconut, dried fruits, and protein

Sleep on a silk pillowcase

Use hair bands like scrunchies or coils that don’t pull at your roots

Brush from the ends up so you aren’t pulling tangles thru the entire length of your hair

Promote hair growth with the B vitamin biotin

Avoid brushing while wet, combing with a wide tooth comb is better

Braids are the perfect hairstyles for long hair before bedtime since they help avoid tangles

Give attention to split ends immediately

Styling

Add mousse to increase volume leading to a longer appearance

Blow-dry with your head down and concentrate on the roots

Messy buns are always great hairstyles for long hair. They not only look great but keep your hair up and out of the way

Always use a clean comb free of old product buildup, dirt, sweat, etc.

Start with face-framing layers at your cheekbones to thin a round face or chin to soften a square jaw

Take the old-school approach and use foam rollers to curl your hair

Side bangs add extra volume and height

Go for loose and messy ponytails that won’t tug on your edges

Curl just the ends of your hair and tousle them for natural looking body

Don’t tease too often because it can cause breakage

Long layers in the front give you the illusion of length

Use a low-setting when using a blowdryer and point downward

Don’t get stuck into one look with your hair

Use a toothbrush to tease, volumize, lay down flyaways and baby hair.

Brush using a boar bristle or wet brush

Use ribbons for a soft, flirty, feminine look while functioning as a way to manage your hair

Use a heat protectant before using heating tools to cause the least amount of damage

Get quick waves by flat ironing your braids

Opt for balayage so your highlights look more natural as they grow out

Wear loose up-dos, keeping hair off back and shoulders where it gets exposed to friction

Add waves or curls to amp up the body

Add bangs but don’t make them too thick or too wide

Easily tame unexpected frizz using hand lotion

Braid your hair before bed and have super curly hair when you wake up

Use the concentrator on your blowdryer to keep it a safe distance from the hair 

When growing your hair out, keep your ends lighter

Always get a dry cut on long, wild, curly textured hair

Add a dose of shine to your long tresses by pouring a shot of vodka throughout your hair after washing it

Get your ends trimmed after color services to help maintain hair health and improve texture

Comb hair out in sections, therefore, making it easier to manage

Your ends should come to a gradual point in the middle of your back

Use a dry conditioner over your hair focusing on your ends to make them shiny and soft rather than your crown

The perfect place to part your hair on the side is to in-line with the middle of your eye

Use clip-in hair extensions for a quick style change

For a fresh take on the long ponytail, break it up with hairbands and pull each part out in the midsection

Almost all hairstyles for long hair should include face-framing layers for balance

Experiment with different types of braids

Make your ponytails appear fuller by making two separate ponytails and bringing them together

Brush your hair twice a day from bottom to top

Besides caring for your hair, there are certain hairstyles for long hair that are recommended to keep it from looking flat and/or dull. Some are listed above but we encourage you to subscribe to be notified of all our latest tips, tricks, and tutorials!

Now, you can get one of many half-up styles using Estelle’s Secret hair extensions. Check out this fun and creative style that offers the best of both hair worlds!

Well, you’re not alone. And most of all, it’s not the end of the world. Sometimes we get really upset over days like these. But, it’s not worth it. And, at the end of the day, you’re gorgeous no matter what.

Now, let’s move on to the solving part and sort out this hair so we can get on with our day.

Here Are 4 Ways to Help You Fix a Bad Hair Day:

1. Tease Roots. If you wake up with flat hair, try teasing your roots and adding some dry shampoo before backcombing your hair. The dry shampoo will also help absorb any excess oils and add texture to your hair. Remember to not over do it with the dry shampoo and stick to the roots only. If the dry shampoo leaves you with white residue, make sure to massage your scalp thoroughly.

2. Let the Accessories Save the Day. Simply put on a gorgeous hat or headband, and you should be ready in minutes. Or, try combining your favorite hair accessories with a simple hairstyle. For instance, try a side braid with a hat, or a low ponytail with a headband. The options of are endless!

3. The Braid Solution. Braids are quick, easy, and definitely our favorite go-to style when we just don’t know what to do with our hair. And, there are so many different braid hairstyles out there, that you can’t possibly get tired of this style. The best part is that braids are perfect for second day hair as the hair is slightly more textured and easier to work with. Check out a few of our inspirational braid tutorials here.

4. Let the Frizz Work at Your Advantage. Your hair does not need to be smooth and silky all the time. The messy chic look is in at the moment, so make sure to use it to your advantage.

So, don’t let your hair get in the way of your day. Try these 4 quick and easy solutions instead.

We hope that you liked these tips. And, if you have any tips you’d like to add to the list, then please make sure to comment below.

Wishing you no more bad hair days,

ES Team

This weeks post is a step by step guide on how to get your hair back on track. Simply follow these simple tips for a couple of months and your hair will grow thicker and stronger.

Many women experience hair-loss. This can be caused by hormonal changes, like a pregnancy or if you have a health condition that causes your hair to loose it’s nutrients. Over-heating, styling your hair the wrong way can also result in thinner hair.

If you’re suffering from thin hair, you probably have fine hair strands and your hairline is irregular. This is normal for fine hair, because it breaks too early before it has the chance to become long enough to create a thick and even hairstyle. But don’t worry! Your hair-type is not uncommon and there are a couple of tips and tricks you can do to get your hair thicker.

All of these thinning hair issues are normally caused by over-heating, cutting the hair the wrong way, bleaching (color treating) and not giving back the proteins to the hair. To get your hair back on track, simply follow these steps:

1. Get a blunt haircut. Skip the layers! Go for a long bob without layers (or short one if it’s short). You can still have some around your face, but keep it simple in the back. Tell your hairstylist to only cut your hair straight off. No layering, no razoring! And no slicing through the hair. Blunt haircuts really help fine hair to look THICKER.
2. Choose a natural hair color. You want to avoid using strong chemicals on already weak hair. Give yourself a nice tone with the help of toners and don’t use lightening colors, bleach or dye. Find a beautiful shade close to your natural hair color and stick to it. Don’t change your hair color too often. This will really help your hair from breaking.
3. Get a volumizing shampoo. This will help your hair to look fuller. Don’t wash your roots with heavy products and don’t apply conditioner onto your roots. Only wash your roots with a gentle volumizing shampoo.
4. Use a quality KERATIN conditioner. Apply a small amount onto your mid-parts and ends every time you wash your hair. Keratin is an important protective and structural protein in the hair. Adding this protein will help build up your weak hair and make it possible for your hair to grow thicker and longer.

If you follow the above steps and stick to these caring tips, you’ll be able to see a great change in just a couple of months.

We’re going to show you how to create these instant highlights with ESTELLES SECRET Hair Extensions—no frizz, no fry, no over-processed locks here.

When trying to style your hair, it’s important to start off with the right texture of hair in order to achieve the hairstyle and look you’re going for. The texture of your hair has a huge impact on how your hairstyle will end up looking and how difficult the process of styling your hair will be. It’s, therefore, important to make sure you first have the right hair texture before you start styling your hair.

For a bohemian and romantic hairstyle, we would recommend starting off with loose waves. To get this texture, use a curling wand with a big barrel as this helps create soft loose waves. When it comes to classic, traditional hairstyles or wedding hairstyles, we find it’s better to start off with tight curls. Both loose curls/waves and tight curls work perfectly for various updo hairstyles. And, although the same hairdo, technically, can be done on both textures, the outcome will be noticeably different as they create a different look and feel to the hairstyle.

Textured hair is also great for twist and braid hairstyles as the hair is easier to work with. In addition, textured hair will hold a braid/twist better than straight or freshly washed hair. If you’re trying to master a new braiding technique, we definitely recommend starting off with slightly textured hair.

Pin straight hair or freshly washed hair is hard to work with compared to second day hair. So, unless you’re going for a sleeked back hairstyle, a sleek ponytail or braid, we don’t really recommend starting off with pin straight or freshly washed hair. It will only have you frustrated, especially if you’re trying out a new hairstyle.

To get the specific hairstyle and look you’re going for, a little bit of planning is required. For instance, if you’re planning to do an updo for a special event coming up, you might want to strategically plan in your hair wash day in order to ensure you have the right texture. There are, of course, a few shortcuts that you can take if your hair is freshly washed or just feels extra slippery on a particular styling day. You can add dry shampoo or texturizing spray for added texture, or you can curl or wave your hair using a heat styling tool. Check out how we create soft, loose curls/waves in this step-by-step hair tutorial.

We hope that you find this post helpful. And, if you have any styling tips you’d like to share with us, please leave a comment below. We’d love to hear from you.

Wishing you a lovely day,

ES Team

Here is the big scoop. Oiling, shampooing and conditioning sounds like a complete hair-care regimen, but it misses out a very important part – brushing. The way you brush your hair can make a significant difference to the hair health. While everyone recommends brushing hair a 100 times a day as that improves circulation, doing it with the wrong brush would cause more damage than benefits. This is why it’s important to concentrate on not only how much you brush your hair, but also how and when you do it, and with what brush you do it.

Your Clip In Hair Extensions will look better and last longer if your hair is taken care of the right way.  Take it from us….  beauty takes work!  🙂

WHEN to brush your hair:

Combing your hair with a fine-toothed comb when wet is a recipe for disaster. Ideally, when you’ve just washed your hair, just press a towel onto it until it’s not dripping anymore. When your hair is damp, run a wide-toothed comb through the ends, and then go a little upwards with each stroke until the whole length is untangled. Wait for it to dry out completely before using a paddle brush to brush your hair thoroughly

HOW to brush your hair:

Gently! That’s the only way, really. Don’t be impatient with knots and run the comb right through them. Besides causing breakage, they will leave split ends that give your hair a damaged look. Carefully untangle stubborn knots with your hands instead of brushing them away.

HOW MUCH to brush your hair:

Twice a day is perfect. Before heading out for the day, just brush enough to untangle and style your hair. Before bedtime, run your brush gently on your scalp for about a 100 strokes. You need not run the brush through the whole length. Besides resulting in better circulation, it will also serve as a relaxing head massage and you’ll sleep better!

WITH WHAT to brush your hair:

How to choose the right hair brush is probably not a question you’ve dwelled much upon, and picked up the prettiest one you saw at the general store. The upside of this is you can see a great improvement in your hair health by just picking the right hair brush. The best hair brush is definitely the cushioned paddle brush with nylon bristles – it is your safest bet. It is least damaging, stimulates blood circulation, and spreads the natural oils from the scalp through the hair giving it a healthy shine.

While the paddle brush can also be used for a basic blow dry, you might want to look for the vent brush variety of paddle brushes. Boar bristle brushes are good to use for blow drying if you want a straight look. However, if you want to style your hair or add volume, use a round hair brush, the size of the barrel should be proportional to your hair length and the kind of curl you want. Smaller the barrel, tighter will be the curl.

Armed with these tips on hair brushing, we’re sure your hair will be even more beautiful now. Which brush does the trick for you? Share your preference in our comments section!

The dog days of summer are upon us ladies and you know what that means! Summer vacations, pool parties, and family cookouts. Oh yes, I am right there with you, summer is without a doubt, my favorite season. Plus, you get to rock the cutest outfits and fliest hairstyles with Estelle’s Secret clip-in hair extensions! Have you watched all the awesome tutorials on the site? From beach waves, braids, and highlights, you will have literally the best summer hairstyles around. I have to warn you though, if you’re not careful with your clip-in hair extensions, they could go from fly to, well, fried! Nobody wants that, so let me give you a few tips on keeping them protected from sun, sand, and sea all summer long!

Swimming is a No-Go for Clip-In Hair Extensions!

Ok, I’m going to start off with what I feel is the most important tip I can give you, and it sucks but it will save you a ton of time and headache. You do not want to go swimming with your clip-in hair extensions. I know, but trust me, it’s a recipe for disaster! This goes for both the pool and the beach water. Chlorine and the salt in the water will damage your extensions by drying them out immensely. On top of that, your hair will tangle like crazy! I can tell you from experience, it’s true and it’s not fun. You will literally spend an eternity trying to untangle your natural from the hair extension so I recommend avoiding it all together.

Wave Goodbye to Salt Sprays!

So, you want those fabulous beach waves you saw Blake Lively sporting last year, right? Of course, who doesn’t?! The question is, what is the best way to accomplish the wavy style without damaging your even more fabulous clip-ins? The first thing that comes to mind are those popular mermaid salt spray’s that have been all the rave, but for us hair-extension rockin gals, it’s best to stay far, far away! These sprays contain sea salt which again, damages not only the hair extensions but also your own hair. They also contain alcohol, delivering a double dose of dryness, frizzies, and tangles. Instead, you should opt for a keratin-infused leave-in conditioner. Simply soak the hair, scrunch it up with your hands, and you’re all set. You’ve got bold, beautiful, beach waves that are full of body without all the harsh chemicals.

Too Hot to Handle for Your Hair Extensions!

I’m sure you guys already know how the sun’s harmful UV rays can wreak havoc on your skin but it can also damage your hair extensions. The constant heat from the summer sun can easily and quickly dry out your clip-in hair extension leaving them looking less than cute. This isn’t exactly something you can easily avoid but you can combat it by deep conditioning your clip-ins on a regular basis. We always recommend using a keratin-infused conditioner and soak the extensions starting at the ends and working your way up. You can expect the best results by either leaving the conditioner on overnight before rinsing them or wrapping them up under a warm dryer for a good hour. Deep conditioning is essential for keeping your hair extensions (and your natural hair) hydrated and moisturized during the summer.

If you have any summer care tips for clip-in extensions that we missed, let us know! Also, just in case things don’t go as planned, if you are headed to the beach or pool with your extensions in, wearing them in a braid or bun will help reduce tangling and damage. Be mindful of products, as many products contain sulfate and other yucky chemicals that your extensions don’t like. Other than that, Estelle’s Secret wishes you a hair-tastic summer and don’t forget to watch all the quick and easy tutorials to slay the hair game all summer long!