Ever stared at a shade chart and felt overwhelmed? No worries, we’re coming to the rescue. With a smart custom mix designed for clip in extensions and permanent extensions, your hair will look even more beautiful. From icy-cool blondes to deep espresso brunettes, from jet-black gloss to wild pops of pastel – we’re about to spill every trick in the hair book to get you matched and made-up in no time!
Blonde Hair Extensions
Lighter Blonde
We’re chilling in the “ice queen” zone here – vibrant, frosty, and ethereal. Begin with Light Ash Blonde or Barbie Blonde as your base. These shades have that soft, sun-kissed appeal that’s just begging for a luminous lift. Now, bring in Ice Blonde as your highlight hero. A few well-placed pieces of this ultra-cool tone throughout or as a money piece will add instant brightness without taking you full Elsa.
If you want to keep it natural, blend in a touch of Lightest Blonde between your Ice Blonde and base to melt the transition seamlessly. This will give you a perfectly balanced, icy-lit blonde. Cooler skin tones vibe better with icier, ashier blondes. Be careful: too much bleach tone and you’re skating on orangey ice.
Warmer Blonde
Time to channel your inner Barbie (or Ken, we don’t discriminate). Use Barbie Blonde (#16/60) as your hero shade and anchor it with a touch of Light Golden Blonde (#16) for warmth. Alternatively, add a set of Biscuit Blondey clip ins for instant warmth. Playing up the gold or honey tones will flatter warm or olive skin. Don’t go full sunburn – the accent shades should compliment, not compete.
Darker Blonde
Want to dip your toes toward brunette-but-not-quite? Start with Lightest Brown as your base. If that’s too dark, soften it with Iced Cappuccino (#14/22) – mixed shades help ice out too much warmth. You can also add a hint of Natural Sandy Blonde to break up monotony. Mixing darker blonde tones is like mixing a good cocktail: too much of one flavour, and it’s just bitter.
Brown Hair Extensions
Lighter Brown
We’re going more caramel latte than espresso. Start with Light Brown (#6) or Mousey Brown (#6B), then brighten with touches of Lightest Brown (#18). These additions are your highlights. Or maybe you’re more after brown hair with caramel highlights? That’s where Chocolate Honey comes in. You’re basically a walking dessert!
Warmer Brown
We get it, you’re embracing your inner cinnamon roll. Use Dark Brown (#3) as your base, then streak in Medium Ash Brown or Chocolate Honey for more depth and a hint of blonde or caramel running throughout.
Darker Brown
We’re deep, we’re rich, we’re chocolatey. Use Darkest Brown (#2) as your base. If it’s too flat, weave in Espresso Melt to add dimension. These accent shades should be low-key – you want to look elegant, not patchwork.
Black Hair Extensions
Natural Black
Start with Off/Natural Black (#1B) – that softens the stark contrast of pure black and gives a bit of warmth. If you want a little bit of brightness, mix in a speck of Off/Natural Black with or Medium Brown to take away any flatness.
Jet Black
If you want full-on raven wings, go Jet Black (#1) straight up. No dilution. If you’re in the mood to soften it, add some natural-looking flecks of #1B, this will add a subtle amount of warmth and break the glare. If you’re after a cool contrast using different coloured hair extensions, Jet Black with Ice Blonde locks are a great example of a daring, heat-turning custom mix.
Coloured Hair Extensions
All of the shades in our Funky range of Remy hair extensions can either be used as a base to match your dyed hair, or to add a pop of colour to your natural locks such as red streaks, silver strands or electric blue highlights – ideal for Halloween, festivals, or for channelling your inner alt-girl.
How to Choose the Perfect Balayage
Balayage hair extensions are all about soft fades and dimension, not blocky stripes. Here’s how to mix your custom blend:
- Select your base and highlight tones – your base is your foundational shade, whereas your highlight is your accent.
- Strategic placement – highlights should live mainly on mid-lengths and ends, not too close to the roots, unless you want root melt.
- Ratio rule of thumb – try 80/20 or 70/30. If your highlights look too prominent, then it’s best to dial them back.
- Use soft transitions – blend with an in-between shade that’s already been mixed such as Iced Cappuccino or Oak Brondie so there’s no harsh line.
- Test in natural light – sunlight is the ultimate judge here.
Conclusion:
And there you have it! Mixing your own custom shade for your clip in hair extensions and permanent hair extensions is all about creating what looks and feels natural to you. Explore our rich shade library from icy blondes and chocolatey browns blacks and all the hybrid highlights in-between. Use Cliphair as your colour toolbox today!
