Why The Right Accessories Make All the Difference
How Accessories Protect Your Investment
Hair extensions are a proper investment. At Cliphair, we’ve been supplying 100% Remy human hair extensions since 2007. We therefore know, first-hand, that the right hair extension accessories and tools can dramatically extend their lifespan, prevent tangling, and keep them looking fresh for longer.
The reality is that quality hair deserves quality care. Simply having the wrong brush, or being careless in how you store your hair pieces, can lead to issues like matting, pulling on bonds and tapes, and premature wear.
The good news is that you don’t need to invest in expensive gadgets to keep your hair pieces in great shape. Instead, your focus simply needs to be on obtaining a small number of good-quality, purpose-built hair extension tools.
What You’ll Find in This Guide
In the world of hair extension accessories and tools, there are six categories that actually matter.
So, we’ve covered all of them in this guide:
- Extension-friendly brushes
- Wave combs
- Alligator clips
- Pintail combs
- Hair extension storage solutions
- Extension-specific recommendations
Whether you wear clip-in, tape-in, or nano-ring extensions, we’ll show you the tools best suited to your specific type of hair piece.
The Best Brushes for Hair Extensions
The Wet One – Cliphair’s Detangling Brush
This is the one hair extension brush that every wearer definitely needs. When you make The Wet One by Cliphair your choice, you’ll appreciate the soft and flexible bristles that glide gently over your extension attachments without snagging.
The handle has an anti-slip grip that makes it easy to use on both wet and dry hair. As the name “The Wet One” implies, this is certainly an excellent brush to use when you’ve just washed your hair and hair extensions with Cliphair’s Deep Moisture Shampoo, and perhaps gone on to slather a generous amount of conditioner on your tresses.
All in all, The Wet One is the ideal detangling brush for extensions of various types, including clip-in and nano-ring hair pieces.
If you keep having tangling problems with your clip-in extensions, you’ll probably be thankful for this article on how to detangle such hair pieces.
The Bristly One – Cliphair’s Bristle Brush
When it comes to smoothing and adding shine, The Bristly One from Cliphair is more than up to the job. This natural bristle brush is designed to distribute natural oils through the hair, while helping create sleek finishes and salon-worthy blowouts.
Whether you’re looking to eliminate frizz or add gorgeous gloss, you’ll be able to trust this brush to deliver great results. That’s not least because unlike some synthetic brushes, this natural brush helps smooth the hair cuticle. Plus, you can be sure of it causing zero damage to your hair extensions and attachments.
For a closer look at how this gentle bristle brush works, check out our previous blog post introducing The Bristly One.
How To Brush Hair Extensions Without Damaging Them
One of the questions the Cliphair team hears most often is: “can you brush hair extensions safely?”
The short answer is “yes”, provided that you use the right technique.
So, here’s how to brush hair extensions correctly:
- Start at the ends.
- Work upwards in small sections.
- Hold the bonds or tapes securely while brushing.
- Never force knots through the brush.
- Never brush right at the root on bonded extensions (tape-ins or nano rings).
Your specific extension type will affect the approach you should take to brushing:
- Clip-in extensions
With clip-ins, you can brush fairly freely once they’ve been applied. Remember to remove and store these hair pieces when you aren’t actively using them, and to brush through thoroughly.
- Nano-ring extensions
If you’ve ever wondered how to brush hair with nano extensions, the key is to hold the bonds with one hand, while brushing gently from the mid-lengths to the ends. Use a flexible hair extension brush for nano rings, such as The Wet One.
- Tape-in extensions
Avoid dragging the brush directly across the tape tabs of these hair pieces. Support the attachment area with your hand while brushing.
For further help on choosing brushes, take a look at our comprehensive guide to hairbrush types. It answers the questions of which brushes are the best choices for hair extensions, damaged hair, frizzy hair, static hair, and various other scenarios.
The Wave Comb
What Is a Wave Comb and How Does It Work?
The idea behind a wave comb is to provide extension wearers with a way to loosen curls and waves without completely losing definition.
Consider the Cliphair Wave Comb as an example; it has wide and smooth teeth that you can trust to glide through your curls. The rounded edges are gentle on extensions, and the marbled lilac design looks lovely.
When you aren’t using the comb, you can have it tucked inside the luxurious and protective PU leather pouch it comes with. Speaking of which, the pouch fits most smartphones, so it can even double as a trendy case for your device.
Best Waves and Curls to Create with A Wave Comb
Used after curling, a wave comb works beautifully for:
- Beachy waves
- Soft glamour waves
- Loose curls
- Stretched-out curls
- Relaxed next-day styling
Let the curls cool first, before gently gliding the comb through the mid-lengths and ends.
Are you looking for tighter and more structured curls? In that case, turn to our Velcro rollers guide for additional styling inspiration.
Sectioning Tools for Hair Extension Application
Alligator Clips
Good sectioning will make it easier and quicker for you to apply extensions, at the same time as allowing for greater precision. A set of alligator clips, then, is a wise investment for any extensions wearer, as well as professionals.
While we’re on that subject, professionals trust and approve of our own alligator clips at Cliphair. Coming in a set of four clips per pack, they incorporate anti-slip technology and a double-hinged mechanism that holds more hair than standard clips.
If you’re an ordinary wearer of clip-in extensions, you’ll be thankful for having alligator clips when you need to do some neat sectioning before applying the hair pieces.
However, these multi-purpose tools are equally indispensable for professional fittings of tape-ins and nano rings. They’re among the most useful hair extension tools you can own.
Pintail Comb (Rat-tail Comb)
A pintail comb is one of the most versatile hair extension supplies available. That’s certainly no less true of the Cliphair Pintail Comb.
This tool has a sharp and pointed tip, enabling clean parting and precise sectioning for the application of permanent hair extensions. It also has fine teeth for backcombing roots (perfect for extra grip with clip-ins) or detangling small areas.
The design of this pintail comb is durable, too, its structure not bending or snapping under pressure. It really is one of the ultimate multitasking hair extension tools, valued by salon professionals and home users alike.
Hair Extension Storage
Why Proper Storage Matters
Knowing how to store hair extensions correctly can help dramatically extend their lifespan.
Proper hair extension storage can be vital for:
- Preventing tangling when they aren’t being worn
- Maintaining shape and style
- Reducing friction damage
- Keeping extensions clean between wears
Even the highest-quality Remy hair can suffer if it’s left loose in a drawer or simply thrown into a handbag.
The Cliphair Hair Extension Holder
Do you wear clip-in extensions? If so, a dedicated extension holder might be one of the smartest buys you ever make.
Cliphair’s own Hair Extension Holder is a travel-friendly solution that will keep your hair pieces organised and tangle-free between wears. This handy holder has been designed specifically for hair extensions, and it makes washing or styling easier, too.
We’ve previously written in detail about what makes the Cliphair Hair Extension Holder the ultimate styling accessory. You might also be interested in our Hair Extension Hanger and Carrier as another form of on-the-go protection.
How to Choose the Right Accessories for Your Extension Type
Clip-In Extensions
With clip-in hair extensions being so “DIY-friendly”, you won’t need too many tools to help maintain them.
That said, there are still a few essentials for clip-ins:
- A detangling brush for daily care, such as The Wet One
- Alligator clips for sectioning
- An extension holder for storage
A pintail comb can also be handy for creating neat and even sections before you apply your clip-in extensions.
Tape-In Extensions
Professional fitting is required for tape-in hair extensions.
Tape-in wearers should make sure they have the following useful accessories:
- A pintail comb for precise sectioning
- A bristle brush for gentle daily brushing
- Spare tape packs for maintenance and reapplication (Cliphair offers them with 48 tapes per pack)
As tape-in placement is so critical for this type of hair piece, you should avoid DIY fitting. Make sure you always arrange for a qualified hair extension specialist to fit and remove your tape-ins.
Nano Ring Extensions
Nano-ring hair extensions, too, need to be fitted by suitably capable professionals.
Once your nano-ring hair pieces are in place, your life with them will be easier when you have these accessories to hand:
- A specialist brush such as The Wet One, which is the perfect hair extension brush for nano rings
- A pintail comb for sectioning around bonds
When brushing, you should take care to always support the bonds and avoid pulling directly at the attachment points.
One more thing on the topic of choosing the right hair extension accessories: these recommendations come from feedback gathered through thousands of customers and real reviews over the more than 17 years Cliphair has been in the hair extensions business. Our words are based on real-world experience, not just theory!
