Pretty Ponytails

Ponies are no longer only a casual style.  They have become such a versatile style that can take you from day to night, the gym to a five star restaurant! Thanks to hair extensions, your ponytail can now be as luscious and glamorous as you please! Celebrities are often spotted sporting thick and glossy ponytails... which have almost all been created with the help of hair extensions!

Extensions can transform thin, limp and lifeless locks into gorgeous, glossy up-dos, and with the launch of ClipHair's new human hair ponytail everyone can get celeb style at a snip!
The new ponytail pieces from ClipHair are made from 100% Remy Human Hair, and are the same fabulous quality as all of the ClipHair range. The hair can be styled using your straighteners, heated rollers or curling tongs - unlike many of the synthetic ponytails on the market. The human hair makes the ponytail look incredibly natural and blend seamlessly with your own hair. There is no fake 'plastic' look to the hair, so no one will be able to tell that your gorgeous swishing mane isn't your own hair!

There are many ways to wear a pony -

Slick ponytails can be striking and cutting edge. By simply running a hair gel (I adore Redken's Water Wax 03) over your natural hair and attaching a human hair extension ponytail, you can look catwalk ready in minutes!

Side ponies can be sultry and seductive or sweet and ladylike. These are also ideal if you like to have some hair framing your face and aren't sure about having all your hair swept back. These look stunning when styled in loose waves!

Wavy ponytails are the epitome of old school glamour. By tying your extensions to one side and running your straighteners in a circular motion you can achieve a gorgeous, feminine style easily.

Long glossy ponytails, often seen on celebrities such as Kim Kardashian are achieved by using human hair ponytail attachments and are the perfect way to give the appearance of thick and healthy hair.

A few accessories to help you get your perfect ponytail:

Dry Shampoo - Cheap and cheerful Batiste Dry Shampoo (available widely from Boots and Superdrug and many supermarkets) is great for giving hair a more dishevelled and lived-in appearance as well as adding volume. Using a thin toothed comb for backcombing creates height at the crown - a gorgeous, glamorous look. I often like to tease my hair with a comb and dry shampoo in order to make it look really thick and volumous!

Check out the ClipHair website (www.cliphair.co.uk) and YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/elliecliphair) for more tips, such as pretty braids to compliment your ponytail.

The styles shown below have been created using hair extensions and hairpieces. Infact, it's rare that a ponytail spotted on a celebrity has been created without using extensions! When styled correctly, they can be your best kept secret.

Ravishing Red

RED HOT – Have Blondes and Brunettes Had Their Turn in The Spotlight?

With summer just around the corner, what better way to get yourself in the mood than to spice up your look with a change of hair colour!  Whether it’s vivid copper highlights, a mahogany tint or bright red, hair hues are hotting up the pages of our celebrity magazines and there are plenty of flame haired beauties to turn to for inspiration.

Cheryl Cole famously captured the nation’s hearts on The X Factor last year when she appeared with a stunning cherry red hair colour, causing other celebrities to jump on the bandwagon and follow suit! Amy Childs’ deep, glossy red locks are her trademark, which she keeps in tip top condition with regular deep conditioning treatments.

It’s not just celebrities who are embracing the latest hair trend, the Spring/Summer catwalks have also been awash with gorgeous red shades – rich cinnamon red shades have been spotted at Margiela, whilst Gucci showcased soft and shiny strawberry blonde.

Dying your hair red and updating your look has never been easier. There are a great selection of hair dyes available on the high street which won’t break the bank. A few of my favourites include:

John Freida Foam Colour Dye in Deep Cherry Brown – the foam formula is really easy to apply and doesn’t drip. Expect gorgeous results in twenty minutes!

Live Colour XXL Colour Intense Hypnotic Red R37 – a gorgeous crimson shade. Be prepared to turn heads!
Alternatively, if you’re not feeling brave enough to embark on your transformation at home, take a photo of your favourite shade to your hairdressers.

As with all colour treated hair, red hair requires special care. The chemicals in hair dye can cause your hair to feel slightly dry, which is why it’s important to keep it super hydrated with hair masks and lots of conditioner. The better condition your red hair, the more shiny and glossy it’ll look! I love the Radiant Red range by John Freida, which smells gorgeous and leaves your hair feeling unbelievably soft and silky.

Finally, the must have for any hair style – clip in hair extensions! ClipHair offer a wide range of red extensions – from gorgeous strawberry blonde to striking bright red! The extensions are made of the finest quality Remy human hair – the very best on the market. This means they blend perfectly with your own hair, unlike the unnatural plastic looking shine which comes with synthetic extensions. Remy hair is considered the finest hair because the cuticles are kept intact and not stripped, ensuring that the hair stays super soft, shiny, silky and tangle free throughout its lifetime. Get yours today! www.cliphair.co.uk

Beautiful Braids

Whilst it may seem an age away with the constant rainy English weather, before we know it the season of festivals, beach parties and barbeques will be among us…

What better way to accessorise your tanned skin, bikini and floppy hat than an on trend braid? Braids are a quick and easy way to look stylish in hot weather when having hair down can get a little hot and sticky. When I’m at the beach or chilling by the pool the last thing I want to be worrying about is how my hair looks. By styling it into a braid it stays put and keeps me looking good throughout the day.

The Fishtail Braid

Spotted on everyone who’s anyone – including Leona Lewis, Selena Gomez and Blake Lively to name a few, the fishtail braid is a hairstyle staple.

The style looks like it would be tricky to master, but it’s actually surprisingly easy to do.

1) Comb and remove any tangles from hair.

2) Divide your hair into two large sections straight down the middle of your hair. Decide what direction you’ll weave; you can weave from left to right, or right to left, depending on whatever feels comfortable.

3) Pull a thin strand of hair from outside of the first section. Pull this strand over the first section, and add it under the second section on the other side. In other words, the strand of hair has gone over the first section and finishes under the second section.

4) Do the same for the other side. Pull a skinny strand of the hair from the outside of the second section and over this section, then weave it under the first section. Keep on repeating the steps until you reach the end of your hair.

You can watch my step by step fishtail tutorial on YouTube – EllieClipHair

The Waterfall Braid

Another style which looks very complex but in actual fact Is surprisingly easy is the waterfall braid. This is perfect for a festival as it allows you to keep your hair down but with a pretty twist.
All of these hairstyles are created using ClipHair hair extensions which add the volume and length needed to create a gorgeous braid. Order yours today at www.cliphair.co.uk Happy Braiding!
EllieClipHair