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Sweaty Hair

Dealing With The Summertime Curse of Sweaty Hair

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We’ve all felt it, after a night spent tossing and turning, battling summer temperatures: the dismay when we look in the mirror and see slick strands of hair hanging down from a moist and greasy hairline. Here at Flip-In Hair, we are determined to equip you for any seasonal hair care challenges that life throws at you, so let’s delve into ways of dealing with the unpopular sweaty hair phenomenon.

Tackling The Scent Of Sweaty Hair

Interestingly, it’s not the act of sweating that produces a rank and embarrassing smell. A buildup of sebum, product, dead skin cells and sweat mixed together nurtures the natural bacteria residing on your scalp and produces a stink. Leaving it to accumulate and then air dry contributes to a long-lasting and rancid smell, so washing your hair is crucial, although you don’t want to dry out your locks by doing it too frequently.

If mere shampooing in the shower is not enough to vanquish the smell, there are a variety of traditional remedies you can try, such as using essential oils, aloe vera or even lemon juice. Healthline dissects the different solutions and matches them with specific conditions that may also cause a sweaty scalp, so if you suspect your hair smells for a different reason, be sure to check them out!

Prevention And After Care

If you’re headed for a session or activity where you expect to end up with sweaty hair, you can take preventative measures which lessen the probability of sticky tresses. Firstly, wear a sweat-wicking headband to absorb moisture at your hairline or go the full way and cover up with a headscarf or bandana, a stylish solution which also protects your scalp against bleaching and sun damage.

Secondly, use dry shampoo before exercising. Like your headband, dry shampoo will absorb excess sweat and oils, leaving you looking and feeling refreshed. Follow up afterwards with a styling mousse or stay-in conditioner, to replenish the stock of moisture that the sweat removed from the scalp.

Hairstyles To Conceal Sweaty Hair

Life happens. It doesn’t always leave room for a convenient shower or for applying dry shampoo. Try out some of these cute and practical hairstyles to hide what’s really going on underneath.

A ponytail is a classic, suggesting sports and activity as well as keeping your hair neatly out of sight. However, braids do an excellent job of weaving strands together so that no one can see how limply the hair is hanging down. The brilliant thing about braids is that they are limitless – French braids, Dutch braids, crowns, pigtails, updos…You can even wear your sweaty hair down when you sweep a greasy fringe away from your face with some tiny twists or intricate plaits.

Alternatively, rock the look with messy topknots or wacky space buns, especially when dressing in sportswear that says you don’t care. You are active, you are fun and you are making the most of this summer weather. No one’s going to argue with sweaty hair in that scenario!

Visit Us This Summer

At Flip-In Hair, we have extensions to suit every outfit, every style and every statement, all year round. Browse our website to view our full selection.

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Bleached Hair

Dodging Sun-Bleached Hair This Spring

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With Britain’s summer weather proving even more wildly unpredictable these past few years, everyone is on tenterhooks wondering when the sun will come out, and for how long. Surely long sunny days at the beach or in the park can’t be too far off?

With the prospect of more sun comes the worry of what it will do to the hair after it has weathered the cold and windy months. We might adore the sun, but its UV rays are penetrating and powerful and prolonged exposure can rob your tresses of their natural glowing colour. The UV reacts with the melanin in the hair, robbing it of its natural pigmentation and leaving it much lighter.

 

Don’t go off-colour with Sun-Bleached Hair

Bleached hair seems all the rage online, especially when it’s done naturally. Lemon juice and vinegar pop up as aids to lightening your tresses by way of the sun. If this is something you are planning to do, make sure you rinse thoroughly and apply conditioner afterwards.

However, the colourless craze poses a great danger to the health of your mane. The sun’s rays subdue melanin; the hair’s natural pigment which retains its colour, moisture and vitality.

If you’ve taken advantage of our vibrant colour matching service, then the last thing you’ll want is for this to become frustrated.

 

Protect yourself

As well as causing it to be dry and brittle, sun-bleached hair can pose serious risks to your long term health. Melanin also works to absorb ultraviolet rays from penetrating your hair and skin, protecting your cells from skin cancer.

The British Skin Foundation has published general advice on how to protect yourself as May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

At Flip-In Hair extensions, we can also recommend:

  • Wear a hat or headscarf (a headscarf might be more suitable to stop ‘hat hair’).
  • Swap that tight bun for a loose plait: Pulling on fragile hairs can damage them.
  • Avoid chlorine or hair treatments- the chemicals can react with the sun and exacerbate bleached hair.
  • Consider using UV protection spray. This Charles Worthington formula contains Moringa seed extract and is available to buy for £2.99 from Boots.
  • You can also combine this with protective shampoo. Charles Worthington also offers a version which contains UV Filters and washes away chlorine. This too is being sold at Boots for £2.99.

 

Extending hair doesn’t mean extending vulnerability

If you’re planning on adding a flamboyant flash of summer colour to your locks, then be assured you can enjoy our full range without having to worry about bleached hair.

There are a whole load of ways to keep in touch with us for all the gorgeous inspiration you deserve. You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Pinterest and Instagram.

Choosing Hair Extensions

Choosing Hair Extensions To Suit You

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Shopping for a new hairstyle can be exciting, but the product needs to look right on you, not just in the store or on the website. Flip-In’s impressive assortment of colours, lengths and styles means you have near limitless options! We can see how choosing hair extensions from this massive list might be intimidating, but never fear, Flip-In is here, to guide you through colours, products and styles.

 

The Practical Side Of Choosing Hair Extensions

We have straight, bodywave, wider, back, lite and spiral curl hair extensions. But which ones to choose? Ringlets? Summery beach waves?

Our extensions, made from 100% human hair, can be curled or straightened normally to suit any occasion, provided you take the correct precautions to protect them from heat. Alternatively, you can style your hair to match the product. If you’re choosing hair extensions for the first time, it might be wiser to pick ones that are a continuation of your natural hairstyle, so you don’t have to worry about seamlessly blending the two.

 

Selecting The Perfect Style

If you’re feeling adventurous and confident in your blending and styling abilities, then it’s time to consider your face shape. None of these are hard and fast rules, but they can serve as an effective guide.

People with oval-shaped faces can generally take their pick of hairstyles, but you should be aware when choosing a long straight extension that they appear to lengthen the face. This can be a strong choice for round faces, as long hair has a slimming effect.

Bodywaves are looser curls, soft and versatile, suitable for round, square, long and triangular-shaped faces. They add plenty of volume without stacking it up around the crown. Bodywave extensions might be a good call if you’re uncertain.

Spiral curls are tight ringlet-type curls. They are very effective at adding volume and a good move for rectangular and heart-shaped faces where you want to increase the face width. Spiral curl and bodywave styles are available for lite, wider, back and original products, attesting to their popularity.

We have our own special solution for fine hair with our Flip-In Lite, if you think our extensions sound too bulky. If your hair is on the thin side, this product was designed especially for you! It’s available in straight, spiral curl or body wave versions and in our full range of colours so, one way or another, we’ve got you covered.

 

Finding The Right Colour

Colours are controversial. Some experts claim that warmer complexions should be reflected in warmer hair colours such as yellow, copper or red, whereas other experts advocate for warm skin tones and cooler hair colours such as green, violet or ash. At Flip-In Hair, we don’t care, so long as you are happy! That’s why we offer a professional colour matching service, so you can know that you have made the right decision.

If you’re at a complete loss, look at your eyes. Blue or grey eyes complement lighter hair, dark eyes suit brunette shades and green eyes go wonderfully with red.

Remember, you can’t tint or dye your extensions without risking damage. Luckily, with 40 different shades to choose from, plus two-tone and tri-blend products, that shouldn’t be necessary.

 

Contact Us

As if that wasn’t enough, we offer bespoke extensions. Contact us today to get the hair of your dreams.

Visit our website to view and shop our products, and keep up-to-date with all the news from Flip-In Hair on our Facebook and Instagram.

Styling Hair Extensions

Tips and Tricks for Styling Hair Extensions

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How do you recreate the new spring hair craze without buying more extensions or damaging what you’ve already bought? Luckily, styling hair extensions is simpler and safer with creations made from 100% human hair, like Flip-In’s products. With the correct precautions, there is nothing to stop you from achieving bouncy curls or neat straight locks with minimum fuss.

 

Styling Hair Extensions With Heat

Applying heat to synthetic hair can cause untold damage, increasing the likelihood of fragile and broken strands or even shrinkage. Luckily, heat tools are no threat to our authentic creations provided the required protection is always used.

Heat protectant is available as an oil, spray or serum, to be applied either to wet or dry hair. It also protects your natural tresses, with various manufacturers claiming to eliminate frizz and ensure a shiny finish, making such a purchase thoroughly worth it.

Before using a hairdryer, squeeze out any excess water from the extensions. Spray or smooth wet-hair-appropriate protectant onto your locks from root to tip and gently blow-dry until any lingering water droplets disappear. Next, section the hair and begin drying in earnest. Some people prefer to leave the brushing stage until afterwards, although others recommend using a comb to detangle the extensions before getting down to business.

When you’re reaching for the curling tongs it is crucial to make sure that your extensions are absolutely Sahara-dry. Wet hair is more fragile and so heating damp strands is a recipe for brittleness, dullness, split ends and tangling. Bottom line – make sure your hair is dry and your protectant is set.

From this point onwards, styling your hair extensions is exactly the same as styling your natural hair!

 

Cool Styling

Styling hair extensions without using heat is fairly easy and has come a long way since the hard rollers we saw on the 1950s television housewife. For instance, you can roll portions of your hair around foam spiral rollers and then clip the roller ends together to form a comfortable loop.

Alternatively, plait your hair into multiple braids and keep them in for a night. Shake them out in the morning, carefully pulling apart the knots with your fingers, and add hairspray for longer-lasting results. Adjust the number of plaits according to how tight you want your waves. Sometimes the tried and tested methods are the best!

 

Styling Hair Extensions: Tips And Tricks

We’ll leave you with two pieces of advice and a warning before you dive into styling hair extensions:

Remember to blend! Depending on its length, you may want to curl or crimp your own crowning glory to ensure it merges perfectly.

Hair oil provides nourishment, improves shine and helps restore any damage unwittingly caused by heat.

A word to the wise – dying or tinting extensions is a risky business and could wreak havoc on your purchase, so we recommend that you make sure you are 100% happy with the colour you have chosen.

 

Where Flip-In Comes In

With our outstanding array of shades, colour-matching service and bespoke, made-to-order products, braving the dangers of colour modification is a totally unnecessary enterprise. Visit our website to explore our full range of colours and styles or talk to us on 01926 659 500 or via email at admin@flipinhair.com.

Browse our Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with everything we offer!

Spring Hairstyles

Spring Hairstyles To Try In 2022

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A new season means one thing – new spring hairstyles! Of course, the arrival of this season also marks the start of longer days and warmer evenings, but why not think about your hair too? There’s nothing like mixing things up a little and now is the perfect time to do just that!

Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry, because the Flip-In Hair team are here to help! We’re going to share everything we know about the latest hairstyle trends for spring 2022!

Why Not Embrace Your Natural Hair This Spring?

One of the biggest spring hairstyles we’ll see this season is embracing your natural hair and everything that comes with it! Whether it’s beachy waves or tight curls, why not work with what you’ve got instead of spending hours manipulating your tresses?

To make this spring hairstyle a little easier for you to manage, it’s definitely in your best interest to grab some products that work for you: sulphate-free shampoo and a leave-in curl cream, for example. Going down the sulphate-free route means you will be able to minimise any potential damage to your locks, whilst ensuring that you can still thoroughly cleanse your hair.

However, if this isn’t quite for you, our next option might be the perfect alternative!

For Simple Spring Hairstyles, Think Straight And Sleek

Another trend we’re sure to see this spring is straight, sleek styles, most likely featuring a middle parting. If you’ve been on TikTok over the last few months, you’ll have seen that Gen Z have spoken and middle parts are in. Don’t get us wrong, we’re not saying you need to listen to everything you hear on TikTok, but this is something that we’re in agreement with.

In order to get this look, you need to think about the tools you’re using and protect your hair against any heat damage. There’s nothing more annoying than styling your hair, only to find out you’ve been left with dry, lifeless locks. What’s even worse is realising that even after trying your best to look after your hair… something is still missing. If that’s the case, we know what you need – Flip-In Hair Lite. These extensions have been designed to give thin hair the oomph it needs to complete any one of the fabulous new spring hairstyles we’ve mentioned today.

If you still want to rock a side parting, we’re here for it! Whatever you want to do with your look this spring, we’ve got you covered. With no clips, glue or weaving, our extensions are easy to fit and incredibly comfortable to wear. Our team is always on hand to help you with any questions you may have.

Contact Us To Get Your New Favourite Spring Hairstyles Sorted

We’re here for all of your needs this spring! We aim to make it even easier for you to take our advice when it comes to spring hairstyles. With that in mind, we can guarantee your new extensions will match your natural hair thanks to our colour match service.

To find out more about our extensions, or to purchase yours, visit our website today! You can also call us on 01926 659 500 or email admin@flipinhair.com.

Keep up to date with all things Flip-In Hair by following us on Instagram and Facebook.

Romantic Hairstyle

Romantic Hairstyle To Try This Valentine’s Day

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Whether you’re staying at home this Valentine’s Day or going out out, you can still get dressed up! You’ve got the dress, the shoes and the accessories – but what about your hair? Don’t spend ages scrolling through Insta looking for the perfect new romantic hairstyle to recreate, you’ve got better things to do, right?

We’re here to share our favourite romantic hairstyles with you to ensure you can take as little time getting ready as possible, leaving you with more time to spend with your love (or loves, if you’re out with the girls)!

 

The Ultimate Romantic Hairstyle, Half-Up Half-Down

 

For decades, the half-up half-down look has been considered one of the most romantic hairstyles and we’re sure you can see why! Many people tend to opt for this style for their wedding, including The Duchess of Cambridge herself. And if it’s good enough for her…

If you’re not keen on a more traditional, slicked back version of this romantic style, you could opt for a curly, twisted alternative. All you need to do is curl your hair away from your face, gather a section of hair underneath your crown, twist it around and pin it to the back of your head. After this, gather sections to the right and left of this middle section and pin it to the same area. You can do this with several more sections of hair to add to this look.

It might seem complicated, but this hairstyle only requires a few bobby pins and a curling iron to achieve! If your hair isn’t quite thick enough, you may need a bit of extra help, which is where Flip-In Hair Lite comes in! It’s perfect for those who don’t want to weigh their hair down but still wish to create the romantic hairstyle of their dreams!

 

Another Romantic Hairstyle To Try, Old Hollywood Glamour

 

Best illustrated by Rita Hayworth, beautiful, soft curls were all the rage in the Golden Age of Cinema, but that certainly doesn’t mean they have no place in 2022. This style takes a little bit more time to create but with any luck, it could last for up to an entire wash cycle!

All you need is to get hold of your curling tongs (the wider the barrel, the better) and separate your hair into even sections. When you curl your hair, curl it towards your face. We know this might seem strange but it’s best for this romantic hairstyle. You only need to curl for a few seconds to get this look nailed. When you finish with each curl, try not to disturb each one and pin it up with an alligator clip. Then you need to wait until your hair has completely cooled before you let your curls loose, brush through them and add a little serum for a bit more shine!

You can really pull this look together by adding some extra volume with Flip-In Hair Straight – Wider. This option fits around the back of your head, over the ears and nearer to your face to give you much more to work with!

 

How We Can Help You This Valentine’s Day

 

We’re here for all of your romantic hairstyle needs this Valentine’s Day and to make it even easier for you, you can ensure your new extensions match your natural hair with our colour match service.

To find out more about our extensions, or to purchase yours, visit our website today! You can also call us on 01926 659 500 or email admin@flipinhair.com. 

Keep up to date with all things Flip-In Hair by following us on Instagram and Facebook.

 

Hair Care Tips

The Best Hair Care Tips We’ve Been Given

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Over the years, we’ve heard a lot of advice about what we should and shouldn’t be doing to our hair. Some so-called tips were just old wives’ tales, but that can’t be said for everything! Looking after your hair can be something of a minefield and that’s exactly why the Flip-In Hair team are going to share the best hair care tips we’ve been given with you, just to make your life a little bit easier!

 

The Best And Easiest Hair Care Tip – Wash Your Hair Regularly

This might sound like an obvious one, but we’re sharing it for good reason! Sometimes, because it can seem like it just takes too much time and effort to wash your hair, some people try to go as long as possible without washing theirs. However, this is not something we recommend.

Why is this one of the best hair care tips we’ve been given? Well, it all comes down to scalp buildup, which you’re probably familiar with. When you forego washing your hair, sebum (it’s on your scalp too), sweat, styling products and a host of other things settle on your scalp. This can make it flaky and itchy. If you wait too long, bacteria will start to form and your hair will smell pretty unpleasant. When this happens, you need to reach for the shampoo.

Thoroughly washing and conditioning your hair ensures it’s free from buildup, and healthy too! You can even throw in a scalp scrub if you’ve decided to go for it! When everything we mentioned above starts to form on your scalp, it can also stop it from growing. Hair grows up and out of the scalp, so if anything gets in its way, it simply won’t grow. Sometimes, the best hair care tips are the simplest ones.

Make Sure You Protect Your Hair

We know that this hair care tip is also one that seems pretty obvious but we stand by it. It’s still one of the best hair care tips we have! Whether it’s making sure you use a heat protectant spray before using your straighteners, or getting a regular trim every few months; there are loads of little things you can do to take some of the pressure off your hair.

At times, whether it’s because of the new year, or a break-up, you may feel as though you need to completely change your hair. This impulsive thought often ends up doing much more harm than good. But there’s no need to do anything drastic, thanks to Flip-In Hair.

Our luxury hair extensions allow you to change your look without inflicting any damage on your hair. As there are no clips, glue or weaving involved, you won’t have to think about harming your tresses. If you’re desperate for long hair to the point you’re not getting a trim, you need Flip-In Hair Straight – The Original. If you need even more body for your hair, opt for Flip-In Hair Straight – Wider. This style allows the hair to fit around the back of your head, over the ears and nearer to your face and it’s available in a selection of colours and lengths.

You can check out all of our products and see what’s possible on our website.

 

How We Can Help Beyond Hair Care Tips

That’s it for the best hair care tips from the Flip-In Hair team! Don’t forget, we can help you to look after your hair whilst still making it possible for you to switch up your style.

To find out more about our extensions, or to purchase yours, visit our website today! You can also call us on 01926 659 500 or email admin@flipinhair.com.

Keep up to date with all things Flip-In Hair by following us on Instagram and Facebook.

Winter Hair Colours

Which Winter Hair Colours Are In Right Now?

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It can be tiring trying to keep up with what’s hot and what’s not. Obviously here at Flip-In, we’ve got you covered. We want you to look and feel your best at all times! Which is why we’re going to tell you which winter hair colours are in this season. 

 

Winter Hair Colours

 

Winter Hair Colours: Peachy Shades 

 

A staple for autumn is always a soft orange-ginger shade and it’s definitely found its way into being a staple for winter too. Personally, we think Sadie Sink appearing in Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well” short film, a cultural reset some might even say, will have this hair colour on every storefront and maybe even a few runways! 

If you like this shade but would feel it’s too bright for winter, you could even darken your roots slightly to give it a warmer winter feel! 

This hair colour is a perfect match for a Flip-In Hair Ponytail Extension! A beautiful colour to give a stunningly sleek look for any occasion. 

 

Winter Hair Colours: Ice Blue

 

“Numba one stunna, icy girl” Saweetie had it absolutely right; Icy girls are winners! How could we not include an Icy Blue in our must-have hair winter hair colours this season, it suits winter so well. 

Give your hair a winter feel this year with a hint of blue – we’re thinking platinum blonde to ice blue ends. Don’t worry, we’re not trying to give you a frosted tips vibe! This colour isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea but it will definitely have you standing out from the crowd in the Christmassy German markets! 

Don’t feel like completely taking the plunge? Not to worry, try out our Flip-In Hair Flash! An easy way to add that pop of colour without having to make it permanent! 

 

Winter Hair Colours: Something For The Curls

 

We’re a sucker for some natural curls, and making them stand out with some honey blonde highlights would be unreal! 

We know that too much colouring to naturally curly hair can affect your curl pattern, so we recommend getting highlights in order to minimise the effect it can have on your curls. Adding in a honey blonde would be perfect for those with a darker hair colour as it will accentuate the natural curls in your hair. 

 

Get In Touch 

 

If any of the products mentioned above have caught your interest visit www.flipinhair.com for more information. Alternatively, call us on 01926 659500 or email us at admin@flipinhair.com. 

Easy Halloween Hair

Easy Halloween Hair

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Halloween is quickly approaching and if you’re anything like us, you aren’t prepared in the slightest. No need to worry though, we have plenty of ideas for easy Halloween hair. Some of them don’t even need a costume to go along with them. How handy is that?!

 

Cat Ears

Listen, we’re well aware that cats are overdone BUT hear us out. Using the Flip-In Ponytail, you can create a cat-ear look with your actual hair. Throw away the boring cat-ear headband and make a little more effort this year.

Who said you couldn’t use your makeup to create an even more exciting look? The best part about being a cat is that you don’t even need to head out and buy an outfit. Everyone has an all-black outfit hiding in their wardrobe for an occasion just like this!

 

Harley Quinn

You’ll need an outfit for this one but it won’t be anything too extravagant. A simple white vest and a pair of denim shorts will suffice. Using Flip-In Flash, create the perfect Harley Quinn Halloween look with our pink and blue colours!

This is a simple Halloween costume to put together and you’ll be able to spice it up with cool makeup. Use pink, blue and white to draw stars around your eyes and wow everyone at your Halloween party.

 

Easy Halloween Hair- Pumpkin

This is an easy-to-do look that requires no special outfit. Use Flip-In Flash (or an orange hairspray) and make a high bun to give your hair a pumpkin effect.

Add a high bun with a hair donut. Use the Flip-In hairpiece or some hairspray to get the perfect colour for that pumpkin effect. Finish with little plastic spiders and a spider’s web to give that creepy-crawly craziness for Halloween.

 

Get In Touch

If the products mentioned above have captured your interest, head over to our website for more information. If you’d like to speak to us about any of the products that we offer, call us on (0)1926 659500 or email us at admin@flipinhair.com.

real hair extensions

Real Hair Extensions vs Synthetic Hair Extensions

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There are a lot of different types of hair extensions around at the moment and it can be difficult to decide which is best. We’ll be discussing the benefits of both real hair, and synthetic hair to help you discover which type is the best fit for you.

 

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Benefits Of Real Hair Extensions

 

The main benefit of using real hair is that they will always look more natural than synthetic hair. With these extensions, you’ll be able to treat and style your look the same way you would your natural hair. This means there’s no need to worry about using the wrong techniques or products! 

As well as being about to style them with ease, human hair ones will be sure to last longer than their synthetic counterparts. Real halo hair extensions can last around 6-18 months, whereas synthetic extensions will last 2-3 months. Of course, this is only possible if both types of extensions are properly cared for.

 

Benefits Of Synthetic Hair

 

Synthetic extensions are easy to maintain as they come with a style and curl pattern already applied to them. When it comes to restyling your synthetic extensions, all you need to do is wet them with cold water, give them a ruffle, and they’ll go back to their original state. Simple!

When you colour synthetic hair, the results will last for longer as their fibres hold the dye better than real hair does. If you purchase coloured synthetic hair extensions, you don’t have to worry about them fading in a hurry. The cost of synthetic hair is also much lower than that of real extensions. This means you could buy 2-3 different synthetic variants instead of just one made from real hair.

 

Our Opinion

 

In our opinion, we prefer real hair extensions and will always opt for them. Flip-In customers always receive the best quality products and we don’t mess around when it comes to extensions! We absolutely love real hair extensions, how could we not? It’s what we do best! 

All the other benefits aside, you’ll always want your extension choice to look as natural as possible and that is only achievable with human hair. They will feel and look just like your natural hair, just a little bit better. If we’ve convinced you, try out our very own Flip-In Original or for a hint of colour try out Flip-In Flash! 

 

Get In Touch 

 

For more information about Flip-In human hair extensions give us a call on +44(0)1926 659500 or email us at admin@flipinhair.com.