If you’ve been eyeing peekaboo highlights but are hesitant about the commitment or damage to your natural hair, then curly clip-ins are the perfect solution. This fun, trendy hair color technique lets you add vibrant pops of color, or subtle highlights underneath your natural hair, without any permanent alterations.
I recently tried Hair So Chic LA’s curly clip-ins which you can use to experiment with your look without worrying about long-term consequences. The best part? Hair So Chic LA uses raw hair for their clip-ins, ensuring that you get extensions that are as natural as possible, blending effortlessly with your own hair texture and style.
“We provide raw hair because we want our customers to have the best quality possible,” explains Tawana Morris CEO & Founder of Hair So Chic LA to NaturallyCurly. “Raw hair gives our clip-ins the ability to look and feel just like natural curls, whether you’re adding color or just enhancing your volume and length,” Morris, who is set to open its brand-new store in West Hollywood this January 2025, continues.
Overall, clip-ins offer unparalleled flexibility. Whether you’re testing out peekaboo highlights for a special event or want to switch up your color for a few days, clip-ins give you the option to add or remove color and length without any commitment. Unlike permanent dye or a sew in, you’re in full control of when and how you wear the look.
Don’t know where to start? I’m excited to break it all down for you below.
Choose Your Texture
Hair So Chic LA, for example, has curly clip-ins in two textures— Raw Indian Wavy and Raw Indian Curly. In general, select the texture that best matches the texture and luster of your natural hair.
Prep Your Hair
Gently detangle your natural curls using a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to minimize breakage. If you’re wearing your hair straight, this is the time to prep and do so. Section your hair to prepare for clipping in your new highlights.
Place the Clip-Ins
For peekaboo highlights, select a small section of hair to place the clip-ins beneath your top layer. This allows the colored extensions to peek through and create the dramatic, multicolored look you’re going for.
Blend and Style
Once clipped in, gently blend the extensions with your natural curls or straightened strands. The raw hair quality ensures that the clip-ins blend flawlessly, making it difficult to distinguish between your natural curls and the added color. You can even define the curls more with a curling cream or gel if needed.
Finish the Look
After styling, you can leave your hair down or tuck your hair into a chic bun or ponytail for a more sophisticated look. Either way, your peekaboo highlights will shine through beautifully.
Each bundle includes 7 pieces, and they weigh 4 ounces, making them a versatile choice for enhancing your hairstyle.
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Part your hair in sections and add Clip-Ins where desired. For those with fine hair, we advise that you backcomb (tease) your hair and then clip Clip-Ins into place.
Available at Hair So Chic LA
What you get:
- One 1/4″ – Straight Clip Application
- Tool instructions
- Limited lifetime warranty
