Extensions can be a girl’s best friend. Whether they’re clip-ins or more permanent, achieve long-lasting and natural wearability with these simple steps.

1.COLOR: Make sure your roots are darker so extensions will hide perfectly into your hair.

2.CARE: Cleanse and condition your extensions just like you would your own hair. Use a sulfate-free shampoo.

3. STYLING: Use a dry oil to blend the extensions’ texture into your own hair.

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V.I.P. Pure Sulfate-Free Shampoo,

Sparkle Beauty, $17; Sparkle Beauty Studio

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Oil-licious Styling Oil, göt2b, $5.99;

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