Are Clip-In Hair Extensions Bad For Your Hair, and can they ruin your hair?

Caring for your hair with clip-in hair extensions

There are some pretty scary pictures of hair extensions flying around the internet – terrifying us with those glue-in horrors. Anyone remember Britney in 2007? 

With this in mind, it’s understandable to question if extensions will ruin your hair.

But don’t think it’s all doom, gloom and bald patches. Often, these disasters stem from not wearing and looking after your extensions properly, rather than from the extensions themselves.  

Clip-ins are actually the least damaging of all extension types – and way less risky than the permanent kind. 

And the great thing about your Milk & Blush clip-in hair extensions is that you can remove them after a few hours and give your hair a break. 

A quick guide to caring for your hair

• Do Clip-In Hair Extensions Ruin Your Hair?

• Do Hair Extension Clips Pull Your Hair Out?

• Will Sleeping in Your Clip-in Extensions Ruin Your Hair?

• Do Hair Extensions Cause Traction Alopecia?

• Can Hair Extensions Stop Hair Growth?

Do Clip-In Hair Extensions Ruin Your Hair?

The short and sweet answer is no – if you look after your hair while wearing your clip-ins, and follow the care instructions when applying them or taking them out, your hair extensions won’t ruin or damage your hair.

The beauty of clip-in hair extensions is that a full head set comes with multiple wefts that can be easily taken out after a few hours. 

This means the light weight of the clips is distributed evenly across your hair and shouldn’t ever pull at your hair for too long. Milk & Blush clip-ins are designed to remain lightweight and comfortable to wear throughout the day, without ruining your hair.

Try to avoid leaving your extensions in for too long and think about how many wefts you need to achieve your desired style!

Do Hair Extension Clips Pull Your Hair Out?

No, clip-ins don’t pull your hair out. The clips we use at Milk & Blush have a little rubber strip on them which stops the hair extensions from slipping and gives them a better grip on your hair. 

As they have a strong hold, they won’t pull or snag at your hair or cause any damage. There are also several clips on one weft to evenly distribute the weight, making them safer for your hair. 

If you have fine hair, though, you could always sew extra clips onto your wefts to distribute the weight even further.

Will Sleeping in Your Clip-in Extensions Ruin Your Hair?

We cannot shout loud enough about how damaging it is to sleep in your clip-ins. If you want to avoid hair extensions ruining your hair, take out your clip-ins before going to sleep.

As you roll around at night, you’ll be pulling the hair and putting a strain on the clips. This could lead to snapping and can cause patches if you make it a habit. 

One of the main benefits of clip-ins is that you can give your hair a break, so your locks stay healthy. 

So, we always recommend you take your M+B hair extensions out, store them in the box and leave your hair to dream free.

If you’re taking your clip-in hair extensions on the go, our Milk & Blush hair extension carrier is a great choice. Made from luxurious velvet-like fabric, the built-in hanger makes it easy to store your clip-in hair extensions at home or while travelling.

Do Hair Extensions Cause Traction Alopecia?

Clip-in extensions don’t cause any more damage to your hair than wearing it in a super-tight pony. 

However, we don’t advise you to wear them every day, or for a really long length of time. If you use them occasionally – and look after the condition of your hair – you won’t see any damage at all. 

All hair extension methods cause tension on your strands, but the best thing about clip-ins is that you can take them out to avoid any damage. 

If you want to wear them more often, it’s worth considering a shorter and lighter set that will be more gentle on your strands to avoid any risk of hair extensions ruining your hair.

Can Hair Extensions Stop Hair Growth?

Clip-in extensions won’t stop your hair from growing. 

In fact, most people use hair extensions while growing out a haircut they don’t like or until their hair gets to the length they want. 

As long as you don’t cause any damage to your hair by making any of the mistakes above, your hair will grow exactly as normal.

If you wear your extensions every now and again, remove them when you’re sleeping, and keep them in good condition, then the hair extensions won’t ruin or damage your hair at all.

Elevating hairstyles with luxury-quality extensions for over 20 years

We hope we’ve covered all your concerns in this guide. At Milk & Blush, we’ve built a reputation as a leading supplier of luxury-quality hair extensions over the past 20+ years.

Our hair extensions are made with the highest-standard, 100% Remy human hair that is always sustainably and ethically-sourced; Milk & Blush hair extensions are trusted the world over by hair lovers, hairdressers, bridal stylists, and beauty professionals to achieve the luscious, dream-worthy locks you wish for.

As featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Baazar, Nylon, Cosmopolitan, we are renowned for hair extension quality, holding prestigious awards, including the Best in Hair Extensions category at the Marie Claire Awards.

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Have more questions about hair extensions? Get in touch with our friendly hair extension professionals, we’re here to help with any questions you have!