How Do You Assemble Hair Clips From Home?
Homemade hair clips are an easy way to accent your hairstyle, or add length through homemade hair extensions. Once you create your first set, you will see that the options for creating homemade hair clips are nearly endless. When selecting duckbill clips as your base, be sure to look for a plain metal clip without a color or coating. The clips offer a strong spring, a flat face, interior texture for hold, and a slight contour to fit close to the head. Duckbill clips allow for a lot of surface space, which can be utilized in both simple and complex designs. If you’re planning on a simple design, and would like to have a base color other than silver, applying a coat or two of your favorite nail color will do the trick. Attach the clips to a clean damp cloth to prevent the color from sealing the clip shut, apply nail polish, and let dry. Adjust the clips on the cloth slightly, so that the nail color doesn’t stick them in place. Arrange your gemstones on the clip, testing patterns and colo