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Hair extensions are the most convenient and comfortable way to enhance any hairstyle. When you search “hair extensions” on the Internet nowadays, you will find a wide variety of hair extensions ranging from permanent to ready-to-wear. With nearly every option imaginable already available, it’s time to pit two of the most popular styles against each other and determine once and for all which style of hair extensions is superior… clip ins vs halo hair extensions. Keep reading to find the answer!
I. Clip-ins vs Halo Hair: What Are They?
Before we get closer to the answer of whether halo hair extensions are better than clip-in hair extensions or not, let’s take a look at their definitions to understand more about them!
1. Clip-In Hair Extensions
First, what exactly are clip-in hair extensions? You may have heard of clip-in hair extensions before, but that doesn’t mean you already know what they are exactly. That’s probably why you’re here! Essentially, clip-in hair extensions are a temporary alternative to traditional hair extensions, designed to add length to your hair, as well as increase thickness and volume. They come in a wide range of different lengths, colors, thicknesses, and more, and allow you to customize your hair.
Read Now: How To Install Clip-In Hair Extensions?
2. Halo Hair Extensions
Halo hair extensions are easy-to-use, one-step solutions for a fuller and longer hair appearance. They’re perfect for first-time users and simple enough to apply for everyday wear in just a few minutes. Halo extensions come as one whole weft piece of hair that is sewn around a wire that comfortably sits around the crown of your head. Don’t be alarmed when we say wire, it’s stretchy comfy nylon that sits on your head with no strain at all. You won’t even know it’s there. The purpose of the wire is to secure the hair piece to your hair so it doesn’t move throughout the day. Halo hair extensions are also great for those with thin and fragile hair and for those who have a sensitive scalp and find it hard to wear clip-in extensions.
Read Now: How To Put In Halo Hair Extensions?
II. Clip-Ins vs Halo Hair: Advantages & Limitations
Both styles have their pros and cons but today we’re really dissecting the two and determining which style has more pros and which style has more cons.
Clip-Ins Hair Extensions
Advantages:
- Easy application process.
- Instant length and thickness within minutes.
- Perfect for all hair types.
- Low maintenance.
- Zero damage to your natural hair.
- Comfortable to wear.
- Up styling can be achieved easily.
Limitations:
- Can be visible with certain hairstyles. Such as ponytails, buns, braids, etc.
- Not suitable for all activities such as swimming, intense sports, etc.
- Not suitable to sleep in.
Halo Hair Extensions
Advantages:
- Easy & quick application (under 5 minutes).
- Adds instant length and thicknesses.
- Low maintenance
- Zero damage to your natural hair.
- Comfortable to wear.
Limitations:
- Up styling is difficult to achieve.
- Not suitable for all activities such as swimming, intense sports, etc.
- Blending can be difficult if natural hair is bluntly cut.
- Not suitable to sleep in.
III. Clip-Ins vs Halo Hair: Comparison
While both clip-in and halo hair extensions deliver the same beautiful results, the main difference lies in the difference in application techniques. For example, do you enjoy spending extra time on your hair or are you looking for a quicker solution to longer, fuller hair? Do you enjoy wearing your hair in different styles such as ponytails and updos or do you enjoy wearing your hair down for the most part? Let’s compare them a little bit!
- Time For Installation: Halo hair extensions have the time to install faster when compared to clip-ins. Instead of having to clip in multiple wefts to ensure a seamless blend, all you need to do is apply the halo hair extension in a matter of seconds. The difference between hair halo extensions and other options is that there is no need for clipping or sewing anything in your hair. Hair halo extensions sit directly on the top of your head and are supported by a nearly invisible wire to the naked eye.
- Blending: All hair types will work with halo hair extensions however if your natural hair is bluntly cut, you may have difficulties blending the halo in as opposed to Clip-in hair extensions. Halo hair extensions are suitable for those with a thin to medium hair type, and hair length longer than shoulder length while Clip-ins totally work well with all hair types even short hair. Weft placement for optimal blending is more achievable than a halo.
- Up Styling: Halo hair extensions are another style that is extremely versatile but nowhere near as versatile as clip-in hair extensions. Up styling is a lot more difficult to achieve when using halo hair extensions although not impossible. If up styling is something you’re after, we recommend clip-in hair extensions over a halo.
IV. Clip-Ins vs Halo Hair: Which One Is Better?
If you can’t tell already, we can’t choose halos over clip in’s or clip in’s over halos because both styles have their advantages and disadvantages. Both styles are great for an instant transformation in not only your hair but your confidence but hair extensions are a personable preference. If you are someone that prefers a halo over a clip-in because of, let’s say time, then more power to you and no disrespect to those who favor a sleek & seamless clip-in. At the end of the day, it’s all about personal preference and what works best for you.
