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3 Common Mistakes When Color Matching Extensions

Artist—Drea Jaclyn

By Ali D.·May 16, 2022

Three Things To Avoid When Color Matching Extensions

Whether you have years of experience or you're just stepping into the hair extension game, a bad color match can make or break your clientele. Learn what celebrity extension specialist Drea Jaclyn (@andreahenty) from Line One Hair says are the biggest mistakes she sees when color matching extensions.

1. Choosing Hair Extensions Shades That Are Too Light

Spoiler alert—applying light-colored extensions will not make your client's hair look lighter. Drea explains that clients (blondes especially) will request lighter extensions thinking it will lighten the overall…

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