How to Make DIY Clip-In Bangs With Your Old Hair Extensions

Thinking about growing bangs but can’t wait 18 months to create your new lock? We’ve all been there.

Thankfully, the hair experts at Milk & Blush have created the perfect temporary solution – letting you create natural and authentic looking bangs in just a few minutes. And you can re-attach them effortlessly whenever you want to recreate the look, making this your new favourite flexible hair trick.

Here’s how to make DIY clip-in bands with your old hair extensions…

What You Need to Create DIY Bangs:

You only need these few accessories to create your own temporary bangs:

• Lace clip wefts (lace wefts work better than seamless)
• Hair scissors
• Section clip
• Root touch up spray

Step 1 – Trim the Wefts

Before you start creating your clip-in bangs, it’s a good idea to trim down your three-clip weft, so it’s easier to cut once it’s clipped in. 

Just make sure to leave enough length to play with when you come to creating the bangs.

Step 2 – Part Your Hair

To prep your hair, you need to part it in a V shape – about an inch back from your hairline. 

Create the neatest parting possible by using a comb and, once it’s done, you can clip the top section of hair out of the way.

Step 3 – Attach the Wefts

Next, clip in your three-clip weft in a V shape following the shape of your parting. 

If you need to, backcomb your roots first or use some dry shampoo to give the clips more staying power. 

This step can be a little tricky, so feel free to use some bobby pins to hold the weft in place – but make sure they’re hidden.

Step 4 – Let Your Hair Down

Next, you can let the top section of your hair down and pull it back into a low pony, so only the faux fringe is loose. 

This helps you make sure you’re only cutting the DIY bangs and not making any mistakes with your natural hair.

Step 5 – Start Cutting

You can now start cutting the bangs. There are lots of ways to do this, but we think the easiest is to cut a little bit at a time and keep checking in the mirror until it’s perfect. 

Use a comb to get the edges straight, making sure it gets longer as it reaches the sides of your head, so it blends into your natural hair length.

Step 6 – Adding Style and Texture

Once you have the shape, take your scissors and cut up into the hair to feather it. 

This will give your new bangs a more natural finish and make the hair easier to style later on.

Step 7 – The Natural Look

Let down your hair and pinch it into place so that it hides the top of the weft. This will help to make your bangs look as natural as possible. 

Next, use some hairspray or bobby pins to keep it in place. If you’re struggling, you could also use a one-clip weft from your old set to create a mini braid to hide the disconnect.

Step 8 – Colour Match

As you match your extensions to the ends of your hair, rather than the roots, there might be a slight colour difference between your hair and the clip-in bangs. 

If this is the case, use some root touch up spray in your natural hair colour to get a better blend.

Step 9 – The Finishing Touches

To finish the look, style your hair however you like, to match your new bangs. 

We love them with some soft waves or a super high bun to really show them off – but it’s totally up to you what you go for.

These clip-in bangs are so easy to create and definitely less scary than cutting your own hair. They’re also useful for changing up your style effortlessly and a great way to make the most of an old set of hair extensions. 

If you’re looking for more inspiration on how to use old hair extensions, check out our blog full of creative ideas – including a cute signature braid and some space buns. And if you’re ready to replace an old set with some new clip-in extensions, shop our selection today!