I’d like to think that my hair journey has made me a bit adventurous. I’ve learned to try out different styles, color rinses and am even on the road to texlaxed.
One thing I’ve always wanted to try, but couldn’t conjure up the spirit for is a sew in weave. There’s something about not being able to get to my scalp for months that imparts fear in me. I feel like I’d be trapped.
I’ve experimented with braids with extensions* before and the difference there is that I did them myself meaning I wouldn’t feel obligated to keep them in for too long because the hair is reasonably priced and I don’t have to pay for labor costs. Plus, I still had plenty of access to my scalp.
However, since I am not skilled enough to do my own sew in and netting will be a direct barrier between my scalp and I there is no getting around said fear…or so I thought. Who would have thought that clip ins* could be used in basically the same way as a sew in?
It turns out that this is a great protective style that will still allow you the versatility to wear your hair down (like a sew in) but with the added plus of being able to take them out and tend to your hair on wash day as usual.
Although Missy Lynn in the video below used a cap you could also braid your hair in rows and attach the clips onto the braids that way. Plus, like she mentioned, clips ins are super easy to make at home meaning you can customize them to your own head!
With winter rapidly approaching this will be a great way to protect my ends from the cold while still rocking some of the styles I love. Check out the video below by Missy Lynn
Amana Johnson says
Wait she put a cap on her hair then added clip ins? Am i seeing the pic clearly
Lisa Dennis Carter says
Looks nice
Andrea Simpson-Jones says
I had a client who constantly uses clip-in’s and they have broken her hair off terribly. I think the little metal combs that snap to your natural hair basically tend to saw through your strands. And regarding sew-in’s, I use them all the time as a protective style but I don’t use a net because I like to have access to my scalp also. That way, I can still spray my natural oils on my scalp and massage it..
Kristin Patrick says
That is good to know regarding the breakage because I use clip-in’s sometimes.
Pebbles Pochahontas Fontenot says
I wear clip ins but what in the world is the cap and the hair wrap for ???!
Kristin Patrick says
I was wondering the samething I was thinking so you do not have to clip to your actual hair maybe.
Dominique McKinnon says
That looks more like a half wig…
MissyLynn says
its prevents the combs from pulling your hair out. 🙂
Lianaa Lee says
I use clip ins but without the cap or wrapping my hair I just put them in while my hair is out it makes my hair more manageable ( its layered & shoulder length) but I put it into a ponytail or two twists & the back out or a simple braid
Edu Umoh says
That’s a half wig
MissyLynn says
its not a half wig. it’s clip ins. 🙂
Missy Living says
its clip ins love.
Shan M Rich says
Her name is MissyLynn she’s on youtube, && that’s how she does her clip ins, she has a video on it.. its not a half wig!!
Tracey Cole says
May have to try this.
Brittany Nicole says
Never thought about wearing weaves as a protective style but think I’ll try it. Looks easy
Nicole DeBoes-Austin Misscoko says
Ok nw I get it…she added the clip ins through the cap lol
Jess Cotton says
How can you use clip ins with a cap, the caption is all wrong. Besides when I used clip ins they broke my hair off so much. Never again!!
Missy Living says
watch the video babe. its possible.
Debbie Reynolds says
Looks nice!
Tosha Alston-Barnett says
Wow its like magic unbeweavable.
Marsha Buchanan says
Good one Tosha very clever indeed .
Angela Amos says
Great video girl. Makes it very easy for a girl to get her hair done easily, quickly and without breaking the bank.
Bree Mcnutt says
I think I wanna try this next..
Brittany Howtolove Warfield says
Where can I get sum clip ins at
Sheena Mullins says
Looks good
Shea Sapp says
This is cute!
Antonia Williams says
Wow! That’s slick! Lol
Frances Suggs says
Hey MissyLynn!
Katrina Stoutmire says
Yess the video is a MUST WATCH!!! This is an AWESOME low-maitenance hair style. I have clips ive bought 2 years ago and have not worn them yet. after watching this video i will now 🙂 Weekend hair style here weave come, LOL :* Thx Lady 😉 Wink!
Jelann UltimateLifeform Mitchner says
♡ it!
Teara McKentie says
Missy Living u did it again booboo yaaaaaaaay!!!!!
MissyLynn says
Thank you for liking the concept! it’s totally helped my hair grow out! Subscribe to my youtube channel to come along the journey youtube.com/missylynn and follow me on IG & Twitter– @Start2FinishMUA
Joy Avery says
I agree with Ms. Cotton, my clip ins weren’t the truth for my hair. Bit it’s cute on the model.
Takeisha Jeffrie says
You can keep your side
LeeCynthia Franklin says
Weakens hair roots
Bianka Chavez says
Thank you Sabrina Honeycloud ❤️
Fulani Yira says
Oh, so that is what we calling it now “protective”, lmao! I didn’t know our hair needed to be protected with fake white hair, lmao!
Olivia Hall says
Love it she’s so beautiful! !!
Charlotte M M Vines-Greene says
The cap is to keep your hair from getting loose under the wig and sliding out of the edges of the wig. As for the metal hair clip-ins they actually cut African American girls hair right off where they are clipped in, from the weight of the hair attached and God knows what ever else is done to the hair while the clip-ins are attached.
Charlotte M M Vines-Greene says
You can take the wig off every night and at times when you need too, especially when you’re going to the gym.
Divachyk @Relaxed Thairapy says
Very cute – love the idea.
Ray Mooring II says
I sub to her on YouTube. Unless you make your own clip ins. It’s expensive.
Celina MarKita says
Missy!!!
Savannah Simmons says
I already do mines like this
Kari Fousheé says
Let try it together when I get home!! We can make them.
Courtney Payne says
I wear clip ins a I’m wearing then in my profile pic. Sometimes I braid my hair and clip them in on top of the braids.
LaShaun Whichard says
I used to wear clip ins all the time during my transition and i made them myself
Cristen Moore says
One of my favorite protective styles..I make mine… buy your hair as usual ….I buy thread needle and clips from Sally’s ..
Rachelle Wilson says
What kind of clips do u use
Tina White says
nice
Katrina Mogul Ellis says
Educated Lady I had one of those.♥ it
Ronda Ridley says
Hmmm! I learn something new to me and thank you
Paige Johnson says
I was thinking about those…. LOL
Carmella McCoy says
Um. Several steps seem to be missing.
Wanda Fowler says
I like this idea! So easy to do!
Placida Do Carmo says
Vedejah Scroggins says
It was pretty I like them
TN Ralston says
Clip-ins are great for switching up your style in minutes..it’s super easy. no sewing… no glue
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Tierra Harris says
Barbara Chappell
Kivernia Joseph says
Where to purchase online? Anyone
Lakysha Elliott says
Never heard of this…Learn something new everyday
Carmella McCoy says
Sounds so uncomfortable.
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