The Beginner's Guide To Halo Hair Extensions

Those with thin and fine hair rely on hair extensions to give their crowns instant volume, and when desired, length.

The thing is: hair extensions like clip-in hair extensions, tapes, and fusion extensions can damage your hair. It can lead to breakage and even more hair thinning.

Ever wonder if there's a way to preserve your hair's health while still using the power of hair extensions to make you feel like your best self? Enter halo hair extensions.

Halo extensions are temporary hair extensions that don't attach to your hair and sit on your head with an invisible headband.

Unlike other extensions which require professional assistance to attach, halos can be DIY-ed. It doesn't need any glue, tape, or beads and doesn't pull or tug on your own strands—making it the gentler option for finer hair types.

Already got The Halo? Or maybe you're still on the fence about buying one? Don't worry. We compiled all the questions from our customers and created this guide to help you get the best out of your halo!

How is The Halo Different?

The Halo is made with 100% ProGrade Remy Hair, which is real human hair. It undergoes a process to preserve its colour, allowing it to blend in with your natural strands for many wears.

Why use human hair? So it stays soft and looks natural! Synthetic hair wouldn't have the same body and movement as human hair, and can't withstand heat styling without being damaged.

How to Determine What Halo Thickness You Need

First things first, consider your hair's density. While The Halo was made for fine and thin hair, those with medium and thick locks can still get the benefits of using a halo.

Second, do you want natural volume, extra volume, volume and length, or a ton of volume and length?

The Halo comes in Fine, Medium, and Thick which you can choose to have with 12 inches, 16 inches, or 20 inches of hair. You can mix and match lengths with thicknesses; it all depends on the look you want to achieve.

For example, I like a halo I can wear every day. I have shoulder-length hair and don't really want to add a ton of length. Natural is the look I'm going for! We recommend getting the Fine Halo in 12 inches.

If you're not sure how much length you want, when in doubt, go longer. It's easier to cut hair than receive one that's shorter than what you actually wanted.

How to Wear The Halo If You Have a Small Head

The Halo comes with 7 different sized wires in the box—XXS to XXL—so you can choose which ones to attach to the weft.

If you find The Halo pops off when you wear it, it's because it's too small for you and you need a bigger wire.

On the other hand, if you find that The Halo doesn't sit snugly below your occipital bone and is actually lower, it's because it's too big and needs a smaller wire.

The best fitting Halo is one that snugly fits below the occipital bone and the wire sits about an inch from your hairline. When it's on your head, hold the sides to prevent the wire from moving while you push The Halo down.

You can watch this step-by-step guide to wearing The Halo and making sure it's the right size for your head.

How to Cover The Halo Weft If You Have Thin Hair

The Halo was made for those with thin and flat hair so the weft was made to make it easy to cover up.

Once The Halo is on your head, take a tail comb and take sections of hair from underneath the wire so it covers it on top. Do this step until you can no longer see The Halo—usually you'll need a lot of the hair on the top part of your head for this.

Brush your hair down until the ends so it blends in with The Halo and won't bunch up on the sides!

How to Wear a Ponytail with The Halo

Yes, you can wear a ponytail with The Halo, but it's not in the way you think!

Here's a step-by-step guide and a video to help you get that thick, fluffy pony high up on your head:

Remove The Halo's wire and spritz some heat protectant on it, as well as your natural hair.
Take 3-4 bobby pins that have the same colour as your hair and thread each of them through The Halo's lace. Place 2 pins on either end of the weft and 2 more in the middle.
Create an "anchor point" on the crown of your head by taking a small section of hair, tying it, then wrapping The Halo around that anchor point. Make sure it's secured by really threading the pins.
Apply some salt spray or texturising spray to give your leftover hair some body.
Flip your whole head over, grab all the hair together, and secure it with a hair tie, elastic, or scrunchie.
You can stop your ponytail routine there, but if you want to make it look extra glamorous, use a tail comb to loosen up some pieces of hair on your head. This will pull out that tension and make it look more undone.
Curl your ponytail and brush it out for beautiful waves.
Add some sea salt spray again for more texture, and you're done!

Tip: Want to hide your pony's hair elastic? Take a small section of hair from underneath your ponytail and wrap it around the hair tie, pinning it at the end.

How to Wear The Halo if You Have a Fringe

We love a curtain bang! It flatters a ton of face shapes and looks effortless yet cool at the same time. Bangs, in general, are perfect for those with thin, flat hair. It can actually make it look thicker by providing depth.

With that said, you don't have to worry about your fringe when wearing The Halo. Because the wire sits an inch from your hairline (which is where bangs normally start), it won't really affect it.

If you have a longer fringe, just use a tail comb to get it out from underneath the wire. You're good to go!

How to Tone Your Halo

If your new Halo looks too light for your current hair colour, don't worry, you can totally tone it darker. We've found that because The Halo's Remy Hair undergoes multiple chemical processes, dyeing it can result in a patchy mess.

Evo's hair colour boosting treatments work great for toning your Halo. If you plan to use a different brand, do a patch test on a hidden area first.

Here are the best tips for toning your Halo:

Don't bleach your Halo, ever. Since it's been chemically processed already, adding another layer of chemicals (bleach) can alter the texture and look of the hair.
Make sure The Halo is wet before toning it. This will help the colour glide smoothly for even results.
Avoid blue or purple shampoo as it can produce an unpredictable look on The Halo.
Want to blend your Halo's colour to your roots? Spritz root colouring spray instead to create an easy ombre effect.

Other Hair Products and Tools To Use (and Avoid) on The Halo

Not all hair products can be used on The Halo. To avoid ruining your new Halo, take note of what you can and can't use.

Do Use:

Heat Protectant Spray - This helps prolong the chemical coating over the Remy Hair, keeping your hair extensions soft and natural-looking longer.
Gentle Shampoo and Conditioner - We recommend you only wash The Halo every 3 months or more, if you feel like it doesn't need it yet. When it does need some cleaning, don't just use any shampoo. This could ruin the integrity of the hair extensions. We took the guesswork out of it by creating a Halo-approved shampoo and conditioner!
Blow Dryer, Straightening Iron, Curling Iron - Hot tools are ok to use on The Halo! Just don't forget to use a heat protectant first.

Don't Use:

Commercial shampoos and conditioners - Like we said earlier, The Halo is made of natural hair that's been chemically processed. Using shampoos with sulfates, oils, and other extracts could ruin the texture and leave your Halo useless.
Hair serums, hair oils, and leave-in conditioners - These products work great on natural hair because they deliver a ton of nutrients to your strands. But on The Halo? Not so much. Instead of absorbing it, it sits on top of the hair, leaving it sticky and matted.
Bleach - You can tone your Halo darker, but not lighter. Since bleach is a harsh chemical, it can cause a weird reaction with The Halo's chemically straightened strands.

Now that you've got all the tips you need to use your Halo, have fun and enjoy your new head of hair!