The Dos and Don'ts of Wedding Hair Extensions (Plus Some Crucial Styling Tips!)

Whether you're looking to add some oomph to an updo or lend more length to your half-up hairstyle, there's a good chance you're considering possibly incorporating some hair extensions into your wedding look. Even if you've never used them before, don't be scared—your hairstylist can make them look perfectly natural. And to keep you from making common faux-hair mistakes, I got the following tips for bridal hair extensions from Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri, co-owners of Nine Zero One Salon in L.A., which has a brand-new hair-extensions bar (featuring the popular brand Hair U Wear, which I've worn many times and loved!).

Bridal hair extensions DOs: * DO find multicolor extensions, not hair that's one solid shade. Find an extension brand that offers multilevel coloration—this means that each shade features seven to 11 different colors, which are hand-blended to look totally natural, just like your own hair. You can even play with color and add extensions that are one to two shades lighter or darker, to create high- or low-lights. Try Hairdo by HairUWear Clip-In Extensions. * DO curl your real hair and the extensions together. This ensures that your natural hair and the extensions are completely blended in for a seamless look and that your hair looks like it's all your own (only better). Stying tip: Set your curling iron at a cool 350 degrees, and alternate curling 1-inch sections from the front to the back, for a more natural look.

• DO make sure you wash and condition your set of extensions before your wedding day. This can be done to both human hair and synthetic extensions. Let them air dry. You want them clean on your big day, and washing will remove any product buildup created over time.