How to Make Clip on Hair Streaks

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut a piece of ribbon a bit longer than the length of your hair.

   Allow the ribbon to fray, as this is the most important step in the process of making your "clip-on" streaks.
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   Step 2: Pull the first row of horizontal thread which

   This thread  will eventually break, but  continue pulling the first row until it breaks again.
   
   You will begin to see your vertical ribbon threads getting longer.
   
   Repeat this step until you get to the end of the vertical threads in this strand. , If you like the thickness of your streak, skip to step
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   If not, repeat steps 1 and 2 until your streak has reached your desired width. , Add a dab of glue to the curved part at the base of the pin and very carefully run your vertical ribbon threads through the pin.
   
   Allow time to dry. , You may also glue the excess thread to the streak, as long as the streak is held in place, it should be fine. if you used glue in this step, allow time to dry. ,,, If you decide you want to change your color, it should be easy to wash out the color and add extra glue if needed.
   
   You can then change the color of the streak. ,
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   Step 3: once disconnected

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   Step 4: will make a zigzag pattern.

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   Step 5: Discard the long

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   Step 6: zigzagged horizontal thread.

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   Step 7: Grab a bobby pin and your strong glue.

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   Step 8: Double-knot the thread around the bobby pin with the excess ribbon that was left on the opposite side of your streak

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   Step 9:  after you glued it in.

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    Step 10: Test out the fit of your streak in the desired area of your hair.

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    Step 11: Use your watercolor/chalk and water to color your streak or streaks in the color of your choice.

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    Step 12: Put your streak in the desired area of your hair.

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    Step 13: You're done!

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