Making Extensions From MY HAIR! DIY Hair Wefts with a Sewing Machine

[@natalie4787]

I’ve been saving my hair from cuts for several years to be able to do this because I have salt and pepper hair so no other extensions look natural. I have no idea why people would think it’s more weird to use your own hair than someone else’s or a synthetic. It’s a perfect match in color and texture 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m not trying to add length, just put some volume back in 👍 Thanks for the tutorial.

[@Zestyhousemom]

came here for the same exact reason... my hair is beautiful salt and pepper...

[@nadiageorge890]

I’ve been looking for a video like this for years, this is so exciting. I want to collect my hair fall and save it and eventually I’ll have enough that I’ll be able to make extensions! My hair is pretty long rn too.

[@GoldieHoffmanComedian]

same! been collecting (which grosses out my bf lol) since I saw that damn tik tok vid about it about a yr ago, then gonna cut it but then will always have the perfectly matching extensions if I ever wanna add volume/ fake longer hair for a day etc.

[@lucecastairs3873]

I’m literally here to make a wig from my own hair so I’m definitely all for it! Thanks for all the tips!

[@TOGthatoneguy]

same

[@emianna4936]

This is sooo cool! I would rather wear my own hair that I grew versus someone else’s hair. I think it’s more weird to wear someone else’s hair to be honest.

[@TRUTHSEEKER-mh4jv]

I think what you did is great because using your on hair as extensions, you do not have to worry about it matching, you can use clip ins and create a layer bob and the way you sewed it, looks professional, and you do not have to worry about where the hair came from or if it is 100% human because it is yours; great job ❤

[@Moon_lovelyme]

It’s cool that you have enough hair to make your own extensions

[@hollyveldhuis1759]

I have fine thin hair, a beautiful strawberry blonde/red. I cut my hair once a year or less and have saved the clippings for decades. My thoughts were that maybe they'd be able to make me a wig with all my clippings when I started thinning bad. I just might try making myself an extension or two after seeing this video! Thanks for posting!

[@noramartinez6201]

I'm glad I thought about watching videos about hair extensions. So yesterday my son asked me to cut his hair, after a couple of years letting it grow. I cut about fourteen inches and his hair is still shoulder length. Anyhow, this is so cool, I'm going to make my own hair extensions from my son's hair! How cool is that?!!! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@TubbyLadyDallas]

I think it is wise to use your own hair because it will blend with your existing hair AND to stitch it with your sewing machine!

[@barbarajdevosha2396]

um its what most wigs are made of real hair... i want bangs and im watching because i want to use my own hair to make clip in bangs...

[@paulajelen1351]

Uhm- call me stupid but, I’m not really completely understanding. Why on earth, someone would cut their hair only to make themselves hair extensions to put back in their hair makes no sense to me not at all.

[@Jessi-sj3zx]

@@paulajelen1351extensions are used to add volume or make hair thicker. Also having extensions means you can still have long hair when you want for events but daily you can enjoy easier to manage short hair.

[@Mineidealcreation13]

That's what I was also searching about..

[@DanaONeillStuder]

THIS IS BRILLIANT! Those who think it's weird, etc havent had a need for hair extensions. I am watching because I have bouts of alopecia areata due to anemia. Thanks for the video 😊

[@zenosyeetgalvus]

Yea I’m a dude with hair down to my waist and it just got unmanageable. Hated how it felt against the back of my neck ( epic autismo sensory moment ) so imma make some wefts like this and wear extensions if I ever have anyone I wanna impress. Short hair is just so manageable and cool; and I’m tired of pulling my hair out every time I undo the daily bun to keep that shit up XD Nice tut, ty!

[@JS-sb1yx]

I have lots of hair and I want to make some extensions to wear in fancy braids and buns. This technique should help me well, thank you!

[@rodeffercircus1132]

My 3rd born has insanely thick hair, and went from waist to pixie. Because of previous dying she can't donate it, buy I th8nk I will make some extensions for if or when she would like long hair again :) very cool idea!

[@SierraMake]

yeah good point! this is a fun option if you cant donate your hair for some reason. thanks!

[@LigayaCerny]

I am glad I watched you. I waisted ma of my hair that I have cut. After my breast cancer I started loosing hair. Luckily I have some left to make an extension. Thank you and I subscribed.

[@sonjamayfield4820]

Not weird! I’ve got a bag of my hair that I’ve been holding onto until I found a video like this!!

[@01134Solismarina]

Fascinating! I feel like it's weird but very cool and resourceful!

[@SierraMake]

I think so too 😅

[@annabellelefebvre4291]

Very useful, I initially wanted to have a personalized wig made from my mom’s, sisters and daughters hair for my chemotherapy treatments but I was told that I don’t have enough (even with a full bag!). I had this suggestion of clipping the hair on my actual wig, but nobody wants to sow them to secure the hair! I will definitely try your technique so I’ll be able to carry my hole family on my head during chemo! Thanks!

[@puffygirlsclub]

This was fun to watch and such a GREAT idea! Thank you for sharing!!

[@sMilesF2013]

I’m actually paying for my coworkers haircut so I can do this same exact thing for my own extensions! It’s definitely not weird and will last way longer than the synthetic ones !

[@MJtrinibarbie]

My hair has really thinned out and it's very long. I want to do a big chop and maybe make some extensions out of what I cut to make my hair look thicker. I feel funny about having other people hair on my head and synthetic extensions never really blend well. This is a great idea.

[@lucyrampton3675]

It’s not weird at all! People spend thousands on virgin natural hair extensions/wigs! I am the weird one lol, I have adhd and ocd so I was wondering how much hair I loose everyday and anytime I shower I don’t let any of my hair go down the drain so I slab it on the wall and toss it but the past couple of days I have saved the longest strands and put them together and I have the beads so I pressed all the hair together and now im wondering if I could eventually have enough to do a weft. My hair is almost too long for my extensions I have now. I will most likely get bored and give up. My hair is 26 inches and I don’t plan to cut it but my hair is thin and I wish for it to be thicker. So if I do decide to make wefts it will be for me. You did a great job!

[@sophroniel]

You could use them to add volume, make a clip-in fringe or long length to cover a fringe for a different look, or you could dye it to fun colours for realistic clip-in highlights!

[@TheLadybard]

Thanks for this. I have alopecia and bought an inexpensive headband wig. It is way longer than I want so I was going to cut off about half of it and thought I might be able to make a hat wig using the excess that I cut off from the headband wig. Just didn't know how to make the hair into wefts. This was helpful!

[@TTHEZEE]

I think you’re brilliant, what a great idea.

[@Fairadez2008]

I made it to the end lol. I have insanely thick hair and can’t deal with it anymore but I really love it. I was looking up to see if I could get my hair made into a wig and found this video. It’s an amazing idea. Think theater groups, using hair from hair dressers maybe, Cos players too, LARPers. I don’t think it’s ick, or at least if I was in control of it and it was mine, it’s not ick lol.

[@veronicalemperle8787]

Smart!! Love it, and it saves you so much money! You could even use them to test out new colors :)

[@sudhareddy4845]

Your hair is the best match . Even if we spend lot of money , it never match like your own . Good idea .

[@feliciaboston6365]

Your weft looks professionally done. I wanted to see you comb it though lol

[@laurabrando5492]

This is exactly the video I’ve been looking for. I’ve saved 3 ponytails that I cut off over the years with the idea that I might want to do this someday (especially cause I have such fine hair). Now I might actually try and do something with them!

[@lindapagan1162]

With good hair its so luxurious to be abundant and feels like self betrayal to cut yet the ability to enhance an already full hair looks keeps such a radiant and high spirit so proud of both to which there cannot be a dollar assigned value...priceless great video

[@rootgreatness]

Thank you. I had hair extensions years ago that were braided in, but the maintenance was way too expensive and they really didn't look that great. No one I talked to had any idea how to utilize the extensions, now I know how to make them myself as clipons or with combs.

[@mariss777]

I like this idea. Im going to try to sew my extensions!

[@ktillotson4256]

Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for. I am ready to chop my hair off but was wondering if I’d be able to make extensions with it. However, I may need to grow it a bit longer based on your recommendation that the hair is at least 12 inches 😕to make extensions.

[@floridflesh]

Maybe it would help if you used tape that wasn't as wide

[@lindagates-tucker5976]

You are very clever! Now I can finally cut my waist length hair and clip it back in when I want it. Thank you so much - excellent video!

[@ymacneely]

This is brilliantly done, my dear! Just the perfect combination of info and video. Making wefts of my daughter's gorgeous hair for her to use when she wants long hair again! Women pay extravagant prices for real hair wigs, so don't listen to those children who think its gross! 😉

[@sassichembunni]

Love this idea! I have curly hair and matching the curl is hard but now I can just make my own and its a perfect match! Thabk you!

[@ruphstuph]

Haha my body wants me to be bald but now there’s a way to keep it there!😂 This is so amazing especially for those of us who have uncommon hair textures ie hair textures that aren’t readily available for purchase and we want to wear our hair natural but need thickness!

[@bethamist]

I've had a bag of my own hair for years waiting to donate but never did. This could be the solution to some of my in-between grow out problems... The color match is phenomenal 😂

[@nancyrukavena6992]

When you are ready to stop coloring and go gray, a few carefully placed extensions would hide the tell- tale skunk stripe until you're ready to cut off the colored hair, and reveal the glorious gray! 😊

[@jillianedds-geralds6002]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to learn. I have some hair I cut off last year I’ve been meaning to work with.

[@shaelynnmoon8842]

LOVE ❤this! This is EXACTLY 💯 what I was looking for. I wanted to learn how to make wefts for extensions and to make wigs with. I'm just embarking on this new adventure but I'm SUPER EXCITED. Your video showed me EXACTLY 💯 what I needed to know and in a very simple understandable way that was also very FRIENDLY & ENJOYABLE 😊. Thank you. And of course I subscribed.

[@stephaniegray3083]

I'm sp saving my hair for my next cut. Been thinking of making these! As I age my thickness isn't what it once was. This is awesome. Now we need to learn how to sew the hair onto clips!

[@Hipshair]

You have beautiful hair!!! I LOVE this. Thank you so much.

[@KSMP]

Love the beard demo at the end 😂

[@lorenrobertson8039]

I would dearly love to be able to do what you did. Great idea and you are so talented! I'm impressed! I'd love to get a donation of natural white/grey hair made like this for myself. But I am older and growing my hair that long is something I doubt I'd have time to do in this lifetime. I was a hairdresser back in my youth...in the 1980's. Been neat to have known about extensions back then! Never saw or heard them mentioned. Only wigs back in my days. I wish I had beautiful white grey hair like my great grandmother had, and my aunt now has. Mine is uneven and has dark spots that are not at all attractive, so I've gone back to blond...and I hate I did that after growing it out all the way grey. I have had head traumas in life, and I think that spot on the back of my head might be dark d/t that...as I was always naturally lighter haired than that one spot. Strange and ugly. But where it is not much I can do about it. Can't go lighter without it going brassy. Sucks to be me I guess. But you are blessed with such thick and beautiful hair! We all have our own blessings to count.

[@410AnnieAutopsy]

i enjoyed watching someone not have a hard time like i did my first time lol. i like making wefts it’s very relaxing now

[@OnyinyechukwuUgwu-ft9bb]

Fascinating ❤ I love my hair but caring for I don't have time to care for it's length This is something I will do

[@nvaranavage]

I think this is actually cost beneficial! And you can create a perfect hair color match, especially if your hair color is natural.

[@sassichembunni]

Love this video! Im getting ready to make a scary step and get a new wave hairdo. So I am using mine to make me some rescue extensions I can wear if I dont love my new look.

[@corinnesmith2271]

Amazing!! My hair is so thin I’ve been saving it to make some extensions. Excited to try!

[@BeverleyW]

Me too - I also have a lot of hair coming out when I brush it, however gently, so I have been saving as much as I can. Good luck with yours.

[@jula6000]

really practical video, great for cancer patients wanting to do a DYI hair halo thanks for sharing

[@Nicole-gw4qv]

THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME ❤ YOU ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE THIS IDEA WHILE YOU HAVE LONG HAIR MEANWHILE ME LOL I am trying to figure out how to get my online extensions easy to wear...thank you for being so creative and confident to share with the world!!!❤

[@lauraromero2933]

Beautiful! Thank you so much for this video! :) I initially thought I would bury my hair and give it back to the earth when I chopped off my hair months ago. I ended up feeling too lazy to dig up a place and bury and just never got around to it. The idea of sewing myself hair extensions with my own hair came to mind as there are days where I want long hair. So, I did a quick search and found this. This is perfect and looks super easy, thanks! :)

[@SierraMake]

You're so welcome!

[@brittanycompagna9134]

Love the DIY!

[@Trasea]

Thank you! I've been calling salons to see about doing this and they all have no idea. My problem is thinning hair... and the longer it gets, the worse it looks. So I thought of cutting about 5" off and using that to add width and volume to my hair in a shorter shoulder length style.

[@crystalsorensen9246]

I have fine hair and was thinking the same thing. Also, I’ve done extensions but since the texture is different from my texture I could tell the difference between them and hoped I could have extensions for volume from my exact hair. I am going to think how I can do this.

[@jovankaalexander9952]

I think it’s great!! If you donate this hair you can really help someone who has lost their hair.

[@nadiavajen5745]

This is awesome! I cut my hair a year ago, and have thought about making it into curtain bangs rather than cut my bangs again. I don't think it's weird to sew your own hair. I would rather my cut off hair get some use rather than it get thrown away due to be dyed and all that. Thank you!

[@c.powell8472]

omg thank you sooo, soo much!!!! I dont know WHY I didnt think of using my sewing machine LOL!

[@robinlindsey294]

Very well done so thank you but you dropped the ball when showing the end video regarding clips. How do you sew them in? Where are they supposed to be? How do you put them in? Need more info.❤

[@DrProfWaffles]

Amazing! Thanks for this!🎉

[@sofiabonaccorso799]

OMG thank you so much for this tutorial! I'm transforming my extremely long blue wig into a thicker bob cut for my Jester Lavorre cosplay. This is just what I needed 💙

[@Maplecook]

This is amazing!

[@SierraMake]

Thanks Maplecook!

[@bethlectic7532]

This is SO helpful. Thanks so much. I cant find a curly hair bang extension in my color so i will make it myself ^_^

[@ulab8899]

Nothing shocking Very talented person! I am going to use this idea !

[@GoverdinaRykers]

Great method

[@MLucyLuna]

I use my daughters hair and the doll looked beautiful I would’ve appreciated some instructions 😊

[@luvbuggies]

This is awesome, thank you for sharing this tutorial video!

[@NeverKissSomeFrog123]

I have a cut off ponytail that I kept for years and I‘m thinking of using this technique to make a braid with it to incorporate into braiding styles. It would be much easier to recreate styles from say Game of Thrones since they usually use wigs on TV and nobody has that much hair ☺️

[@sadafnouman02]

Thanks

[@morgyn-britneyhall584]

Very fun idea for your extra hair :)

[@IsisKoug]

Your video Is sooo helpful

[@هاجرجعفری-ع5ز]

Tanks for all the tips🙏❤️

[@loveamerica6497]

Love it! I never have much hair to cut off because I get a haircut every couple months great video

[@totjazzy2198]

This is genius.

[@KatyKat_420]

This is amazing. I wish I had a sewing machine. You should do a video for those “messy bun” look ponytails or real hair hair clips 😂 I hope you know what I mean. That would be fun.

[@ParamjitBansal-u1b]

Excellent job I will try now l

[@gaellecorrales1868]

Great video! I'm embarking my wig journey. Trying to make a full wig with my own hair that I've been collecting for years

[@angiep5216]

I am saving my own hair to make extensions for my top

[@elizabethavolck7784]

A great idea!

[@Warrioroffaith11]

Can this be done with synthetic hair extensions to?

[@feliciaboston6365]

I sure wish you would've shown us how to thread with the double needle

[@HerbalBeauty]

Smart I like this idea

[@floridflesh]

I have red hair so its impossible to get extensions that match; ive been saving my hair all of my life & i cant wait to make a ton of extensions! Im also gonna make a rat tail one, having a real rat tail is a pain to style all the time lol. Thanks for the tutorial!!!

[@floridflesh]

Also i always want short and long hair at the same time so this is so perfect

[@vikkster5723]

Ive been wanting to do this with my hair because my hair texture and color never matches hair extentions. I just never new how i would do it. Thank you

[@susans7091]

Amazing! I'd rather use my hair than someone elses :) The problem I have is I cut off the hair 15 years ago and now the hair on my head has turned grey. Wonder if I could dye my old cut off hair?

[@angellashaye8156]

This is very helpful.

[@InspiredKez]

Very helpful indeed..I am inspired!

[@NormaRSaenz]

Think is a great idea

[@margiemartinez2082]

❤❤omg I love it

[@maliqueenmall6215]

Have you ever exsperinced tangling?

[@carrabacus2568]

This is great! Ty for making this video!

[@seekshallfind6410]

So cool. I'm planning on doing the same thing!!!

[@laurakendrick9071]

Love this so much!! Would you be willing to make an extension for my mom if I sent you the hair? If so please message me cost.

[@sohaylamammo1159]

I think it’s a great idea 👏

[@saywhatsaywhat]

Very informative vlog! Thanks. Great work. 🤩😍

[@Livelaughlovesmile]

Great idea

[@rozee9675]

thankyou so much for this video

[@haileybischoff5943]

I’ve done this with my hair that’s fallen out before. Not weird to me.

[@doreendsouza8862]

Lovely video .. Thankyou ...

[@Ifscoach]

Which glue would you use if you didn't want to make a sew weft? I'm thinking PU skin weft tape/glue, but I can't find instructions on how to use it on hair.

[@madihailayas2452]

Hey .. I just wanted to ask did you cut the hair above the stitch ?

[@floridflesh]

Personally I would trim it about halfway & glue a strip of fabric over the hair above the stitch. It will make it last longer & it'll be way easier to sew the clips on it