After Testing 16 Different Hair Extensions, We Found The Most Natural-Looking Ones for Every Hair Type (2024)

From its natural color to the real-feel texture, the Hidden Crown extensions impressed us right from the start. Finding the perfect shade for redheads is tricky, but their “natural red” option blends in seamlessly with the rest of our auburn-hued hair. Notably, the brand designed it with 100 percent Remy human hair, making it difficult to distinguish when the real hair ends and where the clip-ins begin. Additionally, the extensions held a curl extremely well (yes, even better than our natural hair), and this detail makes it a great option for special events and long nights. Although the application process requires some trial and error, evenly placing the several included clips across your head comes with a learning curve, once they're clipped in, the extensions stay put for hours with zero slippage.

Type: Remy human hair | Shades: 35 | Length: 8-26 inches | Number of Wefts Included:5

If you want instant red carpet-level glamour, mega volume, and all-around glossy, expensive-looking hair, these extensions are it. RPZL designs these frizz and tangle-resistant clip-ins with 100 percent virgin Remy hair (Translation: The hair wasn't dyed before becoming extensions) for a soft, healthier-looking mane. Once we styled our hair in tandem with the extensions, which was extremely easy since the clips fastened sturdily and it was easy to pull a curling iron through them without yanking strands out of place, it became practically impossible to distinguish between the extensions and our natural hair. That said, after a full day of wear the clips started to feel a little uncomfortable and we wish it came with an included case to store them when we were ready to remove the extensions.

Type: Virgin remy hair | Shades: 15 | Length: 16-20 inches | Number of Wefts Included:7

This wavy clip-in ponytail allowed us to create an easy, affordable way to achieve a stylish look in five seconds flat. We simply slicked back our hair, inserted the comb at the base of the ponytail, wrapped the velcro around it, and, presto, our hair was transformed without ever needing to touch a curling iron. Despite its wavy texture, the ponytail is super versatile as it comes in 21 shade options and looks great on various hair types, including those of us with pin-straight locks. It's also surprisingly soft for faux-hair felt.

While the 26-inch ponytail definitely makes for an eye-catching statement, all that gorgeous length comes with weight and we felt it begin to tug a little after a few hours of wear. When you’re done using it, you can safely store it in the provided pouch to use again another time.

Type: Infinity-flex vegan hair | Shades: 21 | Length: 26 in | Number of Wefts Included:6

At 37 shade options, Luxy offers the widest range and most color options from all the brands we tried. Although we would've loved a few more options for our redheaded friends (we never did find an exact match for this hue), its expansive lines of blondes, browns, and blacks are impressive. Plus, the Remy hair is velvety smooth and doesn't tangle or become stringy easily, meaning the final result looked glamorous each time. With this set, you’ll get nine pieces of hair, separated into four attachments in various sizes and widths. You won’t have any trouble sectioning them into their respective spots to make the overall look smooth and consistent. Once in, the hair feels natural and weightless, letting you enjoy the look without the tugging or discomfort.

Type: Remy hair | Shades: 37 | Length: 16-24 in | Number of Wefts Included: 9

As its name suggests, ONYC designed the Kinky 3B–3C Curl 7 Piece Clip In set specifically for those creating styles with natural hair texture as they identically mimic a 3B-4C hair type. Within the generous seven clip-in set, there are only two colors to choose from. But, on the flip side we found that although our hair was a little darker than the shade we chose, the virgin kinky curly blend of human hair looked totally natural and matched our coily texture to a T. Especially once we applied a little mousse, the extensions accentuated its natural definition and provided fullness, but thanks to the different weft lengths you can also easily style it in dozens of different ways.

Type: Virgin kinky curly human hair | Shades: 2 | Length: 12-20in | Number of Wefts Included:7

The Bebonia spiral curls come in a wide range of sizes, making them easy to layer around our heads and amp up the fullness of our hair in a snap. Due to the tight curly texture of the set, they're especially great for 2C and 3A hair types that need a little extra boost. However, between the two thickness options available, finer hair types will benefit most from the 110 g and denser ones should stick with 220 g, as it has more hair per weft and three more wefts total.

Additionally, clipping in the set was extremely easy and painless. Once they were set, we wore them comfortably all day without experiencing any pulling, tugging, or digging into our scalps. More than that, the 100 percent Remy human hair made them extremely soft and natural looking, although the one downside to this material is it became a bit stringy near our ends.

Type: Remy human hair | Shades: 10 | Length: 16-22 in | Number of Wefts Included:6

Two features about the Bebobia Ringlet clip-in extensions make them particularly suited for curly-hair types: The two thickness options and the strong hold of the curl, which didn't soften or relax despite our repeated usage. Although the extensions are styled in tight ringlets, you can also soften them into a looser curl with some coaxing — just coat the strands with a styling product and start brushing until you get the curl pattern you want. In fact, despite their tighter texture, we found they blended in best with the wavier curls that define 3A to 3B hair, rather than the more S-shaped and zigzag patterns of 3C to 4A hair types. Still, the lightweight, ultra-soft extensions boast an excellent quality that looks and feels, amazing on anyone's head.

Type: Remy human hair | Shades: 7 | Length: 16-22 in | Number of Wefts Included:9

Ponytail extensions are a surefire way to add extra pizzaz with minimal effort, yet, they often slide down our heads throughout the day or become tangled within their velcro attachments. The Barely Extensions, however, effectively resolved these common struggles by designing the ponytail with a sturdy hidden comb and thin, comfortable velcro strips that don't become ensnared in our natural hair. The single, 22-inch piece took us less than five minutes to style, although you would've sworn a professional did the job. And, despite being a synthetic option, its texture remained soft and flowy just like the real deal. More color options would've made it look that much more natural, but out of the three offered, we felt like the shade we chose still blended pretty well.

Type: Synthetic | Shades: 3 | Length: 22 | Number of Wefts Included:1