Celebrities inspiring hair extension trends in 2012

Hair extensions have been one of the most popular hairdressing services of recent times, with celebrities like Cheryl Cole, Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham continuing to inspire clients to experiment with additional length, volume and colour.

Looking forward to Spring/Summer 2012, long, lustrous hair full of healthy body will continue to be in demand, and what better way to help clients achieve their dream hair than with the help of a few extensions?

Here, we take a look at the celebrities influencing the extensions trends:

Your client wants... extra body

Celebrity inspiration? Kim Kardashian

"Our younger clients request the Kim Kardashian look," says Skyler McDonald, Balmain Hair ambassador.

"This look is all about glossy hair that's full but not too thick with long layers to add natural movement."

Your client wants... a colour update

Celebrity inspiration? Caroline Flack

"On a regular basis, we are still asked by clients about the two-tone styles made popular by Alexa Chung and more recently Caroline Flack," explains Michael Young, Hairaisers ambassador

"We can recreate the look using hair extensions, either by choosing extensions to perfectly contrast the undertone of the hair, or by personalising the hair extensions to create the desired tone."

Your clients wants... added movement

Celebrity inspiration? Kate Middleton

"Kate Middleton's long chocolate brown hair with a little movement is a big trend," says Dayle Adams from Flip-In Hair. 

"Length and movement can be enhanced using temporary extensions to help with length and volume."

Your client wants... extra volume

Celebrity inspiration? Cheryl cole

"Cheryl Cole is recognised by clients as the ultimate icon for thick, volumised hair, says Paul Falltrick, Great Lengths ambassador.

"Her full-head application of extensions shows the volume that can be achieved."