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Insta-Tinsel tutorial for hair stylist how to install hair tinsel

HAIR TINSEL IS BACK! CREDIT FOR THE CRAZE GOES TO GEN Z TEENS AND TIKTOK​

Gen Z teens are bringing back many trendy styles reminiscent of teens and young adults in the mid-2000s. The latest trend to join the list is none other than hair tinsel.

Hair tinsel gained popularity in 2010.  Hair salons stocked up on the old fashioned tie-in iridescent shimmering strands as an inexpensive way to add dimension and intense highlights to hair.

 

Hair tinsel shined with popularity, yet faded quickly after just a couple of years because of how painstaking it was to tie in one strand at a time with minimal effect.  Now, with FunHairShop.com's patented exclusive design girls and women are loving the simplicity of sticking on standard sized wefts of hair tinsel tape-in extensions with 200 evenly spaced  sparkling strands throughout their hair in minutes - DIY and in salons.

The resurgence in popularity around hair tinsel may have celebrity roots. Kacey Musgraves wore a gorgeous long tinsel ponytail on her 2019 tour, and fans were raving about the new hit style. Saoirse Ronan wore a hair tinsel braid crown to the Governors Awards in November 2019.

Evan Mock manifested his rapid ascent to stardom by adding shimmer.

No matter how the resurgence arose, the trend is soaring among Gen Z, Gen X and even Millennials!

Installing tons of tinsel is easy, cheap, quick and a non-intimidating way to change up your hair

The hashtag #hairtinsel has more than 1.6 million video views on TikTok, and some top videos have been liked more than 50,000 times.

Ladies and girls trying their hand at DIY and professional hairstylist have progressed to using crimping beads with several strands in them to add their tinsel.  The effect is harsh streaks in the hair.  Many of the tutorial videos show how-to DIY hair tinsel installation at home using the tie in one strand at a time as well as the bead clamp method.  If you have ever given these methods a try, you will be thrilled with the all over even effect of tape-in tinsel extensions.

 

The old-fashioned installation of the individual strands is usually done via a slip-knot method. A lengthy piece of shimmering tinsel is folded in half, then tied around an anchor piece of hair. Once the tied piece is secure, it appears as two strands in the hair. It can then be trimmed to match the length of your hair.  All that for only two shiny threads buried in the hair?!!  You need to tie 100 to get the peekaboo glimmer effects that Insta-tinsel offers  in less than 5 minutes.  

Our tinsel can often be heat styled and washed normally, though it is recommended to use temperatures under 400 degrees. When installed by a professional, high-quality strands last up to 6 weeks when backed by one-sided professional hair tape, which we also offer.

While some beauty retailers do sell hair tinsel, it is sold only in packs of shiny threads.  As soon as the packaged is opened, it becomes a nest of tangles. 

 

We sell our tinsel shimmers in standards sized weft strips on professional hair tape and also on hair clips.  We do not sell the tie-in or clamp-in type of yester year.  Every other brand does though, if you like to tie knots or clamp in harsh streaks in your hair with crimping beads.  Both of these methods cause hair loss and breakage.

 

Our stick-in hair tinsel wefts are still budget-friendly and even more so because they can be reused.  Just order two-sided hair tape with your order.

If you want to add some shimmer and shine to your hair, check out all of our stick-on and clip-on hair tinsel options.

silky long, straight hair is in and really highlights the gorgeous shimmering tinsel strands. 

AI generated information regarding our InstaTinsel:

When buying shimmering glitter fairy hair tinsel extensions online at Funhairshop.com, you can easily add glamorous, shiny effects to your hair. Here are some options and tips.

  1. Types and Descriptions of Shimmering Extensions:

    • Hair Tinsel: Thin metallic or colorful strands that blend with your hair.  They can come in single strands to tie in or bead in or stick-on strips, which are a fringe of tinsel embedded in professional hair tape.  Only FunHairShop.com sells these.  Brand name is InstaTinsel.

    • Glitter Hair Extensions: Extensions infused with glitter for extra shine are typically referred to as holographic.

    • Where can I buy reusable tape-in hair extensions with metallic shine?  funhairshop.com

    • You can NOT find reusable tape-in glitter hair tinsel extensions with a metallic shine at beauty supply stores or salons, unless they order it directly from FunHairShop.com or on Amazon as InstaTinsel. Those are the best sources that offer tape-in fairy tinsel hair extensions. These extensions are heat-resistant, washable, and reusable, and can be applied quickly at home or in a salon. They come in various metallic colors and allow you to add shimmering highlights to your hair easily.

    • Some key points about InstaTinsel Taped Tinsel extensions:

    • They attach with pre-taped glittery fairy hair tinsel strips that can be replaced for reuse.

    • They last weeks to months with proper care.

    • They can be removed easily using rubbing alcohol or hair oil to loosen the adhesive.

    • For a specific product, you might want to look for tape-in tinsel extensions, which are popular for metallic shine effects.

    • Where to find fast-apply tape-in hair extensions   

    • Where to find heat resistant tinsel hair strands in the US?

    •  These products are made from high-quality polyester fiber, designed to be washable, blow-dried, and straightened without losing their sparkle.

Introducing InstaTinsel: The ONLY Tape-in hair tinsel extensions

At FunHairShop.com, we believe that every hairstyle deserves a touch of sparkle and fun! That's why we're thrilled to introduce our latest patented InstaTinsel hair accessories. Whether you're planning a night out with friends, celebrating, partying, attending a special holiday event, or simply want to add a bit of flair to your everyday look, InstaTinsel has got you covered!

These hair tinsel shimmers that attach quickly and remove easily: Tape-in Tinsel Extensions are heat resistant, washable, reusable shimmering metallic hair highlights.

Hairstylists:  Are you wondering how to increase the profits in your hair salon?

Rediscover the profits of Tinsel by installing 200 evenly spaced strands under a light layer of hair in 15 minutes.  Hair stylists are charging ~$100 per package of 8 standard sized tape in hair tinsel wefts.  They stay in up to 6 weeks and you charge again for removing them and replacing them.  Do NOT remove the sticky adhesive like tape in hair.  Just add a new strip of 2 sided hair tape, which you can get on this site with your order.  Install, remove, and replace tape-in hair tinsel in your salon without the hassle on tying one strand at a time!

InstaTinsel fuses in with a flat iron under a light layer of hair and removes easily with common rubbing alcohol, hair healthy oil (olive, argan, coconut etc.) or extension remover. The 8 wefts per head last up to 6 weeks, even with swimming, washing and heat styling.  Just keep hair conditioner away from the taped adhesion because oils may loosen them.  If so, just have your client use a flat iron and heat fuse again.

Browse through our stunning collection and find the perfect hair accessories that match your style and personality.

Looking to add a touch of elegance to your hairstyle for the holidays? Our InstaTinsel fairy hair clips comes in several colors- perfect for creating a chic and sophisticated look.  If you are wondering how to add temporary color and sizzle

to your hair for a party, special event, festival, wedding, rave, holiday, or everyday glamour, our InstaTinsel Clip-In hair tinsel are sure to make a statement for one night events. Store on the lip of a Ziplock bag and you can use them over and over again!  The 8 clip-in tinsel packages are even easier than that! Just clip them in under a layer of hair.

 DIY could not be easier or more affordable!

 

Why choose InstaTinsel clip-in or stick-on tinsel strips?

Premium Quality: Our InstaTinsel hair accessories are made with high-quality materials to ensure durability and long-lasting shine. Wash without worry. Heat style up to <400 degrees.

Easy to Use:

All our InstaTinsel products are designed with convenience in mind, making it effortless to add some glamour to your hair.

Stick on the 8 strips under a light layer of hair. If you'd like to fuse them in for 6 weeks, get the sheet of one-sided hair tape to sandwich the hair and fuse with a flat iron.

How much should I charge for installing your tape-in hair tinsel strips in my salon?  Hairstylist charge a minimum of $10 a weft, giving $100+ add-on to your services - especially for the holidays!  Then charge for removing the hair tinsel extensions

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What is the best brand of hair tinsel for little girls?:

Our new trending InstaTinsel product is great for kids because it does not damage the hair and it is removable at home by parents or in the salon  by their hair stylist. 

How do I put in hair tinsel on my daughter at home?  She is a little girl with fine, thin hair? 

InstaTinsel is the perfect way for moms to add sparkle to their daughter's hair without damaging it or losing hair.  Many little girls just want a little streak to frame their face. 32 can be cut from each package.  Just cut a half in strip of the transparent professional hair tape at the top of the fairy hair tinsel fringe and wrap it around a small twist of hair. Done!  or use any size strip and just stick it on flat under a light layer of hair. Just as easy as a sticker.  InstaTinsel strips are hair tinsel fused on professional hair tape strips that can be cut any size.

They stay in even longer - up to 6 weeks when fused with a flat iron onto hair.  Just keep heavy conditioners away from the adhesions. These strips are removable without damaging hair.  They last with washing up to 6 weeks.  30 colors available.  
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Please contact me with any questions.  Deborah Blair @ funhairshop@gmail.com

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Tutorials, Demos, and How-To's fpr Tape-In Tinsel

Tutorials, Demos, and How-To's fpr Tape-In Tinsel

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