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Tip Tuesday: How to Achieve a Sleek Layered Auburn Blowout with YUMMY Hair Extensions

If you’re looking to switch up your look this fall with a smooth, face-framing style that feels effortless but polished—this is the guide for you. The layered blowout is a timeless choice, but paired with rich seasonal color and quality hair extensions, it becomes something truly luxurious.

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to achieve a sleek, layered finish using Yummy Extensions’ LAO Blow Out Straight hair, an HD lace closure, and KOSA heat styling tools. Whether you're booking a salon appointment or styling at home, this is your step-by-step to creating a voluminous, fall-ready look that protects your natural hair and delivers serious movement and shine. 

How to Achieve a Sleek Layered Auburn Blowout with YUMMY Hair Extensions

Why LAO Blow Out Straight?

Yummy’s LAO Blow Out Straight hair extensions offer the perfect balance of density and softness. Designed to mimic blown-out natural hair, this texture is thick from root to tip while still maintaining a soft, lightweight feel.

What makes it ideal for a layered look?

  • Blends seamlessly with relaxed or silk-pressed textures
  • Holds heat-styled shapes without going stiff
  • Color-friendly for vibrant fall shades like auburn, cinnamon, or chocolate
  • Long-lasting and easy to maintain with proper care

Whether you're going for sleek and straight or adding movement through layers and curled ends, LAO Blow Out Straight delivers natural volume, durability, and a salon-quality finish.

How to Achieve This Sleek Layered Look

Creating this look is all about technique, tools, and texture. Here’s how to bring it all together.

Step One: Prep & Color Your Bundles

If you want to add seasonal warmth to your style, now is the time to color your hair extensions. Auburn is a beautiful, rich tone for fall that pairs perfectly with layered styles.

Best practices for coloring LAO Blow Out Straight hair:

  • Use professional salon-grade dye or visit a stylist to ensure even results
  • Choose demi-permanent or semi-permanent options to preserve the hair's integrity
  • For bold auburn or copper tones, consider pre-lightening with a bond-builder like Olaplex to prevent dryness
  • Always color before installation to avoid staining your lace and to ensure full coverage

Allow your bundles and closure to fully air dry after coloring before proceeding with installation.

Step Two: Install Weft Extensions & Lace Closure

This look uses wefted LAO Blow Out Straight bundles paired with a 5x5 HD lace closure. The closure provides a natural-looking part while offering full protection for your leave-out and edges.

Closure install tips: 

  • First, begin by ensuring the lace is laid correctly. Apply the wig using your preferred method of either glueless, adhesive, or sewn-down.
  • Once the lace is laid and secure, begin cutting away the excess lace carefully. 
  • Next, you're going to pluck the hairline for a natural and seamless look before defining the part to match your natural hair density.
  • Finally, use the Yummy Lace Melt Band to melt the lace into your skin for a seamless finish.

Closures are the perfect solution when trying a new hair color. They allow you to experiment without chemically treating your own hair—and still give you a completely natural appearance. 

Step Three: Blow Dry Your Hair Extensions Straight

Before flat-ironing, you’ll want to stretch the hair out using a blow dryer to reduce the number of heat passes later.

How to blow dry:

  • Split the hair into four sections
  • Use the KOSA Blow Dryer and a paddle brush (or Our Favorite Wavy Hair Brush) to gently blow out the hair from root to tip.
  • Use a heat protectant to prevent dryness and preserve the hair's shine
  • Dry the hair thoroughly to prepare for heat styling

LAO Blow Out Straight hair handles heat well but responds best to even, gentle passes—no need to overdo it.

Step Four: Flat Iron Using the Comb Chase Method

This step is what gives the style its silky, layered base.

How to flat iron:

  • Begin at the back of the head and work in small sections
  • Use a rat-tail comb to guide each section as you flat iron (the comb chase method)
  • Use the KOSA Ceramic Flat Iron for one-pass straightening with a smooth finish
  • Continue working upward until the entire install is straight and sleek

The result: movement, shine, and a bone-straight finish without sacrificing the hair’s body.

Step Five: Trim and Shape the Layers

Face-framing layers make this look feel soft and sculpted, especially with longer lengths.

How to layer:

  • Part the hair down the middle
  • From each side, cut at a diagonal angle toward the chin to create a gentle frame.
  • Start long and build gradually—you can always go shorter
  • If desired, layer the back slightly for an even flow

These soft layers will add dimension and allow your curls or bumped ends to sit beautifully around the face.

Step Six: Bump the Ends for a Polished Finish

The finishing touch is curling or bumping the ends under for shape and polish.

How to bump the ends:

  • Use a curling iron or KOSA Barrel Wand to lightly curl the bottom 2–3 inches of hair
  • For a more structured finish, hold the curl for a few seconds, then pin to cool
  • For a softer look, simply curl and allow the ends to fall naturally

This final detail gives you the signature Yummy bounce and completes the layered look.

How to Maintain LAO Blow Out Straight

To make this style last and preserve the integrity of your Yummy hair extensions, follow these care tips:

  • Wrap your hair nightly with a silk or satin scarf or bonnet
  • Use a lightweight serum or oil to keep strands moisturized without weighing them down 
  • Avoid excessive heat touch-ups—flat iron only when needed
  • Co-wash every 1–2 weeks using sulfate-free conditioner to revive the texture
  • Blow dry on low heat or air dry to extend the lifespan of your extensions
  • Store wigs or clip-ins with a Yummy Hair Hanger between wears to prevent tangling

Proper care will help your LAO Blow Out Straight extensions last for years with minimal shedding or frizz.

Why You’ll Love This Fall Look

  • Elevated everyday glam: This sleek, layered style is versatile enough for work, dinner, or events
  • Low commitment, high reward: With a lace closure, you can try bold fall colors without dyeing your natural hair
  • Protective and long-lasting: You’re not just styling—you’re protecting your real hair beneath
  • Customizable and polished: Whether you wear it blunt, layered, curled, or straight, LAO Blow Out Straight delivers consistently beautiful results.
  • Luxury made to last: Yummy hair is an investment—and this look proves it’s worth every strand  






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