I've been doing 2 strand twists pushed back with various headbands. You can manipulate them into various styles if you like a different look. I don't use extension hair, I feel it is damaging to my hair. I've noticed in my case I can't leave them in for more than a week, they seem to fuzz and tangle at the root too much. When I take them out I wear a twist out or bun it and get another day out of them.