A certain corporate “punk” (cough) store, which shall remain nameless, is selling clip-in extensions. These extensions come in all manner of colors, but they come with a hefty price: $10.

I don’t know about you, kids, but I’ve always associated punk rock with a strong DIY ethic. Why on Earth should you pay $10 for something you can do yourself — especially when making your own is far easier than punching safety pins through your nose?

With a strong feeling of self-righteousness, I hied myself to one of my favorite places in the world: the wig store. There I found just what I was needed for perfect Punk Rock Night extensions.

What you need

- Weave tracks (I bought Yaki brand for about $10 a bag. The kind you want is gathered and stitched at the top. Do not get loose hair.)

- Combs (the kind that stay in your hair, not run through it). You pick the size.

- Hot glue gun and glue.

- Scissors.

How to make it

- Take your tracks out of the bag. Measure a piece to the width of the comb. Cut it. Glue the stitched part of the track to the top of the comb. You’re done. If you want to take your extension an extra step and add stripes, hold the hair still and draw them on with a Sharpie marker. Put the track in underneath a section of your hair.

What are you wearing?

Cara Jean Wahlers, 34, is a bassist and guitarist, and on top of all that, she’s a snappy dresser with a beautiful smile.

Wahlers’ style is an intriguing mix of secondhand items and denim jackets, cowboy boots and turquoise.

“A lot of what I wear is determined by where my money’s going,” she says.

With that in mind, Wahlers shops so that her money will benefit the local economy. Also a graphic designer and painter, Wahlers incorporates her aesthetics into her clothes.

“I like to mix a lot of different textures.”

You can see Wahlers’ new project, Cara Jean Wahlers’ String Trio, Jan. 29 at Locals Only as part of the Big Roots Show. Here’s what she might be wearing:

- Gibson Acoustic.

- Silver and pearl earrings (“Most of the jewelry that I get is from art fairs.”).

- Boulder turquoise bracelet; turquoise necklace; and turquoise bracelet (“I’ll wear a lot of big jewelry with black.”).

- Denim jacket (“I like denim jackets because it kind of dresses things down. I’ll wear them when I perform so I don’t feel like Shirley Temple”).

- Black shirt.

- Black scarf.

- Thrift-store skirt with gold, taffeta base and black lace overlay. (“I wear skirts almost all the time.”).

- Black opaque tights with fishnets over them.

- Boots inherited from a dead grandpa.

Magic three

1. Well, possums. Who would have guessed that Dame Edna’s line for MAC features the most awesome red lipstick? This limited-edition shade comes in a Dame Edna-styled case and will run you $14. Visit the Fashion Mall’s MAC store or www.maccosmetics.com for details.

2. I was so with these latex-look leggings I’ve seen out and about, I decided to scout out my own. American Apparel, www.americanapparel.net, has a host of shiny leggings, starting at $42. Also, Wet Seal has some on sale — but you have to hurry, or check online.

3. We have less than a month till Valentine’s Day, but let’s face it, most of us do not want to wait for the chocolate. Philip B’s Limited-Edition Chocolate Milk Collection Gift Set ($62, www.philipb.com) contains chocolate-scented bath products, so you can hold out just a little longer before tearing into those heart-shaped boxes.