Okay, here is my sharing about hair extensions:
So, I’ve always been into trying new things with my hair, you know? And I got this idea to try out hair extensions. I’ve seen a lot of girls rocking them, and I thought, “Why not?” I wanted to see what it felt like to have longer, fuller hair without waiting for like, forever, for my own hair to grow.
I did a bit of digging around, you know, checking out different types of extensions, reading reviews, and all that jazz. Found a place that seemed pretty legit, and I booked an appointment. I went in, picked out the extensions that matched my hair color, and sat through the whole process. I gotta say, it took a while. But when it was done? I was stoked! My hair looked so long and thick, I felt like a completely different person.
I was living my best hair life for a few weeks, flipping my hair like I was in a shampoo commercial. But then, things started to get a bit, well, tangled. Literally. My natural hair started to feel super dry and brittle, especially around where the extensions were attached. It was like my hair was screaming for help, and no matter how much conditioner I used, it didn’t make a difference. And brushing? Forget about it. It was like trying to detangle a bird’s nest, except it was on my head, and it hurt!
I started noticing more hair coming out in the shower and on my brush. Like, way more than usual. I started to freak out a bit, to be honest. I went back to the salon, and they told me it was normal for some hair to come out, but this didn’t seem normal to me. It felt like my hair was getting thinner, and I was losing way more than I should.
Here’s the Nitty-Gritty:
- Installation: The extensions were put in using a method where they glue or bond the extension hair to small sections of your own hair. It’s pretty common, but I guess it can be tough on your hair.
- Maintenance: I had to be super careful when washing, brushing, and styling my hair. No vigorous rubbing or pulling, which is kind of hard when you’re used to just, you know, washing your hair without thinking too much about it.
- Removal: Getting them out was another story. They use a special solution to dissolve the glue, but it still felt like some of my hair was getting pulled out along with the extensions.
After I got the extensions taken out, I really saw the damage. My hair was noticeably thinner, especially around the areas where the extensions had been. It was also super dry and had a lot of breakage. I was pretty bummed, to say the least. It felt like I had traded my healthy, albeit shorter, hair for a few weeks of longer hair, and now I was paying the price.
I started using all kinds of treatments and masks to try to repair the damage. Deep conditioners, protein treatments, hair oils, you name it. It took a while, and I mean a long while, but slowly my hair started to feel a bit better. It’s still not completely back to how it was before, but it’s getting there. I’ve learned to be more patient with my hair, to treat it gently, and to give it the time it needs to heal.
So, would I do hair extensions again? Probably not. I mean, they looked great for a while, but the damage and the hassle just weren’t worth it for me. I’d rather rock my natural hair and let it grow at its own pace. It’s less drama, and my hair is way happier for it.
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