I've always had long hair for as long as I can remember, but recently I've been having my hair cut a lot shorter than usual. Partly because I'm not as daunted at the thought of having 2-3 inches cut off my hair anymore - and partly because I desperately need it! Bleached hair + hot styling tools do not do any favours for the health of my locks. I remember when I was 15 I would die at the though of having to cut more than half an inch off my hair even though my split ends were visible from space. I think it was more of a comfort thing because let's be honest, your hair is basically your identity when you're that age.
Fast forward five years and who would have known I would be willing to sacrifice my length in order to maintain the colour and health of my hair?!
When your hairdresser says she's proud of you for suggesting to cut 2 inches off your hair you know you're a changed woman! Whenever I visit the babes at The Style Club on North Earle street I always ask for a blunt cut and long layers which I think is what suits my hair best.
Now my hair is by no means short but it is definitely the shortest it has been since I was 13. I started wearing clip-in extensions on the odd occasion for fullness two years ago when this amazing company got in contact with me about testing out some of their hair. Initially I laughed it off because my hair was 22 inches long and I didn't need any length but I decided to try them out for fullness and I am so happy I did! I find that having clip in extensions makes my hair hold a curl for longer and when I wear my hair straight I don't get that annoying curve around my face or neck which usually happens after a few hours so that's always a plus!
THE EXTENSIONS
The first set of hair I got was 22 inches in the colour Butterscotch Blonde. I figured out my colour by looking at their Instagram page and comparing my hair colour to their photos. Butterscotch Blonde is the perfect colour for me because it has multiple tones going through it just like my own hair does. I decided the 22" was too long after having my hair cut so I switched it up with the 20".. you might think there would hardly be any difference but trust me there is! This hair is of such a high quality and is thick from root to tip!
I have the 20" Princess exquisite 300gram pack which is a lot of hair so unless you have very short thin hair I would suggest downsizing on the grammage.
It's worth noting that when you purchase a set of extensions you receive a separate little sample piece so that you can match the colour of the hair in person. If the sample doesn't match - don't open the full set of extensions and you'll be able to get a refund to purchase a different colour that might be a better suit.
Typically when I wear mine for daily use, if I'm shooting outfit photos, going for lunch or on a date with the boy, I only need 2 wefts to achieve my desired thickness because I have a lot of hair anyway. But for nights out I tend to go for 3 or 4 max because the hair is so thick and luxurious that's all I need. Of course, if you have thinner hair than mine and are using the extensions for length then you would use more wefts.
The great thing about these extensions is that they have a realistic shine and texture which doesn't scream "I'm wearing fake hair!" and they blend easily into your natural hair allowing you to straighten or curl them as if you grew it yourself!
TIP
Make sure to section off your hair as you apply each layer of extensions. I like to section above the ears first and apply a three clip weft. Then use your eye level as a guide and apply a four clip weft. Then I section off at the temples and apply another 4 clip weft and maybe a one clip weft on each side if needed. And I always give my hair a quick tease before apply the extensions because it gives the teeth of the clips something to hold onto!
I love these extensions because I can pick and choose whenever I want to wear them and nobody ever notices that it's not all my real hair - you just feel more glam when you have big hair! I use a curler on my set whenever I wear them and they really age well and don't become ratty or frizzy at the ends at all. But be sure to us heat protecting spray on the hair to minimize damage.
Luxury for Princess are a Dutch brand so shipping usually takes 2-4 days which is great! If you do decide to try out the brand be sure to use my discount code 'Aisling' so save some money at the checkout!
I am not being paid to write this review, all opinions are my own! I would never recommend a product I didn't truly love.
THE EXTENSIONS
The first set of hair I got was 22 inches in the colour Butterscotch Blonde. I figured out my colour by looking at their Instagram page and comparing my hair colour to their photos. Butterscotch Blonde is the perfect colour for me because it has multiple tones going through it just like my own hair does. I decided the 22" was too long after having my hair cut so I switched it up with the 20".. you might think there would hardly be any difference but trust me there is! This hair is of such a high quality and is thick from root to tip!
I have the 20" Princess exquisite 300gram pack which is a lot of hair so unless you have very short thin hair I would suggest downsizing on the grammage.
It's worth noting that when you purchase a set of extensions you receive a separate little sample piece so that you can match the colour of the hair in person. If the sample doesn't match - don't open the full set of extensions and you'll be able to get a refund to purchase a different colour that might be a better suit.
Typically when I wear mine for daily use, if I'm shooting outfit photos, going for lunch or on a date with the boy, I only need 2 wefts to achieve my desired thickness because I have a lot of hair anyway. But for nights out I tend to go for 3 or 4 max because the hair is so thick and luxurious that's all I need. Of course, if you have thinner hair than mine and are using the extensions for length then you would use more wefts.
The great thing about these extensions is that they have a realistic shine and texture which doesn't scream "I'm wearing fake hair!" and they blend easily into your natural hair allowing you to straighten or curl them as if you grew it yourself!
TIP
Make sure to section off your hair as you apply each layer of extensions. I like to section above the ears first and apply a three clip weft. Then use your eye level as a guide and apply a four clip weft. Then I section off at the temples and apply another 4 clip weft and maybe a one clip weft on each side if needed. And I always give my hair a quick tease before apply the extensions because it gives the teeth of the clips something to hold onto!
I love these extensions because I can pick and choose whenever I want to wear them and nobody ever notices that it's not all my real hair - you just feel more glam when you have big hair! I use a curler on my set whenever I wear them and they really age well and don't become ratty or frizzy at the ends at all. But be sure to us heat protecting spray on the hair to minimize damage.
Luxury for Princess are a Dutch brand so shipping usually takes 2-4 days which is great! If you do decide to try out the brand be sure to use my discount code 'Aisling' so save some money at the checkout!
I am not being paid to write this review, all opinions are my own! I would never recommend a product I didn't truly love.
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