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April 20, 2021

What All Brides Need to Know About Wedding Hair Extensions

Around 76% of women wear hair extensions because they feel it enhances their looks. Knowing about wedding hair extensions will make it easier to coordinate your look.

Experts think the global hair extension industry will reach $10 billion by 2023. The demand for bridal hair extensions is part of what’s driving the industry’s growth.

You deserve to look and feel amazing on your special day. Hair extensions give you lengthy, luxurious hair without the hassle of growing it out.

Here’s what brides must know about hair extensions for weddings.

Stick With Human Hair Extensions

Anyone who’s exploring the varieties of wedding hair with hair extensions out there has to choose between real human hair and synthetic hair. Brides, please do yourselves a favor and choose human hair.

It’s true that synthetic hair extensions are cheaper than human hair extensions. The kicker is that the cheap price of synthetic hair extensions translates into cheaper quality.

The best hair extensions for a wedding are made of real human hair. They make your hair look far more natural, no matter how extravagant your hairstyle is.

Clip-On vs. Permanent Extensions

Deciding on your wedding hair with hair extensions includes choosing either clip-ons or permanent ones. Clip-on extensions are only good if you want to take out your hair extensions immediately after your wedding.

Permanent extensions, however, get sewn, taped, or glued to your hair. They usually last anywhere from four to eight weeks. We provide our clients with the highest quality permanent extensions in order to improve their lasting power.

Keep in mind that either way, you’ll need to go about caring for new hair extensions properly. This will also make your extensions look and feel better for longer amounts of time. For instance, drying your extensions before bed keeps them healthier.

Consider Length

Always think about length when exploring hairstyles with extensions. The ideal length of your hair extensions depends on your natural hair’s length and personal style.

When it comes to choosing your hair extensions’ length, sixteen-inch extensions are best for brides with hair shorter than shoulder-length. Brides with hair longer than shoulder-length should get extensions of the same length.

Wedding hairstyles with longer hair extensions tend to create a glamorous and voluminous appearance. Meanwhile, shorter hair extensions make a wedding hairstyle look more realistic.

Work With Your Wedding Dress

The best extensions will pair well with your wedding dress. A bride’s hair is supposed to complement her wedding dress, not the other way around.

When you book your consultation with us, mention that you’re a bride-to-be using our services for the wedding. We will help you decide on both a hairstyle as well as extensions that suit your dress well.

Let Wedding Hair Extensions Make You Feel Beautiful

According to a recent survey of women, around 81% of all respondents claimed that they feel most confident when their hair is looking great. Wedding hair extensions will give you that much-needed confidence boost on your special day.

The same survey found that 72% of women say that feeling good about their hair is empowering. You deserve to feel beautiful and empowered on your wedding day more than ever.

Empower yourself—schedule a consultation with us today. We’ll make you the most beautiful bride you can be.

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