"Another use of the Crown Extension is to add dimension or color to your hair, without the damage of bleaching and dye." "You can hide split ends, or lengthen a blunt cut," she says. When I took a final look in the mirror, I instantly felt a huge jolt of confidence-like I was myself again.Īs Okougbo notes, Hidden Crown extensions come in handy for a range of hair disasters (aside from a bad cut). When I took a final look in the mirror, I instantly felt a huge jolt of confidence-like I was myself again. All in all, the styling process took about 10 to 15 minutes. Once on my head, I styled it as I normally would with a curling iron section by section. The fishing line is adjustable, so I pulled it until the hair laid just where I wanted it and trimmed the excess wire. Instead of using the company's color chart, I sent a picture of the back of my head to a representative ( something you can do, too!), and they mailed me 12 inches of my absolute perfect hair match with highlights and all. Since I knew I wanted the halo design (no fussing with clips or glue), the next step was choosing my color and desired length. When I take them out each night (don't sleep in your extensions!), I give them a gentle brushing if needed and then place them in the bag they came in or hang them on a hanger, which is also provided. If I want to use product on my actual hair, though, I'll do so first before applying the extensions. Styling products are discouraged from being used directly on the extensions, though I've found that they hold a curl incredibly well, so I don't even need to use hairspray. When you do clean them, it's recommended to use a sulfate-free shampoo and a hydrating conditioner, and then hang them dry or lay them flat on a towel. I didn't wear them every day, though, so I'm sure if they saw more daylight, I'd have given them a rinse. Admittedly, even after over two months without washing them, mine remained fresh as a daisy. Then, style to blend with your hair." (Take a look at this demonstration by celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan to see the process in action).Īs far as care goes, the brand recommends you only wash them when necessary, or every two to four months. Continue pulling the top half of your hair up and over the extension around your head. "Starting at one side, pull the top half of your hair up and over the extension. "The wire and microbead work as a pulley system that adjusts to all head sizes," says Okougbo. To apply them, you simply place the "halo" around the top of your head and then use the accompanying rattail comb to pull your own hair out around the top. My only hope of having my length back was to get hair extensions, something I've never tried before but felt like would act as the perfect Band-Aid for my situation. But as the weeks wore on, I fell out of love with my new short hair-hard.
#Halomd extensions series#
In fact, I was starting to love it-so much that a series of selfies commenced (photo evidence below). After zhushing and tossing my hair around, I finally liked it. I also worked a bit of V76 Molding Paste throughout the mid-length and ends by warming it up against my palms and sliding my hands through section by section. I disappeared into the bathroom for a half-hour while I wielded my Ghd curling iron, wrapping small sections in opposing directions around my head and misting my roots with Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray. When I walked through my apartment door, my boyfriend could read the immense regret all over my face. But as I walked home, I caught a glimpse of myself in a store window and started to panic. I chalked it up to her not styling it the way I wanted to and decided I'd play with it once I got home until it was a bit more Munn-esque. So when the stylist passed me the mirror to check out my new chop from all angles, I told her how much I loved it, even though I was pretty dissatisfied. Considering how polarizing of a change this was, I was oddly serene and excited about the result. I impulsively called a salon I was somewhat familiar with, booked an appointment with whoever stylist was available, and watched as long pieces of my dirty-blonde hair fell around me. Let's bring it back: The start of a new season gave me the urge to get what I call "The Olivia Munn," or a fun, textured lob. Uses: Lengthening hair, fixing hair disasters, adding dimension to hairĪbout the brand: Hidden Crown offers a variety of extensions using 100 percent human hair, allowing you to still style as your own hair.
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