NE1 get extensions before?

I am thinking of biting the bullet and getting my hair cut short. The only way I'll do that is IF I don't like it I want extensions put in so my hair is back to the length I know I like it at. I'm a bit wary of extensions, though, as it is fake hair, etc. Anyone have it done before? Got any tips, words of wisdom, etc, etc?

I haven't but have a friend who did...she spent a ton of money to get the best of the best and hated them after a week. She said they got really uncomfortable plus the expense of keeping them looking good was enough for her to get rid of them. I think she maybe lasted a month, if that long.

I haven't had, but have wanted for a long time. I have heard that you can get "real hair" extension. THey are pricey but the good ones are best.

SO basically i have very little info on them

I would maybe just ask your stylist about them. See if he/she will be honest with you about comparing brands and prices. I'm sure they will want to sell you what they sell at the salon, but hopefully they will give you a straight answer.

Coincidence - I actually just asked my stylist about them the other day. I wish I remembered what brand she said looked really good. It was a less expensive brand too, like the kind you can buy at a beauty store and apply yourself. Sorry, don't remember. I asked her though if you can wash them and she said no, you have to take them out each day. I personally woud get frustrated doing that...But it would be fun for a special occasion.

I have heard the Jessica Simpson ones are good - about $100

BTW Karen, you should try photos of short hair on your picture first. Like I did in my last post. Mine was of course a joke, haha me with blonde hair, but they had tons of styles to choose from.

This post has been edited by mysweetpeasWil&Wes on Aug 31 2007, 08:00 AM

I actually have had short hair before - a LONG time ago (late 80's early 90's). But it was permed short hair. I've never done straight short hair AND back then I was SKINNY. Now my face is chub chub and I think short hair on me with a chub chub face doesn't look good - but I really want to try something different. I will definitely ask my stylist. She's ALWAYS trying to get me to go with extensions for even longer hair but I always brush her off.

I was just thinking about extensions the other day...it seems a lot of people have them now. I don't think I have good hair for extensions, though. I'm curious to hear what your stylist says about them, kup.

Your face is not chub chub. I think short hair would look so cute on you. How short are you wanting to go? Do you have a style in mind?

It just figures that short hair is in, when I'm growing mine out. It's always that way for me.

Paaaleeeez, your face is not chub chub! I think you should go for it. What do you have to lose. It always can grow back.... But who am I to talk...I swore to myself that I would chop mine off too after our last trip and I still haven't done it. I really love the bob. But I have too much wave.