"Are Hair Extensions a Must-Have for Your Wedding Day?"
- Rebecca Mousseau
- Apr 2, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 4
With 18 years of styling my brides hair for the biggest day of their life, the one question I get asked at almost every consultation is "Do you think I need hair extensions?"
I'm going to break it down for you so that you understand why we use them and which #hairstyles and hair type they will benefit the most and IF THEY'RE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU!
I will say, hair extensions are a game changer! They allow us as artists to create almost any #hairstyle you can dream up, ensuring it looks full, polished and perfect. The best part is they're not just for brides, 1 in every 5 bridesmaids wears hair extensions too and I'm all for it!
Photos by Chris Joriann Photography
Benefits of using Hair Extensions?
Extra length for hairstyles that are down, half up, one sided or for an updo. Sometimes you need the extra length in an updo to allow for tendrils hanging down or to make it look like a nice full updo. Hair extensions can give you a little length (1-2 inches) or a lot of length (2-12 inches).
Fullness! They provide the fullness we need to create hairstyles that won't look limp and thin. Extensions can be used in both up styles and down style to give the look of full, thick hair. This is especially useful for people who have fine or thin hair. You may have long hair but if it's not thick, your hairstyle may look see-through and sparse. This is especially true for the mother of the bride too. As we get older our hair tends to thin out so adding hair extensions in the same length and color as your hair will give you natural looking fullness and volume.
Highlights or lowlights - This is where you can get #creative and add a slight color change or a bold color change to your hair color. By adding hair extensions that are a few shades lighter or darker than your natural hair, you'll get instant high lights or low lights without the damage of using hair color!
Conceal Hair Loss - Many women go through hair loss and the right hair extension can help conceal it.
Who #benefits from hair extensions the most?
Through 18 years of providing bridal hairstyling I've witnessed that those with shorter, thin and fine hair benefit from hair extensions the most. It instantly gives them the feeling of having full, luscious locks and self confidence. They no longer feel their hair is thin and "see-through" as most of my clients describe it. That being said however, extensions can benefit anyone. It's an instant transformation and when you look great, you feel confident and excited and that's what hair extensions do for so many of my clients.
Hair extensions aren't just for the #bride. They can be used by #bridesmaids and the #motherofthebride as well. They're easy and quick to put in and take out and they come in every length and color under the sun!
Different types of Hair Extensions:
Extensions come in many different forms, from semi-permanent (they last 2-4 months then get taken out and reapplied for another 2-4 months), or event-only hair extensions (clip-in).
Semi-permanent are beautiful but are more of a lifestyle change as they are quite costly and need to be changed out every few months. They come indifferent application techniques lie hand tied, tape-in, i-tip etc.
The Best Extensions for my Brides?
#Clipin hair extensions! They're so versatile and can be put in and taken out in about 10 minutes. They're used mainly for events and special occasions as they're not ideal to wear daily. They have small clips that can easily be clipped into your natural hair, undetectable. They're the perfect solution to getting a full glam #ponytail, a full updo or a down style. They can be used to give fullness to short hair or conceal hair loss. Brides can then use them for their #rehearsal night and #honeymoon as well as all #wedding #festivities. A good set of clip-in hair extensions will last you for years with proper care and they come at a reasonable price tag.
BEFORE AFTER
How to tell if you need Hair Extensions
Answer the below questions honestly and if you answer YES to any of them, hair extensions are needed for your wedding day and will enhance the style you choose to do.
Do you feel:
Your hair is thin or "see through"?
Are the hairstyles you saved to show your wedding day hairstylist longer than your natural hair?
Would you like to add high lights or low lights without coloring your hair?
Do you feel you need more thickness to create the style you want?
Would you like more length than your natural hair?
Is the hairstyle you're looking at doing, very full and voluminous?
In conclusion
Overall hair extensions offer a convenient and effective way to achieve various hairstyles and enhance your overall appearance. They're a great way to add length and fullness while getting the bridal hairstyle of your dreams. They are undetectable and look so natural that people won't even know you have them in.
If you're unsure of where to purchase them reach out to me at inquiries@phairisluxury.com
I have a simple process of matching up my clients hair color and ordering them the perfect hair extensions. Our hair extensions are premium quality and 100% human hair and this is key to lasting hair extensions!
Happy Hairstyling ladies!
If you'd like to hire Rebecca as your wedding day hairstylist, she has hair extensions on hand for you to try on at your bridal consultation. She then matches you up and orders the perfect set for you. Contact her here for wedding day rates.
About the Author: Rebecca is a highly acclaimed Bridal Hairstylist known for the elevated experience she brings her brides and her unmatched skill to create glamorous and gorgeous hairstyles. Rebecca resides in South Florida and services Florida brides and destination weddings.
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*Rebecca may receive a small compensation fee for her referrals.
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