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Hi MonkeyGirl,

I love my extensions! First off, Make sure you use REAL hair.. as dumb as it sounds girls use horse hair and fake hair and it looks fake! 

I would NOT get waxed or clamped ones, I have clip in ones, that i can take in and out as i please, causing less stress on your hair and scalp. 

The next option i would go for if you want something permanent would be to get it weaved in. 

For a full head of clip in ones cost me about $300, and i love them. They look real, they can be taken in and out so they last longer.. i would go for these on your wedding day.

I myself have thin but long hair, and wear clip in extensions almost daily to add more fullness and volume to it. I definitely recommend clip in ones for your wedding day, as they can be taken off after and reworn many times, and can be quite inexpensive compared to bonded extensions (hundreds versus thousands). I've had many bridal clients who choose this method for their big day. Choose a high quality human hair, as synthetic hair (even the ones that can withstand heat and can be curled/flat ironed) will look and feel different from your own natural hair. Also choosing hair that is double wefted (meaning two layers for each piece) can make a big difference, as there is more hair on each extension piece. Clip in extensions also do the least damage to your hair, which is so important for us girls who have thin hair.. After all, we can't afford to have more fall out! Good luck & I hope this helps!

Can any of you bees recommend a stylist for bridal hair with the option of clip on extension in southern cali (Irvine/OC) area...I am from chicago and getting married in Laguna beach. I dont' have anyone for hair yet and want to do trials when I am out there next...

Oh and how does it work if you want clip on extensions for the big day, does the stylist bring it or would I have to buy it in advance?

If you can recommend someone good that would be awesome!

BlueLotus

@betagrl I noticed that you're from Los Angeles, CA.. You can try The Hair Shop on 5376 Wilshire Blvd. They have a variety of different methods for human hair extensions, including clip ins, and are very helpful to their customers (:

@erinlynn2010 I've worn tape hair extensions and really liked it. Most of the brands I know that offer these kind of extensions use special skin-weft tape that sandwiches your hair between the extension strands. The only problem is when washing your hair, you have to be careful and use special shampoos & conditioners. You also have to worry about tangling, which will eventually pull the extensions out before the 6 weeks are up.. Other than that they're really great, they lay flat against your head, even when you press your hand against your head & run your hand down. Even with clip in extensions, you can still feel them..

@bluelotus I offer clip in extensions and service the Southern California region. If you're interested in my work you can go to my website (link in my profile). When I use extensions for my brides, I usually color match her during the trial or after the trial if the bride plans to dye her hair, then have her come in once more a week or two before the wedding to ensure the color is a perfect match.

@Sulli301 I've never bought extensions online as I like to see and feel the hair to make sure it's the best possible quality before I buy and use it on my clients.. However I have a friend who ordered hair from hellogorgeoushairextensions.com and says she loves it. From what I can tell the hair looked pretty good, but the thing I remembered most about it was how thick it made her hair look compared to the extensions she got at Sally Beauty Supply. I looked on their site and they currently have a $99 salon special for 145 grams of 20-22inch hair. That's a really good deal because at Sally's they're about $100 for 18 inches and I'm pretty sure it's not 145 grams. If you look online for reviews, you can also find more info about these extensions. Again I've never tried this on my own, so I can't 100% recommend them.. I hope this helps a bit though!

@Sulli301 What kind of hair style are you planning to have? All hair that's curled will fall down and get looser throughout the day, and depending on the natural texture of your hair it could either loosen a lot or very little. Obviously the tighter your hair is curled originally, the better it'll retain its shape. But I understand many brides prefer to have looser curls/waves because it's more flowing and romantic looking, which can normally be a problem for ladies with hair that doesn't curl well..

A good stylist should be able to take the necessary steps to help prolong the life of your curls though. The best advice I can give is to ask your chosen stylist what they do to make sure your curls will last, and if they have any experience working with hair that does not curl well. Do a trial run with them early in the day so you can see how your curls hold up as you go on about your day. Then let your stylist know if it fell loose or held up well, and he or she can made adjustments as needed. Make sure to bring your extensions with you when you do your trial, because you'll want to see not only how the hair holds up but how it looks curled with your natural hair. Best of luck to you!

I have tons of extensions...clips, combs, snap on's...NO ONE knows but me and my close friends.  Oh and my hairdresser, who says they make me look younger.  I am wearing a comb one for the wedding to give my up doo height!