Beauty
TFW you get those mermaid waves of your dreams.
Lo, and Megan Fox.
Obviously, I had to book an appointment with her to see what the fuss was about.
Read on for what it was like to get micro bead hair extensions from a celeb-beloved pro.
My Hair
My hair has always been a pain point for me.
I spent the majority of my 20sbleaching itso much that by age 30 it had all but fried off.
Little did I know many of the people I envied were actually wearing extensions.
What Are Micro Bead Hair Extensions?
Its a pretty tedious process, but you wind up with seamless-looking and longer-lasting lengths.
According to Teriti, celebrities get all differentkinds of extensions.
Wefts, for instance, are one of the more popular options.
These involve one long strand of individual extensions that are connected and sewn together on the scalp.
Installation
Teritis method is fully customizable.
For your first appointment, she tells you to show up withair-dried hairso she can match your natural texture.
From there it’s possible for you to decide the length, color, and fullness levels you want.
The installation itself was completely painless just time-consuming, as she meticulously hand-places each tiny strand.
It took a little more than three hours from start to finish.
As for maintenance, you should ideally wash your hair at least twice a week.
I really baby my hair in between washes.
Unlike my naturally straight hair, the extensions can hold a curl for days without any touch-ups.
Another staple?Ouais dry shampoofor a boost of volume at my roots.
Who Is A Candidate For Extensions?
Teriti says anyone whether youre looking for fullness, a change, or length can be a good candidate.
Do Micro Bead Extensions Damage Your Hair?
How Much Do Micro Bead Extensions Cost?
Installation is $1,500 to $3,000, depending on the fullness, says Teriti.
In my case, for instance, my hair cost $5,000 and each installation runs $2,000.
Annually, that puts you at roughly $10,000.
As I said, its not cheap.
However… when you see how they look, its hard to argue with the results.
Are The Extensions Worth It?
I have no doubt in my mind that I look a whole hell of a lot better with extensions.
When they were removed, I felt naked.
I also loved that I could finally beblonde without damaging my natural strands.
This article was originally published onApril 29, 2022
