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I've had Hair Extensions for 4 years. Here's why I'm taking them out.

I've had Hair Extensions for 4 years. Here's why I'm taking them out.

I know it's only hair, but I'm scared.

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Emily Beaton
Jan 13, 2025
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I’ve always had fine, limp hair. It’s one of the great genetic lotteries I won.

My pony tail had the same girth as my pinky finger and my hairline rivalled My Burns.

For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of having long luscious locks, and when I realised that I could pay for that pleasure…I did.

Left: before extensions Right: after extensions

For the past 4 years I’ve been the owner of long, thick hair. Not my own, mind you - it’s been sewn into my head.

And I’ve loved it.

The maintenance has felt low - the extensions hold their style, the thickness means I haven’t had to create body out of thin air, and I could get away with only washing my hair once a week. For someone who exercises and sweats that fact is gross, but true.


If I love them so much, why am I taking them out?

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