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My New Hair (And What I Really Think Of It)

After 4 years, the extensions are out

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Emily Beaton
Feb 03, 2025
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I didn’t mean to wait this long to show off my new do, but now I have I figure I’d let you see it first!

As you know, I’d had extensions for over 4 years and I’d become very used to having long, thick hair. They served me well, but I knew it was time to embrace my real hair.

I went into my appointment on Friday thinking it would take some adjustment. What surprised me most was walking out loving the new do!

My hairdresser Maria is an absolute pro and was the first person to cut my hair as a kid. She looked at the inspo board provided and honed in on this one…

This isn’t me.

It looked the most like my own hair in terms of the thin, fine strands (lucky me!) And before I knew it Hailey Bieber was staring back at me. Here’s how it looks…

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