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Brand new clip-in extensions? Don’t skip this step.

One of the first things I do with any new set of clip in hair extensions is give them a good wash before they ever touch a bride’s hair.

Most extension companies apply a finishing treatment during manufacturing to help the hair look smooth, shiny and prevent tangling while it’s packaged and shipped. Washing them first removes that finish so the hair can expand to the true texture and helps it blend more naturally with your own hair.

Plus, clean extensions hold curls and styling products much better 🙌🏼

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One thing we had to consider during Sarah’s bridal preview, she’d recently started experiencing postpartum hair loss, so it became part of our game plan.

This is something I hear from brides more often than you might think. Whether it’s postpartum hair loss, a thinning hairline or your hair just isn’t what it used to be because… life. The good news is it doesn’t automatically mean changing your dream hairstyle!

During every bridal trial, we’re talking through things like hair density, growth, texture, cowlicks, and any areas you’d like a little extra coverage. Those details help me customize the style so it works with your hair, not against it! And that’s exactly why bridal trials are so valuable.

Stay tuned for Part 2 to see what we decided✨

💬 Have a hair concern you’re worried about for your wedding day? Drop it in the comments, I bet you’re not the only one wondering 💛


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Anyone else ride home in complete silence on the way home from working a wedding? 🤣

I genuinely pour my heart, soul, (and every ounce of energy) 😆 into my brides and their wedding mornings. It’s the best job in the world, and the connections and conversations I have truly fill my cup with every wedding that I do.

But if you know me, then you know my phone is on do not disturb and the sweatpants are on before I even unpack my hair kit 🤣

Being the lead hairstylist is so much more than just doing hair. There are timelines, emails, consultations, coordinating with vendors, and making sure the entire morning runs smoothly.

So every once in a while, it’s kind of refreshing to be the assistant! I get to show up, open my kit, chat with the girlies and just create ✨

I love both roles for completely different reasons, and getting to do both makes me appreciate my own brides even more 💛

Thanks Rachel | DC and Eastern Shore Hair & Makeup Artist for having me 😘

The reveal ✨

So here’s the plot twist 👀

She already had a lot of hair. Like, density for days.
But after being a bridesmaid recently, she noticed something important, the bride had extensions, and her style stayed locked in from ceremony to after-party. No sagging. No falling apart.

That’s when we shifted the plan.

Extensions aren’t always about adding length or fullness.
Sometimes they’re about creating a stronger foundation so the style holds its shape longer, photographs better, and doesn’t slowly deflate as the day goes on (especially with the August heat for her wedding!)

For her, clip-ins gave us structure, longevity, and even fullness since we were pulling so much of it up and she couldn’t even tell which hair was the extensions versus her own!

Same vision. Smarter ex*****on. Follow for more real bridal hair trial breakdowns & transformations 💛

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Follow & comment for part two!

Being a bridesmaid made her change her hair plan.

She noticed how much better the brides hair held all day with extensions, even though the bride already had plenty of hair too. That was the lightbulb moment.

Extensions aren’t always about length or making hair look “thicker.” Sometimes they’re about structure, longevity, and support, especially if you want your style to hold from ceremony to last dance.

In this trial, we talked through wave pattern, hold, and how to keep everything feeling like her, just elevated and more reliable.

Follow along & comment for part two to see if we made the right call 💛


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