The Rumors Are True! I Have New Hair!

As I'm sure everyone knows, I've been growing my hair for my upcoming September 15th nuptials. Needless to say, my hair, which grows like an absolute weed, is now almost at shoulder level. (Well, the spot where your neck meets the top of your shoulders anyway.)

Me, sitting at my desk at the office.

The other weekend, Allan and I went to Calgary to visit my sister and her boyfriend for a few days.  During this time, the plan was for my sister to color/trim my hair and assist me in buying some extensions.  See, I've always thought I wanted long hair for my wedding and decided the easiest way to achieve this was with clip-ins.  Since it was my first time EVER buying them, I wanted my sister to be there as she would be the person to cut/color and style them for me.  So, we did just that and here's a look at me with some extra long locks...

Huge change right?

I should mention that my sister is a FANTASTIC colorist as the extensions we bought were highlighted with multi-colors and she was able to achieve the same look on my natural hair.  However, after all this time, effort and money, I'm starting to think that I prefer my hair shorter for the wedding.  I'm really undecided...

Have any of you ladies worn clip-in extensions before?  What are your thoughts on wearing them for a big event?

 

Choosing the Best Wedding Hair!

You will never believe this but there's under two months until the big day! I am getting so excited and soooo ready to be done with wedding planning.  I just want it to be here already!

On a different note, I realize it's time to make a decision regarding how I want my hair to be styled for the big event.  Down or up?  Straight or curly?  Braided or wavy?  There are so many decisions...

Here are some fabulous styles I've been considering:

The Messy Braid

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There is something so sassy and relaxed about a messy french braid.  I love the way this looks on this girl and LOVE the ethereal feel of the style.  However, my hair is definitely not as long as hers and I am not too sure if I want to wear my hair up to begin with.

Beachy, Wedding Waves

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Sigh, this is the look I envisioned when I thought about getting married.  Downfall - my hair is going to be a different length (though I am using clip-in extensions) and I want to keep my blunt bangs.  PLUS, since I'm wearing a birdcage on my head, I'm not too sure if this will work.

Half-Up Half Down

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This is the style I'm considering the most.  Because I'll be wearing clip-in extensions, I think this could be the easiest look to wear them in.  Also, it has an easy-breezy feel to the style.  It's not too perfectly coiffed but still stylish.  Hmmmm...

The Messy Up-Do

Photo courtesy of howquicklydoeshairgrow.com

This is more of a classic, almost vintage-y, feel and I must say I love it.  Still not too sure about wearing my hair up for the big day BUT love it all the same.

What are your thoughts ladies?  How did you wear your hair for your big day?

 

Extensions vs. Natural Hair Growth

Ever since Allan proposed, I've been thinking non-stop about my hair.  See, the dilemma is, as I'm sure it is for most brides-to-be, is deciding how to style your hair for that big day.  Since my hair is rather short right now, I figured there weren't many options BUT the more I searched I realized this may not be the case.

About two months ago, I decided to start growing my hair into a cute chin-length bob with blunt cut bangs.  However, since hair typically only grows a 1/2 inch per month, I know my hair will not be long enough by next September.  So, I've been looking into other options...

Permanent Hair Extensions

I am loving this option the most BUT it doesn't like my pocketbook one bit.  My sister, who is an amazing stylist in Calgary, quoted me just over $600 for the HAIR ALONE to do the extensions I wanted (and those aren't even the long ones) and the hair only lasts about 6 months.  After that, you have to go through the process again...

Weaved Hair Extensions

Another permanent type of extension that is significantly less money.  With this option, the hair is styled into little braids and the extensions are then sewn into the braids.  Downfall with this type is that it can pull the scalp quite significantly and I've heard that the braids can also loosen easily.  But this option is more than half the price of the extensions above.

Clip-In Extensions

This might be my favorite option EXCEPT for the fact that I need to grow my hair (without texturizing or even trimming it) for a good five months before I'd be able to use them.  Plus, I have no idea how they work or if I'd spend the money and find out my hair is too thick to even wear them.  I must say though, I love the price of the clip-ins a lot more than the permanent extension option.  I mean, you can get an amazing full set for just under $200.  

Natural Hair Growth

Sigh, as much as I love my short funky hair, I really do miss styles like this.  Or, even being able to wear a ponytail....Ha, I know right?  I miss the ponytail the most.  The cool thing about natural hair growth is when it finally gets to the length you want, it's probably one of the most rewarding things ever.  Since I am extremely impatient, I will definitely be boosting my intake of Vitamin E, A, B and downing tons more eggs (as all are natural products that promote healthy hair and stimulate hair growth.)  Either way, maybe growing my hair naturally and using clip-in extensions on occasion may be the way to go.

So, if anyone has any tips or tricks about hair growth, have had hair extensions OR use clip-in extensions currently, I would LOVE to hear your thoughts.

XO