So the other day, I did a thing. I have been using clip-in hair extensions occasionally over the past year with success, but have been eyeing a more “permanent” option for some time.

I reached out, priced for 22″ sew-in extensions, and set up the time to make it happen.  I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but to my surprise, it was a painless proceedure that ran about two-hours in total or a cost of around $430.  There are other tape-in options that are more affordable but I wouldn’t recommend, or the fusion/glue-in options, which, again, aren’t my preference.

The style I chose is known as an I-tip or I-Link microbead, which use tiny beads that attach the extensions to your natural hair.  The hope is that they will only require maintenance every 3 months, depending on how fast my hair grows.

After the appointment, I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed the newfound thickness and length with these extensions.  Buyers remorse.  In reverse!  I am in love!  My first thought was…why did I wait so long?

Since posting the initial pictures and info on my @fashionmeetsjess ‘Gram page, I have been flooded with positive comments, questions about pricing, and also a number of people who are going to follow my lead.  To them I say, DO IT!  You will not regret it.