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Everyone knows I love long hair so it's no surprise that I enjoy wearing hair extensions.  Not only can extensions make your hair look longer but it also appears thicker and fuller.

The only problem with hair extensions is that most people assume the only way to get them is to pay big money to have them painfully put in at a salon.  This can damage your hair with certain methods they may use and it can be a lot of upkeep.  Personally, I like to be able to brush my hair and scrub my scalp without having to worry about extensions so that's why the only thing that works for me are clip-in hair extensions. 

My Fantasy Hair is a luxury brand of hair extensions that clip in your hair and come in many different colors.   Their hair is premium quality 100% Remy Hair with the best prices anywhere and with the selection of lengths, you can find the extensions that fit your style best.  Each clip has a non-slip silicone coating so it stays hidden and secures the extensions to your hair comfortably. 

I received a standard deluxe set of 170 gram hair extensions in Chestnut.  They are 18" long and go great with my natural hair color since I have a warm tone to my brown hair.
These are great and so easy to put in.  They come with 10 pieces total: 9 double-wefted pieces and 1 triple weft which is great for adding volume to the back!   The clips went in so easily and were comfortable all day long even when I laid down with them.  I love how silky and smooth they were and even though it was a windy day when I first wore them, they didn't get knotted or tangled.  No one had any idea I was wearing extensions! 

It was easy to figure out how to put them in my head, but I didn't use all 10 just yet.  I used 6 so that it looked more natural for the hair style I was going with. 

I did 2 3- clip wefts starting from the nape of my neck, then used the large triple weft.  For the sides of my hair and since I part my hair to the side, I used a 2 clip weft on each side and then on the fuller side I added in a single clip weft!  It looked and felt so great and I couldn't stop touching my hair!  

5 Things I Did to Make My Hair Grow Long

I used to have the absolute worst time getting my hair to grow long and stay long.   At my most recent trip to see Paula, my hairdresser, she told me my hair was in really good shape.  I was shocked.  She even asked what I had been doing to it because it was so healthy.  That got me thinking and I decided to make a post about what I actually did to get my hair healthy, long, and beautiful!

1.Folic Acid Supplements

I heard of pregnant women taking folic acid as a supplement because their hair sometimes got brittle, dry, and unhealthy while pregnant.  After a few friends told me they use it solely for their hair even though they aren’t expecting, I went ahead and got a bottle from the grocery store.   I just take a folic acid vitamin every morning with my other pills and I have to say not only are my nails stronger but my hair is much less brittle.  No more breakage!

2.I only wash my hair 3 times a week

It started because of my busy schedule but now it’s part of my regular routine.  I don’t wash my hair every day, and while I still shower, I just put a shower cap over my ponytail.  Washing my hair everyday strips the oils so it becomes dry and then it gets greasy as it tries to moisturize itself.  Now that I only do it three times a week, I have no more dry scalp and no grease in between washes.

Not only does cutting back on hair wash days cut back on the amount of damage I do to it, but it actually prevents me from using excessive heat on it everyday.    Think about it, if you’re blow drying your hair everyday you’re using heat on it.  And if you have to flat iron it after you dry it, there you go again times 7!    Not to mention, you will save money on shampoo, conditioner, styling products, and electricity!

3.When I do wash it, I’m careful what products I use

When I shop for shampoos and conditioners I reach for the organic and all natural ones that say paraben and sulfate free.  Sure they cost a bit more but it’s because they have higher grade ingredients.  It’s totally worth it and makes a huge difference with my hair.   In fact, since I don’t use a harsh shampoo that dries out my scalp and hair, my hair hasn’t been breaking as much.

4.I don’t brush it as often as it looks like I do

Here’s the thing about breakage, not only can it happen from styling, heat, and brushing, but it makes your hair shorter since it..well, breaks off.   And here’s the other thing, if you have healthy hair, then you won’t have tangles and snags from split ends that need brushed out.  My hair is sleek and shiny and smooth and I get it trimmed every 3-4 months.  As long as I keep up with my split ends, I really don’t need to brush my hair except as I blow dry it straight.  Other than that, I just run my fingers through it to make sure it isn’t all over the place. 

5.I go easy on the color

Well, as easy as I can go with getting it colored. I get it done at a salon so they can properly dye and care for my hair.  At home dye jobs are okay I guess, but they always dried my hair out more than a salon dye job.  If you have to dye it, don’t try to go 100 shades lighter, instead get some highlights, and make sure you let your stylist do it so she can add any conditioning treatments after she rinses your hair!