Feather Hair Extensions

Feather hair extensions are all the rage right now. Girls (and even a few guys) of all ages are rushing to hair salons across the country to get special rooster feather extensions attached to their hair. These hair feathers come in all different sizes and colors, the most popular being the Whiting Saddle Grizzly Rooster feathers which are shown below.
 

 
Attaching feather hair extensions is very easy. Using a few strands of hair, you thread it through a bead that is placed on top of the feather. Then a special clamp is used to lock the bead in place and you’re all done. Feather extensions only take about 10 minutes to apply and can last up to 6 months. They are also safe for washing, curling, and flat ironing. Here is a great video that provides a step-by-step walk-through.

 

Styling Options for Feather Hair Extensions

Regardless of the color of your hair, your age, or your lifestyle, there are feather hair extensions that will enhance your look. The seemingly endless variety of colors and lengths allow each individual to design their own image – whether it is a bold statement or a subtle whisper. Feather hair extensions can be attached to any length of hair so that they will blend in or stand out – whatever your preference happens to be. When you get tired of the look you have you can simply change it up to create another great look for yourself by simply changing the color or adjusting the length. With all of these options you cannot go wrong with feather hair extensions.

The best way to create a subdued hairstyle with feather hair extensions is by matching the color of the extensions to the same tone as the hair. For example, someone with long brown hair could choose feather hair extensions in a solid brown or chocolate shade. To keep them discreet, attach them underneath the hair, so that they blend in perfectly. To add just a hint of contrast, pick a striped shade in the same color.

Those individuals who are seeking a bolder, more daring look should select a bright, contrasting color like orange, aqua or purple. Securing the feather hair extensions to the outer portions of the hair will ensure that they are easily seen and admired by many. To take it one step further, add several different colors at once. This can be done by selecting a multi-colored bundle or with several individual extensions. Another strategy for wearing feather hair extensions is to add a shade that is slightly lighter than the original hair color. The idea is to make them look similar to salon highlights. On a blonde, a few wisps of a pearl or straw tone, placed throughout the hair, will build depth.

Feather hair extensions are not limited to those people with long hair. There are some extensions that are short, coming in at about three inches that are ideal for shorter lengths. However, the longer feathers can always be cut if you desire. Some individuals may just wear the longer feather hair extensions and let them extend well below their short and sleek hairdo. Because feather hair extensions can be treated just like regular hair, the hair can be styled in many ways just as it would normally be done without the feathers. The extensions can be pulled into a pony tail, piled on top of the head or worked into a braid.

The sudden boom in feather hair extensions has caused many feather dealers to run out of stock. It just so happens that the same grizzly feathers that are applied to hair are also used for fly fishing. Most outdoor stores have reported a huge increase in sales for these feathers and most of these stores are out of stock as well. John Keebler, an employee at Dry Creek Outfitters, was reported saying that there are “only 12 breeders in the world” which produce the specially bred rooster feathers. The extremely low supply has driven feather prices up and many salons and home buyers are turning to internet sites such as Amazon and Ebay where feathers can fetch up to $30 per dozen depending on color and size.

How did Feather Hair Extensions start?

The feather hair extension craze has been linked back to celebrities Ke$ha and Steven Tyler who were some of the first people spotted wearing them. It is also thought to have been influenced by the “Savage Beauty” are exhibit held in honor of the late British designer Alexander McQueen. McQueen’s exhibit includes many elaborate evening gowns adorned with glued, tacked, and shredded feathers. Whoever or however the trend began is up for debate, but the popularity of the “feather frenzy” is quite obvious. Most salons report doing 15-20 feather extension per week, and of course that number increases greatly if they are in a large city. Most clients are between the ages of 14 and 25, but some have reported women in their 30s and 40s coming in for feather hair extensions.

No matter what look you are going for, feather hair extensions can fit within that look for you. Whether you are going for the traditional with just a highlight from the feather extensions or you are ready to walk on the wild side – feather extensions are for you. The young and the old, those with long hair or those with short – it really doesn’t matter – feather extensions are a good fit for all.

The feather extension trend is just starting to pick up and with the way things are going it shows no sign of letting up. It is also spreading to hats, jewelry, and many other clothing accessories. The low supply of feathers will only speed up the trend because everybody knows that people want what they can’t have. Feathers prices are expected to double, if not triple before the year’s end so if you are considering trying this out I would recommend to act quickly to get your feather hair extensions!

Buying Feather Hair Extensions

When you are looking at getting some feather hair extensions, you may be inclined to ask the question of “Why?”. This is only natural, as someone is going to obviously know what the benefits are of something that they are buying. Fortunately for those selling and buying feather hair extensions, there is no shortage of benefits that it comes with. If you are on the fence about whether or not to buy some fo the feather hair extensions, then this article may be of use to you as it will clearly outline all of the benefits that you can enjoy when you decide to buy some feather hair extensions.

The first thing to know about the feather hair extensions on the market today is that they are surprisingly good quality. If you are buying them just for their aesthetic appeal (and most people will
be), then some people might be worried that the quality of the feathers that make up the hair extensions would be rather low. This is not the case, and when you order your feather hair extensions and receive them, you will find that they are actually superb quality, and it certainly won’t leaving you wishing you had gone with something a little better made.

That is only the beginning of the great things that make feather hair extensions such an obvious choice for a buy. Another one of the benefits that they can bring to you is that they are cheap, and we really do mean cheap. Even if your budget is a mere $15, you will have plenty of room to work with because of how inexpensive the feather hair extensions are when you buy them. this applies to not only the low quality feather hair extensions, but also those that are of a higher quality as well. If you have a larger budget to work with, you are in luck because you will also be able to buy your feather extensions in bulk, which will not only save money in the long run, but will also save you a lot of time since you are buying all of them in just one order. Also, if you are ordering off of the internet, be sure to take into consideration the shipping and handling charges for your order, as that is often overlooked by many people.

There are a lot of great things that can come out of wearing some beautiful feather hair extensions other than the obvious part of their beauty, and this article only begins to scratch the surface of what you can do with them and the possibilities of what these feather hair extensions can bring you. In the end, the best way to know how great of a product they are is buying and seeing it for yourself, something that it is ultimately up to you to do. So if you are interested in trying out feather hair extensions for yourself, then start shopping around to see what you like!