Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with hair extensions for a while now, trying to figure out what works best. Recently, I decided to give West Label Hair Extensions a go, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the journey. I started by looking into different types, you know, tapes, bonds, micro rings—the whole shebang. West Label seemed to offer a decent variety, so I figured, why not?
First thing I did was try to find someone who knew what they were doing. It’s one thing to buy the extensions, but putting them in? That’s a whole other story. I found this stylist who claimed to have 12 years of experience with hair extensions. She was a certified BABE Master stylist, which sounded legit. I booked an appointment, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.
- The Appointment Day: When I got there, the stylist started by giving me a haircut. I guess this was to make sure the extensions blended well with my natural hair. Then, she started installing the extensions. I went with the 100% human hair ones because, well, I wanted them to look as natural as possible.
- Choosing the Type: I opted for tape extensions. I was told they are good for adding volume and length. Plus, they seemed less likely to slip out compared to some other types. And honestly I wanted to try all of them but my budget is limited.
- The Process: The stylist was pretty efficient, carefully attaching each piece. It took a while, but I didn’t mind. I was too busy daydreaming about my new, voluminous hair. She sectioned my hair, applied the tapes, and made sure everything was secure.
Once she was done, I looked in the mirror and was pretty impressed. My hair looked fuller, longer, and just, well, better. It felt weird at first, having all this extra hair, but I quickly got used to it.
Now, I did some reading beforehand and knew there were some downsides to extensions. Things like potential damage to your natural hair if they’re not put in or taken out properly, and even mildew. Gross, I know. But I figured if I took care of them right, I could avoid all that.
Maintenance
Keeping up with the extensions has been a bit of a learning curve. Washing and drying takes longer, and I have to be extra careful not to tug or pull on them. I also learned the hard way that you can’t just let your hair air dry with a full weave—your scalp needs to breathe. I also avoid using products with too many harsh chemicals, trying to keep everything as gentle as possible.
Overall, my experience with West Label Hair Extensions has been mostly positive. They look great, and I love the added volume and length. But it’s definitely not something you can just slap on and forget about. It takes effort to maintain them and keep your natural hair healthy underneath. Would I do it again? Probably. But I’d definitely make sure to do even more research beforehand and maybe try out a few different types to see what works best for me.
