Like me, so many ladies in Ireland constantly lust after longer, thicker hair, a la Cheryl Cole. But unlike Cheryl, can't afford to shell out for hair extensions. I've shopped around and most reputable salons like Cowboys and Angels charge around €700 or more for a full head, while specialist stores like Hairspray and Wigwam aren't much cheaper.
So here's an option worth considering. A friend of mine recently got a full head of real-hair extensions in a speciality hair salon on the now multi-cultural Moore Street for only €100.
There are at least four African salons almost side by side that offer these prices 9and cheaper depending on the quality. While the decor isn't exactly chic, and no-one will be offering you mochas while you wait, these ladies know what they're doing.
The style of application is a traditional weave, so they create plaits along the root of your head and literally sew the extensions on. The pain is murderous for the first few days but they do loosen up and you get used to the added weight quite quickly.
Yes you say, but will I have any hair left at the end of it all? The answer is, like any extensions, you have to go easy with them, but despite what you're hairdresser might tell you, they do no more damage than the more expensive options, so go and check it out.
Thanks Ivo :)
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