Review: Foxy Locks Clip In Hair Extensions

 

Hair extensions. They can be a hit or a major miss. They can either make you feel like a glorious mermaid or leave you looking like Mrs Twit. For a while, I was beginning to feel like the latter so I decided it was time to invest in a new set. I have been wearing clip in extensions for about eight years. I don't wear them every day (ain't nobody got time for that) but I love having extensions to wear on nights out or special occasions as they can make such a big difference to your look. I have seen my fair share, both good and bad, but Foxy Locks are a brand that I always come back to. There are four different types of extensions on the Foxy Locks website. Regular, deluxe, superior and luxurious. I bought the deluxe set which are 165g and contain eight wefts of 20 inch hair. Previously, I had been using the regular set but I decided to opt for the deluxe this time as my hair is quite thick even though its short. You can choose your set depending on how much volume you want but just bare in mind that the prices differ depending on the weight of the hair. The prices on the website are in British Sterling but my deluxe set worked out at €132.15, including postage. I know, this is an awful lot of money to spend on hair but good quality extensions are going to be expensive no matter where you go. These extensions took about four days to arrive after I ordered them. Although I love this brand, my only criticism is that the packaging looks pretty cheap. When it arrived I was thinking 'I did not spend over 100 quid for some rolled up Barbie doll hair!' I would prefer if they came in a box or packet that could be used for storing your extensions after you've worn them.

I have bought extensions from Foxy Locks about three or four times and I have always been delighted with them. Because I have brightly coloured hair, it's almost impossible for me to find a set of extensions to match my own colour. Usually I have to dye them myself so synthetic hair is out of the question. This is what drew me to Foxy Locks in the first place. Their extensions are made from 100% human hair so they can be dyed and styled using heated tools. I chose the shade Hollywood Blonde as I wanted a light blonde colour which would easily take to the red hair dye. If you have natural coloured hair then you should be able to easily find a shade to match as there are plenty to choose from on the website.

Dying hair extensions can be a stressful and messy task but unfortunately it has to be done. To dye my extensions I used the Revlon Nutri Color Creme in the shade 600 (Fire Red). This is the same colour that I use on my own hair and I can't recommend it enough. This hair colour acts as a deep conditioning treatment so it makes your hair feel so soft and smooth as well as giving a vibrant shine. I usually get mine from a local salon but you can also pick them up from most beauty supply stores or online on www.beautybay.com. The dye is meant to be used on damp hair so I washed my extensions with shampoo before applying the colour.

When dying my extensions, I lay them out on sheets of tinfoil and literally just paint the colour onto them. It's a messy process but this is what works for me. I would advise wearing gloves and old clothes while doing this as red hair dye just seems to go everywhere! After washing the shampoo out of my extensions, I brush them to get rid of any knots or tangles. I dye each weft separately so it can be quite time consuming but I find that it gives the best results and it ensures that the colour is evenly distributed. After laying down each weft on a sheet of tinfoil, I pour the dye into an old mixing bowl and start brushing the colour onto the hair using a root touch-up brush. (You can pick these up from Boots or Deals) Once I've completely covered one side of the weft, I flip it over and do the same on the other side. It's a good idea to separate the hair to make sure you haven't missed any strands of blonde hair. When the entire weft is evenly dyed, I then cover it with another sheet of tinfoil and set it aside. I then continue this process with each individual weft until they're all done.

I usually leave the dye in my extensions for about an hour to an hour and a half. You can wash it out earlier if you want but this is just my personal preference as I think it gives a more vibrant result. Once you've washed out the dye, you can either dry them with a hairdryer or leave them to dry naturally. I didn't have time to let mine dry naturally as I wanted to wear them later that day so I chose to blow dry them myself. If you are using heated tools on your hair, its always a good idea to use some sort of heat protection spray. I use the John Frieda Frizz Ease Heat Defence spray and to be honest I'm not sure if it actually works but I suppose it's better than nothing!

 

After my extensions were completely dry, I then clipped them in and styled them with my own hair. You can style them separately if you like but I prefer to do it with my natural hair as I think it makes it a bit easier to blend them together. Clipping in the extensions is fairly easy and even though they are quite heavy I didn't feel like the clips were pulling on my natural hair and weighing it down. When clipping in the extensions I usually section my hair and start with the longest wefts at the bottom and the shorter ones more closer to the top. It's pretty hard to explain in writing but there are some great YouTube tutorials which show how to clip them in properly. (Because I'm probably clipping them in arseways to be completely honest!) When I first put these extensions in I was genuinely amazed by how thick and soft they were. I had previously worn the deluxe extensions from Foxy Locks but they definitely weren't as thick as this. These extensions are on another level! To style them, I just added a few loose curls using a one inch curling iron and brushed them out with my fingers.

Overall, I am absolutely delighted with these hair extensions. The quality is amazing and they feel so thick and full and really gave my hair a new lease of life. I may have to bring them to a hairdresser to have them trimmed a bit to match my own hair but other than that they are perfect. I know, they are pretty expensive but I definitely think that they are well worth the money and, when it comes to extensions, you get what you pay for. I would highly recommend Foxy Locks to anyone interested in buying clip in extensions. I know, some people might think that they're a bit much but I personally love having the option to have long hair and change it up a bit whenever the mood strikes me. Whether you plan to wear them every day or just save them for special occasions, there is so much that you can do with these extensions and they really add an extra bit of glamour to your look. See more information at www.foxylocks.com