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SEARCHOMG! You guys!! I got hair extensions!!! AHH!!! OK. I know what you're thinking. "Alison, you have long hair—why on Earth do you need hair extensions?!" Here's the thing: I never ever thought I could benefit from extensions, but honestly, my hair has never looked better! It's fuller, it's longer, it's just as shiny and it's fabulous!!
OMG! You guys!! I got hair extensions!!!
AHH!!!
OK. I know what you're thinking. "Alison, you have long hair-why on Earth do you need hair extensions?!" Here's the thing: I never ever thought I could benefit from extensions, but honestly, my hair has never looked better! It's fuller, it's longer, it's just as shiny and it's fabulous!!
Hairdreams offered to let me be their hair model at their class today at America's Beauty Show. Honestly, I was a little worried about getting extensions. I didn't want my hair to look fake. I didn't want my scalp to feel itchy. I didn't want to look like a lion with a mane that went on for days.
Wow, Hairdreams definitely made all of my worries disappear. Take a look!
I'm going to write more about it later, but couldn't wait to show you before I head to bed. I am EXHAUSTED!!
Can't wait for day two of America's Beauty Show!
Make sure you stop by the Modern Salon booth #2600 to say Hey!!! We'll get you on camera!!!!!
As always, xoxox!
Alison
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