Feather Extensions

Narrow feathers bonded or clipped near the scalp, hanging through the length as distinct strips of orange, teal and pink.

Feather Extensions

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the shade lands on your own photo instead.

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Unlike tinsel these have width and movement: each feather is about an eighth of an inch across and several inches long, so it reads as a defined colored stripe rather than a glint. They are attached with a micro bead or a small clip at the root, a few at a time, and often weighted to one side so they show when the hair is tucked behind an ear. Most can be washed and even heat styled at low temperature.

Undertonewarm, cool, neutral. The palette runs from a warm burnt orange to a cool teal, so at least one feather in any set will sit against your skin's undertone without fighting it.
Starting pointNo bleach and no color change at all, since the feathers attach over the hair you already have, though they stand out most against a solid dark base.
UpkeepA bead-attached feather holds for four to eight weeks until regrowth drops it too low to sit right, and it should be brushed around rather than through.

HairGlam Hair Colors: one woman, a fan of the same face in different hair colors

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Questions about Feather Extensions

Which skin undertones suit Feather Extensions?

Warm, cool, neutral undertones. The palette runs from a warm burnt orange to a cool teal, so at least one feather in any set will sit against your skin's undertone without fighting it.

What hair do I need to start with for Feather Extensions?

No bleach and no color change at all, since the feathers attach over the hair you already have, though they stand out most against a solid dark base.

How much upkeep does Feather Extensions need?

A bead-attached feather holds for four to eight weeks until regrowth drops it too low to sit right, and it should be brushed around rather than through.

Can I try Feather Extensions on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Feather Extensions on a photo of your own hair in a few seconds, so you can check it against your skin tone and eye color before you book or buy a box dye. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.