A-listers are regularly switching up their hair. One minute it’s a chin-grazing bob, and the next, Rapunzel lengths - which often come courtesy of hair extensions. Spotted among the Hollywood circuit time and time again, hair extensions carry out a number of jobs – whether it’s adding volume, a lot more length or a new style altogether (take Ariana Grande’s sky-high ponytail). Yet, as of late, we’re noticing more and more stars are ditching their faux hair in favour of going au natural. Maybe it’s because their glam squad are not yet accessible, or they’ve enjoyed the enforced lower maintenance life in lockdown – whatever the reason, it’s refreshing to see. And perhaps what’s more refreshing is how honest said celebrities are being about their decision to remove/or wear hair extensions.
Rewind to earlier this year, and you’ll remember when Khloe Kardashian shared a photo on Instagram of an entire wardrobe dedicated to her hair extensions. Jam-packed with pink, auburn and red hairpieces along with wig stands showcasing a variety of styles – it’s no wonder she’s such a hair chameleon.
Just this week Jessica Simpson decided to go extension free, sharing with her 5.5 million followers a selfie of her natural hair. She captioned the image: 'This is blurry, but good Lord I love to be extension free.' Alesha Dixon also just shared her entire haircare routine for adding bounce and definition to her natural curls that we don't often see, with the caption: 'My natural curls have been getting a lot of love over the last few months!'
If you're also contemplating going extension free, take inspiration from our round-up of a few favourite examples where celebrities have ditched the extensions and showcased their natural hair.
Plus, scroll on down for expert tips on how to care for your hair post extensions...
Celebrities With And Without Hair Extensions
1 of 9Alesha Dixon
Alesha recently took to Instagram to show her fans how her natural curls have been getting a lot of love over the past few months.
2 of 9Emily Atak
Emily often rocks long, tousled lengths but recently has sported a shorter, darker do that we're totally into.
3 of 9J-Lo
J-Lo has pulled off just about every hair style imaginable. We love her natural length and style.
4 of 9Perrie Edwards
Perrie is almost always rocking a mane of thick, ash blonde hair but just recently she posted without her extensions - sporting a more laidback, natural look.
5 of 9Ariana Grande
Many of us believed that Ariana's waist-length ponytail was real. Yet, the star herself admitted her hair is 'very fake.'
6 of 9Katy Perry
Katy Perry is another hair colour chameleon - often switching between white blonde and fuchsia. Her latest look is blonde sans extensions.
7 of 9Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy has previously documented the lengthy process of clipping in extensions before a shoot on her Instagram. But often the model embraces her natural hair (here styled by her daughter).
8 of 9Kylie Jenner
In between platinum blonde, pink and blue mermaid hair - Kylie occasionally (/very rarely) embraces her natural brunette do.
9 of 9Jessica Simpson
Trading in her thick, blonde locks her hair natural hair - Jessica states she loves to be extension free.
How To Care For Your Hair After Extensions
Stevie Holland, Extensions specialist at SALON64, shares her top tips and tricks for maintaining healthy hair post-extensions.
Tip 1: Regular treatments
'Use a treatment or mask at least once a week and let it sit and soak into mid-lengths to ends. If your hair is weak or broken, I'd recommend Olaplex, £26. If it's dry and dull, opt for a hydrating product like R+Co HIGH DIVE Moisture + Shine Crème, £24.50.
Tip 2: Take care when hair is wet
'When hair is wet, it's far more vulnerable to breakage - so treat it gently. Don’t rub excessively with a towel and use a wide-tooth comb or a Tangle Teezer, £12, to detangle. Brushing from the roots can cause damage so always brush from the bottom and work up, especially if you have long hair.'
Tip 3: Regular hair cuts
'Get your hair cut regularly, every 8-12 weeks to keep hair healthy and prevent split ends.'
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