What is fairy hair?

Author: Prof. Brant Okuneva DDS  |  Last update: Saturday, May 17, 2025

What Is Fairy Hair? Made out of synthetic silk, Fairy Hair are strands of tinsel that can be attached to the hair as colorful and shimmering extensions or temporary highlights. It's a great alternative for anyone who wants to bring color into their hair without damage.

How long does fairy hair last?

The fairy hair sheds when your hair naturally sheds. For some clients it can last 3 months and beyond. Everything you normally do to your hair, wash, dry, curl, straighten, and even color, are all fairy hair safe! I tell my clients to expect on average 3 to 6 weeks.

How much does it cost for fairy hair?

Fairy hair applied with a bead is $10 per bead and includes 10 to 15 strands all together in a "chunky" and sparkly extension. Travel fees apply for in home services starting at $5 to locations up to 10 miles away. 10 to 20 miles is a $10 travel fee and 20 to 30 miles is a $15 travel fee.

How does fairy hair work?

Fairy hair are iridescent silk extensions put into hair to make it shimmer and shine. Known as fairy hair by my granddaughter or Silk Hair extensions to their adult clientele. The temporary extensions are very soft and subtle and flatter any hair color.

Does fairy hair damage hair?

Fairy hair does not damage your hair since they are simply just tied in, and they last as long as the strand of hair stays attached to your scalp. Fairy hair comes in many different colors and pop in any hair color. You can choose from different dimensions as well such as glitter or holographic.

Fairy Hair tying instructions

Can you have an MRI with fairy hair?

In general, it is safe to have an MRI with fairy hair as there is no metal in the product. However, if you have a significant number of strands in (around 50 or more), it might be a good idea to remove them to avoid any potential interference.

Can you shower with fairy hair?

You can treat the strands like you would any other hair. You can wash, brush, blow dry, straighten, curl, color and swim as normal. Fairy hair uses no chemicals or adhesives and will not damage your hair in any way.

Do salons do fairy hair?

Now called Fairy Hair, Pigtails & Crewcuts salons offer these fun and fashionable hair accessories as an easy and safe way to add some personality into your hair.

Can you use a curling iron on fairy hair?

You can still blow dry, use a curling iron or flat iron right over your fairy tinsel!!

How do I keep my fairy hair from falling out?

Double-knot the hair and tinsel to ensure it's secure. Tie it multiple times until you're confident with how tight it feels, which will also increase the longevity of your fairy hair.

Can you straighten your hair with fairy hair?

I color/highlight/blow dry/curl/straighten my hair. Is it okay to do this with Fairy Hair? Yes! You can wash it, comb it, brush it, blow dry it, curl it, flat iron it (up to 450 degrees!), color it, bleach it, perm it, whatever you do to your normal hair.

Do you need a cosmetology license to do fairy hair?

No, you do not need to be licensed.

We welcome anyone with the passion for making others feel beautiful! Please note: Every state has different regulations and requirements for cosmetology licensing. Hair Tinsel is a little bit of a gray area.

Can you dye your hair with fairy hair?

There are no guarantees for how long they last, but we are happy to re-apply if you lose one immediately. Q: Can I wash, style, and color my hair with Faery Hair in? Yes!

Can you do fairy hair on short hair?

Yes, you can get Fairy Hair with short hair! We need a few inches to work with and we can definitely get sparkles in your hairstyle. FAIRY HAIR FOR ALL 🤩

Is fairy hair still popular?

The mere sight of those sparkling strands evokes a sense of joy, playfulness, and wonder, reminding us that we're never too old to indulge in a touch of magic. As the trend continues to spread its fairy wings, there's no denying that fairy hair is here to stay.

How long does it take to grow hair out from pixie?

When it comes to growing out a pixie cut, patience is a virtue. It takes approximately 6-9 months for the hair to grow out into a bob; you'll have to wait up to 15 months before you can tie it up into a proper ponytail (i.e. something that's not just a tufty stub of hair).

Does Sally's sell hair tinsel?

The Sassy Collection Complete Tinsel Hair Extension Kit | Sally Beauty.

How much do people charge for fairy hair?

Florida Fairy Hair pricing starts at: 10 strands (7 hairs total) $30 **subtle 20 strands (14 hairs total) $50 **whole head 30 “ $70 **layers 40 “ $90 50 “ $110 60 “ $130 70 “ $150 80 “ $170 90 “ $190 100 “ (70 total hairs, including bonuses) $200 200 “ (150 total hair) $350 Fairy hair hangs as TWO strands on every ONE ...

What is the difference between fairy hair and tinsel?

Fairy Hair is a very thin piece of tinsel that is knotted to a single strand of hair using a hair weaving tool. If you ever did a hook rug as a kid, it is the same kind of tool, but a little smaller. Fairy Hair comes in every color of the rainbow.

Can you put fairy hair in curly hair?

We trim the fairy hair a couple of inches shorter than your curl so it's not sticking out the bottom, and so that when your curls change shape with the weather, all is well. They strands naturally wrap themselves around your curls… fairy magic ✨

How do you take care of fairy hair?

A fairy hair strand of your choice is tied to a single hair with a special knot so that it becomes just like another hair strand and can be treated just like your own hair. You can brush it, wash it, blow dry it, flat iron it, curl it and it will even withstand dying, bleaching, and perming!

Is fairy hair plastic?

Hair Tinsel Material: Made by 100% high quality polyester fiber hair tinsel, Hair Tinsel Heat Resistant.

How much does it cost to get hair tinsel?

Book an appointment today and let us transform your hair with our stunning Hair Tinsel! Each extension is $10 which includes the micro bead and 3 tinsel strands and $5 for each additional extension (one micro bead with 3 tinsels strands) added to hair.

Can I use fairy in washing machine?

Soap scum is also bad for your machine. So next time you're tempted to pour Fairy washing up liquid into your machine… think again.

What is in anoras hair?

Hair tinsel is everywhere right now – on the streets of New York, on our screens and in our 2010s, Tumblr-fuelled dreams. When Anora was released late last year, the star of the film was Mikey Madison's glimmering, luscious, tinsel-flecked hair in pink and purple.

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