Karolina Heyne never thought she’d wear hair extensions. Not because she didn’t want to—she’d been tempted for years—but because she didn’t want to put extra stress on the hair she still had.
“I have been tempted by the idea of extensions for years, but obviously didn’t want to put any additional stress on the hair I still have,” she told us. “So, I am beyond delighted at how well the Sitting Pretty Halo works and how natural it looks.”
Karolina’s words reminded us: this community wasn’t built on product. It was built on possibility.
The Confidence Shift
For Karolina, hair loss had been an emotional journey. She wasn’t sure if Halo extensions would work for her, especially since so many of the women she saw wearing them online already had thick, long hair.
“I wasn’t sure whether they would also work for someone like me,” she admitted. “I think it would be good to show some examples of women with shorter hair, as based on the pictures on the website, I thought maybe I already had to have at least shoulder-length hair for The Halo to work.”
But, then she tried it. And suddenly, things changed.
With the Dark Blonde + Light Brown Halo, her hair looked fuller, but more importantly, she felt more like herself. “It has given me back my confidence, and I’m even the one suggesting taking group photos now, rather than reluctantly being in them.”
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Finding The Right Fit
Like most first-time Halo wearers, Karolina had to experiment with sizing.
She started with the smallest size—Size 0—but still wondered if an even smaller wire could exist. “The 0 feels great/snug when on top of my hair, but as soon as I pull my own hair out over the top of it, it starts to feel a bit loose.”
It’s a common concern, and Karolina’s not alone. Finding the right fit is a process, and sometimes, it takes a little trial and error to get it just right.
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More Than Just Hair
Karolina’s story is proof that beauty isn’t about looking a certain way, it’s about feeling like yourself again. Sometimes, a small change can bring back the confidence to step in front of the camera, to own the moment, to stop hiding.
And sometimes, it’s one woman’s story that gives another the courage to try.
If you’d like to share yours, we’d be honored to hear it. Whether it’s a quick selfie, a before-and-after, or a story just like Karolina’s, your experience matters. Send us your journey, and let’s build this space together.
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