Frequently Asked Q's

100% ProGrade Remy Hair.
Real, natural, hair materials used.
Long lasting: 10-12 months (with good care).
Super soft.
Natural hair ratio.

As the hair extensions industry grows, larger companies are resorting to using low quality hair in order to supply the growing demand. The problem with this is that the hair has a very short lifespan, so you end up repurchasing more frequently and spending more money in the long run. Which is neither ethical or sustainable.

This is why we use one of the highest grades of Remy Human Hair, because it's important to our customers that the hair retains its' softness and lasts!

We're also obsessed with making sure our halos blend naturally with your own hair. This is why we have a unique system for Hair Weft Distribution ensuring that the ratio of long-to-short hair strands varies to mimic the exact ratio and look of your natural hair. Our halos are known to be the most natural looking hair extensions on the market."

The Sitting Pretty wire is designed to hold up to 5kg of weight, so no, it shouldn’t break. We include 7 different wire sizes, so if one’s not fitting quite right, you can change to another size rather than putting 10kg of pressure on your halo. In the rare case it does break, simply change to one of the other wires or contact us for a replacement.

Otherwise, if you’re good with your hands and happen to have a bunch of fishing equipment handy, you can have a go at re-tying some wire to your halo hooks.

Our halos are non-invasive or damaging, so you’ll feel almost as natural as if it was your own hair. Though wearing it is a new sensation, so yes, you might feel a little odd. But that sensation will pass in 10-15 minutes. And you’ll become more used to it and comfortable with it over time.

No, your halo won’t fall off when worn properly. Because of the angle it sits on your head, our halo will fit securely on your. It might feel a bit unusual in the beginning but you’ll start to feel more comfortable the more you wear it, and the more times you check yourself out in the mirror, phone, or reflection of the shop window.

Our halos come with 7 different nylon wires in different sizes so you’ll be able to find the one that’s right for your head shape & personal preference.

Our nylon wires are made of industry grade nylon, similar to fishing wire. Amazingly, it can hold up to 5kg of weight without breaking or changing shape, which is great considering our heaviest halo is only 0.16kg – and you’re not planning on fishing with it.

When positioned correctly: no, your halo won’t need clips and yes, it will sit securely - unless you plan on back-flipping and cartwheeling. In which case, you’ll need to adjust your halo, along with everything else because you just backflipped.

Confidence comes with time; the more you wear it, the more you’ll get used to it. Remember, our extensions are designed to be non-invasive – unlike permanent extensions. We don’t use clips or anything that will get stuck in your hair, as they only cause more damage to your hair over time. Because that’s the kind of drama nobody (or hair-do) needs.

At Sitting Pretty, we advocate for healthy hair and we work to give you amazing hair, without damaging your own locks. Or the need for 3 hours and 30 products in front of a mirror. Ain’t nobody got time for that.

The Sitting Pretty halo is alllllllllllll natural, babe. Seriously though, yes, all our extensions are made from European Textured 100% Remy human hair. This means it’s soft, long-lasting, and realistic. It also means you can treat it like your own hair and treat it with hot styling tools.

It’s much easier to wash your halo by hand instead of by head.

To Wash:

Simply fold your halo in half at the top of the lace, gently brushing before wetting it. Then soak your halo in cold water, making sure all of the hair is submerged. Using the Sitting Pretty Shampoo, gently lather in a downward motion to avoid tangling, then give it a rinse. Though you might find that you need to rinse it twice, depending on how dirty it is.

Next, apply your Sitting Pretty Conditioner, leaving in for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly until no product is left in the hair. Then wring out any excess water, leaving your halo to air dry naturally, hanging from a coat hanger. Once dry, they’ll have a natural wave, so style as smooth and straight or as bouncy and curly as you like.

If you’re in a hurry, our halo can be dried using a hair dryer (on a low-heat setting), but this will make you halo a little fluffy’er. Which is why we advise letting them dry naturally.

In most cases, yes. Your halo will arrive in one of three lengths: 12, 16, or 20 inches (depending on your selection). If you choose the 12-inch halo, cutting may not be necessary, as this length is designed to suit shorter hairstyles.

For the 16- or 20-inch halos, trimming is often recommended to match your natural hair length and layers. These lengths are intentionally longer to allow for customization.

Additionally, halos are cut on a straight line when new, so trimming helps create a more natural look. Fresh out of the packet, your halo might also appear thinner than it really is. However, just like natural hair, it becomes thicker when trimmed shorter and exposed to water.

Unlike your fluffy pet or your vintage-inspired shaggy rug, no our halos don’t shed. The quality stitching of our wefts means our halo hair is pretty damn secure, even after washing and styling. With the exception of a few stray hairs.

If your hair ends are super thin, potentially. It could blend well and be ready to work, work, work, work, work - Rihanna style.

Most of the time though, you’ll need to give it a little TLC so it can naturally blend in with your own hair. Otherwise, it can stand out like a sore, obvious thumb. This is the case with most hair extension types; before they’re ready to paint the town blonde, red, or brunette, they need a little love and some customisation to make them a little more you’er.

Our extensions are 16 and 20 inches long, so naturally, you’re going to need a little trim to get a realistic match with your own length and layers. So, if you’re sporting short hair or beachy waves, don’t expect 20 inches of dead straight hair to work in your favour. You can read more about how to get your halo ready here.

A bit of yes, a bit of no. It depends on two things: how thick your hair is and how long you want your halo to be.

For example, if you’re rocking thick, should-length hair with a blunt cut, then wearing our thickest halo 10 inches longer than your own hair won’t fly. But, if you’re looking at a halo 3- 4 inches longer than your own length, adding a few cut layers to blend, then you should be fine.

If you’re unsure, send through 2-3 photos of your current hair, from root to end, and we’ll be able to recommend which of our halos could work best for your hair. Or otherwise, explain why not.

Our halos were made for you. Literally. They work best on girls with thin hair, as finer ends tend to blend better with our Halo ends, creating a much more natural look.

They sit quite low on your head, too, so you can pull plenty of your own hair over the band to cover it. So even if you’re worried about your fine hair not quite covering enough, know it’s pretty rare. Like having Justin Timberlake write a song about you rare.

If you’re feeling unsure, simply send through 2-3 photos of your current hair under good lighting, showing your hair from root to end, and we’ll take a look and tell you exactly what halo you should get and if it will work.

Using any extensions when your haircut is on the blunt side of life is tricky. But there are a few things you can do if you’re determined:

.a)  Thin out your blunt ends to create a feathered effect to sit over your halo for better blending.

.b)  Create blunt layers into your halo to help with the blending.

.c)  Pull a thin layer of your own hair over your halo, just enough to cover the band.

.d)  Style your hair and halo with waves to hide scatter the blunt ends.

Each halo comes with seven wire sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. So, all you need to do is pick the wire that best fits your head, just like finding a new pair of pumps. See our fitting tips for help. See our Instagram for hair inspo. Then see yourself in the mirror and marvel at how much amazing’er you look. What you do next is up to you; the world’s your oyster.

Simply detach the wire that’s on your halo now, then play around with the different wire sizes to find the one that suits you best. If only dating was that easy. FYI: your Halo will arrive on the Small wire. Hopefully, your date doesn’t though.

Yes, you can. All you need are some simple knot tying skills. Start with some high-quality (and most definitely unused) fishing wire, which you can find at your local hardware or $2 stores. Then measure how much small’er or big’er the wire should be.

Next, cut off the wires from the two halo hooks and retie your new piece of wire, making it slightly big’er or slightly small’er than the one that didn’t work, typically around half a centimetre. Finish with a triple knot on each side to secure it. This might take you a few tries, but remember, you’ve got dis.

If you haven’t watched this video, then grab some popcorn and hit play: How To Make Sure Your Halo Extension Is Sitting Right

The rundown: you want the wire to sit one inch back from your hairline, whilst your halo hair part of the wire should fit nicely under your occipital bone, with the top sides of your halo sitting just above your ears. Play around with the different wire sizes until you find the perfect fit, Cinderella style.

Firstly, make sure you’re using the right wire size. Not sure? Follow these few steps and you’ll be on your way to a halo that’s secure and comfortable, not tight or loose, and dream hair that’s IRL.

Holding your halo wire about one inch back from your hairline, push your halo hair part down the back of your head so it sits nice and snug under your occipital bone. The sides of your halo should be sitting just above your ears. Adjust the wire, moving back and forth from your hairline, to make it tighter or looser. As you do this, the sides should stay right above your ears, otherwise it won’t stay in place. Still NQR? Test another wire until you find the right one. Then hallelujah, you’re halo done.

When your halo first arrives, it’ll look straight and thin AF. That’s because it’s been chemically straightened. But just like your own hair, once you wet (not wash) it and let it dry, it’ll expand significantly, becoming 2-3 times thicker, giving you plenty of room to cut some layers into it to match your own. The result is a natural, full’er, you’er you.

Yes... But we don’t recommend, as it can look unnatural and a tad funny. The bigger the difference between your hair and your halo’s length, the more you’ll need to do with styling, waving, and layering to make it blend. It’s best to go with a realistic length in comparison to your own hair.

We’d say it’s less than ideal. If you’re after length, it’s best to cut your halo one to two inches longer than your own hair. Otherwise, your halo goes from natural and amazing, to “What on earth is going on with that chick’s hair?”. Get yourself our THICK halo, layering the ends, for best results.

Yes, you can. Our halos were born created especially for thin hair heads. Thin ends actually blend in really well with our halo, helping it look even more natural’er, blendy’er, and beautiful’er. And you, you’er.

Yep, our halos are side-part-friendly. You might need to slightly swivel your halo over to match the side your head that has more hair. Check out this little helper for how to do it: How To Wear Our Halo Hair Extensions In A Side-Part

This refers to their different thicknesses, which is based on the amount of hair attached. We realised there were so many different hair types and goals out there, so we created these three weights to accommodate.

For example, not everyone wants long hair so our FINE option, which is 60 grams, is designed to add volume, not length. Whereas, for the girl with thick hair that wants it longer, they’d need our THICK halo, to help balance out the ratio of hair from top to bottom.

You can check out the difference between each halo here: How To Choose The Right Thickness For Your Hair

Our halos are single drawn. There’s no difference in quality between the two. The only difference is that double drawn is thicker.

We used to offer double drawn halos, but we found, as did our customers, they didn’t blend as well and they didn’t look as natural. We realised our customers ended up trimming them anyway, making them unnecessary and wasteful. So, we looked at single drawn and found they worked much better’er and looked much more natural’er. So that’s where we are now: single and ready to mingle/blend.

100%. Send us 2-3 photos of the hair you’re trying to match under good lighting—but not direct sunlight—capturing the full length of your hair, including your roots and ends. Avoid warm or yellow lighting, as this will help us assess your color more accurately. From these photos, we’ll be able to recommend your best match. The color kind, not the swipe-right kind; that’s up to your other friends.

If you’re confident picking out your own color, just remember to go for the color on your ends; it’s the part you want to blend with your halo, so it makes sense for those colors to match. Otherwise, awks. And if you get it wrong, no drama. We offer a 30-day exchange policy from the date you receive your halo, so you can feel confident in your choice.

Fresh from its plastic sleeve, hold your halo underneath the ends of your natural hair. It’s going to sit underneath the bottom section of your hair, so all you need to do is make sure your ends will blend with the colour of your halo.

If you’re a shade or two different, no drama; it won’t be noticeable. Thanks to our multi- strand colouring system, once sitting underneath your own hair, cut and styled, your halo will blend seamlessly with your own hair.

If you’re after help matching colours, send through a few photos of your current hair, from root to end under good lighting, and we’ll be able to recommend the best colour for you.

We only recommend toning your halo one or two shades darker, never lighter (no bleaching). Although the hair is premium quality remy hair each halo will be different as it comes from a different person. They go through a series of chemical processes to get them to the colour and quality they are when you receive them, and so colouring them after this doesn't always warrant consistent results. Sitting Pretty can't take responsibility for issues caused by coloured halos.

Two colours? No problems. For best blending results, we recommend you match your halo to the lighter of the two colours. Otherwise, we also offer a few two-toned halos options, which are ideal for those with foils. Alternatively, ask your hairdresser to add some lowlights into your halo to emulate your natural hair.

If you’re not sure which halo colour will work best, send some photos of your natural hair, showing your full length under natural light, and we can help you choose a halo that will work best for you and your Saturday night plans.

Currently, we don’t have any balayage halo colours, though our future may change that. If you’re looking for a halo to match your balayage or ombre, best to match it to the lighter colour on your ends. If you’d prefer the top of your halo to be darker, simply get your hairdresser to paint balayage onto your halo’s “roots”. A lot of our balayage and ombre beauties do it this way.

Yes, but we recommend with supervision, to make sure you watch the colour changes. Otherwise, it could overtone and go blue’er, silver’er, or grey’er than you were aiming for.

Hair extension strands are more porous than your natural locks, so they absorb colours and toners faster and easily’er. 

No, because you don’t need to wash your halo every time you wash your own hair. Also, your halo absorbs and holds colour more’er than your natural hair, so it won’t need as much colour maintenance. Simply pay attention to your halo’s colour to see when it needs an update.

You can use either with our halos. 

If you’re going to use professional toners, make sure your halo is wet (not washed) before applying. This will help the toner glide on for a more even result.

Some professional toner and blue shampoo brands work better than others, so do your research. If you’re unsure, you can always ask us. We’re just one Sitting Pretty email away.

All extensions are susceptible to colour fading over time, but it’s not a drastic change - unlike you after four espresso martinis. If fading, it’s more of a sign your halo is getting a little old and needs replacing for a newer, hotter model. Generally, this happens around the 12-month mark. If you’re worried and want a colour top up, you can with a bit of toner.

You’ll be happy to know: not very often. Best to not wash it often as you can dry out the hair. Most of our customers wash their halo once every 3-4 months. The ‘not very often’ is because, unlike other extension types which are stuck in your hair permanently, halos don’t get very dirty because they’re not exposed as often.

Though, naturally, that time frame depends on how often you’re wearing your halo and how many products you apply(best not to apply products apart from heat protector). For example, using more product means things like dust will more readily stick to your hair, making it dirty’er, quicker.

But do keep in mind that every time you wash your halo, you strip the soft coating that’s protecting your hair and keeping it soft. That’s why it’s best to wash your halo using the Sitting Pretty Shampoo and Conditioner, which is specially formulated to keep the soft silicon coating on for longer.

As a general rule: the more you do to it, the more you’ll need to wash it. Or replace it.

Your halo might be getting its knickers in a knot over a few things, likely friction. This could be caused because it is rubbing against something, such as jewellery or clothing. It could also be the shape of your neck and the angle your halo is sitting on. Or you could just be a hot babe, literally; bodies that overheat can cause friction with your hair, too.

Now the good part. To prevent this from happening, brush and straighten the area that’s getting hit the most, then add a small amount of serum to prevent further rubbing and knotting. Also, storing your halo incorrectly: bad. But, brushing regularly: good. How you’re going to look wearing your cared for halo: good’er.

The first thing this could be is that you haven’t rinsed it properly and there’s still shampoo or conditioner residue left in your halo. They do require a very good rinse to ensure all the product is washed out before you let it dry. We usually recommend after you rinse it by tap that you do emerge your halo in water (a large bowl is good for this) and keep dunking it in the water swishing it around so any suds stuck in your halo can be rinsed away. Repeat this a couple of times until the water in the bowl is clear of suds.

Second thing, make sure you condition your halo and let it sit for 5 minutes only (not over night). Rinse thoroughly. Don’t put coconut oil into your halo or any other products (apart from heat protector), the hair has been heavily processed so it doesn’t have the same effect as it does on your natural hair.

Third thing, Be careful what products you use on your halo to wash it, we only recommend Sitting Pretty products, as shampoos for problematic hair can have an unwanted effect on the hair of your halo. Also don’t wash your halo while it’s knotty, always gently brush it first so the hair can dry tangle free.