- Apr 3, 2011
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The kind my daughter wears is just for competition. I just want to clarify hair extensions can be done for a lot cheaper then 150 and also not damage the hair at all.Hair extensions, hair color and (maybe) the expensive eyeshadow is ridiculous.
Hair extensions are, at the lowest, $150. Not to mention, bad for your hair. And honestly, I do not think judges care about how long/thick your hair is by any means. Yes, it should look nice, but you do NOT need hair extensions. I can totally understand if someone WANTS them for cheer, I want them. But I definitely don't think it's fair to require them.
Coloring your hair? Really? It's not something you can do for a competition Saturday and take out that night. Hair color literally plays no part in judging. I have never watched a routine and looked at someone's hair color. It's only understandable if someone has like unnatural, crayola colored hair. Plus, if I want to go get my hair colored it's probably going to be at least $70, which is crazy for something you don't want to do for yourself, but for cheer.
The makeup is kinda part of the uniform. I know a lot of gyms go through cheer companies for special color palettes. But if they're trying to get you to buy the Naked Palette (or similar products) that isn't necessary. Sooo many other options you can get if you're not into that sort of thing.
All of this is coming from me, someone who is 100% for big hair and dark eye makeup and bright lips, all the time. If I can see what's wrong, the gym should too lol
I purchase real hair extensions that can be curled, washed, teased, brushed - you name it. I put them in after the fact of putting her hair up. They are secure and go in right at the base of the pony. It adds significant length to her hair and me and another mom split one $50 package or whatever it is called of hair.
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