Hidden Crown Extensions Review & Comparison

If there’s one question I get all the time, it’s about my hair!

Spoiler: I wear Hidden Crown extensions! 

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Hidden Crown Extensions Review Update & Comparison

UPDATE: Hidden Crown is closing 🙁

This truly makes me so sad! I’ve been such a big advocate for their products for many years now and the brand was always so kind. I will definitely miss them <3

That said, luckily they have a sister brand, Luxy, who will continue their halo and hair extension legacy. I’ve already tried out the extensions and absolutely love them! They have the same great quality as Hidden Crown. Visit Luxy Hair here and use LIZZIEINLACE10 for 10%. For a full Luxy hair extensions review, check out this post.

How I Found Hidden Crown Hair Extensions

Years ago, I shared my nightmare permanent hair extension experience, which lead me to trying out a halo extension as my hair grew back. I had previously never tried a halo and didn’t even really know what it was! Aside from the permanent extensions, I also tried clip ins from a different brand when I first started my blog. I wasn’t impressed at all with the quality so I stayed away from extensions from a long, long time until I found Hidden Crown hair extensions.

I posted my initial thoughts in this post along with some really fun hairstyles using my Hidden Crown extensions! At the time, I had the Daydream and the original Hidden Crown extensions. Today, I wanted to share an updated review of my experience along with the differences between three Hidden Crown halo styles – the daydream, the hidden crown and the hidden crown layers along with the clip ins.

Read on for my updated Hidden Crown review and Hidden Crown extensions comparison!

Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden Crown Extensions

Hidden Crown Color Matching 

I highly recommend asking someone at Hidden Crown to color match you. The process is super simple and it will save a lot of time in the long run. Make sure you send a good photo of your hair in natural light so they can match it effectively. Initially I was super overwhelmed with the amount of colors available and I didn’t know which one would fit. Luckily, with the help of the staff, I got my perfect match in the first try!

Hidden Crown Texture, Quality, and Thickness

The hair is SOOOO smooth and high quality! After my experience with the other company, the difference in quality is like night and day. The thickness depends on the extension you choose but they are all very natural looking, which was the most important factor to me.

How Often Do I Wear My Hidden Crown Hair Extensions?

I have had my Hidden Crown hair extensions for over a year and a half and on average, I wear them 3 times a week. The Hidden Crown website states that they last anywhere from 3-4 months to up to a year or more. I’ve had my original extensions for 20 months and they’re still going strong.

How do you use halo hair extensions?

Halo hair extensions are hair extensions for the crown of your head. Instead of the traditional clip on extensions, a halo extension utilizes a clear wire similar to a fishing line. These secret halo extensions look so natural!

How Strong is the Halo Wire? Does It Dig Into Your Head?

The wire is super strong! It looks similar to a fishing line as it’s clear and not detectable. It does feel a bit strange when you put them on and they may leave a small “dent” the first few times. The “dent” is temporary and goes away after removing. If you fit the wire correctly, it does not dig into your head at all and to be honest, you can’t tell that you’re wearing them!

Are Hidden Crown Halo Extensions Heavy?

It depends on the one that you get. The Hidden Crown is heavier than the Daydream because it has more hair but once you get used to it, you don’t feel the “heaviness.” The Daydream is super lightweight and I forget I’m wearing it most of the time!

Are Hidden Crown Halo Hair Extensions Hard to Put On?

Not at all! You do have to fit the wire to your head yourself but this isn’t hard. They give you all the tools you need and even have video tutorials on their website to help. Putting it on after it’s been fitted does have a slight learning curve but after you do it a few times, it’s a piece of cake. I can put mine on in less than 30 seconds!

Do Hidden Crown Halo Extensions Fall Off?

Most people ask “do halo extensions stay in place?” This is exactly what I was afraid of! Now you’re probably wondering – how do halo extensions stay in? If you fit the wire correctly, your Hidden Crown hair extensions will not fall off or slide around. I’ve worn these pretty much everywhere including NYFW in February when I was running around from show to show and it was super windy outside. Although it’s super secure, I don’t recommend doing flips or head banging or anything like that lol! I also did also wear one to Disneyland… but I wouldn’t wear it to Magic Mountain.

Do halo extensions hurt your head?

No, they don’t! These are hair extensions for the crown area – they should be tight enough to where they don’t fall off but they shouldn’t be so tight that it causes pain. The first time wearing them does feel a bit strange but the halo extensions don’t hurt your head at all. In fact, I’m so used to them now that I don’t even realize they’re on most of the time!

Can You Style Hidden Crown Hair Extensions with Heat?

I find that my hair curls much better when I have these in! My natural hair is really fine and doesn’t hold a curl but the extensions hold for dayssss. I do not use any hair products on my extensions.

How Often Do You Wash Your Hidden Crown Hair Extensions?

Taking care of your extensions is extremely important, especially if you want them to last. The process of washing them was a bit foreign to me at first because I didn’t want to ruin them but they have a great tutorial on their website that I followed. They recommend washing only when necessary – about every 2-4 months on average. I usually wash every 5-6 months since I don’t wear them everyday and I have multiple extensions but it really just depends on the circumstances.

How Do You Store Hidden Crown Extensions?

When you get your extensions, they give you a storage bag and hanger along with a few other things. I always have mine on the hanger hanging by the weft (not hanging by the wire!) and when I travel, I use the storage bag although you could definitely use both at home if you prefer.

What Kind of Hairstyles Can You Do with Hidden Crown Hair Extensions?

A question that often comes up is “Can you wear your hair up with halo extensions?” The Hidden Crown halo extensions are great for low ponytails and buns and they do have a tutorial on how you can create a high ponytail with it but I haven’t tied it personally. For any high hairstyles like a ponytail or a bun, I recommend using the clip-ins or their bunjee pony. To see hairstyles with my extensions, go here and here!

Can You Travel with Hidden Crown Extensions?

I’ve traveled so many places with my extensions! I’ve gone to NYFW in the heat and the cold, Puerto Vallarta in the summer, and Disneyland. I use the storage bag when I travel so they don’t get matted. If it’s windy, I recommend having a hair tie to use so they don’t get tangled. For a rainy day, I recommend having an umbrella handy or wearing a hooded jacket. If it’s humid, I recommend getting creative with your styling by doing braids or something else where you can pull the hair back.

Out of all the places I’ve traveled, I noticed the biggest change in Puerto Vallarta. Where I live, it gets really hot but it’s not humid. On the first day of my trip, I was sweating like crazy and my hair wouldn’t hold a curl. For the rest of the trip, I put my hair in braids or styled it in a way that pulled back and off my skin and it was fine.

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Differences Between The Hidden Crown Extensions

DAYDREAM – 18 INCH

• 18 inch
• color #613 (lightest blonde)
• 110 grams
• very natural looking
• great for “everyday”
• natural ends
• 35% less hair than the Hidden Crown

HIDDEN CROWN – 20 INCH

• 20 inch
• color #613 (lightest blonde)
• 140 grams
• thicker but still natural
• thick, blunt ends (double drawn)
• even thickness throughout
• great for more “glam” looks

HIDDEN CROWN LAYERS – 22 INCH

• 22 inch
• color #613 (lightest blonde)
• 170 grams
• 4 built in layers
• thicker than daydream but still natural with layers
• tapered and layered

HIDDEN CROWN CLIP INS– 20 INCH

• 20 inch
• color #613 (lightest blonde)
• One 7.5″ Volumizer with 3 clips (double drawn – 80 grams)
• Two 5″ side pieces with 3 clips  (50 grams)
• Extremely versatile

Clip In vs Halo Extensions

While growing my hair out, I definitely utilized Hidden Crown Clip Extensions more than the halo extensions. This was mainly for safety reasons as I didn’t want anything pulling on my already damaged hair. The halo is amazing!! It doesn’t cause any damage and you can wear them style them like real hair. For up dos, I recommend the Hidden Crown Bunjee Pony!

I do have a set of clip in extensions from Hidden Crown and now that my hair is much healthier, I’ve felt more comfortable using them. I love that I can create so many different hair styles (up and down) and I can add as many as I want to customize my hair. They have the same amazing quality but utilize clips instead of a wire!

18 Inch vs 22 Inch Extensions

18 Inch Extensions vs 22 – wondering how they compare? The Daydream above is an 18 inch halo extension and the Layers is a 22 inch halo extension. Firstly, there is MUCH more hair in the Layers compared to the Daydream. There are also multiple layers. The Daydream is much lighter, more natural and perfect for everyday wear! The Layers is much more glamorous. I use this one mainly when I take photos or have special event. I also love the different lengths as I can change up my look whenever I’d like!

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Overall Thoughts on Hidden Crown Extensions

Customer service is amazing!! I had a lot of questions initially and they were so helpful and quick in answering. I’ve always gotten a reply the same day. Shipping was lightening fast! I think it may have taken 3 days at the most?

Hidden Crown Hair Extensions Pros and Cons

Pros

• No damage to my real hair – this was super important to me after I was trying to grow my hair back after my hair extension nightmare.
• A lot of different options – aside from the halos and clip ins, they also have toppers and a pony tail option.
• Hair is high-quality!!
• Customer service is helpful with matching and answering questions
• Tutorials available for pretty much anything – instructions on how to fit it to your head, how to put it on, how to do different hairstyles, etc.
• Includes everything you need – comb, clip, storage bag, pliers, extra wire and beads, additional samples to color match
• All extensions are 100% Remy hair

Cons (but is it really?)

• Price point is an investment but compared to bonds or tape in extensions, they are definitely more affordable and not damaging. Plus having used a cheaper alternative years ago, I definitely think you get what you pay for with extensions and if you take care of them, then they will last a long time!

Overall, I cannot say enough good things about Hidden Crown extensions 🙂 If you’d like to try these out, use LIZZIEINLACE for $25 off your order 

For a more in depth updated Hidden Crown extensions review and a comparison of the Daydream, Hidden Crown, Layers and Clip Ins, watch the video below!

Hope you loved this Hidden Crown extensions review!

Let me know if you have any other questions!

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