I always wanted to try the feather extensions but found that getting them put in professionally at a salon for $100 was simply too expensive for me. I ordered these ones and got a friend to put them in with the microbead and had feathers for a fraction of the cost and it only took a few minutes to do. I continuously received compliments on them wherever i went and wore them for about a month with no problems. The best part about the microbead is that i can take the feathers in and out whenever i want. I still have the feathers in good condition even after straightening, curling, and washing them and plan on putting them back in soon! (Posted on 1/21/12)