In the spring of 2010 feather hair extensions made their first appearance. They are making a splash around the world. Rock and roll star Steven Tyler wore them on American Idol back then and the fad began. Stars like Hillary Duff are wearing them too. They are washable and sturdy. They clamp onto the base of the hair and can stay in for up to three months.
But is the trend really worth it? Do you support the death of thousands of roosters each week just so that you can wear the latest fashion trend? That’s exactly what you are doing when you purchase authentic feather hair extensions for your hair. These feathers come straight from roosters and then the poor birds are put to death.
When you first see them you may like them, and feather hair extensions might seem innocent enough, but they are in fact the reason that many roosters are dying in large numbers. There are artificial feathers that do not come from roosters. You should seek them when you buy your feathers.
Roosters are being used to make these extensions and are bred and genetically altered to produce long, lavish saddle feathers. Saddle feathers are the ones on their backsides that can take years for a rooster to grow. These roosters are killed and de-feathered for their valuable plumage. These animals live their lives in controlled conditions and in turn it costs them their life for a little fashion. They can cost anywhere from $30 to $400 per saddle and can only be worn by the consumer for a short two or three months.
It is a sad fact that roosters have to give up their lives for a fashion statement. But, feather hair extensions are the latest fad and many people are wearing them, making the slaughter of innocent roosters a horribly high price to pay.
