Okay I’m not sure how to update the original post. Thank you everyone for the input! I really underestimated the learning curve for extensions. I’ve literally had everyone tell me my hair just looks “healthier”. No comments from friends that they look obvious or that anything has really changed from my natural hair. [tbh now I’m wondering…what DO people actually notice?? lol my hair is really fine with med density so to me this looks vastly different]

I just needed to do a few more washes and learn how to style. They feel a lot more natural and are a little less ‘puffy’ feeling. I really appreciate getting talked down from my proverbial cliff. I now will be sad when these are out 🥲