Frequently Asked Questions

Fairy hair is a silk sparkle extension, attached to a single strand of your natural hair to add color and shimmer. It’s made from fine strands of synthetic silk that create a subtle, shimmering effect without damage, and can be styled, washed, and heat-treated just like your own hair.

We carry over 30 color options, ranging from subtle shades that blend with natural hair like auburns, golds, browns, and silvers to bold fashion colors and everything in between.

Our metallic strands reflect light for a sleek shine, while our sparkling options use an iridescent finish to catch and shift light for that signature sparkle.

We use a specialized tool and knotting method to attach each strand of fairy hair to a single strand of your natural hair, with no beads or glue. This allows the fairy hair to move and blend seamlessly with your hair while staying lightweight and comfortable. Each strand remains in place until the natural hair it’s attached to sheds, making it a low-maintenance, long-lasting sparkle option.

Each strand is attached to a single strand of your natural hair, so it stays in place until that hair naturally sheds.

That could be a day, a week, a month, several months, or even up to a year. Most adults keep their sparkles anywhere from about six weeks to a few months, with some strands lasting much longer. The more fairy hair you have, the more likely you are to notice it lasting over time. We don’t guarantee a set timeframe since everyone’s hair cycle, lifestyle, and overall health can affect natural shedding.

Fairy hair typically doesn’t last as long in young children (10 and under) due to faster shedding cycles. 

It’s normal for a few strands to fly away within the first day or two, so we always include a few extras on us. 

Fairy hair and hair tinsel are often used interchangeably, but they’re not always the same. Fairy hair typically refers to higher-quality, silk-blend strands that are lightweight, heat-resistant, and designed to move naturally with your hair. 

Lower-grade tinsel can be stiffer, thicker, and less durable when it comes to styling and washing. Not all tinsel is heat safe, and even when it is, it may have lower heat ratings than professional-grade fairy hair. We always recommend proceeding with caution if you’re not getting your fairy hair from Fantasy Flair or one of our trusted fairy friends. Lower-quality strands can burn, melt, and cause discomfort or damage to your hair.

Wash it, brush it, comb it, curl it, flat iron it, color it, bleach it, perm it, blow it dry, get your haircut, etc. 

Fantasy Flair by Er fairy hair is heat safe up to 450° F and safe for MRI's.

Do whatever you normally do to your hair!!

But most of all, ENJOY it!

If you’re searching fairy hair near me in Citrus County, FL, you can visit Fantasy Flair by Er, a fairy hair–exclusive studio based in Lecanto (34461). This is our home base and the only dedicated fairy hair studio in the immediate area, offering a full range of silk sparkle extensions, custom color matching, and a curated, one-of-a-kind studio experience.

We also travel across Florida for regular pop-ups and events, so you can find fairy hair near you even if you’re outside Citrus County. You can catch us at for Cal's Barber & Beauty in Brownwood (typically bi-weekly), Anthony's Ladies Apparel in Colony Plaza every third Wednesday, Elysian Fields monthly, and Wish Boutique on a rotating basis.

For weekly availability, you can find us every Saturday at the Brownwood Hometown Market, located on Meggison Road near Gator's Dockside. We also participate in seasonal and monthly events like Girls Night Out at the Ocala Downtown Market, festivals across The Villages for themed events such as strawberry festival, Mardi Gras, and holiday markets.

We also travel across Florida for privately hosted parties and group bookings, bringing the full fairy hair experience directly to you.

If you’re planning an event and want something unique, feel free to reach out about having us as a vendor. We’re always adding new stops to our calendar and love being part of special events, markets, and celebrations.

Please reach out to Erin for information. She can be reached at (352) 697-5488 or by email fantasyflairbyer@gmail.com