Okay hear me out for a second.

I know closures are convenient.
I know they’re lower maintenance.
And I know the girls love a good lace install.

But I’m still a leave out girl at heart 🖤

When a leave out is done RIGHT?

Nothing compares.

The blend.
The movement.
The softness.
The “wait… is that all hers?” comments.

That natural look will always do it for me.

but let’s be honest

A leave out is not for lazy maintenance girls.

If you’re:

• flat ironing your leave out every morning

• not wrapping your hair at night

• skipping trims for months

• using too much heat

…your leave out is going to tell on you FAST.

And honestly? That’s why some girls think leave outs “don’t work” for them.

the real secret

Healthy hair underneath.
Quality bundles.
Minimal heat.
Good maintenance.

Everything has to work together.

Another thing nobody talks about enough?

Your bundles matter a lot when it comes to blending.

If the hair is:

• too stiff

• too shiny

• dry

• low quality overall

…your leave out is never going to fully blend the way you want it to.

That’s one reason I’m so picky about the hair I use and sell.

The goal is always:

• soft installs

• natural movement

• effortless blending

• hair that actually looks believable in real life

Not just cute for pictures.

and honestly...

Some girls don’t even want dramatic hair.

A lot of my clients want:

• soft glam

• natural fullness

• healthy-looking hair

• luxury that still feels effortless

And honestly?

That’s my favorite look too.

before the closure girls attack me

I’m not saying closures aren’t good because they absolutely are.

Especially for girls focused on:

• protection

• convenience

• lower maintenance styling

I just personally love the softness and realism of a flawless leave out done RIGHT 🖤

At the end of the day, it really comes down to:

• your lifestyle

• your maintenance habits

• your hair goals

• and what makes YOU feel the prettiest

That’s the real conversation.

xo,
Ari

P.S. If you’ve been wanting a soft, natural-looking install that actually blends effortlessly… you already know where to book 👀