Feather hair extensions have become a hot, new summer trend. However, with so many flocking to salons to get them, the demand for the feathers may be soaring too high.
Lisa Wilkinson, a local Tucsonan, doesn't like taking risks with her hair. For her, these feather extensions are perfect since they add flair without fear.
"They're great for summer. Fun colors so you can kind of mix it up a little bit without doing anything permanent," she said.
Tracy Mayfield, a hairstylist from Salon Nouveau, says she's amazed at how many they're selling.
"I've done them on all age groups, from young to sixty. Just one in the back to show occasionally; and that's been fun for all ages," Mayfield said.
Additionally, they're easy to apply, safe for your hair, curling and flat iron friendly, and can be changed in an instant.
"They are very quick to do. You can come in a get a couple of feathers in fifteen minutes and its not a huge commitment. If you don't like them you take them right out."
However, this creative hair expression may be ruffling some fisherman's feathers.
John Keebler, who works at Dry Creek Outfitters, says the specially bred rooster feathers are getting harder and harder to get.
"There's probably only 12 breeders in the world producing feathers like this," he said.
Which is a problem for fly fisherman, like himself, since the feathers are important tools for their sport.
"There's a lot of empty spots on the wall where we used to have feathers and we just cant get them right now," he continued.
Additionally, his feather producers have told him that when they do get more in, he should expect higher prices.
"He said the next time you do get these feathers your price is probably going to be double."
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