'I flew to Turkey just to get hair extensions – but people have one issue'

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The craze for cosmetic procedures abroad continues to grow as many Brits flock to Turkey not only for hair transplants and teeth-whitening treatments but also for hair extensions, a beauty procedure that's gaining increasing traction.

Alicia Bell has joined the trend, travelling to Istanbul with the aim of transforming her short tresses. She detailed her experience on TikTok, stating: "I'm heading all the way to Istanbul to get hair extensions, because my hair is really short right now and I really want long, blonde hair for my birthday." Upon arrival at the salon, Alicia was impressed by the swift service, noting five minutes was all it took for staff to remove her old extensions a feat she rated highly as "10 out of 10 for efficiency". READ MORE: Travel expert shares how to 'hack the train system' to get a much cheaper fare After bleaching, she even had time for a meal at the salon before diving into the extension process which involves braiding of natural hair and meticulously sewing in the new sections.

Not long after, Alicia was showcasing her dramatically longer hair, now reaching nearly waist-length, to her audience. Expressing her delight, she couldn't help but praise the seamless integration, asking, "Guys, how unreal is this blend?

Wow, amazing." A final revelation saw her disclose that her hair had been extended by an staggering 30 inches. One of Alicia's followers heaped praise on the salon, commenting: "They slayed this.