EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING HAIR EXTENSIONS
Finding the right hair extensions and safest method for your hair type may take months of research.
You’ve probably been reading and questioning random blogs; saving 50 pins a day, crowding your Pinterest board, and losing your mind – scrolling down Instagram lane, looking for the perfect hair inspo.
Before you decide to make a big color change, or consider installing hair extensions, you should ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST,
preferably a Color Correction and/or
Hair Extension Specialist, because
“one decision can change everything.”
(real advice from a ‘real’ Hair Expert)
Hi there, my name is
Sarah Dam Chambers,
President of Modern Style Mom, INC
Certified Hair Extensions
&
Color Correction Specialist
at
Modern Style Studio is a boutique-style,
Luxury Hair Studio, located in a private suite
inside of
Salon Lofts – Rea Farms/Waverly.
(minutes away from Providence, Ballantyne, Blakeney, and Marvin.)
Proudly practicing for over 25 years; our seamless extension methods have improved the confidence and appearance of women from all over the world –
who have experienced severe hair loss.
Our clients are testimonies of our
Top Rated Google Business,
&
the reason we’re recognized for
Charlotte’s Best Luxury Hair Extensions.
ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A LICENSED HAIR EXTENSION EXPERT, NOT SOCIAL MEDIA BLOGGERS OR INFLUENCERS
Do you want longer, fuller hair?
Ready for a dramatic hair transformation?
Want to know which extension method is the healthiest route for you or learn more about cost and maintenance?
The very first step is to set up a consultation with a Licensed Cosmetologist; who has been practicing various methods of extension installations.
The best hair extensions for your hair type will be analyzed by preference, lifestyle, and condition of your hair. Together – we will plan the healthiest way for you to have your dream hair!
What Are The Different Method Of Hair Extensions?
MOST POPULAR TYPES OF HAIR EXTENSIONS
The 3 most popular types of hair extensions, and most used hair extension method as of 2020, are hand tied weft extensions, tape-in extensions, & micro links, also known as keratin tips, or strand-by-strand.
(iTips or uTips)
WEFT HAIR EXTENSIONS
Weft hair extensions, also known as “weave”, dates back to the Cleopatra days, documented among the Egyptians in 3400 BC.
Till this day, most licensed cosmetologists will highly recommend weft hair extensions to prevent the stress on your natural hair. Applications include:
HAND-TIED | SEW-IN METHOD
WEAVE
The hand-tied and/or Sew-In method means the weft is supported by braids or copper beads, (natural beaded row or waterfall beaded row) and attached with thread.
Depending on your hair texture, and density, this technique may last 8-10 weeks.
There are endless textures of hand-tied, genius wefts, or machine wefts, sourced from European, Brazilian, Asian, Indian – to African textures.
Virgin human hair bundles can be colored or highlighted by professional hair stylists.
Learn More About Top Quality Eurasian Hair Extensions HERE
HAIR EXTENSION CLIP-INS
Clip-in hair extension wefts have combs or barrette clips attached on the top of weft.
Recommended for coarse or thicker hair textures, the clips will snap onto the hair, hidden towards the bottom to hide weft.
Clip-ins are great for a temporary look. Not recommended to keep in overnight.
MICRO RING BEADED (NBR & WBR) WEFT
This method is similar to the sew-in method, except Stylist is sewing weft through ceramic or copper beads instead of braids. May last between 6-8 weeks.
Not recommended for fine hair.
TAPE-IN EXTENSIONS
Tape-in extensions have become very popular over the years. For a flatter appearance, these extensions are hand-tied into a seamless strip.
(not recommended for fine or bleached hair)
But the downfall is the maintenance. Lasts about 4-6 weeks.
KERATIN TIPS | STRAND-BY-STRAND EXTENSIONS
As tedious as it sounds, the keratin tips hair extension method is the longest process. You may be familiar with Microbead, Fusion, Microlink, or Bonded Hair Extensions.
Hair pieces are made up of collectively 20-60 strands of hair, bonded together by hot glue, keratin, or polyurethane.
This method involves attaching the hair piece to your hair by with a warm glue gun, or cold fusion with plyers – using ceramic or copper cylinders.
Maintenance depends on how fast your hair grows. The average client returns every 8-12 weeks to slide the cylinders up towards the roots.
THE RUNDOWN
If you have straight or wavy hair texture, you may be a great candidate for most extension methods.
But it’s highly recommended to consult with a professional Hair Extension Specialist near you.
Hair wefts are best suited for most hair types, fine, medium, or coarse, straight, and/or curly, kinky hair.
Weaving extensions are great for African-American, Asian, or Caucasian hair.
The most expensive method, because of its most time-consuming application process, (3-8 hours), and for the cost of hair, are the fusions. ($500 to $4,000) They do last the longest (3-4 months). This also depends on how fast your hair grows.
The tape-in application process is much faster (about an hour) and more affordable ($300 to $2,000), but requires more frequent maintenance (every 6-8 weeks).
The hair can be removed and reapplied. You don’t have to purchase new hair each time.
The same goes for weave-in extensions, which last about 2-3 months, can be applied in an hour or two, and are the most affordable option of the bunch, depending on how much you need. Hair can be reused for over a year. ($100 to $3000).
Keratin tips take the longest to install, yet depending on your hair texture, can save you an extra trip to the hair salon. We offer high quality hair, so keratin tips can also be reused up to a year.
Hope this Hair Extensions guide finds you well. We are always here and are happy to assist you:)
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Book your consultation
for
hair extensions
today with
Sarah Dam-Chambers
at
Modern Style Studio
Charlotte, NC
704-608-3029
Or visit us at
TheModernStyleStudio.com
CHARLOTTE HAIR EXTENSIONS SPECIALIST
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Book your consultation
for
hair extensions
today with
Sarah Dam-Chambers
at
Modern Style Studio
Charlotte, NC
704-608-3029
Or visit us at
TheModernStyleStudio.com
