Our Process

1) TAKING BEFORE PHOTOS

We take before pictures with each client so that we can see the natural hair we start with.

A photographer takes a picture of a woman posing in front of a mirror in a room.
2) SHAMPOO

We pre-treat your hair before the application with a special treatment shampoo. This removes any buildup and improves the wear time of your new hair.

A woman is washing another woman's hair in a salon sink. The client is reclined, wearing a black cape, while the stylist leans over to rinse her hair.
3) DRYING THE HAIR

After applying the Pre- and Post-Treatment and shampooing, It's necessary to dry the hair completely before the application.

A hairstylist wearing black uses a flat iron on a seated customer's blonde hair inside a salon.
4) SECTIONED HAIR

Proper sectioning makes for comfortable wear of the extensions. Here is the first section where we will apply the extensions.

A person with long blonde hair is sitting with their back to the camera. Their hair is partially sectioned and secured with hair clips.
5) HAIR TO BLEND

Here are the colors that Suzanne has in her hair. It contains a Base, Highlight and Accent shade. These 3 different colors will blend completely to match Suzanne’s hair perfectly.

Person holding a selection of hair extensions in different colors, with one hand holding a long blonde extension and the other displaying a ring with shorter colored samples.
6) BLENDED HAIR 2

As you can see here, the hair has been blended completely and will match our client.

A person's hands holding a long, straight bundle of brown hair against a plain background.
7) 1st COMPLETED EXTENSION

Here is a picture of the first completed attachment. Beginning in the back, the application is started with no discomfort to the client.

Blonde hair with extensions being applied, secured with clips.
8) 1st ROW COMPLETED

This is the first of many completed rows of extensions for Suzanne. It’s amazing how these attachments can be worn (upon completion) in a ponytail or even in an up-do without anyone knowing you have extensions.

Rear view of a person with long blonde hair extensions, wearing a purple top.
9) DURING THE APPLICATION

Well into the application, you can really notice the progress we are making.

Two hairstylists work on a seated woman's hair, adding extensions, while she reads a magazine.
10) BEFORE THE CUT

After the application is completed, it is necessary to blend the lengths by cutting the hair.

Person with long, straight blonde hair viewed from the back against a plain background.
11) THE CUT

This is the most important step in the client's finished look. You DO NOT cut extension hair the same way you would do a regular cut. This is one of the main areas that separate a real extension artist from a hairdresser.

A woman is seated in a salon chair having her long, blonde hair trimmed by a hairstylist using scissors.
12) THE STYLE

The hair may be styled using a blow-dryer, curling iron, hot rollers, etc. During the style time, we will discuss how the client will be styling at home. It is important that our clients are able to work with their new hair.

Two hairstylists work on a seated woman's hair in a salon, one using a curling tool while the other holds hair sections.
13) THE AFTERS

We take after pictures of each client!

Photographer taking a picture of a woman with long blonde hair in a studio setting.