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Hair fashions change from day to day and unless your hair grows at a rapid rate, there is no way to keep up with short styles one day and long styles the next. Variety is the spice of life (or so they say!) and what better way to create a variety of looks than with your hairstyle.

Extensions were first used by the rich and famous in the 1980’s when those crazy hairstyles could only be created with extra help. In those days, they were seen as just a fad. Little did they know that they would become so popular. You have seen them on stars such as Jennifer Anniston, Jennifer Lopez and Paris Hilton. You also may have noticed how every contestant on The Swan have longer hair when it is time for their reveal... it's hair extensions!

With hair extensions you can add volume, color, or length with ease. You can get hair extensions made from synthetic or human hair. Personally, I will only use 100% human hair. It is the best way to go. It gives you the ability to curl it (synthetic hair will melt), perm it or change the color if you would like. It looks the most natural and doesn't have that fake looking shine like synthetic hair does. Human hair is more expensive but well worth it.

The method I use to apply hair extensions is called the strand by strand fusion method and it can be time consuming. It takes an average of 3 to 4 hours to apply extensions for a partial head which is most common. Then it takes an additional 1 to 2 hours for the cutting and styling process, depending on how long it is and if you want layers, etc. A full head can take 5-6 hours just to apply the extensions, then you factor in the cutting and styling time. The process can consume most of the day in cases of really thick, shorter hair. So it is good to be prepared to spend a lot of time sitting. Bring a good book or you can view one of the movies from my DVD collection... or bring one of your own. Bring something to snack on if you would like. I usually order out for lunch and we take a break for lunch when it looks like it will take most the day. Oh, and we do have a soda machine for your convenience.

Please do not call me or email me and ask me how much hair extensions are. The price differs from person to person depending upon how many strands are applied onto the hair. You will need a consultation to determine how many strands are needed to achieve the look you want.

Below is a breakdown of what you will be charged for:

First and foremost I charge a deposit. The deposit is non-refundable and must be paid in advance. The deposit is whatever the cost for the hair is. And it is determined at the consultation when I see how many strands you will need. This can range from $150-$1300, depending on how many strands you need and what length. The longer the hair, the more expensive it is.

$60 for your maintenance kit (kit includes recommended shampoo, conditioner, leave-ins, and brush) this is NOT optional. All clients must have a maintenance kit to take home with them.

$50 application fee 

$1.00 per strand applied.  Number of strands is determined at consultation.

$55 to cut and style your extensions.

 If you choose Cinderella Hair and splitting is involved, there is a splitting charge of $10 per 25 strands.

There is also a charge of $65 for removal, due at the time of removal, not paid in advance.

I use two brands of hair extensions. HairDreams and Cinderella Hair. HairDreams offers two qualities of hair extensions for clients.  One is HairDreams Basic quality hair, which can be used only once.  The second is HairDreams Special quality hair which can be re-bonded and reused for up to 2 years. (But please understand that the used hair has to be shipped off and re-bonded in the factory which takes a period of time. So if this sounds like something you want to do, you would likely need two sets of hair to alternate unless you want to go for a period of time without your hair extensions.) While basic HairDreams hair is high quality, HairDreams Special hair is "virgin" hair that has never been chemically processed or colored, making it the highest quality of hair extensions available.

HairDreams is also naturally wavy to different degrees making it able to hold curl very well and give great body for straight styles, it can also be scrunched which offers styling versatility. You can order curly hair, but it costs more and has to be ordered 2 weeks in advance. I highly recommend Hairdreams, especially if you have fine hair. HairDreams offers different bond sizes for different hair types. And for fine hair they have small and super small bond sizes which are fantastic. I can apply these hair extensions to even the most cottony types of fine hair and not cause damage.
 
 Cinderella Hair is very good quality hair, and is very affordable. My understanding is that Cinderella Hair Extensions are made from European remy hair and it is not virgin hair (the highest quality).  Cinderella Hair Extensions also only come in one bond size. However, the bond can be split into two strands for the finer hair types, which can be cost effective,  but I do charge a fee for labor when splitting the bonds. Cinderella Hair Extensions cannot be reused. They come in three textures, fine, medium and yaki (coarse). But not ALL the colors come in all textures, which can be slightly limiting. Just another reason to split the bond when dealing with finer hair types. And Cinderella bonds are also a transparent, strong-adhesion bond, that removes with ease.

There is maintenance involved when you get your hair extensions. Taking care of your hair extensions at home is key. During your consultation I will instruct you on all the aspects of home care. I will give you a  Maintenance Check List to take home with you that gives you an idea of the expectations I will have of you to care for your hair extensions. I will also send you home with a maintenance kit which contains all the manufactures care products to keep your new strands shiny and healthy. I would hope that after you have spent so much money on your hair extensions that you would do all you could to care for them. Your efforts will decide how long you can wear them.

If you are taking very good care and following all the instructions, the less likely tangling will occur, which can cause breakage, and the longer you will be able to wear your hair extensions. It is ridiculous to think you can wear them for 6 months and have no damage what so ever. That is very unrealistic. There are not many hair services that are completely damage free. In this business we do what is called damage control. I strive to do as little damage as possible. And I want to give you all the instructions and tools you need to make sure you have as little damage as possible. And of course I apply the extensions with skill and care to prevent damage also. I have many clients who now have long hair after wearing their extensions.

You will still need to come in for haircuts and colors and such, and after 3 months you will need what is called a "tidy cut" to remove the hairs from the bonds that have been shed. You may not know this, but our hair sheds an average of 100 hairs a day. And since these shed hairs are "stuck" in the bond, it helps to prevent tangling if you periodically go in a cut away the loose hairs.

Cost for removal of hair extensions is $65 for the first two hours, anything that takes over 2 hours is an additional $30 per extended hour. Usually removing a 3/4 head takes the full 2 hours, unless they did not take good care of their hair extensions and tangling occurred. If you have not come in for tidy cuts and have not been brushing and sorting your hair extensions like you should, you could have some areas that are tangled and that will slow down the removal process. Just another reason to be sure and take good care of your hair extensions!

You must pay a deposit for the cost of the hair which is non-refundable. Should you change your mind before the application of your hair extensions, the hair will be yours to keep and you can do whatever you want with it. I do this because the companies I order from have a "all sales are final" policy.