Hair Extension Salons

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Hair extensions are one of the hottest style trends, and finding the best hair extension salons can help you achieve this luxurious and amazing look while minimizing potential problems.

Professional hair extensions look indistinguishable from natural hair.
Professional hair extensions look indistinguishable from natural hair.

Finding Hair Extension Salons

Not every salon is equipped to put in hair extensions, and even among salons that do offer the service, not every technique is the same. The best way to find a reputable salon is through word-of-mouth referrals; if you know someone who has gorgeous extensions, ask where they were done. If you can’t get personal references, check online directories (often categorized by state or type of extension) or the yellow pages, but be sure to schedule an initial consultation before committing to an appointment so you can preview the facility.

What to Look for in a Salon

Because hair extensions are one of the most expensive hair treatments, it is important to choose a salon you feel comfortable with. Quality hair extension salons have several defining characteristics, including:

  • A clean, neat facility with adequate lighting and mirrors.
  • Before and after style pictures of actual clients to demonstrate their work.
  • Experience with different extension types as well as hair types.
  • A selection of products suitable for extensions that clients can purchase.
  • Free initial consultations to determine the best type of extension and method for each individual.
  • Personalized written estimates or price quotes for extension services.

In addition to these general characteristics, the stylist you choose should be willing to work with you to design your extension hair style. They should ask about your hobbies, activities, and lifestyle to determine which type of extensions will work for you as well as which application technique would be best to suit your needs. Perhaps most important, your stylist should be someone you feel comfortable and at ease with; hair extensions can take hours to both apply and later to remove, and a friendly, personable relationship will make the experience much more enjoyable.

Services Provided by Hair Extension Salons

Extensions can radically alter a style by adding body and length in just a few hours.
Extensions can radically alter a style by adding body and length in just a few hours.

Many hair salons offer a range of different services, and extensions may be only one of them. Yet extensions do require additional care and maintenance, and the best salons will advise clients about follow-up appointments to tighten extensions (they loosen naturally as hair grows), change styles, and remove the hairpieces. Extension-specific hair products should also be available, such as soft-bristle brushes and mild conditioners suitable for use on extensions.

Some hair salons offer an even wider range of services for clients interested in hair extensions. They may periodically host demonstrations so new clients can witness the process firsthand, or they may offer limited guarantees or warranties about the quality of the extension (always read such agreements carefully before having extensions put in). Many salons also offer supplemental training and workshops for their stylists to learn the latest techniques for applying extensions.

What to Expect When You Visit a Salon

When you visit hair extension salons, you should feel immediately at ease and confident in the stylists’ ability to provide superior extensions. They should be willing to explain every step of the intricate and time-consuming process, and when your extensions are finished, they should provide care and maintenance tips to keep your new style looking great as long as possible. If you choose to add color to your extensions, either initially or at a later date, be sure to work with the same stylist – they know the precise method they used on your extensions and can offer the best result with other styling services. If you are pleased with the experience, always ask for a few business cards to offer to friends and family who are interested in trying a new look themselves.


Getting hair extensions is a time-consuming, expensive process, and many people feel more comfortable visiting exclusive hair extension salons for the specialized service. At the same time, many regular salons offer extensions, and as long as you find a reputable stylist willing to work with you to create the best style possible, you are sure to have a positive experience and enjoy your new longer locks.


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Comments

Thanks for sharing your experience, Sharon. It may seem like a hassle to go so far to a reputable salon, but great results can't be argued with!

-- Contributed by: Mayntz

I had frizzy weak hair and was referred to a salon two hours away from my home in Cleveland, Ohio by a friend of mine. I drove the 2+ hours to Sin City Hair salon in Columbus, Ohio and was blown away at how many hair extensions they perform on a daily basis. I received my consultation (which was free) and a week later I was sporting my fab new 'doo. I would reccommend Sin city hair to anyone that is looking to get extensions done by experienced stylists!

-- Contributed by: sharon yopko

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