Hair extensions with all of their practical and glamorous uses cost money.

 As a hair extension specialist, I am asked–”how much are they?”, all of the time.  There are so many professional hair extension companies for professional hair extension specialist to choose from.

Being that I am certified with two different manufacuters, I can share some of the “why” behind the variances of prices.

Maybe you have started to contemplate getting a “full set” of hair extensions.  Typically, a “full set” of hair extensions is the term referred to the “strand by strand” process.   This process involves a very small section of your own natural hair being isolated, and the same amount of hair extension hair being attached to that section.

Before getting into a further detail about that, let’s discuss more of the “why” behind the costs.

Most importantly is the hair extension hair , itself.  

 Let’s take Balmain hair extensions, for example.

 Balmain Hair extensions is of the highest quality, and originates in China.   Ok, maybe you are thinking “why” would this matter to me….I just want hair extensions, and that’s all I want.

There happens to be a whole process that takes place prior, to you getting the beautiful hair that you have been dreaming about.

With Balmain they will only deal with a select clientele that will provide very strong, healthy hair for their manufacturer.  Once the obtain the hair, the hair then goes through various processes.  The hair goes through a reshaping processes, and its hairstrand shape into a “triobular” shape.  This enables this strong hair to move and bend for the different hair textures, that Balmain has to offer.

 

 

Another process that the hair extension hair has to go through has to do with the pigment (color) of the hair extension hair.  With Balmain, it goes through a co-enzyme process and in some instances it will take months for the hair to change color.  The manufacturer takes an extremely gentle approach to changing the color of the hair extension hair.  They want to preserve the quality of it, in every way.

Once all of that has taken place, the Balmain hair is shipped to Paris.  Balmain itself is much more than a hair extension manufacturer.  They are a high couture line of clothing and watches.  They are all about fashion.

So long before the salon places its order for the proper amount of hair, the hair itself has been handled many times prior to you having it added to your current length.

Now let’s talk about what happens in the salon.  

It is extremely important that a consultation takes place.  There is where a salon can determine if hair extensions are suitable for the client, and can educate “what” to expect  about moving forward with wearing hair extensions.

From professional experience being a hair extension specialist, I can share with you this…..it takes time to provide a gorgeous set of extensions.

Time.  

How much?   Anywhere from 4 to 8 hours.

 

     

In some instances, the hair extension hair needs to be colored with professional haircolor to achieve the most beautiful blend.  Again this take time.

 

 

    

Once the hair extensions are prepared and installed, they need to be blended in.   Hair extensions are best worn with a layered haircut/design.  This ensures that the natural hair and the hair extension hair marry together and then the end results are just beautiful and ….expensive looking.

The above photos were a collaboration between Ellen Lawlor and Ann Marie Walts.  Ellen was in charge of the haircolor and the design.  Ann Marie Walts’ responsibilities were to install the Balmain hair extensions so that they completely disappeared, and flowed.   The seamless teamwork of these two, very experience hairstylists provided an end result that anyone would love have, if they were wanting hair extensions.

Let’s talk about experience.

Why are hair extensions so expensive?   

Experience.  

Please be sure that the studio/salon or stylist has much experience when it comes to providing you this service.  

Do they offer consultations?  Are they willing to offer a consultation. 

In the case our hair extension studio, we have various hair extension application options and this is why we recommend beginning with a consultation, too.

If considering opting for a “full set” of “strand by strand” (like shown in the above photo) it is suggested to have a test strand or two installed prior to making your decision.    This will ensure that they are comfortable to wear.

It  is my hope that this article shares some information to help explain…”why are hair extensions so expensive?”

It simply comes down to amount of supplies, quality and the amount of time.

What’s your dream hair look like?

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West Sprinfield, Mass