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Can I Bring My Own Hair for Extensions? 

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Here’s What to Know  Hair extensions are an investment — financially, emotionally, and in terms of time spent in the salon. Sometimes, in the excitement of getting ready for new extensions, clients want to purchase hair ahead of time and will ask us, “Can I bring my own hair for my extension install?” Short answer: […]

Beaded Rows vs. K-Tips: What’s the Real Difference Over Time?

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Assumptions (All Methods) đź’« Beaded Rows Hair Used: 2 rows (5 wefts each) = 10 total weftsCost per weft: $116Initial hair cost: $1,160Hair replaced once in 18 months: 2 sets total = $2,320 Move-up frequency: Every 8 weeks (~9 move-ups in 18 months)Move-up cost: $275 per visitTotal move-up cost: 9 x $275 = $2,475 Color […]