Welcome back to Olivia Christensen Salons. We’re passionate about helping women regain their confidence and fall back in love with their hair, through our high-quality real-human hair extensions. Today we’re going to be answering your TOP hair extension questions!
Since our early days, our founder Christina has developed a unique technique for installing and maintaining beautiful hair extensions. We love seeing each of our client’s transformations and it turns out that you love seeing those transformations as well!
Over on Instagram, we’ve been collecting your top questions about hair extensions – and today we’re finally going to be answering them all for you. Keep reading to get your hair extension questions answered!
Common Questions About Hair Extensions
How long do hair extensions last?
First things first, how long do hair extensions last? This is probably one of our most asked questions. We source high-quality, real-human hair extensions which means they can last up to 1-2 years with expected upkeep and regular maintenance appointments every 4-8 weeks.
During regular maintenance appointments (every 4-8 weeks) we remove the extension strands, comb through the shedded hair, and retip and install your extensions. This ensures the highest care for your hair and extensions!
How much do hair extensions cost?
The price of hair extensions varies depending on where they’ve been sourced and what type of hair extensions they are. At Olivia Christensen Salons, we install microbead or i-tip extensions with our unique blending technique which means you’re getting the most natural, lightweight extensions on the market. Our hair extensions cost between $1,500-$6,500.
Are hair extensions heavy?
A lot of hair extensions tend to be extremely heavy – but that’s what makes our technique so unique. We hand blend bundles of hair to attach to your natural hair with i-tips. This means we’re able to use smaller bundles, evenly dispersed across your natural hair. This is extremely lightweight, especially compared to other techniques.
How do hair extensions stay in your hair?
The strands are individually beaded through your natural hair. We take the hair extension strands and securely clamp them to strands of your natural hair using i-tips. This means no heat, glue, or damage to your natural hair.
Will the hair extensions match my natural hair color?
That’s another part of our technique that is so unique! Because we carefully bundle your extension strands to your natural hair, we’re able to custom color blend multiple colors in one strand for an identical color match. This hair extension technique ensures you have the most natural-looking extensions possible.
Can I style my hair extensions like normal?
Yes! You can style your hair extensions using any hot tool of choice. We source our hair from Eastern and Western Europe and match it directly to your texture helping you to style your hair like normal. Since our hair extensions are 100% full cuticle human hair, you can treat it just like your natural hair.
Can I exercise with my hair extensions?
Yes, you can work out with our hair extensions! We always highly recommend washing your hair after an intense workout. If you are the type to sweat excessively on the scalp, then we recommend washing your hair after each workout. However, if the workout is light (for example, Pilates) then you wouldn’t need to wash your hair after.
This is simply because our hair extensions are applied using a small capsule (called a microbead) and any sweat or natural oils could cause the hair extensions to slip out.
How long do the hair extensions take to install?
You can expect to spend 1 hour in the salon having your hair extensions installed.
How do I care for my hair extensions?
We recommend washing your hair 2-3 times per week to avoid any oil buildup on your scalp. You can get regular blowouts and style your hair like normal using any hot tool.
We also recommend braiding your hair at night and sleeping on a silk pillowcase. We carry a small curation of products and brushes that we recommend our extension clients use. If you’d like to learn more about the products and brushes that we recommend, let us know and we can do a post on that specifically!
How can I book my first hair extension appointment?
The first step is to book a consultation with us! At your consultation appointment we’ll discuss the goals you have with your extensions, we’ll also be able to answer any additional questions that you have and make a plan for your hair extension installation.
You can book your consultation appointment here.
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @oliviachristensensalon to get inspired by our recent client’s hair extensions. We can’t wait to help you with your transformation!