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?
email us at info@theloftsalonstudio.com
West Sprinfield, Mass
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Makeovers are what we are so very, very passionate about. Ann Marie Walts is a Makeover Artist & Photographer.
With an artistic eye that is influenced by various artistic professions, seeing things differently is what provides the most inspiration.
Balmain Hair Extensions have so many, many practical to glamorous options. It truly is an art form.
For more information visit: http://www.annmariewalts.com
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They are not just hair extensions….
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Maybe you would like to have, try a different hair color but you don’t want to take the chance or risk that it will not look right or you may not like it?
I can tell you from personal and professional experience that choosing to use Balmain Hair Extensions as a way to “try” a different hair color is a creative, and safe way to help make your decision.
How?
Balmain hair extensions offers “temporary” hair extensions that come in beautiful haircolors and it’s called “hairMakeup”. The hairMakeup clips in, and this gives versatility of adding splashes of color to compliment your existing haircolor or even adding some contrasting haircolor. Wella…..no or low commitment.
Recently I had my own haircolor colored darker. I wanted to transition to a darker haircolor for the winter time. My summer haircolor was multi-dimensional and lighter. When I went to a darker haircolor, we had covered up all of my old highlights and my haircolor looked different, and more solid.
What fun it is to have darker haircolor again, and now I can use Balmain’s hairMakeup clip-in hair extensions and change the look of my haircolor.
I have been a hair colorist for over 16 years, and I love coloring hair. As I became familiar with all of the Balmain hair extensions products and the companies creative though process to their approach to designing hair, I had to change the way I looked at the ways to approach it, too. Balmain hair extensions are about adding: Haircolor, more length and/ or volume.
At first, I could get my thoughts to align with the thoughts of adding length and volume, but haircolor? I am a haircolorist.
This week my client, who has a very conservative job, has wanted to play with changing her haircolor but cannot have a style or haircolor that is too edgy. Sharing with her all of the options that Balmain hair extesions have, I place a piece of the hairMakeup in her bang area, and wella….! We were able to give her new haircut and great new look with the Balmain hairMakeup clip in 6″ fringe multi-dimensional piece.
She liked it so much that she bought two of them.
What a concept of “non” chemical highlights, and in under 5 minutes!
So, back to the part of where I couldn’t understand why Balmain was suggesting and teaching that we can add the look of multi-dimensional haircolor with hair extensions. My thought process and experience would of had me grab my foils and professional color to achieve those looks. Today, that changed.
I will not be putting my haircolor tools down anytime soon. The change will be that now after providing a beautiful, professional haircolor service the beautiful haircolor service can be enhanced with more color and more VOLUME!!
Working with haircolor all day, and everyday I find that often I am thinking….” ohhh, this haircolor would be nice”, but as we all know it is not always a good idea to change haircolor too frequently, and still have healthy, shiny hair.
Balmain hair extensions offer so many types of extension options that I would encourage you to find a Balmain Hair Extension Expert Salon.
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Balmain Hair extensions offer such beautiful results. Balmain Hair extensions can provide immediate length of hair and great haircolor results.
Balmain Hair Extensions are applied to such a small section of your own hair, that the end result is so real looking that…….seeing is believing.
Balmain Hair Extension hair is 100% real. Balmain Hair Extensions come in a variety of lengths, color, textures and accessories.
The blend of colors and the Balmain Hair Extensions “seamlessly” blend into your own hair. The Balmain Hair extensions will be undetectable.
The quality of Balmain Hair Extensions hair and the selection of colors just give way to endless creative options.
There are extremely practical uses for Balmain Hair Extensions, too. Balmain Hair Extensions can be added for some volume and for added thickness without extending your length.
Creative highlights and deeper colors can be added or alternated. In the above photo, you can see what is called a “continuous” row of Balmain Hair Extensions. This type of row will add thickness and bulk. With the sections being very small, the extensions will behave like your own hair.
The Balmain Hair Extensions are gently attached to your own natural hair. As your hair grows, the Balmain Hair Extensions will grow out with your own natural hair. Balmain Hair Extensions can last up to 3 to 4 months depending on home maintenance and lifestyle.
The benefit to opting for Balmain Hair Extensions is that the hair is reusable. What this means is that when the extensions have “grown out” and it is time for them to be removed………..you don’t have to buy new hair. The Balmain Hair Extensions Artist will be able to remove your extensions, section by section and then reapply.
It takes approximately 3-4.5 hours to have a full set of Balmain Extensions applied. That is a short amount of time to achieve the results that you may want NOW!
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How?
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