Hair Extensions at West 5th Street's Premier Salon

What should I look for when shopping for hair extensions? The key factors are the expertise of the stylist and the quality of the hair. A skilled extension artist ensures proper attachment, seamless color matching, and natural blending.

Always choose 100% Remy human hair with the cuticle intact for a more natural look. Ask about the stylist’s experience, check their portfolio, and ensure they offer a written guarantee.

There’s no single “best” brand, but higher-priced brands tend to offer better quality. Most companies source from a few major suppliers, then process and package the hair.

Be cautious of overprocessed hair, especially blonde and vibrant shades, as they may feel coarse. The best extension brands aren’t sold in wig or beauty supply stores. If a stylist offers a “private label” or their own brand, it's the same hair as others, just rebranded.

Extensions fall into three main categories:

• Individually Bonded: Small hair bundles attached with beads, loops, or heat-activated glue. Some bonds can loosen with oil or silicone-based products.

• Tape-In: Hair wefts are taped on both sides of your natural hair. The tape is discreet and can be reused.

• Hand-Tied Wefts: Hair is sewn in with thread, sometimes with beads for extra security. Great for adding significant volume.

We strongly advise against DIY removal to prevent damage.

• Tape-ins are easiest to remove but can still cause minor breakage.

• Bead or crimp-bonded extensions require special tools and patience to avoid hair loss.

• Heat-bonded extensions are the hardest to remove and require a special solution—DIY removal can result in significant damage.

We offer removal services at competitive prices.

Consultations take about an hour, during which a stylist could be performing another service. The fee helps ensure serious inquiries and is credited toward your service if you book within 14 days.

No. Hair extensions are non-refundable once shipped, as suppliers treat them like medical-grade products due to hygiene concerns.

Tape-ins can be reused and moved up every 6 weeks.

• Hand-tied extensions can also be reused if properly maintained.

• Bonded extensions are not reusable. Some brands offer a “re-bonding” service, but the quality declines, and you’d need to go weeks without extensions or buy two sets for rotation.

• Bonded extensions last 4-6 months, depending on hair growth and care.

• Tape-in and hand-tied extensions can last 6-8 months with maintenance.

• We offer “Move-Up” services to reattach and reposition extensions.

No, but they require extra care:

• Use a special brush to avoid damage.

• Avoid certain shampoos and conditioners that can weaken bonds.

• Regular follow-up trims help keep them looking natural.

Extensions may not be suitable if you:

• Are allergic to nylon (some bonding materials contain it).

• Have thinning hair or medical hair loss.

• Have severely damaged or weak hair that may not support extensions.

• Have extremely fine hair, which may not hold extensions well.

• Are unwilling to follow a proper care routine—neglect can shorten their lifespan.

If unsure, send us photos for an initial assessment before booking a consultation.

Do I have to pay upfront?

• Tape-in extensions: In-stock hair must be paid for at checkout. Special order hair requires a deposit before ordering, with the balance due at application.

• Bonded & Hand-Tied Extensions: Split into two payments—one for the hair and one for application.

Once shipped, extension hair is non-refundable.