Extensions 101: What Every Stylist Wishes You Knew Before You Book

Do hair extensions ruin your natural hair? How much do they really cost? And how do you find a stylist you can trust? In this week's episode, our hosts break down everything you need to know before booking hair extensions. Later, they're joined by Kristyn Hamilton, hairstylist and extension specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. Thanks for watching and be sure to follow for new episodes every Tuesday!

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0:00 Cold Open 0:29 Welcome + Sponsor Shoutouts 3:03 Today's Topic: Hair Extensions 4:53 Hair Loss in Men vs. Women: Fight It or Shave It? 6:08 How the Standard for "Perfect Hair" Keeps Rising 7:39 Growing Up With Wigs, Clip-Ins & Spray-On Scalp Cover-Ups 9:40 Balding Husbands, Beards & Pandemic Head-Shaving 13:28 Commercial Break 14:28 Meet Kristyn Hamilton: Hairstylist & Extension Specialist 16:16 How to Become a Hairstylist (1,500 Hours of Hair School) 18:08 How Stylists Learn Extensions 19:44 Extension Methods Explained: Beaded Wefts, K-Tips, I-Tips & Tape-Ins 25:01 Human vs. Synthetic Hair & Where Extension Hair Comes From 26:33 How Common Are Extensions? Bringing Up the Conversation 29:23 Extensions Are the New Botox: Ending the Stigma 30:40 Length, Fullness or Color: Why Clients Get Extensions 32:31 How Long Does an Extension Install Take? 34:01 The Extension Consultation: Color Matching & Placement 36:25 Who Should Wait on Extensions? Lifestyle & Postpartum Shedding 37:43 Curly & Wavy Extensions 39:28 Can You Tell? Wearing Your Hair Up With Extensions 41:35 Choosing the Right Stylist: What to Ask & Look For 42:57 Why Continuing Education & Hair Shows Matter 45:19 How Long Extensions Last & Move-Up Schedule 46:44 Caring for Extensions: Brushing, Matting & Maintenance 49:09 Myth Busting: Do Extensions Make Your Hair Fall Out? 50:34 More Myths: Washing, Brushing & Wearing Your Hair Up 51:29 Bonus: Hair Loss Tips for Men (Vitamins, LED Caps & More) 52:50 How Much Do Hair Extensions Cost? 54:49 Extension Damage & Improper Removal Fears 55:29 Where to Find Kristyn + Sign-Off