Your Guide to Professional Hair Extensions & Hair Health
Hair extensions aren’t just about adding length—they’re a tool to enhance volume, fill in thinning areas, balance your shape, and support your overall confidence. Whether you’re looking for a full transformation or subtle enhancement, every service starts with a personalized consultation based on your lifestyle, hair type, and long-term goals.
As a Certified Clinical Trichologist and Extension Specialist with over 15 years of experience, I offer a full range of luxury, scalp-conscious extension methods using only the highest-quality 100% Remy human hair. My focus is always on beautiful results without compromising your natural hair or scalp health.
Extension Methods Offered
I am certified in and offer the following professional methods:
• K-Tip (Keratin Fusion Bonds)
• I-Tip (Beaded / Micro-Link)
• Tape-In Extensions
• Invisible Bead Extensions® (IBE Certified Elite Artist)
• Original Sew-In & Hidden Bead Sew-In Methods
• HaloCouture® Hair Pieces (Non-Damaging Temporary Option)
• Mesh Integration Hair Systems – Ideal for thinning hair or hair loss coverage
• Clip-Ins
• Toppers
• Wigs
All methods are customized to your hair’s density, texture, and lifestyle. During your consultation, we’ll choose the best fit for your needs.
Stylist Education & Training Available
I also offer professional education and hands-on training for licensed stylists looking to master these methods. Classes are available upon request and scheduled based on availability. Please contact me directly for more details at rachel@boldcityhair.com.
Extension Care Guide
Washing & Conditioning
• Use sulfate- and paraben-free professional shampoo
• Shampoo only at the scalp—avoid scrubbing the ends
• Always condition from mid-length down, never at the root (However there are sometimes instances where certain kinds of conditioners are needed at the scalp level for specific nutrients and hydration).
• Use a deep conditioning mask every 3–5 washes
• Limit washing extensions to 2-3 times per week. Only what runs down them from rinsing my is typically all that’s needed. However you should shampoo your scalp daily. Why? To keep it clean and free from debris and buildup blocking growth by keeping the bad oils sitting in your follicles ready to eat up your hair.
Products You’ll Need
• A leave-in conditioner with heat protectant
• A daily hydrating serum or oil
I recommend Goldie Locks® Serum or Davines Oi Oil—both are ultra-hydrating and safe for natural and extension hair. GoldieLocks is an oil based serum ideal for thicker density and texture as well as extensions, whereas davines is a water based oil very lightweight and great for all hair types.
Drying & Styling
• Always use heat protection. ( Your oils and serums also serve as this).
• Blow dry using low heat (below 350°F, never above 400)
• Use a Wet Brush or my favorite (Mason Pearson), starting at the ends
• Avoid flipping hair upside down while wet
• Avoid friction drying either your towel. Blot dry.
Brushing
• Brush extensions at least twice a day
• Use a boar-bristle brush (Mason Pearson is a favorite)
• Detangle before bed and after sweating or workouts
• Hold hair at the base to avoid tugging or tension
Sleeping
• Always sleep with dry hair in a loose braid, low ponytail, or silk bonnet
• Use a silk pillowcase and/or silk bonnet
• Never sleep with wet hair to avoid matting
Swimming & Sun Exposure
• Wet your hair first with regular water, apply leave-in conditioner, then braid (low ponytail, tie, braid, ponytail tie)
• Secure braid at both the top and bottom
• Rinse immediately after swimming and use a clarifying shampoo
• Apply a deep conditioning mask to replenish moisture
• Avoid hot tubs with blonde extensions (risk of turning green from copper)
• Avoid sunscreens with avobenzone—it can discolor extensions
Maintenance Schedule
Your natural hair continues to grow while wearing extensions, which makes proper maintenance essential. Most methods require move-ups every 6–8 weeks. Waiting longer increases the risk of matting, breakage, and long-term damage.
If you’re removing your extensions, please do so within the same 6–8 week window to prevent tangling or tension at the scalp, especially in finer hair types, which sometimes have to come in sooner for maintenance appointments.
Additional Solutions for Hair Loss & Scalp Concerns
As a Certified Clinical Trichologist with advanced training from the National Hair Loss Medical Association (NHLMA), I also offer:
• Trichology-Based Consultations
• Epigenetic Testing
• Customized Scalp Health & Hair Re-Growth Plans
• Non-Surgical Mesh Integration Systems
These solutions are ideal for anyone experiencing thinning hair, scalp inflammation, or genetic hair loss who wants to restore scalp function while achieving cosmetic coverage.
Product Recommendations
High-quality products are essential to protect your investment. I recommend XTC & Elevai —both science-backed, trichology-formulated lines that balance styling needs with long-term hair health.
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Let’s Get Started
Every extension journey begins with a consultation. I’ll help you select the right method, match your color and texture, and teach you everything you need to maintain healthy, beautiful results.
Appointments are limited due to demand. To reserve your spot or inquire about stylist education, contact me directly:
Rachel Yancey
📱 904-228-3310
📩 @boldcityhair
