Everything You Need To Know About Invisible Bead Extensions®
Invisible Bead Extensions®, also known as IBE®, is a unique method that is used by licensed cosmetologists to install hand tied hair extensions.
Developing Stylist Entrepreneurship: Mindset & Leadership
If we stood in the middle of a busy salon on a Saturday, we’d probably see the same scene play out in two very different ways. One stylist is triple-booked, …
Learning to Start a Row, Stitching Patterns, and Tying Off a Row with Invisible Bead Extensions®
If we’re honest, clients fall in love with the hair they see in the mirror, but the real magic happens in the part they never see, the row. We feel …
Adapting to Global Hair Trends: A Practical Guide for Modern Salons
A client drops into your chair, opens their phone, and suddenly you’re looking at a mash-up of a Paris runway, a Seoul influencer, and a Brazilian beach wave tutorial. Their …
How to Price Your Styling Services
Most of us learned to mix perfect toner long before anyone showed us how to price hair salon services.We were trained to give clients professional hair, flawless blends, and dreamy …
Salon Add-On Services: The Small Upgrades That Transform Your Client Experience
Your favorite client settles into the chair for her usual color touch-up. She’s scrolling her phone, you’re mixing her formula, and everyone is on autopilot. Forty-five minutes later, she walks …
How to Attract Luxury & High-End Clients by Becoming a Luxury Stylist
Luxury clients don’t walk in asking for “extensions.” They walk in asking for certainty.They want to know their hair will look natural, feel comfortable, and stay healthy. That’s why becoming …
How to Heat Style Your Hair Extensions Without Compromising Their Life
You finally did it, you invested in the hair you’ve been dreaming about your whole life. Long, full, confidence-boosting hair that no amount of mousse or wishful thinking could ever …
How to Use the Right Products on Hair Extensions (and Which Ingredients to Avoid)
If your extensions are starting to feel stiff, dry, or not quite as soft as they used to, the problem might not be your technique – it might be your …
Can You Get an MRI with Hair Extensions? Here’s What You Need to Know
It’s one of the most common questions we get at Invisible Bead Extensions®: “Can I still get an MRI if I have extensions in?” The short answer? Yes — in …
How to Choose the Right Crown Hair Extensions
Let’s be honest, finding the perfect crown hair extension can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With so many types, textures, and application styles out there, it’s …
How Much Do Crown Hair Extensions Cost?
Crown hair extensions, including hidden crown options, can be a total game-changer, especially if you’re looking for natural-looking volume, fuller coverage at the top of your head, or a confidence …
Best Tools and Techniques for Styling Human Hair Extensions
When you’re working with human hair extensions, not just any tools will do, especially if they’re installed using IBE®, the method known for luxury, longevity, and looking flawless from every …
Microlink and Fusion Extensions: A Comprehensive Comparison
If you’ve ever fallen down the hair extension rabbit hole, you know how overwhelming it can be to choose the right method. Between microlinks, fusion bonds, and the buzz around …
How to Remove Hair Extensions Safely: A Guide for Stylists
Hair extensions can transform a client’s look, adding volume, length, and confidence. We can’t forget, however, that an important key to maintaining the health of natural hair lies in how …
Flawless Extensions All Year Long: Essential Care for Colder Months
As the leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, the magic of autumn starts to settle in. Cozy sweaters, warm scarves, and steaming mugs of cocoa become part …