After reading some of the negative reviews, I decided things like smoking and taking breaks were not a dealbreaker for me and proceeded to make an appointment for a consultation to get hair extensions. One appointment turned into three because she ghosted me every single time. Taking time off work, driving across town, ready to spend a pretty penny, and I showed up to locked doors and a dark salon every single time. The first time, I was understanding. After that, I was just astonished at the lack of respect for my time, the customer's time! In our text exchanges when I would tell her I was there and doors were locked, I never even got an apology of any kind. Just "something came up and I had to leave" or leaving because "the weather is nice" and she was going to go enjoy it. The first time, I called her and she claimed she didn't have my number to let me know in advance... mind you, we had already exchanged multiple text messages about the appointment, so how could she not have my number? Even a search within her messages would have revealed who is coming that day and she could have texted back. Failing to save my number or keeping track of her appointment contacts is just another display of her lack of professionalism, an "extension of herself." I still have those texts! There are many other options nearby, one of which I went to, where the stylists not only do a fantastic job, but make you feel valued and look gorgeous. read more

Melissa is a pure gem! She's honest and what she says she does. When I first came to Melissa my hair was so damaged from someone who "claimed" to be using great length extensions. They were not. She could tell by the way they felt and the damage that had been done:, Melissa is gentle with my fine hair and my natural hair hair is growing out beautiful. I would never go to anyone else for my extensions! See pics below of how damaged my hair was and how much it has grown out. read more

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My only wish is that there were more than five stars to give. I have been battling baby fine hair my entire life. My hair grows but the ends get very thin and wispy. No amount of expensive products or expensive cuts would give me the volume or length I wanted. I have always dreamed of having long hair, and given today's styles I felt very limited with short hair styles. Any woman reading this will empathize with the fact that it takes a toll on your self-esteem and confidence when you don't feel beautiful regardless that the people in your life tell you otherwise. I went to Melissa over 5 years ago. Her knowledge of her craft immediately impressed me. She knew more about my hair than I did. First set was interesting. I couldn't stop messing with my my new hair. At that time I could go 2-2 1/2 months before a new set. I have micro bonds since I have such fine hair. Under Melissa's tutelage I learned to work with my extensions not against them. I now go 5-5 1/2 months between sets and couldn't be more thrilled. I have the style I want (and my husband loves)....which makes me feel confident and boosts my self esteem. If anyone considering extensions is looking for TAPE, GLUE, or a SEWN IN TRACKs (aka a weave) look elsewhere. This woman helps not only women like me but cancer survivors, others with terminal illness and is committed to fixing the hot messes other extension salons make (bald spots, 3rd degree burns and burnt broken hair) You will be there for hours getting beautiful but what woman doesn't deserve that. The salon is NOT kid friendly. You deserve a few hours to yourself. Bring a book. Watch trashy TV. (Blue Bloods is my guilty pleasure), listen to your music or snuggle in a warm Snuggie and nap. Melissa is in her zone and you should be too. There is literally no price tag on a woman's confidence, self esteem or fierceness! WARNING Melissa will not barter her services because they are invaluable and she will not tell you that you are beautiful. What she will do is make you feel like you can take on the world! Put a price tag on that! read more

I called and got a consultation- she didn't even look or touch my hair nor was she personable . I was communicated trying to get the process she insists on to get extensions- she makes you pic an exact picture of the hair you want and she puts so many unreasonable stipulations on it. I searched for days trying to find the hair according to her requirements sent them to her that wasn't good enough so she sent me pictures back but then she stop communicating stop calling she's very rude and unprofessional.Wouldn't recommend at all. read more

I cannot express what a difference Melissa has made for my hair health, self-esteem, and confidence! After losing much of my hair in high school I was struggling with my thinning hair. Doctors could not find a reason for it and attributed it to stress, so I had no treatment plan and had to live with the fact that my hair would never be the same. I had a dream of having long & full hair again for my wedding. After researching options and not wanting to further damage my hair with clip in or tape on extensions, I found Melissa's informative website. After going in for a consultation Melissa assured me that we could achieve the look I wanted, and that after the wedding I would still have long, thick hair for my honeymoon and some time afterwards. With proper care, I went on to wear my extensions for 6 months. With the extensions as a barrier, my real hair was not coming in to contact with as much heat or brushing as it had in the past. My hair had grown out so much underneath the extensions I could not help but get another set put in, this one lasting 6 months as well. A year later after removing the extensions my hair is as long as it was in high school before it starting falling out. Extensions of yourself is an investment that you will never regret doing for yourself. What drew me to 'Extensions of Yourself' were the reviews from her past clients that talked about how much of a difference she made in their lives after losing their hair to chemotherapy. She truly cares about each and every person she works with. Melissa makes you her #1 priority, offering TV, WiFi, coffee & snacks in a chic & private salon while she works her "hair magic!" I highly encourage anyone out there hoping to transform their hair and learn how to keep it healthy to book an appt with her. Thank you Melissa!!! read more

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Melissa is amazing! She takes the time to make sure every aspect of the extensions is perfect. She makes sure the color is perfect; she is always worried and focused on keeping the health and integrity of your natural hair in tact (if not even improving it). I cannot recommend her talent and skills and services enough! Before I started seeing her, I avoided cameras/mirrors/looking at myself. While getting extensions might seem very vain to some (and may be why I took so long to actually get them), it is actually the complete opposite. It seems very silly (and I am not a silly person), but her services have made me enjoy everyday life more and get out the door more quickly. read more

If you are in any doubt about where to go for extensions and you want the very best call Melissa. She makes you feel like you are her only client and makes you her priority! Her attention to detail and the fact that she is a perfectionist will give you the very best results. She listened to my fears and after a bad experience I'd had previously she had her work cut out for her that's for sure! I truly feel that she went above and beyond and I am truly amazed with my hair. I had complete faith and trust in Melissa and wasn't disappointed and you won't either! Wish there were more stars to give as a recommendation because Melissa deserves many more! read more

I called and texted several times for about a month. Never got a response. When I finally got a response, the owner was ugly and rude.

I admit, after graduating Navy boot camp (where they require females to cut their hair so it wouldn't touch the top of the collar), I was going through long hair withdrawals. Upon the first week of arriving to San Antonio, I was doing research on hair extensions - the process, prices, etc. It was then I came across Extensions of Yourself. During my first meeting with Melissa, she gave a thorough consultation. She explained the process, explained that the hair she orders is natural, 100% human hair and made sure she blended certain colors and ethnicities to match my own. Most importantly, she broke down the costs. Now, for most, when you first see the price any normal person would be blown away by the cost. But keep in mind, her prices reflect the quality work she does and the quality of the hair. Appointment day went smoothly. I was there from 10am and didn't get out until 4pm. But she made sure we had 10 minute breaks every hour. She works tediously around the clock installing each section of hair. She'll also trim your real hair so it'll blend. Overall, I was very pleased with the results! For the first week, the links felt really tight, but a month in, they feel very natural - exactly what my real hair felt like when it was long. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the results! I can't wait to go back and see Melissa for a touch up. To address the one review, she does smoke during her breaks, but I can hardly tell and it doesn't bother me. I'm sure if you told her you're sensitive to cigarette smoke, she would be more than accomodating. read more

Honestly, Melissa changed by life. I am so indebted to her. I am in my 40s, and have super fine hair, that began thinning at the crown 13 years ago after the birth of my child. I have spent over a decade battling it. I have had every blood test known to man. In sum, it's heredity, and a hormone imbalance that only menopause will cure. Even so, I've tried everything. oils, vitamins, massage, Nioxin, Minoxidil, bio-identicals, Rx meds. I spent a fortune, with no results. Honestly, I was very skeptical of extensions. The last thing I wanted was to further my hair loss with "friction alopecia." I researched nearly all extension stylists in SA. I eliminated the "jack of all, master of none" or one's that are self-declared specialists who trained via YouTube. I was almost ready to give up. And then I came across "Extensions of Yourself" and Melissa. What a difference! First of all, Melissa is an educated, certified specialist, trained in a variety of methods, has seen it all, & knows her stuff. And it is quite clear that her goal is to help people, not make $. Her compassion is obvious as is her sensitivity to emotions surrounding hair loss. She truly understands what it is like to feel embarrassed about hair. I've never met anyone who "gets it" the way she does. In a free consultation, she carefully goes over your options, the prices, and what type of service will best fit your life style. There is no hard sell. She was honest and explained to me that HairDreams extensions can be reused two times, so you don't have to buy new extensions in 6 months. But others, like Great Lengths, are used once and that's it, you have to pay for both labor, and new extensions every 6 months or so. Her point was: you can opt for cheaper extensions, but it is false economy if you plan on keeping them longterm. I had been to countless salons that pushed the lower end extensions, fully aware that it means more $$$ for them. After the consult, Melissa encouraged me to think about it for awhile, even when I was ready to whip out my checkbook that very moment! So, I took my time. The cost was reasonable and under market for SA, far less than most salons. I added up all the money I spent on products, the time, the emotional toll it was taking. Two weeks later, I set up my appointment. The hair salon is intimate. You get personal attention without having to deal with the group of gossiping women. If you are considering extensions -- Extensions of Yourself is the way to go. I am so grateful to Melissa and I love my hair. And that's is saying something, coming from me. :) UPDATE 6 months later: STILL in, and still could pass for normal, healthy hair. In fact, when I told my husband I wanted to get my hair redone -- he said "why? your hair looks the best it ever has." Um...yeah, that's because I have extensions in it you dingbat. lol I plan to have them removed, and new extensions placed within the next few weeks. But I am doing this only because my real hair has grown out so much that the keratin bond is becoming visible and impeding my ability to quickly stye it. I could simply have Melissa redo the bond closer to my scalp and use the same extensions. But I am ready to try some longer extensions for the summer. But getting 6 months out of extensions is pretty awesome! I have seen Melissa a few times over the past months to get the keratin bonds "tidied up" and also get advice on how to handle styling long hair, avoid damaging the bonds etc. She has always been extremely patient. But the main reason I felt compelled to write this update is: since having keratin bonds and Hairdreams extensions, my natural hair has gotten healthier and the thinning has greatly improved. So much so, that I no longer have to part my hair so strategically to conceal thin patches. I haven't used "Topix" or other scalp concealing products in months. I rarely think about my thin hair and/or my bald spots anymore. I'm not paranoid to bend my head down, pose for pictures, etc. What a relief! Keep in mind, before extensions, my hair was noticeably thinning throughout the entire top of my head. I have a medical condition that causes it, and I thought it was hopeless. Don't get me wrong -- it is still baby fine. That will never change. But without all the products and constant brushing, curling, and manipulating to cover the scalp -- the hair has rejuvenated. Within a few months after the extensions were inserted, I noticed some fine new baby hairs growing at the base of my forehead hairline. In other words, my hairline was becoming lower and fuller in the front. And the thin patches in the back are nearly undetectable now. And I was so paranoid about extensions damaging my hair. Who knew they would actually help it? read more

Horrible experience. It says kid friendly but when I walked in to the appointment and SHE said no kids allowed.???!!! But you have a filthy dog in the office. So quick to say that you wouldn't be able to see us. Wonder if you have kids.? Or maybe that's why you have a dog.?! Pick the dog toys up please, they will become a tripping hazard.!! God forbid that. read more

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Honestly, Melissa and Extensions of Yourself, changed by life. I am so indebted to her. I am in my forties. I have super fine hair, that began thinning at the crown 13 years ago. I have spent over a decade battling it. I have had every blood test known to man. In sum, it's heredity, and a hormone imbalance that only menopause will cure. Even so, I've tried everything. oils, vitamins, massage, Nioxin, Minoxidil, bio-identicals, Rx meds. I spent a fortune, with no results. The older I got, the more it damaged my self-esteem. When I looked down, or when you stood or sat behind me, you could see my scalp and thin patches. I became a master of concealment. The side part, strategic hairspraying, hair fiber powder, hair pieces. Clip ins that hurt like heck and damaged my hair further. Every picture taken I would be so afraid I'd look bald. It was exhausting, sad, and so time consuming! Finally, I gave up. I started looking into extensions. Honestly, I was very skeptical. I have seen my share of bad ones. The last thing I wanted was to further my hair loss with "friction alopecia." I researched nearly every extension stylist in SA. I didn't want a "jack of all, master of none" or a person who watched a YouTube video to make a quick buck off of insecure women. I was almost ready to give up. And then I came across "Extensions of Yourself" and Melissa. What a difference! First of all, we have the same name. :) Which gave her an instant "leg up." And Melissa is an educated, certified extension specialist. She is certified in a variety of methods, has seen it all, and knows her stuff. And it is quite clear that her goal is to help people, not make $. Her compassion is obvious and she is so sensitive to the issues surrounding hair loss. Many of her clientele are cancer survivors and people with serious health issues. She truly understands what it is like to feel embarrassed about hair. I've never met anyone who "gets it" the way she does. In a free consultation, she carefully goes over your options, the prices, and what type of service will best fit your life style. There is no hard sell. She was honest and explained to me that HairDreams extensions can be reused two times, so you don't have to buy new extensions in 6 months. But others, like Great Lengths, are used once and that's it, you have to pay for both labor, and new extensions every 6 months or so. Her point was: you can opt for cheaper extensions, but it is false economy if you plan on keeping them longterm. I was blown away. I had been to countless salons that pushed the lower end extensions, fully aware that it will lead to more $$$ for them down the road. The more you buy, the more they make. After the consult, Melissa even encouraged me to think about it for awhile, even when I was ready to whip out my checkbook that very moment! She said it was an investment, an important decision that shouldn't be impulsive. I took my time. It wasn't cheap, but it wasn't crazy expensive. Melissa charges far less than most salons in San Antonio. I added up all the money I had been spending on products, the time, the emotional toll it was taking. Two weeks later, I set up my appointment. The hair salon is intimate. You get personal attention without having to deal with the group of gossiping women. It is just you, and Melissa. The process took about 6 hours. I am hyperactive -- but somehow the time flew by. It didn't hurt at all. No pulling, no burns on my scalp. She takes several breaks, which helps break up the monotony. And you can leave for lunch -- she times her work so you don't look like a freak in public. Melissa puts earbuds in, and listens to music, leaving you free to work on a laptop (free wifi!), read, or whatever. She doesn't waste your time taking personal calls, texting, or gossiping with other stylists. And if you are uncomfortable, she senses it quickly and takes care of it. E.g., it got a little warm in the salon, and she literally ran to the front to adjust the thermostat for me. When she was done, I didn't even recognize myself. I knew I'd feel better, but I didn't imagine how much decent hair could improve appearance, and in turn---confidence! It is weird, but actually having decent hair, can make all your other features look better as well. Honestly, I don't feel compelled to wear as much makeup. I guess the hair issue emphasized any flaw in my skin tone. Weird. There is a learning curve to extensions. If you have never had long hair, realize that you will have an adjustment period. But Melissa will guide you through the entire process. All in all, it has been a life-changing, wonderful experience with Extensions of Yourself. I told Melissa, "I think I will die with my hair extensions in" and I meant it. I could never go back to the struggle I had before I met Melissa. She is truly a blessing. I will be a lifelong client. read more

I went home with a migraine, frozen and fried from crap music. AC too high and chair facing wall and mirror gives anyone claustrophobia. Worst thing though was hair and clothes smelling like her cigarette smoke. Good god for the cost you'd think Melissa would go the session without having to take 3 outdoor smoke breaks. Disgusting. The extensions pulled my hair out and the glue damaged what was left. Far over priced. Never again. read more

I simply emailed her nicely asking how much tape in extensions would be and what not. She said "i don't put tape and anyone's hair for obvious reasons" like tf? I asked my question you could've nicely said " oh I'm sorry ma'am i don't do tape ins but, i do offer blah blah blah" but no she was just a rude bitch tbh don't recommend read more

Mel does a great job with hair and she definitely knows what she's doing. She cares about her clients and I have received nothing but great results. read more

Very rude customer service. Snarky responses from owner. Her website is owner crowded and has too many places to try and find information.

Stay away from this salon She sales the cheap hair and charge you for the best quality hair..... She charge you as hourly rate but every 15 mintues she take a cigarett break.... Even once I noticed she was so stoned...... Bad service , no class and she will rip you off :((( read more

I LOVE MY HAIR! Thank you, thank you, thank you Melissa! It is so worth the $$$ to FINALLY be able to get up in the morning, brush my hair, and GO! For real, go. Im not exaggerating. No more irons, threw out all styling products, and i look gorg 8-D read more

I have been having problems with my hair for a while now. I kept going to the same salon and I spent so much money and never saw results (stupid to keep going back, I know). I went into another place for extensions, but after 3 weeks of me having to call and ask if the hair was in, I proceeded to make an appointment somewhere else, & that is when I found Melissa! I will NEVER let anyone touch my hair again. I decided to get the blow-out, as well as 14 inch extensions. I arrived at 10am that morning and didn't leave until 7pm, but it was WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!! I *love* my new extensions! She was extremely thorough with everything. We took 10 minute breaks every hour,and it helped because sitting for a long time, makes you tired and your butt hurts; but she makes sure your as comfortable as you can be. I am very satisfied with my new look, and so is my husband. We both have said that this is the best investment we have made in a while. I highly recommend her for any of your hair needs. thanks again, Melissa!!! =) read more

Impressed with the Quality and Great Service! I found Melissa and her salon Extensions of Yourself after finding her website on the Internet. After reading her story, I felt this was the right place...finally. I'd been to another supposed "top" salon for extensions and had been extremely disappointed and out a lot of money. I didn't want to repeat a mistake, and was careful this time around. When I met Melissa in person for my consult visit, I KNEW this was the right place! Melissa really knows her stuff. Her knowledge about the types of hair, how they attach, and what they can and cannot do for you is incredible. I have problem hair - very fine, thin hair which not many know how to deal with (which is what happened at the other salon when I ended up with a "blob" of hair that looked and felt like a helmet). Melissa knew exactly what to do to create a look that gave me fullness and length, and at the same time looked so totally natural. She meticulously put in my extensions while I enjoyed a movie on a screen right there for me to enjoy. When done, I was so impressed and I didn't have heavy, bulky chunks of hair that hurt! I felt 10 years younger when I left! They looked and felt GREAT! Melissa took the time to color match my hair beautifully, gave me instructions on how to take care of my new hair extensions so that they would last as long as possible and stay healthy, as well as tips on styling. I felt that she really cared that I was, and would continue to be, happy with my hair extensions, and she invited me to call her anytime if I had any questions or problems. I left feeling lucky I finally found MY special stylist! I don't know what the reviewer "Sara b." is talking about because even after 5-6 months my extensions were still looking great. The quality of the hair was far better than the ones I had received from the other place, and I felt that Melissa's rates were very fair. As a matter of fact, probably better than most other places. I'm completely satisfied with the services I've had following my first visit too. I've gone back for my "tidy up visits", as Melissa suggested, so she can make sure the hair extensions are doing well and looking great. Plus I can get my roots touched up so it's a great. I highly recommend Melissa and her very special hair extension salon. I'm so glad I found her, and I know others who want quality hair at a good price will be happy to find her too. read more

I can not say enough about Melissa!! She is incredible and my hair looks amazing! My hair was fine and it just wouldn't get the length and fullness I wanted. Melissa accomplished this and more...my hair has never looked so gorgeous...I get compliments all the time...why did I wait so long!!! read more

Melissa did a great job on my hair!! From the initial visit to the follow ups she was very informative and knowledgeable. She took her time and made sure you liked what you saw! She really cares about making her clients look and feel beautiful!! I have naturally thin hair and Melissa gave me thick long locks!! I have much more confidence now and I know I went to the right person!! read more

I have tried several different types of hair extensions and hair restoration and, by far, this has been the best experience of all. I am very pleased with Melissa's technique. She provides an in-depth consultation and will determine what specific extensions are best for your hair. I have never seen extensions that look this natural. I would recommend Extensions of Yourself to anyone who suffers from hair loss. Melissa is very sympathetic and truly wants to help her clients look the best that they can. read more

I found Extensions of Yourself as my hair was growing out from chemotherapy. Melissa received rave reviews from other chemo patients for her ability to fix bald areas that frequently result from these treatments. She advised me that my hair problem was not actually baldness, but poor coloring of the roots by another salon. She corrected my hair color, colored my roots properly and I have not looked back since. Since I have always had thin hair, I will reconsider extensions down the road, once my hair is longer. Since I started coloring my hair 20 years ago, I have the prettiest hair color ever - I love it - all thanks to Melissa. read more

I love this place!! She really cares about your hair and isn't out to just take your money. I have had extensions, blowout, and color done by her and she is excellent! She is definitely someone that loves what she does and takes pride in it. I highly recommend this place for any hair care needs. read more

My daughter suffered from hair loss, due to a bad thyroid, for a few years now. Being 21 and lossing your hair is a very sad combination for a young lady. I knew we had to find a solid solution to her problem. Melissa is that solution. She is truely an artist. We missed our first appointment because we couldnt find her place. FYI: Its in the tanning salon at the same address. Melissa was very open with her modus operandi and gives you a breakdown of her prices as well. She explains everything thats going to take place. There are no nasty surprises like I read about in some of the other reviews. She does take breaks but all of that is explained at the first meeting. Those breaks are also for the client to eat and walk around. I was working on the big day but one look at my daughters hair and I was blown away!!! Some people in this world are lucky enough to find their gift. Melissa has a true gift. My daughters hair looked exactly like her own before it started falling out. Perfect color blending, just beautiful hair! There was a lot of static in the air so she'll get her style cut in a week or so. Its beautiful none the less. I will say, be prepared to pay for the quality you will receive from Melissa. The hair is real and a big part of the price, but you wont be sorry. We are not wealthy, we did sacrifice for this to happen but I would do it again in a heartbeat. We had a wonderful, if not life altering experience with Melissa. If you are looking for an answer to a hair loss problem, please call Melissa. read more