I have been coming to Smitten for about 3 years and then a year ago decided I wanted to try hair…read moreextensions. I shared with my previous stylist what I was thinking and she grabbed Melia for a consultation. Melia specializes in hair extensions and met with me to go over and all questions, expectations, etc. I felt comfortable with her immediately and knew I was in good hands. Melia color matched my hair that day and gave me all the details about various hair extension types. We decided on tape-in's. I ordered my hair a few days later and then 2 weeks later, had my first appointment for install. For those considering getting extensions, Melia will tell you about all the hair extension options and make sure to help you choose the best option for you. Let me tell you, she knows what she's doing and is such an expert that you will not regret getting them!!
To be honest, I was nervous about getting extensions initially. Fortunately, my hair is naturally blonde so I have never spent a lot of money on my hair. I was ready for a change and ready to indulge! Hair extensions are not cheap and they shouldn't be. You pay for the hair first for it to be ordered and then for Melia's skilled genius to install them! If you want it to look natural and beautiful and stay attached to your head/hair, you need a perfectionist professional like Melia! She talked me through the purchase and install, showed me what she was doing, and went over all specific details about how to take care of my new hair. The hair she recommends is extremely nice quality. This is very important because you want the hair to look as natural as possible and last a long time. She let me know the hair itself would last about a year, depending on how I maintained it and that I would need to come back for adjustments every 8-10 weeks, which I do religiously! I am a bit of a rule follower when it comes to personal care so I have followed Melia's instructions very closely and it's really paid off! I can dry my hair normally and curl it, use my fave products (seriously, the Bumble and Bumble products at the salon she recommended - Thickening Dry spun Texture Spray, Dry Oil Finishing Spray, and Dry Shampoo are amazing and all smell so delicious.) My hair and the hair extensions are very healthy. I have not regretted getting extensions for one second. Again, I attribute this to Melia's talent!
With the tape-in extensions I originally got, I was able to wear them for about 11 months. By the end, they were shorter and really just adding volume to my hair because since I took such great care of my hair with the extensions, my hair really grew out! Which was my goal. New year, new hair though! Recently, within the last 2 weeks, I got the tape in extensions taken out and the one step weft extensions put in. Same deal, I ordered the hair (I had it expedited because I wanted to make sure the hair arrived by my appointment date and it only took a few days to come into the salon). The hair itself cost about the same as the tape-ins, but the initial install is a bit more expensive. They will need to be adjusted every 8 weeks or so, but the adjustment appointments are less expensive than the tape in adjustment appointments. Overall, the cost shouldn't deter you from getting the one step weft extensions, just the price of looking and living your absolute best life! I'm loving these even more than the tape-ins. They feel more natural on my scalp, but just like the tape ins, blend in so well with my actual hair. It's truly amazing. Maintenance and upkeep of the one step wefts is very similar to the tape-ins and just 2 weeks in from having them, I barely notice they are attached to my head. I get the most amazing compliments too, which makes me feel awesome!
I am SO happy I started seeing Melia. Not only is she a complete rock star at hair extensions, but she also shaped my hair to blend in perfectly with the extensions. She is extremely good at what she does and it just seems like her personal goal to make you look the absolute best you have ever looked. Whether that's a haircut, hair extensions, styling, etc. I feel like a million dollars whenever I leave Smitten! I have surrounded myself with an awesome team of caring, talented people when it comes to my hair/nails/skin routine. I am so glad that Melia is a part of my team now. I always look forward to seeing her, chatting with her, catching up. It's so cool to have a connection with the people that make you look and feel your best. Melia is personable, positive and bubbly, as well as extremely gifted at what she does. I cannot recommend her services enough or say enough wonderful things about her as a person. She's my cheerleader and just generally so supportive! Plus, she has killer outfits, and always has some fun hair style. I trust her completely and I know she's going to make me look and feel my best.
I wish I could give more than 5 stars because that's how truly awesome I think Melia is!