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- Choose a top-tier brand and consult an expert for color matching, proper application, and the right extension type for your goals.
- Start with clip-ins to test look and density; move to tape-ins or K-tips for longer wear as needed.
- Follow maintenance rules: daily detangling, avoid salt/chlorine and oils at bonds, don't sleep with wet hair or apply heat to attachments.
Getting luscious locks just got a lot easier thanks to celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan. The hair pro, whose client roster includes Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian, Megan Fox, Shay Mitchell, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Eva Longoria, and more A-listers, shared her extensions tips with ET while celebrating the opening of the Bellami Beauty Bar in West Hollywood, California.
And whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned pro, Marjan says you’re in the right place for all things hair extensions.
“The new location is stunning. It has a retail area, multi-chair salon space, and a VIP salon chair. … Anyone who is looking for density or fullness, added length, or variation in color without a chemical service is a good candidate,” she notes.
Before committing to a mane change, the key is choosing a top tier brand and an expert you trust.
“Bellami’s professional stylists are on hand for consultations, color matching, and to install temporary and semi-permanent extensions. … I love the amazing quality, the range of options for application, the innovative technology, and the wide color range,” Marjan explains.
For true beginners, the hair guru suggests starting with clip-ins.
They’re the best way to test out extensions and see if you like the look, feel, and density of them. … You can also use them to instantly change your look for a specific style, like a ponytail, or for a fuller bun or braid, without the commitment of other methods.”
If you find yourself wearing them regularly, it may be time to explore options with more staying power.
“K-tips last the longest but also take the longest to apply because individual keratin bonds are attached to tiny strands of hair throughout the entire head,” she shares.
Tape-ins are a much faster option, but last around 6 to 8 weeks. They’re usually good for someone who wants length and fullness for a trip, wedding, or special occasion.”
Marjan will even mix and match techniques when needed to correct any previous hair mishaps. “Sometimes I’ll use bonds and tapes together to fix a hair issue like a bad haircut or to mask hair loss.”
Once your extensions are in, a few golden rules will help keep them looking gorgeous.
Definite do’s: Keep your strands detangled and healthy.
“Bellami has an amazing brush designed specifically for extension maintenance. I suggest using it every day to avoid matting. … And when your hair feels dirty, wash it. It depends on your hair density, how often you sweat or work out, and your natural sebum production.”
As for the major don’ts? Swimming in salt water or chlorine, sleeping with wet hair, air drying, applying masks or conditioner to roots, using oils or silicone at the attachment point, and applying hot tools directly to the tape or bond.
“There are countless ways to use extensions. It’s really based on your lifestyle and what is preferred for maintenance and application. At Bellami’s Beauty Bar, you can finish your look off with the perfect style.”
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