STStrand Theory Extensions (480) 555-0142
Extensions only since 2018

Hair that lays flat and lasts a year

We install hand tied wefts, tape ins and K tips using hair we color match in person. Your consultation is free and takes 30 minutes.

7 yrsextensions only
8 to 10 wksbetween move ups
12 motypical hair lifespan
3certified stylists
Install methods

Four methods, matched to your hair density

Install labor and hair are priced separately so you always know what you own.

Free

Consultation and color match

Thirty minutes to assess density, scalp health and pick a method and a color formula.

$650 labor

Hand tied weft install

Two to four rows sewn on a beaded foundation, the flattest option for fine hair.

$375 labor

Tape in install

Fastest install at about 90 minutes, best for adding length without much thickness.

$780 labor

K tip keratin bond install

Individual bonds for maximum movement and the option to wear hair up.

From $250

Move up and reinstall

Every 8 to 10 weeks, existing hair removed, cleaned and reinstalled at the scalp.

$400 to $1,300

Hair

European or Slavic hair by length and weight, yours to keep and reuse for about a year.

About the studio

We do one thing, all day, every day

Bianca Ruiz stopped taking color and cut clients in 2018 to work only on extensions, and the other two stylists here did the same. That focus is the whole business model. We turn away roughly one in six consultations because the client's density, scalp condition or budget does not support a healthy install, and we explain exactly why.

•We decline installs that would damage your natural hair
•Hair is color matched in person, never ordered off a photo
•Removal is always free if you decide to stop wearing them
Close-up of hairstylist perfecting curls on a woman's hair in a salon setting.
Reviews

Client results

“Two salons told me my hair was too fine for wefts. Bianca put in tape ins instead, and eight months later my own hair is thicker than when I started.”

Devon S., Tape in client

“I have worn extensions for nine years in three states. This is the first place that showed me the actual weight in grams before installing it.”

Marissa O., Hand tied wefts

“Move ups run right on time and I am out in ninety minutes.”

Kate H., K tip client since 2022
FAQ

Extension questions

Will extensions damage my hair?

A correct install matched to your density does not, but too much weight or a move up stretched past 12 weeks absolutely will. That is why we cap weight based on your own hair and refuse installs that would overload a fine scalp. We photograph your hairline at every appointment to track it.

What does it actually cost the first year?

Budget the install labor plus the hair up front, so roughly $1,050 to $1,950 for tape ins and $1,400 to $2,600 for hand tied. Then a move up every 8 to 10 weeks at $250 to $400. The hair itself usually lasts about a year before it needs replacing.

How long does an install take?

Tape ins run about 90 minutes. Hand tied wefts take three to four hours depending on rows. K tips take four to five. Consultations are separate and free, and we never install the same day as the consultation because the hair has to be ordered.

Can I swim, work out and sleep normally?

Yes to all three, with two habits. Braid or loosely tie hair before sleeping and before swimming, and rinse chlorine and salt out within a few hours. Use a sulfate free shampoo and keep conditioner off the bonds and rows.

Contact

Start with the free consultation

Come with clean dry hair and no product. Thirty minutes tells you the method, the weight and the real price.

Phone(480) 555-0142
Address7135 E Camelback Rd, Studio 12, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Scottsdale, Arizona
HoursTue to Sat 9am to 6pm, Sun and Mon closed
AreaScottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, Paradise Valley, Mesa