What to Expect During Your First Natural Beaded Row Appointment

We know you are busy, and you want your plan laid out before you sit in the chair. This step-by-step guide will take you through the process of your first appointment so you can show up prepared, feel relaxed during the service, and confident you can maintain your new look.

Preparing for Your First Visit

Your first appointment will be more of a partnership than something that takes place “to” you. Your stylist will need to have a snapshot of your schedule, hair history, and overall goals to help customize the service to your lifestyle. To help with this, we recommend arriving a few minutes early to the appointment and bringing anything you could use to express your vision, allowing for a true luxury salon experience.

• Bring 2-3 inspiration photos of length, fullness and color that you are drawn to.
• We suggest arriving with clean, fully dry hair, no heavy oils, and a clean scalp so your stylist can assess your scalp health properly. Visit https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/hair/how-to/a47863/how-to-use-coconut-oil-for-hair/ for more tips to make hair stronger and healthier.
• Jot down any past color service and sensitivity history, along with your daily hair habits (workouts, travel, hot yoga).
• We suggest you wear a soft, open-neck top so it’s easy for styling and photos.
• Bring a flexible payment option and a range of budget around maintenance in mind.

How the Consultation Sets the Stage

The consultation is where the magic begins. You will talk through length and density desired, how you tolerate maintenance to sustain the look, along with how the client styles their hair on a normal day with products they typically reach for. This is also the time when your stylist will recommend the number of rows, outline your maintenance schedule, and develop a custom color blend that complements your natural tones.

If you are looking for minimal fuss and versatility from the office to out on the town, let them know—NBR hair extensions are made to be low-profile, easy to wear, and fit into a busy schedule.

The Installation Process Explained

The installation process is systematic and gentle. Your stylist will make anchor points to anchor your natural hair while also providing a safe base for fullness and length. Expect a calm and orderly process with intervals for breaks to let you stretch or take a sip of water—this is a beauty investment afterall, and it should feel nice and enjoyable.

• Beaded foundation: Small beads are placed evenly apart to create rows that will comfortably distribute weight.
• Hand-tied wefts: Each row will be stitched with ultra-lux hand-tied wefts of premium human hair resulting in low-profile integration.
• Custom color blend: Each weft will be toned and layered to reflect your root depth and highlights, allowing your hair to naturally grow out.
• Cut and detail: Ends will be shaped, and layers will be blended so that when you touch your new hair, it moves naturally.
• Finish and photos: You will receive a quick lesson as to how to style your hair at home to recreate your salon look.

Aftercare Tips for Day One

The first 24-48 hours is really significant to your long-term comfort. If your stylist asks you to keep your rows dry, please do so, and avoid wearing tight ponytails on the first day so that the foundation can settle. When brushing, use a safe brush for loops or extensions and gently start at the ends of your hair while working your way up, this will protect the stitch line.

When you sleep, put your hair in a low, loose braid or a soft silk scrunchie to decrease friction. Only use lightweight shampoo and conditioners (see here for more tips), and feel free to use heat protectant—high heat is fine, if used responsibly with extension-safe styling tools.

Common First-Time Questions Answered

You are not the only busy professional wondering how life will be after the extensions are installed. Most busy professionals ask me for clarification regarding their workouts, travel, and how often they will need to return. Here are some brief answers to give you a guide for how to plan for your timeline without speculation.

• “Can I work out?” Yes, assure your hair is in a low braid before cardio, and let sweat dry before brush.
• “Will it feel heavy?” Rows are designed to be light. You may feel some awareness at your scalp, but it will quickly fade once you return to activities.
• “How do I wash my hair?” Detangle hair without tugging the wefts, shampoo in downward motions, along the grain of your hair, conditioning will be from the mid-lengths to ends and rinse thoroughly.
• “How often will I need move-ups?” These will depend on personal growth and what suits your schedule. Your stylist can customize the cadence to suit your unique situation.
• “Can I style my hair as normal?” Yes! If your looking to do blow-outs, waves or sleek looks, just simply use heat protectant and avoid pulling where the stitch line is looser.

With clear expectations, a customized plan, and some new habits, you will leave your first appointment with movement that feels naturally normal, volume that is believable, and a routine that reflects your day from full day of boardroom meetings to dinner reservations!