Extensions
How Long Do Hand-Tied Extensions Last?
Extensions are an investment, so 'how long do they last?' is the right question to ask before you commit. The honest answer is that there are two timelines, and people often confuse them. Let me walk you through both.
Two timelines: move-ups vs. the hair itself
The first timeline is your move-up schedule. As your natural hair grows, the rows of wefts move away from your scalp and need to be repositioned. That's a move-up appointment, and it happens roughly every six to eight weeks — it's maintenance, not new hair.
The second timeline is the life of the extension hair itself. With good care, the same premium hair lasts through several move-ups before it needs replacing. So you're not buying new hair every couple of months — you're maintaining placement and refreshing the hair far less often.
What affects how long they last
A few habits make the biggest difference:
- Home care: a sulfate-free routine and a gentle, loop-style brush protect the wefts and your bonds.
- Heat: extensions can't repair themselves, so heat protectant and reasonable temperatures matter even more than they do for natural hair.
- Sleep and workouts: braiding or loosely tying hair back and drying sweat reduces matting at the root.
- Your color services: keeping the hair toned and glossed keeps it looking new far longer.
Signs it's time to come in
You'll feel the rows sitting lower and looser as your hair grows — that's your cue for a move-up. If the ends of the hair start to feel dry or look less seamless even after care, that's usually the sign the hair itself is ready to be refreshed.
Because every set is custom color-matched and planned to your density, we set your specific schedule at your install. If you're considering extensions, the consultation is where we map all of this out for your hair and your lifestyle.