Thanks to hair extensions you can now actualize your dream of having long flowing hair after sitting in a salon for just a few hours. This is the very notion that is shared by millions of women and it is indeed what has made the demand for top quality hair extensions soar to all time highs. The said high demand has spurred the creation of an equally high number of salons all with the intent of cashing in this most lucrative service. There are so many options in the marketplace as a result and the very need to identify the best may prove to be quite a challenge.

There are a number of understated observable factors that must be taken into account during consultation to help in one’s decision making. These factors are of course in addition to the more obvious ones that have to do with the hair quality used, the hair technicians’ experience, and the methodology of hair attachment.

Cleanliness

This does not require much description – a clean salon is the very indication that the establishment takes hygiene and sanitation matters as seriously as it is required. Cleanliness is also a great indicator of the salon’s superior structure and organization. It shows that the management and employees jointly partake in keeping all areas tidy and clean in the spirit of team effort. Team effort largely contributes to a salon’s overall running, especially considering the workflow and how efficiently the services are performed and coordinated.

Superior customer service

Superior customer service is determined by how well a salon meets and exceeds the requirements of its customers. First impressions are made right from when the first contact is made. You will want to gauge how helpful the staff is on the phone. How willing are they to listen and take your questions? Is the staff approachable and amicable? Did you get a welcoming feeling at the establishment? Were you advised on the products and techniques employed at the salon? The staff should show professionalism at all times – in both their overall manners and code of dressing. Should any of these pointers be unsatisfactory you can rightly conclude that to a large extent the quality of your experience will be sub-par.

VIP Service

The 2-6hrs timeframe required to fit hair extensions varies depending on the attachment technique of your choice. It takes longer for glue attachments and less for micro-rings etc. Regardless of the length of time needed, one ought to appreciate that a good amount of time has been invested in the exercise. You will be in the salon for a given length of time and as a matter of importance you ought to feel comfortable. Top salons spare no expenses in making their customers feel a VIP type of comfort – they invest in a myriad of amenities including canapés, a full bar, foot massages, and a plethora of movies and TV shows displayed on individual DVD screens. Such amenities, coupled with glossy gossip publications and good conversation, is just what is required to make a salon seem like its calling out "Welcome here, you are important to us and we value you".

Uncomplicated pricing

All but 0.1% of salons reject the idea of presenting their customers with uncomplicated price structures. Prior to the consultation stage it is highly unlikely that you’ll have a clue about the pricing. On reaching the consultation stage you can have a slim idea about the price but this figure may undergo significant alterations between the time of fitting and paying up, especially when you are charged per strand. The said 0.1% of salons with uncomplicated price structures shouldn’t be wholly ignored. It is their way of saying that they have confidence in their work and that you should too.

Hair inventory

A perpetual healthy stock of inventory is the hallmark of a good salon and for good reason. First, such a salon can do both a consultation and the subsequent fitting in one day – very few establishments can do this. Secondly, a client gets the first hand opportunity to sample the various hair types that they can have installed on their heads. Many salons surprisingly tend to demonstrate the different hair grades using sample rings so that the hair you may get and the one you supposedly chose may not resemble each other. Thirdly, it is only with present stocks that a customer will be wholly sure about the identity of the hair chosen from the outset until the process is over. Given that this hair does not come cheap, a salon with a considerable inventory of the same communicates commitment and confidence in helping its customers get the attractive head of hair they so much desire.

Kindly bear in mind that these are all extra details to check out for in the quest for a salon. Doing some background homework is always recommended. You can get started by getting referrals to different hair extension salons from friends and family. Like in all other businesses it is always the best salons that will get positive referrals from their clients, who always wish to pass on the word and have everyone enjoy the professional and exceptional services they were accorded, and most importantly the brilliant results. It is also a good thing to browse through discussion forums as these are where people often share their personal salon experiences and the pleasantness or problems they encountered at a given establishment.

However, should you find a salon that is offering the extension attachment technique you desire, and it satisfies all the criteria listed above, it is likely that you have located a winner.