Extensions are one of the most common questions we get at Ruiz Salon. Clients want to know which type looks most natural, how long it lasts and what it really costs. The honest answer is that it depends on your hair, your lifestyle and your goals. Here’s what you need to know before booking extensions at our Hyde Park or Seaholm salon in Austin.

Why the Stylist Matters More Than the Hair

Extensions only look natural when they’re blended, placed and cut correctly. At Ruiz, our extension artists are certified in two professional systems:

  • Great Lengths
  • VoMor

All of the hair we use is 100% human hair, so you can heat style it, wash it and treat it like your own.

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The Four Extension Methods at Ruiz Salon

Each method attaches the hair differently, which affects how it feels and how often you’ll need maintenance.

  • Tape-ins: Thin wefts of hair sandwiched around small sections of your natural hair with medical-grade adhesive. They lie flat, apply quickly and work well for adding volume.
  • Hand-tied wefts: Rows of hair sewn onto a thin, secure base in your natural hair. They’re a good fit for clients who want a lot of fullness with no heat or glue.
  • Interlocking: Small bundles of extension hair looped through your natural hair without adhesive. This method is often chosen for fine or delicate hair.
  • European resin: Individual strands attached with small bonds. It’s ideal for clients who want the most natural movement and the ability to wear their hair up.

What Affects the Cost of Hair Extensions

Extension pricing at Ruiz varies based on your individual needs. The main factors are:

  • Method: Each technique takes a different amount of time and materials.
  • Amount of hair: Adding volume takes less hair than adding significant length.
  • Length and color: Longer hair and custom color blending increase the cost.
  • Maintenance: Most methods need regular move-up appointments to keep the extensions sitting close to the scalp as your hair grows.

A deposit is required when you book, since the hair is ordered to match your color and texture.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

  • Planning: Your stylist will talk through your goals and look at your hair’s density, texture and color to recommend a method.
  • Application: Depending on the method and the amount of hair, this can take anywhere from a couple of hours to most of a day.
  • Cut and blend: Your stylist cuts the extensions into your natural hair so there’s no visible line where they meet.
  • Home care: You’ll leave with instructions for brushing, washing and sleeping with your extensions.

Caring for Extensions at Home

  • Use a soft-bristle or loop brush and brush from the ends up.
  • Wash with gentle, sulfate-free Aveda products. Ask your stylist which shampoo and conditioner are best for your extensions.
  • Braid or loosely tie your hair before bed to prevent tangling.
  • Keep up with maintenance appointments to protect your natural hair.

Book Hair Extensions in Austin

Ready to add length or volume? Book at Ruiz Salon or call 512.478.7744. Visit us at Hyde Park or Seaholm.

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FAQs:

What types of hair extensions does Ruiz Salon offer?
Ruiz Salon in Austin, TX offers tape-in, hand-tied, interlocking and European resin extensions, all made with 100% human hair.

How much do hair extensions cost at Ruiz Salon?
Pricing varies based on the method, amount of hair, length and color. A deposit is required to book extensions at Ruiz Salon’s Hyde Park or Seaholm location.

Which extension brands does Ruiz Salon use?
Ruiz Salon has certified stylists in Great Lengths and VoMor extension systems at both Austin locations.