The complete extensions budget includes more than the installation appointment. Craft Collective requires an extension consultation to assess your natural hair, discuss the goal and plan the method and amount of hair. Ask for the initial quote and the expected maintenance costs as separate parts of the decision.
Identify what the added hair must achieve
Fullness, added length and both together can require different amounts of hair. Describe the finish you want in a ponytail as well as with the hair down. Your existing density and the length difference matter to the plan. Ask how the proposed amount contributes to the blend and whether a smaller change could meet your goal. An installation advertised for one row or one quantity is not automatically equivalent to another person’s complete transformation.
Separate the hair purchase from salon work
Ask whether the quote includes the added hair, installation, color matching, blending cut and styling. Confirm the length and amount quoted and whether any additional color work on your natural hair is recommended. Ask about payment and ordering policies directly before committing. Confirm the selected hair, payment terms and current ordering policies directly. The consultation should make each component clear enough that you understand what you are agreeing to buy.
Budget for maintenance and removal
A useful plan explains how the selected method is maintained as your natural hair grows. Ask which follow-up appointments are required, what they cost and when the hair itself may need replacement. Removal is a separate question worth asking at the beginning. The longest possible wear time is not a useful goal if it conflicts with the stylist’s assessment of your hair. Follow the method-specific recommendation rather than extending the schedule to reduce the apparent monthly cost.
Compare methods on an equivalent goal
Use the same target length and fullness when comparing tape-in, hand-tied and keratin-bond options. Ask how the initial price and maintenance differ for your actual plan. A lower installation fee can describe a different quantity or exclude hair that another quote includes. Confirm the particular stylist, studio and method availability with Craft Collective before ordering. The reliable cost comparison is the complete initial service plus the upkeep needed for the result you want.
Questions before booking
Can I get an extension price without a consultation?
An accurate quote needs the method, amount and length of hair, color plan and installation requirements. Craft Collective requires a consultation.
Does installation include the hair itself?
Ask explicitly. Hair purchases, installation and maintenance should be itemized in the proposal rather than assumed to be included.
See the work and meet the team
Explore the related service, the Craft Collective team and the salon gallery. Ask for examples relevant to your current hair and goal when choosing a stylist. The gallery is a portfolio, not a guarantee of an identical result on different hair.
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Choose your studio and appointment
Craft Collective has two studios: North Hills at 2014D Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 and Canonsburg at 115 W Pike St, Canonsburg, PA 15317. The nearby-area guides describe where guests travel from; they are not additional salon locations.
Check North Hills appointments online. For Canonsburg, a complex service or help choosing a stylist, call 724-514-7231. Confirm the selected service, estimate, studio and preparation instructions before the visit.