Frequently Asked Questions

Professional hair extension installation typically takes 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the amount of hair and method used. At Crave Hair Studio, we use BELLAMI real human hair extensions with precise color matching to ensure natural-looking results that blend seamlessly with your existing hair.

Balayage is a hand-painted technique that creates soft, natural-looking color gradients, while traditional highlights use foils for more uniform placement. Balayage offers a sun-kissed effect with less visible regrowth lines, making it ideal for lower-maintenance color. At Crave Hair Studio, we customize each balayage with personalized consultation and color matching.

Professional smoothing treatments typically last several months, reducing frizz and creating sleek, manageable styles. Results vary based on hair type, texture, and aftercare routine. Using sulfate-free products and limiting heat styling can help extend the treatment's effectiveness.

Strand testing helps determine how your hair will react to color, especially if you're making a dramatic change or have previously treated hair. At Crave Hair Studio, we offer free consultations and strand testing to ensure safe, predictable results and minimize the risk of damage or unexpected color outcomes.

Hair extensions typically need moving up every 6 to 8 weeks as your natural hair grows. This prevents matting, tangling, and visible tracks while maintaining a natural appearance. At Crave Hair Studio, we offer move-up and repair services to keep your extensions looking fresh and properly positioned.

Keratin treatments smooth the hair cuticle, reduce frizz, and make hair more manageable by infusing protein back into the hair shaft. They're especially beneficial for thick, coarse, or chemically treated hair in humid climates like Birmingham, AL. At Crave Hair Studio, we use Keratin Complex products for long-term hair health.

Yes, professional color matching ensures extensions blend seamlessly with your natural hair tone and undertones. At Crave Hair Studio, we use BELLAMI real human hair extensions and perform detailed color matching during installation to create undetectable, natural-looking results that move and shine like your own hair.

Dry cuts allow stylists to see exactly how hair falls naturally and cut with precision for texture and shape, while wet cuts provide clean, even lines and are ideal for blunt styles. The choice depends on your hair type, desired style, and whether you wear your hair curly or straight.

Brazilian blowouts create smooth, frizz-free hair while maintaining some natural body and movement, unlike traditional straightening treatments that completely remove texture. Results typically last 10 to 12 weeks and allow you to air-dry or style hair with reduced effort and improved manageability.

Use color-safe, sulfate-free shampoos and limit washing to 2-3 times per week to preserve vibrancy. Protect hair from sun exposure and chlorine, and schedule root touch-ups every 4 to 6 weeks depending on your color service. At Crave Hair Studio, we recommend premium products during your free consultation.

Yes, Birmingham's humid climate can cause frizz and reduce the longevity of styling, making smoothing treatments and keratin services especially beneficial. These treatments seal the hair cuticle to resist moisture and humidity. At Crave Hair Studio, we use professional-grade products designed to perform well in Southern weather conditions.

A professional blowout includes shampooing, conditioning, precision blow-drying, and styling using high-quality products for smooth, voluminous results. At Crave Hair Studio, we customize each blowout to your hair type and desired look, whether sleek and straight or bouncy with movement, perfect for special occasions or everyday wear.