Newport Beach’s Top 10 Hair Extension Specialists

The Profile

Addicted To Hair specialises exclusively in hair extensions, operating a Newport Beach studio inside Vera Salon, suite 108. The business focuses on extension-specific colouring, cutting and styling, so every part of an appointment is tailored to how extensions will sit, move and integrate with a client's natural hair.

Founder Cindy Borella brings more than two decades of hands-on experience and is the Master Trainer behind the salon's FlatTracs System. The team applies human hair extensions with clinical attention to placement and finishing, producing blends that aim to look seamless from root to tip while prioritising long-term wear and careful maintenance.

The salon runs an Addicted To Hair Academy and trains professionals in its Flattrak and FlatTracs techniques which means appointments benefit from a structured, teachable method and consistent application standards. Serving new and returning extension clients from two locations, the studio couples technical training with salon-level finishing for reliably wearable results.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

Addicted To Hair tops the list because it is an extensions-only operation run by the creator of a proprietary FlatTracs method and a dedicated academy; that combination produces highly consistent installations and an unusually strong emphasis on training, placement precision and finishing that supports better blending and longer-term wear.

Good to Know

New clients must book an extension service to access other salon offerings; Addicted To Hair is located inside Vera Salon and publishes a free consultation option. to schedule and confirm specifics about methods, timing and any pre-appointment preparation.

The Profile

Hair Extensions by Rosy operates out of Newport Beach Salon & Suites and offers integrated colour-plus-extension packages designed for dramatic transformations. The salon promotes AirTouch blonding alongside full colour transformation packages that include a new set of hair extensions, cut and styling, enabling clients to book a single appointment for both lightening and installation needs.

Rosy sources premium Remy human Slavic hair for new sets and runs a structured booking process: new-set installations require a consultation before ordering, a $250 deposit that goes toward the service, and the salon lists package pricing beginning around $2, 000 for comprehensive colour-plus-extension transformations.

Why It Made the List

Hair Extensions by Rosy stands out for combining professional lightening techniques and bespoke extension installations within the same appointment structure, offering premium Remy Slavic hair and detailed move-up and maintenance options so clients can manage colour, bond strength and longevity in a coordinated plan.

Good to Know

A consultation is required before booking a new set and Rosy asks clients to text or; a $250 deposit is taken to place orders and will be applied to the final invoice, so confirm deposit and timing with Rosy when you enquire.

The Profile

Glamour Locks Hair Extensions promotes a patented sew-in beaded weft system that uses a tension-strap tool to reduce root pressure and distribute extension weight more evenly. The method is built to sit flat and feel lightweight, aiming to disguise attachment points while allowing the wefts to move naturally alongside the client's own hair for a seamless finish.

The studio stresses protection-first installations without clips, bonds, adhesives or direct heat on the hair shaft, and it positions the beaded sew-in as suitable for clients who want long-wear, full-time extensions. The approach is presented as especially useful for thin or fine hair because of the added buffer the tension-strap provides and the method's low-damage intent.

Why It Made the List

Glamour Locks earns attention for its technical innovation: a patented tension-strap that functions as a protective barrier between scalp and weft, reducing common sew-in issues such as slippage, bulk and root stress, which makes it a distinctive, lower-tension option for clients seeking durable, daily-wear sew-in extensions.

Good to Know

Bookings are available at Glamour Locks' Costa Mesa and Anaheim locations; the method uses 100 percent human hair and the salon lists financing options such as Cherry and CareCredit for larger installs, so ask about payment plans when you request a consultation.

The Profile

Summer Strands Hair Gallery presents itself as a boutique provider of bespoke hair enhancement in Newport Beach, focusing on careful, considered appointments that prioritise tailored results. The salon emphasises a calm, client-first environment where stylists aim to balance visual impact with suitability, working through initial conversations to refine how extensions will look and behave over time.

Appointments at Summer Strands are framed around personalised finishes rather than off-the-shelf solutions, with attention to how colour, texture and placement will support a natural, wearable outcome. The gallery-style approach positions each install as a curated enhancement, prioritising finishing quality, blend and a practical, easy-to-live-with final result.

Why It Made the List

Summer Strands is notable for its quiet, gallery-like approach to extensions and its emphasis on natural finishes; the salon leans toward bespoke solutions that focus on blend, wearability and a polished final appearance rather than high-volume, impersonal installs.

Good to Know

Prospective clients should book a consultation to discuss suitability, expected maintenance and service scope; the salon's work is tailored to individual needs, so a pre-appointment conversation helps set realistic expectations about upkeep and styling choices.

The Profile

Janelle Danbe Hair Extension Specialist offers an extensive range of installation methods, including tape-ins, individual microbeaded installs, keratin-tip bonds, IBE, sewn-in wefts and hand-tied wefts, reflecting a high degree of technical flexibility. The variety enables the stylist to match technique to hair texture, density and desired longevity rather than offering a single standard approach.

The website hosts a large before-and-after gallery documenting diverse installs and finishes, which demonstrates Janelle's experience across methods and hair types. That visual portfolio helps clients understand likely outcomes for their own hair and gives a practical sense of how different methods blend and wear over time.

Why It Made the List

Janelle Danbe's distinguishing feature is the breadth of supported techniques and an extensive visual gallery, which together make it straightforward for clients and stylists to evaluate method suitability; having multiple reliable options allows for a highly customised installation tailored to each client's hair and lifestyle.

Good to Know

An online before-and-after gallery is available to review prior to booking; viewing Janelle's documented installs can help clients choose a preferred method and prepare specific questions for the consultation.

The Profile

Honey B Beauty Salon operates from Costa Mesa with a coastal-modern salon aesthetic and offers hand-tied and invisible bead extension techniques. The studio presents extensions as part of a broader ritual of care, pairing technical installs with personalised consultations designed to match texture, colour and maintenance to each client's routine and desired look.

Alongside extension services, Honey B retails a small in-house product line, signature shampoo, clarifying shampoo and a purple toning shampoo, formulated to be safe for extensions and to preserve colour and manage buildup. The salon emphasises a welcoming atmosphere and an approach that connects technical service with daily-care recommendations for longer-lasting results.

Why It Made the List

Honey B Beauty's strength lies in combining sought-after hand-tied and invisible bead installations with a curated product range that supports extension health; providing extension-safe shampoos and targeted clarifying and toning products helps clients protect their investment between maintenance appointments.

Good to Know

Consultations are available and the salon sells extension-safe products such as a signature shampoo and a clarifying champagne formula; clients should ask which at-home products Honey B recommends to extend the life and appearance of their extensions.

The Profile

Cooperative Salon is a private, by-appointment studio in Costa Mesa that specialises in low-tension, seamless extension methods designed to help clients with fine or thinning hair, including density-boost installs for subtle fullness. The practice focuses on installations that protect natural growth patterns and reduce the risk of root stress, making it a considered option for hair-density concerns.

The stylist behind the salon has developed a proprietary line of extensions to ensure consistent quality and to bypass unpredictable supplier variation. Custom-prescribed home care and targeted maintenance plans are offered so clients can maintain integrity and extend wear while addressing causes of density change, such as medical or treatment-related hair shifts.

Why It Made the List

Cooperative Salon is notable for addressing thinning hair specifically, including solutions tailored to clients experiencing GLP-1-related density changes, and for combining discreet, low-tension installs with a private appointment model that emphasises comfort, customisation and long-term hair health.

Good to Know

New clients start with a consultation and the salon prescribes bespoke home-care products and maintenance plans; appointments are by booking only, so allow time to complete the initial consultation form before scheduling an installation.

The Profile

Extensions by Melissa highlights hidden bead wefts as the most requested method in the chair, offering flat, low-tension installs that are suited for both fine and dense hair. The approach seeks to create a smooth, natural-looking foundation with minimal visible attachment points, prioritising comfort and the long-term protection of natural hair fibres.

Melissa also offers keratin-tip bonds, micro bonds and tape-in options and sources premium Asian, Slavic and Indian temple hair for durability and natural movement. She works from Ty Alexander Salon, suite 212 in Newport Beach and coordinates with a colour associate for clients who need colour services due to allergies that prevent her from performing colour herself.

Why It Made the List

Extensions by Melissa is distinguished by a strong focus on protecting natural hair while offering several method options; the salon's specialty in hidden bead wefts plus custom keratin bonds and premium sourced hair make it a practical choice for clients prioritising hair integrity and realistic movement.

Good to Know

Melissa does not perform colour services because of allergies and refers clients to her associate Mackenzie Brown; bookings and enquiries are managed by text or and her chair is located upstairs in Suite 212 at Ty Alexander Salon.

The Profile

Newport Beach Salon & Suites functions as a salon collective and workspace where independent stylists offer extension services under one roof. The suites model gives clients a choice of technicians and installation styles while allowing each stylist to manage their own appointment patterns, specialities and consultation requirements.

Because individual stylists operate within the suite environment, available services and methods vary by practitioner; clients can book specific stylists for integrated services like colour-plus-extension packages or single-focus installs, and should confirm method, deposit and consultation policies with the stylist they select.

Why It Made the List

The suite model at Newport Beach Salon & Suites provides flexibility and access to multiple extension specialists in one location, which can be useful for clients who want to compare techniques, prices and booking rhythms without being limited to a single salon operator.

Good to Know

When booking at a suites space, check the individual stylist's consultation and deposit requirements in advance; for example, some extension specialists based at the suites ask for consultation deposits or require a pre-booked consultation before ordering hair.

The Profile

Newport Hair By Shery is led by a stylist with more than thirty years' experience who has worked with a broad range of hair types and textures. Shery highlights an ability to handle challenging hair and aims to deliver confidence-enhancing results, drawing on longstanding technical knowledge developed across many client needs and look types.

Shery's background includes working as an official hair and makeup artist for Miss Universe 2009, and the salon displays a portfolio of past work on its site. Operating hours are published and the business encourages clients to call for bookings and to view examples of prior styles before scheduling complex extension or styling appointments.

Why It Made the List

Shery's decades of hands-on experience combined with notable pageant credentials provide a practical advantage for clients seeking a highly experienced technician; the stylist's proven track record with difficult hair types and editorial work aligns with technical confidence for precise installs and tailored finishes.

Good to Know

Newport Hair By Shery publishes operating hours and asks clients to for bookings; check availability in advance as the salon's schedule includes weekday and weekend hours with Monday typically closed.