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What happens at my extension consultation.

At an extension consultation we look at your hair in person, choose K-tips, wefts or a combination, and plan how much hair you need. With me it takes up to 30 minutes at my Gold Coast studio. Here is how to get one, and every question I am going to ask you.

Megan in her studio looking through photos on a tablet

By Megan Hudgin ·

How it starts

Send me a DM, or fill out the consultation form on this site with a recent photo of your current color and length. I schedule extension consultations myself rather than putting them online.

“I like to be in a little bit more control of when I’m booking that.”Megan Hudgin

Color only? You can usually do the whole consultation by message: your current color, an inspiration photo and a little hair history. That saves you a trip.

What I’ll ask you

  • What you are happy with in your hair right now, and what you are not.
  • What you like about your current hair, so we don’t accidentally lose it.
  • Your inspiration photos, one at a time. What do you like most about each one, and what don’t you like?
  • Warm or not warm. Your word and my word might not mean the same thing.
  • How you wear it. Do you pull it back for work or the gym? High pony or low?
  • What products and heat tools you use at home.
  • Your water. Hard water and mineral buildup can turn color brassy.
“If somebody says warm and I think warm, you might think that means something different.”Megan Hudgin

Photos that are all over the place are welcome. They tell me what each one is doing for you, the brightness in one, the blend in another, the placement in a third.

What we decide

  • Whether extensions are right for your hair at all.
  • K-tips, wefts or a combination.
  • How much hair, and how we match it to your color.
  • Your price. Extension prices are quoted at the consultation because every head of hair is different.

What to bring

  • A recent photo of your current color and length, if you haven’t sent one.
  • Your inspiration photos.
  • A little of your hair history.

Questions

Quick answers.

How long is a hair extension consultation with Megan Hudgin?

Up to 30 minutes, in person at her studio in Suite 17 of Sola Salon Studios, 1163 N State St, Chicago.

Can I book an extension consultation online?

No. Send Megan a DM or the consultation form with a recent photo of your current color and length, and she schedules the in-person consultation with you.

4.7 stars from 15 Google reviews

From her clients.

“Megan is the best extension specialist I have ever worked with. Literally never had better installed extensions and I’ve had lots of experience with them.”
Annie, Google
“Whether it’s extensions or highlights, the results are always exactly what I wanted (and somehow even better).”
Caty K., Google
“she blends my hair beautifully, listens to feedback, and is a master at her art.”
Kelly L., Google

Next step

Start with one photo of your color and length.

Send it to Megan with what you want your hair to do. Extension consultations happen in person at her Gold Coast studio.