Hair by Mads
UTAH DESIGNER KTIP EXTENSIONS
Keratin Bond Extensions
Owner of Madison Avenue Salon
SLC, UT
07/24/2026
What makes one set of extensions look effortless… while another looks obvious? ✨
It’s the combination of the right method and the details behind it.
Every transformation you see here is thoughtfully designed from the ground up:
• Lightweight, individually hand-crafted keratin bonds that move naturally with your hair.
• Exclusive single-donor Slavic hair chosen to perfectly match your natural texture.
• Custom color blending so every strand melts seamlessly into your own.
• Strategic placement and bond sizing designed specifically for your density, lifestyle, and hair goals.
These details simply aren’t possible with every extension method—which is why choosing the right method for the right person matters just as much as the artist behind it.
When every decision is intentional, the result doesn’t look like extensions.
It just looks like beautiful hair.
✨ If you’re looking for extensions that are customized specifically for you—not a one-size-fits-all installation—DM us “DESIGN” or book a consultation through the link in our bio.
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You don’t hate extensions… you hate seeing bad ones. 👀
We’ve all seen them—the extensions that are bulky, obvious, don’t blend, or have you constantly checking to make sure they aren’t showing.
That’s exactly why so many people think extensions “aren’t for them.”
The truth? Beautiful extensions should disappear.
When every detail is customized—from the color and density to the placement and haircut—your hair doesn’t look like it has extensions. It just looks naturally fuller, longer, and healthier.
The goal isn’t for people to notice your extensions.
The goal is for them to wonder why your hair suddenly looks so incredible. ✨
If you’ve been scared to try extensions because you don’t want them to look obvious, let’s change your mind. Send me a DM or book a consultation through the link in my bio. 🤍
07/20/2026
The difference between a good colorist and a great one? Customization. 🤎
This weekend’s Color Customization Class was such a reminder of why I love educating. There is something so special about getting a room full of passionate stylists together to ask questions, share ideas, and grow alongside one another.
For this transformation, every placement and every formula was customized specifically for our model. We used Danger Jones Color, and I can confidently say… I’m obsessed. The richness, shine, softness, and seamless blend it creates are absolutely incredible.
One of the biggest things I hope every stylist took away from this class is that beautiful color isn’t about memorizing formulas—it’s about understanding why you’re making every decision. When you understand the “why,” you can create customized, high-end results for every client who sits in your chair.
Thank you to every stylist who came, learned, connected, and spent your Sunday with me. Seeing those lightbulb moments is the reason I love teaching.
✨ If you missed this class, don’t worry—there’s so much more education coming. Follow along for future classes, color tips, and opportunities to grow your confidence behind the chair.
07/18/2026
This might be the most valuable giveaway a hairstylist sees all year. ✨
I’m giving away ONE seat to my 2-day, hands-on K-tip Intensive—a $2,750 value—because I truly believe the right education can change the trajectory of your career.
This isn’t just another class where you watch from the back of the room. You’ll learn why every decision matters—from sourcing premium hair and handcrafting flawless keratin bonds to seamless installation, client customization, pricing your services, and building an extension business that stands out.
If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to invest in yourself, this is it. 🤍
HOW TO ENTER:
✨ Follow .maddiejane & .academy
✨ Tag 3 stylist friends and tell me what you’re most excited to learn.
✨ Share this post to your story (every additional tag = another entry!)
✨ BONUS: Book my $35 Custom Color Look & Learn this Sunday for 100 extra entries. Comment “COLOR” and I’ll send you the link!
The winner will receive:
🤍 One seat to my 2-day K-tip Intensive
🤍 A K-tip & bond kit
🤍 A weekend of hands-on education designed to elevate your skills and your career
Entries close Friday, July 24. I can’t wait to see who I’ll be welcoming into class. 🫶
These shears glide through extension hair like butter. No snagging. No pushing. Just clean, effortless blending. ✂️
One thing I don’t think we talk about enough is how much your tools affect your end result.
When you’re blending extensions, every cut matters. If your shears are pushing the hair, folding it over, or leaving choppy lines, it makes creating that invisible blend so much harder than it needs to be.
I’ve been using the Butter Shears Ergo D, and they’ve quickly become one of my favorite pairs. They glide through both natural hair and extension hair so smoothly, which gives me so much more control when I’m detailing and softening a blend.
What honestly blows me away is that they’re under $400, yet they perform right alongside shears I’ve spent over $2,000 on. The quality of the steel, the sharpening, and the way they glide through the hair is seriously incredible.
Just thought I’d share because finding tools that genuinely make your job easier is always worth talking about. 🤍
Have you tried Butter Shears yet? I’d love to know what your go-to shears are!
07/15/2026
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when you’re simply in the room. 🤍
This Sunday at 10:30 AM, I’m opening the doors to Madison Avenue for a relaxed Color Customization Look & Learn.
You’ll get to watch me transform our live model from darker color to a brighter, effortless, airbrushed bronde while I share the customization techniques and thought process behind each decision. Knowing the thought process to create custom looks can change everything!
This isn’t a formal classroom or an all-day certification.
It’s a laid-back morning to watch, learn, ask questions, connect with other local stylists, and leave feeling inspired.
We’ll chat about why I’m making certain color choices, formulation, placement, and the techniques I’m using to create a customized result. But the best part? The conversation doesn’t stop there.
Want to talk about blonding? Grey blending? Color corrections? Consultation techniques? Pricing? Marketing? Social media? Salon ownership? Building clientele? Or just bounce ideas off another stylist? Bring it! This is an open forum, so we’ll chat about whatever helps you the most.
Whether you’re in hair school, newly licensed, or have years behind the chair, there’s something valuable to take away.
✨ Sunday | 10:30 AM
🎟️ Tickets are just $35
Come enjoy a dirty soda, meet some amazing local stylists, and spend your Sunday investing in yourself. I’d love to have you there! 🤍
Comment “COLOR” below or send me a DM, and I’ll send you the ticket link! 🎟️
07/12/2026
🚨 If you’re an extension artist, this post might make you a little uncomfortable… and that’s exactly why you need to read it.
The truth is, extensions don’t damage hair—poor education does.
I’ve seen firsthand what happens when a stylist learns how to install extensions but never learns why placement, bond size, scalp health, tension, and troubleshooting matter. The result? Clients paying the price with their own hair.
And here’s the thing… I don’t share posts like this to shame anyone. I share them because I genuinely believe our industry deserves better.
Being a great extension artist isn’t about having the prettiest Instagram photos or knowing the trendiest method. It’s about protecting the hair that’s underneath the extensions.
That’s why I’m so passionate about hands-on education.
When you have someone watching your technique, correcting your mistakes in real time, answering your “what if…” questions, and teaching you the why behind every decision—that’s when everything changes. That’s how you build confidence. That’s how you create healthier installs. That’s how you become the stylist clients trust for years.
If you’re tired of guessing and you’re ready to master K-tips on a truly high level, I’d love to teach you.
✨ Comment “EDUCATION” below and I’ll send you all the details for my intimate 2-day K-Tip Intensive in Salt Lake City. We only have 2 seats remaining, and I’d love to help you become the extension artist your clients deserve.
07/01/2026
POV: You finally try Danger Jones… and immediately wonder why you waited so long. 🤍✨
I was introduced to this color line by another stylist ( ), and I can honestly say… I’m obsessed.
As someone who loves creating customized, high-end color, I feel like this line gives me so much more control over my tonal results. Whether I’m creating a creamy blonde, soft beige, or dimensional brunette, I know exactly where the tone is going.
A few reasons it’s earned a permanent spot in my salon:
✨ Processes in as little as 3–10 minutes
✨ It’s non-progressive, so you don’t have to worry about over-depositing or it continuing to get darker while you finish applying
✨ The shine is unreal—seriously, some of the glossiest results I’ve ever created.
✨ Lasts 10–12 weeks, so your clients get beautiful, long-lasting tone
If you’re a stylist who’s been on the fence about trying Danger Jones, consider this your sign. I’ve been getting some of my favorite color results with it lately, and I don’t see myself looking back.
COLORS USED FOR THIS LOOK:
Root: 8-0 + 9-0
Ends: 10-03 🍦🍯
Have you tried it yet? Or do you have questions about how I’m using it? Drop them below—I love talking color. 👇
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