Above The Clouds Salon

.✨ A beautiful IBE grow-out is always a team effort. ✨

One of the biggest reasons my extension clients are able to go 8+ weeks between move-ups isn’t just because of a quality install. It’s because of the care they put in at home.

An install creates the foundation, but your daily habits determine how well that foundation holds up.

✔️ Brush thoroughly (and often!)
✔️ Sleep with your hair in a loose braid or ponytail.
✔️ Never go to bed with wet hair.
✔️ Use professional products and always apply heat protectant.
✔️ Keep oil on your mids and ends, not at the beads.
✔️ Stay consistent with your maintenance routine.

When we both do our part, your extensions stay secure, your natural hair stays healthy, and your grow-out looks beautiful from day one until your move-up appointment.

Great extensions aren’t just installed, they’re maintained. 🤍

One loose bead doesn’t mean your entire row is going to fall out.

One of the most common concerns I hear from extension clients is, “A bead popped out… is my whole row going to come out?”

The answer is almost always no.

An Invisible Bead Extensions® row is built with multiple points of support. Every stitch, bead, and section is placed intentionally and works together to create a secure foundation. Because of that, the row is designed to withstand normal wear and even the occasional popped bead, flipped end, or missing bead without the entire row failing.

While it’s important to let me know if something feels loose or looks different, there’s no need to panic. Most of the time it’s a quick fix, and your extensions are still secure until we can get you in.

Quality extension work isn’t just about beautiful hair, it’s about creating a foundation that’s durable, comfortable, and built to last through everyday life.

If you ever notice something that doesn’t seem quite right, send me a photo or a message. I’m always happy to help and make sure everything is exactly as it should be.

Above The Clouds Salon | Extension Specialist | Santa Fe, NM

A soft transformation that makes a big impact. ✨ We brightened her up with dimensional, lived-in blonde while keeping depth at the root for a seamless grow-out and effortless styling. Low-maintenance hair doesn’t have to be boring. ☀️

Ready to brighten up your hair for summer?

Discover the beauty of low-maintenance, lived-in color that’s customized just for you. Hit the link in my bio, fill out a color intake form, and let’s create the hair you’ve been dreaming of.

Above The Clouds Salon | Lived-In Color Specialist | Santa Fe, NM

The difference extensions can make ✨
We added two rows of Invisible Bead Extensions to create fullness, length, and a softer overall shape while keeping everything lightweight and natural.

The goal is never to look like you’re wearing extensions, it’s to make people wonder how your hair got this good 😏

Above The Clouds Salon Santa Fe, NM | Extension Specialist Santa Fe, NM

8 week extension shed comparison ✨ Which one would you prefer? Left or right?”

Custom bronde extensions, perfectly tailored to her color. ✨

Instead of using pre-colored extension hair, I started with virgin hair and custom lightened it myself to match the exact bronde tone we created on her natural hair. The result? A seamless blend and extensions that will fade the same way her color fades over time, keeping everything looking natural and cohesive between appointments.

It’s all in the details.

✨ The details are everything. ✨

Anyone can add hair. Not everyone can create extensions that feel comfortable, grow out beautifully, and stay virtually undetectable.

Every bead placement, every stitch, every section, and every tiny adjustment matters. When these details are done correctly, the result is a foundation that lays flat, protects the natural hair, and creates the seamless blend Invisible Bead Extensions are known for.

This is the part most people never see but it’s exactly what determines how your extensions look, feel, and wear between appointments.

Beautiful hair starts with a beautiful foundation. 🪄

Above The Clouds Salon | Extension Specialist | Santa Fe, NM

Not all sunscreens are extension-friendly.
Certain ingredients, such as avobenzone and octocrylene, can react with UV exposure, chlorine, minerals, metals, and even hair color, leading to discoloration over time. This can cause extensions to develop unwanted orange, pink, peach, or brassy tones and may also leave the hair feeling dry and compromised.

Unfortunately, once this type of discoloration occurs, it is often permanent and may require replacing the affected hair.

Protect your investment by being mindful of the products you use on and around your hair this summer. Choosing extension-safe sunscreen can help keep your hair looking beautiful, healthy, and true to tone all season long.

Above The Clouds Salon Santa Fe, NM | Extension Specialist Santa Fe, NM