The Volume Society / Artist features
Behind every head of exceptional hair is an artist with a point of view. We seek out extension specialists, city by city, and tell the stories behind their work.
01 / The artists
Individual voices. Distinct approaches to the craft. Get to know the artists and the work that makes them.
Artist in focus
Selected profileSan Jose, California
A Top Beauty Entrepreneur
with a look all her own.
Inside Slay by Tay in San Jose: a Bellami and Hotheads certified extension artist and colorist, named among San Francisco Soleish Magazine’s Top Beauty Entrepreneurs, who also teaches the next generation of stylists.
Meet TaySelected profiles
Las Vegas · Layla A Social Salon
The Hair Wars winner behind a four-time Best Salon.
Read the featureRancho Cucamonga · Mane of Your Dreams
The hair replacement master who created the no-sew beaded weft.
Read the featureWest Hollywood · Vered Salon, on Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood hair. One-to-one care.
Read the featureLos Angeles · Hair Divas Inc.
The hair nobody believes is Hair Extensions.
Read the featureExplore the collection
Beverly Hills · Tendere Hair, on South Beverly Drive
A little more length. A lot more you.
Read the featureMelrose Avenue · European Touch Hair Design, Los Angeles
Blonde color & hair extensions.
Read the featureHollywood · EXTENSIONS BY MT, a private suite on Sunset Blvd
The celebrity hair extension virtuoso.
Read the featureLos Angeles · Gloss & Glam Hair Salon & Head Spa
The master who trains the masters.
Read the featureNorth Robertson Boulevard · Beverly Hills
Slavic hair, one house standard, whichever chair you land in.
Read the featureSan Francisco · Sanctuary Salon, Union Square
The chair that says yes.
Read the featureSan Francisco · MONTI Extensions at MILVALI, Union Street
On Union Street since 2002, with a method she certifies other stylists in.
Read the featureFremont · Hair by Sona
Colour work, and one client in the salon at a time.
Read the featureSan Jose · The Beauty Scene, S Winchester Blvd
The rebel artist of San Jose.
Read the featureSacramento · Mayari Luxe, and a second chair in Honolulu
The Fashion Week extension artist.
Read the featureSandy Springs · UNDO, and a second studio in Mableton
The takedown artist of Atlanta.
Read the featureNo featured artist in this area yet. Explore the salons below, or choose another location.
Still looking for your person? Explore more salons in the wider directory.
Visit the directory02 / Our standard
A considered blend. Thoughtful placement. Hair that feels like you. We look for specialists who care as much about the person in their chair as the finished result.
Meet the artistsWe look beyond a single transformation to understand an artist’s skill, consistency and point of view.
A thoughtful artist considers your hair, your routine and what will work for you over time.
Hand-tied, beaded rows, tape-ins, K-tips. The conversation starts with you, then the method.
We go looking city by city for the artists we would happily send a friend to.
03 / Technique notes
A natural result, shaped around you. Your artist will guide the choice; here is where the conversation begins.
Fine wefts sewn onto a beaded foundation. Talk to your artist about placement, weight and maintenance.
Small, pre-taped sections placed around your own hair. Ask about blending, reapplication and at-home care.
Wefts secured along a row of beads. Discuss the right amount of hair and a maintenance plan for you.
Individual strands placed throughout the hair. Your artist can explain the installation, upkeep and removal.
04 / The register
Twelve selected salons. A starting point for finding your next chair.
San Francisco · 77 Maiden Ln, Union Square
Riverside · 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr #521
San Diego · 3034 University Ave, North Park
San Jose · 672 N First St, Downtown
Riverside · 3600 Lime St Ste 115, Downtown
Los Angeles · 6201 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 3012
No selected salon in this area yet. Explore the wider directory.
05 / The consultation
Bring photos of the result you want, and talk through what is possible with your own hair.
How you sleep, train, wash and style your hair should be part of the conversation.
Ask about maintenance appointments and the total cost over time.
Look for examples with a similar texture, density and starting length.
Leave with clear advice on brushing, washing, products and when to book your next visit.
A few useful answers
Pricing depends on the artist, method, amount of hair and desired length. Ask for a quote that includes hair, installation and ongoing maintenance, and confirm any consultation fee before booking.
An artist should assess your hair and scalp, discuss your goals, and explain the suitability, risks and upkeep of their recommended approach.
Installation and maintenance schedules vary by method and by your hair. Your artist can explain when you will need a move-up or removal, and when the extension hair will need replacing.
Talk to an extension specialist about your density and the result you want. Ask to see their work on similar hair and how they would choose the weight and placement.
We look for extension specialists, a strong body of work, and the kind of thoughtful consultation we would want for a friend. Each selected artist has a feature exploring their work and approach.
This collection features selected artists and salons. The wider directory helps you explore additional salons by location. A directory listing is separate from a selected artist feature.
For the artists
We are always looking for exceptional extension artists and the stories behind their work. Tell us about yours, or someone we should know.
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