Extensions should enhance your hair, not damage it. At GlamorChiQ, we assess your scalp health and density before any installation. The result: beautiful extensions that protect your natural hair.
Too many women in Memphis experience hair damage, thinning edges, and traction alopecia from extensions installed without proper assessment. At GlamorChiQ, every extension service starts with a scalp readiness evaluation.
We test your hair's density, elasticity, and weight-bearing capacity before recommending any method. Then we color-match and texture-match to your natural hair, no guessing, no mismatched results.
A classic, versatile method. Hair is braided into a cornrow base and wefts are sewn in. Long-lasting and protective for most hair types with adequate density.
Good for: thick to medium hair
Thin wefts bonded with medical-grade tape. Lightweight, seamless, and virtually undetectable. Ideal for adding length and volume with minimal scalp stress.
Good for: fine to medium hair
Individual strands attached with small metal beads, no heat, no glue. The most natural movement and easiest to maintain. Perfect for a discreet, lasting result.
Good for: medium to thick hair
Every extension client receives a long-term hair health plan so your natural hair grows underneath, not suffers.
It depends on the degree of thinning and your scalp health. We assess density and weight-bearing capacity during your consultation. Some methods like tape-ins are suitable for finer hair; others may require a period of hair health improvement first. We'll always be honest about whether extensions are safe for you right now.
Sew-ins typically last 6–8 weeks. Tape-ins 4–8 weeks. Microlinks can last 2–4 months with proper maintenance. All methods require periodic check-ins and proper home care to maximize longevity and protect your natural hair.
Not when installed correctly by a specialist. Damage occurs when extensions are too heavy, installed too tight, or left in too long without maintenance. Our pre-install assessment and ongoing care plan are specifically designed to prevent this.