Hand Tied and Halo Hair Extensions in Charlottesville

Elevate Salon + Spa offers hand tied and halo hair extensions for guests across Charlottesville and Albemarle County at 1208 Carlton Ave in Belmont. Every extension plan starts with a consultation, where your specialist studies your natural hair and scalp and helps you decide between permanent rows and a removable halo.

Should I choose hand tied rows or a halo?

Hand tied rows are sewn onto a secure base in your own hair and stay in day and night. You wake up with the length and fullness already there, and you come back for reinstalls as your hair grows. They make sense if you want extensions to become part of your everyday hair.

A Halo Couture halo goes on and comes off whenever you choose, and it needs no maintenance appointments. The Original Halo adds up to four inches, and the Layered Halo is for maximum length and volume. It is a strong pick if you want fullness for weekends, events, or only some days.

What happens at an extension consultation in Belmont?

First, fill out our online extension form so your specialist knows your goals before you arrive. At the consultation we look at your density, texture and scalp, match colors, and talk through lengths and textures. You leave with a personal plan and pricing. We never skip this step, because the right number of rows, or whether a halo suits you better, depends on your hair and not on a photo. Bring pictures of the length and fullness you have in mind anyway, since they help us understand the goal.

We use hair from Orah, Muse and IBE One: ethically sourced, double drawn, cuticle intact human hair. Each install includes custom color blending and a shaping cut, which is what makes the rows vanish next to your natural hair. Plan to arrive with clean hair on install day.

Can I keep up with extensions on a busy Charlottesville schedule?

Yes, with a little daily care. Hand tied rows ask for regular brushing with one hand supporting the base, plus some oil on dry ends. After a sweaty workout or a swim, dry the top of the weft right away. Reinstall visits keep everything comfortable, and our Wednesday through Friday evening hours, open until 9 pm, make those easier to fit around work.

If that upkeep sounds like too much, a halo gives you the length without any maintenance appointments. You just take it off before the gym or bed.

How do I get to the salon for my extension consultation?

Our home is a restored 1924 Craftsman style house on Carlton Ave, tucked behind Cactus and Red Lantern. There is a dedicated lot for parking, and the main entrance sits by the driveway. If you are pedaling over, the patio pavilion has bike parking. Text is the quickest way to reach us with extension questions at 434-208-1892, and guests come in from across Charlottesville and Albemarle County for these consultations.

Compare the details on our hand tied extensions and halo extensions pages, check the Service Menu for pricing, and book your extension consultation when you are ready.