What Actually Happens at Your IBE® Consultation at White Brick
We hear this a lot: 'I've been thinking about extensions for a year but I keep putting off the consultation because I don't really know what to expect.'
So let's fix that. Here's exactly what happens when you come in to talk about IBE® extensions at White Brick — from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave with a plan.
First: What Is IBE®?
IBE stands for Invisible Bead Extensions. It's a hand-tied weft method — meaning the hair is hand-tied onto thin, flexible wefts and attached to your natural hair via a beaded row that sits flat against the scalp. No glue, no heat bonds, no keratin. Just beads, thread, and beautifully blended hair.
I trained specifically in IBE because of how natural it looks and how well it works across different hair types — including fine and thinning hair. The attachment method distributes weight evenly, which is gentler on your natural hair long-term. Our whole team is IBE Certified because I believe in this method with my whole heart.
What the Consultation Looks Like
We start with your hair story.
I want to know what your hair has been through — color history, chemical services, heat use, any thinning or loss, health stuff that might be relevant. This isn't me prying. It's me making sure I recommend the right thing for where your hair actually is, not where you wish it was.
I do a hands-on assessment.
I'm looking at your hair texture and density, your scalp health, your growth pattern, and how your hair behaves. I'm also looking at where you want extensions placed — most clients want volume through the mid-section and length through the ends, but every head is different.
We talk about your goals.
What are you hoping to change? More length? More volume? Both? Are you trying to blend a haircut you hate while it grows out? Do you want to go from a bob to long hair for a wedding in four months?
Your goal shapes everything — the number of rows, the placement, the amount of hair, and the color match.
I show you the hair.
You'll get to see and feel the weft hair before anything is decided. Color matching is something I take seriously — I want the hair to blend so well that no one can tell where yours ends and the extension begins.
We talk real numbers.
I give you the investment range based on what your hair needs — not a lowball number that surprises you later. IBE is a premium service and I'm transparent about that. We'll also talk about the maintenance schedule (typically every 8-12 weeks for a move-up) and what home care looks like.
How Long Does It Take?
Plan for about 30-45 minutes. It's not rushed. I'd rather spend more time in the consultation than have you surprised on install day.
What You Should Bring (or Do) Before You Come In
Some photos of hair you love (length, volume, color — whatever you're going for)
Photos of hair you definitely don't want (this is honestly just as useful)
An honest breakdown of your daily routine — how much time you spend on your hair, whether you work out a lot, how often you wear it up
Questions. All of them. There are no dumb ones.
Do I Have to Commit at the Consultation?
No. The consultation is just a conversation. If you walk out and want to think about it, that's completely fine. I'd rather you feel solid about the decision than book something you're unsure about.
That said, most people leave the consultation knowing exactly what they want to do. Once you see the possibilities and understand the process, it usually clicks.
What Happens After You Say Yes?
We get you on the books for install day. Install is a separate, longer appointment — typically 3-5 hours depending on the number of rows. I'll confirm your color match in advance, and we'll talk through what to do to prep your hair beforehand.
Install day is one of my favorite days in the salon. There is nothing quite like watching someone see their hair in the mirror for the first time after extensions. The way they sit up a little straighter. The way they touch it. That moment doesn't get old.
Ready to Have the Conversation?
If you've been on the fence about extensions — whether because you're not sure they'd work for your hair, or because the investment feels big, or because you just don't know where to start — a consultation is the right first step. No pressure, no commitment, just real answers.
Come in. Let's see what your hair can do.
Your hair transformation starts with a conversation.