Mode Hair Extensions

Mode Hair Extensions

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Multi award-winning hair extension specialist with salons in Bingley and Ilkley. Established in 2014 with a reputation for quality and precision.

Providing bespoke, natural-looking hair extensions, expert colour matching and luxury results. Hi, my name is Siobhan Walker and welcome to MODE Hair extensions. I believe that everyone should have access to affordable and quality hair extensions, whatever their budget. Whether its a full transformation, a splash of colour, a thicker head of hair or even help growing a fringe or layers out, you ar

28/07/2026

YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PERSON FITTING THEM.

Hair extensions can give you the most incredible transformation but the results can also be disastrous when they’re fitted incorrectly.

Choosing your extensionist shouldn’t just be about finding the cheapest price or the quickest appointment.

Before trusting someone with your hair:

* Check their training and credentials.
* Ask how long they’ve been fitting extensions.
* Look at their own client work - not just supplier photos.
* Check their before & after results.
* Make sure they assess whether your natural hair is actually suitable.
* Ask about maintenance, removal and aftercare not just the initial fitting.

A skilled extensionist should consider your natural hair density, condition, lifestyle and desired result before recommending a method or amount of hair.

Done correctly, quality hair extensions are an investment.

They should blend beautifully, be fitted appropriately for your natural hair and come with proper advice on looking after them.

Done badly? They can become a very expensive mistake which we see time and time again :(

Cheap hair and poor fitting can mean wasted money and, more importantly, unnecessary stress or damage to your natural hair.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. A reputable extensionist should be happy to show you their work and explain exactly what they’re recommending and why.

Choose your hair. Choose your extensionist. Choose wisely.

MODE HAIR EXTENSIONS
By Siobhan Walker
Established 2014

24/07/2026

Loved creating this for my client 🤍👏🏼

23/06/2026

Book your refits and appointments asap!! 🤍

16/06/2026

Meet the real boss of MODE… 🖤

This is Roxy Batfink Walker!

Official job title: Head of Security (including bag searches! 😂)

Actual responsibilities:
🖤 Greeting clients.
🖤 Accepting compliments.
🖤 Looking ridiculously cute.
🖤 Supervising absolutely everything I do.
🖤 Keeping a close eye on any snacks that might accidentally fall on the floor.

The question I get asked most is…

“Will she be there when I come?”

The answer is… probably! But don’t worry she will be chilling in the lounge waiting to be let out if you’re not a doggy person.

Roxy is very good at reading the room and is more than happy to retire to the lounge for some serious squirrel spotting if you’d rather have your appointment without a four-legged assistant 🐿️

No offence taken whatsoever 🙂‍↔️

For everyone else, expect the occasional little hello and the possibility of falling completely in love with her before you leave.

Let’s be honest… she’s got more repeat clients than I have 😂🖤

Have you met Roxy and her never ending ears yet??

15/06/2026

One thing I wish more people knew about looking after their extensions this Summer…

Everyone talks about sun damage, hard water and chlorine.

But one of the biggest causes of wear and tear I see is actually friction 😖

Things like your seatbelt rubbing in the same place every day. A cross-body bag catching your hair. Rubbing it dry with a towel. That necklace with a scratchy surface snagging around your neck. Going to bed with it damp after a day at the beach.

They’re little things that don’t seem important but over weeks and months they all add up.

If you’ve invested in extensions (or even if you’re just trying to look after your own hair), here are a few simple things that really make a difference:

🤍 Pop it into a loose plait for long journeys and bedtime.
🤍 Squeeze your hair dry with a towel instead of rubbing it.
🤍 Rinse it with fresh water before and after swimming if you can.
🤍 Use a silk scrunchie rather than a tight bobble.
🤍 Make sure your roots and bonds are properly dry before bed.

I’ve been fitting extensions for over a decade now and honestly it’s rarely one big thing that causes problems.

It’s the little habits we don’t even think about 🫨

What’s the best hair tip you’ve ever been given? Or one you wish you’d known years ago?

Photos from Mode Hair Extensions's post 13/06/2026

OK… the reveal you’ve all been waiting for… 🤭👇🏼

The answer to “How many extensions are in her hair?” is… 🥁🥁🥁
ZERO. Not one 😂
BUT… here’s the part that blows my mind even more…
The hair in the next photo (swipe 👉🏼) is THREE YEARS OLD 🤯🤍
Yep. THREE. YEARS. OLD.

The same set of premium hair extensions has been looked after beautifully, maintained properly and is still going strong. That’s not luck… that’s the difference quality hair and proper aftercare can make 🙌🏼

My gorgeous client already had lovely hair when she first came to me, so I can’t take any credit for that ❤️ But I can absolutely stand behind the quality of the hair I use, because results like this speak for themselves.
When people ask me why I don’t use cheaper hair, this is exactly why.
Buy cheap, buy twice… or in some cases, buy six times 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

I’m actually ridiculously proud of this one because in a world where everything seems disposable, seeing hair still looking incredible THREE YEARS later is pretty special 🥹✨
Quality matters. Looking after it matters. And when you get both right… this is what’s possible 🤍

12/06/2026

HAPPY FRIYAYYYYYY!! 🥂✨

Right… can we all just appreciate this for a second?! 🤯
This hair is SIXTEEN MONTHS OLD!! Yep… 1️⃣6️⃣ months!!

No fancy lighting, no editing, no smoke and mirrors… just incredible quality hair that’s been worn, washed, curled, straightened, lived in and loved. 🤍

This is exactly why I bang on about investing in quality. It might cost more initially, but when it’s still looking this good 16 months later, it suddenly makes perfect sense 🙌🏼

And yes… aftercare matters too! You can’t treat extensions like you’ve dragged them through a hedge backwards and expect miracles. 😂
I genuinely love showing results like this because they speak louder than any sales pitch ever could.

Now go and enjoy your Friday… I’m off to make people feel fabulous. 💁🏼‍♀️✨

18/05/2026

One of the questions we get asked a lot is “can you dye the extensions?”

The honest answer is yes, but we really don’t recommend it unless it’s absolutely necessary. The quality of the hair is everything and colouring extensions can affect how soft, shiny and long-lasting they stay.

Once extensions are coloured, they can become drier, harder to manage and more prone to tangling over time. Even when done professionally, it can still shorten the lifespan of the hair, which is why we’d always rather avoid it where possible.

This is exactly why MODE Hair Extensions stock such a wide range of shades and textures. Whether you want rooted bright blonde, lived-in balayage, rich brunette, copper or a cooler tone, there’s usually a perfect match already available without risking the condition of the hair.

Always protect the quality rather than compromise it just to tweak a colour 🤍

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8 Cowpasture Road
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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm