Beauty by Sophia Marie

Beauty by Sophia Marie

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•Extension and Balayage specialist
•NBR Certified artist (Natural beaded Rows)
•Bay Area, Cali

07/18/2026

07/16/2026

Two wefts that don’t match on purpose. Perfect color match is a myth — placement is the skill. Off-tones create dimension, matched tones create flat. This is what separates a stylist who can blend anything from one who’s stuck ordering the same color for each client

07/15/2026

I’m so lucky that my career brings value to women’s lives.

doing something so impactful that they carry it with them every single day.

it’s just hair to some, but to others it’s  the difference of how they see themselves every single day. and I’ll choose this every single time.

07/15/2026

Juggling mom life and business ownership in one

07/13/2026

I took a class years ago that drilled one thing into me: prioritize posting. And every time I actually do, my consultations and bookings go up. Every time. I’ve been in business since 2008 and focused on extensions 2017 and I still fall off sometimes. but the pattern is always the same. Small business owners: take the risk, get on social, stop caring what people think. Your future clients are scrolling right now

07/12/2026

POV: you’re a hair extension specialist on vacation so even your beach waves have to be extension-safe 😅 Braided overnight, took them down with whatever I packed (RIP leave-in), serum, brush, done. This is your sign to stop heat-styling your extensions 🌴

07/11/2026

If you have blonde or highlighted hair extensions a mineral base sunscreen is a non-negotiable.

i’ve seen clients ruin their new extensions in one day using the wrong sunscreen.

here’s one of my favorite mineral base with no white cast.

@ oxide 30

07/10/2026

POV: If you’ve been in the hair extension industry since 2017…

Then you’ve probably witnessed one of the wildest “documentaries” no one’s ever made.

The NDAs.
The lawsuits.
The cease-and-desists.
The “exclusive” education.
The loyalty tests.
The brands acting like cults.
The gatekeeping.
The behind-the-scenes drama that clients will never see.

It’s crazy how an industry built around making women feel more confident became so consumed with competition, secrecy, and ego.

If you’ve been here long enough… you already know exactly what I’m talking about. 🍿👀

SalonLife HairBusiness

07/09/2026

1. Not enough hair
2. Not enough rows
3. Too many hairs lines
These are the three mistakes I see with extensions and hers how to fix them

07/08/2026

A private salon suite dedicated to helping you run your busy life while giving you the best damn hair color and extensions you’ve ever had

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
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