Hive Hair Co.

the difference a fresh placement + a good blend can make

Jadie Henderson did gorgeous work on her client in Heber and we are obsessed with these before and afters

Jadie here teaching us one of her go-to techniques for cleaner, more consistent bead placement 👏

She starts with a larger section, then divides it down for each individual bead. It helps her keep the spacing even across the entire row instead of eyeballing each section as she goes.

It’s always the little things that make the biggest difference in an install. 🐝

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10 years behind the chair… threading a needle on the first try is the easy part

The real signs of a professional weft install are in the details.

Jadie Henderson likes to take a larger section first, then split it into smaller subsections before beading. This helps her make sure she has enough room for the row and can follow the natural curve of the head instead of forcing the placement.

Then come the details you REALLY want to see: clean bead placement, tight sewing around the corners with no lifting, and a row that sits exactly where it should.

And obviously, we’re not sending Morgan out without a curl. 🤌

10 years of doing hair makes the little things look easy but those little things are what make the install.

24” of brand new blonde installed for my client today and here’s how it went: 🤍

She wears it so well and that length is exciting!! Best part is she walked out looking like it grew naturally 😍 Thank you BELLAMI Hair Professional for your finity wefts. They are our top favorite for our clients!!

Come book your hair consult with us at hive!

Something about that quarter inch barrel…

I’m using the iron here and creating tight ringlets in sections throughout my clients hair. I then let it cool in their shape before brushing.

I use hairspray to set. After a quick brush through, these curly waves form and they’ll stay for a few days!!

Obsessed with her final result. I can’t wait to show you more from her transformation Xoxox

here’s when I’d choose K-Tips over a weft:

Neither method is “better”, they’re just designed for different goals and different clients 🤍

👉 When I want the most customized placement, natural movement, and the ability to add hair exactly where it’s needed, I’ll often reach for K-Tips.

- Because each bond is installed individually, every section can be tailored to the client’s density, growth pattern, and desired result.

That’s why details matter:

• Each section should match the width of the bond.
• No cross hairs between sections.
• Every bond should move freely and independently.

A great extension install isn’t just about the hair, it’s about the placement! Follow our page for weekly extension educations and client transformations 🫶 #

If k-tips are slipping or breaking your natural hair, you need to check these things:

👉 A clean section and subsection
👉 Balanced density
👉 and proper tension

These all work together to help K-tips wear comfortably and grow out beautifully.

It’s one of those details clients rarely notice but experienced extension artists never skip.

The best installs aren’t about working faster. They’re about getting the fundamentals right every single time.

Have questions about K-tips? Drop them below and we’ll cover them in a future post.

Have you ever noticed the little tap before I roll the bond. 🤏✨

It’s one of those habits you pick up after installing k tip after k tip. Sometimes the smallest details become second nature. And hot keratin burning your finger tips isn’t a feeling you forget.

Every clean install is made up of tiny, intentional steps! And these k tips blend so beautiful and can rotate and move like natural hair. That makes them easier to hide and style!

If you’ve noticed pink, orange, or yellow discoloration on blonde extensions, your SPF could be the culprit.

Many chemical sunscreens contain ingredients that can react with UV light and leave behind stubborn stains on extension hair.

Mineral sunscreens are a safer option if you wear extensions, since they sit on the skin rather than using the same chemical UV filters that are commonly linked to staining.

A few extra tips:
✨ Apply sunscreen before your hair is down.
✨ Let it fully absorb before your extensions touch your skin.
✨ Keep your hair off freshly applied SPF when you can.

Your extensions are an investment!! Protect them this summer from staining!