Invisible Bead Extensions (commonly referred to as IBE extensions) are a method of installing extensions that uses silicone lined beads, cotton string, and your own natural hair to create a foundation to wear hand-tied extension wefts. This particular method is great for all hair types, and is well known in the industry to be the most comfortable beaded weft method with the best grow out and less potential for excessive shedding of the natural hair. I am proud to be a certified IBE stylist because of the care they take in making sure artists are confident in their skills and give access to a whole community of amazing artists to get ideas from to stay ahead of the game when it comes to extensions!

Your natural hair is brought through a row of silicone lined beads in a special way to create a solid foundation to lay the wefts below and above the beads. Then the wefts are hand-sewn onto the row that was created. This installation is considered a “beaded weft method”. There are no chemicals, adhesives, or heat used on this application. In this method, the beads are hidden, which keeps your secret from anyone who looks at your hair, whether it is down, up, or in a special style!

One row is perfect for adding fullness & minimal length. It is a great way to see if you like the maintenance of extensions and this amount of hair is comfortable & easy to blow dry & style.

Two Rows of hair is the most common amount of hair worn, and adds a great amount length & fullness.

Three Rows are a great option for those growing out a shorter haircut, or who have tons of natural hair and need to match their own density.

9-12 months with proper care, which we talk about during your consultation and first installation!

The reason you won’t find much information about pricing through any extension artist is that the service is so individualized. There are different brands of hair, different lengths, and different amounts of hair needed for each guest. This is all separate from coloring your natural hair as well.

What I can say, is that you can’t put a price on feeling great, and being able to have an easier daily haircare routine.

If you would like specific information on pricing, I strongly recommend scheduling a zero-pressure, no-strings, complimentary consultation so we can find the best options for you.

The short answer is ABSOLUTELY! Because this method uses no adhesives, you can treat these wefts just like you would your normal hair. You can shampoo them, use heat and products on them, and wearing them in any style you normally would (including new ones you will be able to do now that you have more hair!) We will talk about the specific products you will need to maintain the life of the hair during your consultation!

Not if you don’t want them! Everyone has a different goal for extensions. I am specifically trained with techniques that cause your natural hair NO damage, and I use blending techniques that do not require manipulating your own hair to blend the extensions. Some clients wear them forever because they love them, some clients like to take breaks in certain seasons, or no longer wear them once they have achieved length and density on their own!