Notes from the Chair
What clients actually ask.
Answered the way Aprille answers them in person, at the consultation — no hype, no scare tactics.
September 19, 2026
Tape-ins are an outdated method. Here's what replaced them
Tape-ins have been replaced by methods that are better for the look and for the health of the hair. Here's what changed, and what I use instead.
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September 19, 2026
Swimming, sweat, and sun: extensions in San Diego
Ocean and pool are fine occasionally, not as a habit. Plus the two sunscreen chemicals that turn blonde extensions pink for good.
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September 19, 2026
Fine, thick, or in between: matching extensions to your hair
Fine hair can wear both methods. What decides it is what you're trying to achieve - and whether the extension fits your hair or the other way round.
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September 19, 2026
Extension maintenance: what it costs, and whether it hurts
Move-ups every two months, what they cost, how long the hair itself lasts, and the honest answer to whether any of it hurts.
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September 19, 2026
Why I don't publish a fixed price list
Two parts of an extension quote genuinely can't be known until I see your hair. Everything after that is published, fixed, and on this page.
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September 18, 2026
Hand-tied or I-tip? How Aprille actually decides
The honest difference between hand-tied wefts and I-tip strands — density, lifestyle, hairline, and how the method gets matched to your hair.
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September 18, 2026
Will extensions damage my hair? The honest answer
Extensions don't damage hair on their own — weight, placement, and skipped maintenance do. What actually protects your hair, in plain language.
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September 18, 2026
Your first 30 days with extensions
What the first month with hand-tied or I-tip extensions actually feels like — washing, sleeping, styling, and what to flag early.
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October 10, 2026
Hair extension removal in San Diego: what happens, what it costs
Extensions you don't love? Aprille removes hand-tied, I-tip and tape-in extensions in San Diego for $10 per started 15 minutes. Free consultation.
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