Alisa Pose
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What is a hair extension move-up?
A move-up is the appointment that keeps a set sitting right as your own hair grows. It is the one you book again and again.
Written by Alisa Pose · Great Lengths certified · 20 years in extensions
Why you need one
Your own hair grows, so the attachment travels away from the scalp and has to be repositioned. That repositioning is the move-up.
How often, by method
Hand-tied wefts need a move-up every six to eight weeks. Volume wefts sit on the same kind of foundation and run a similar cycle. A keratin fusion K-tip set lasts months rather than weeks, because each bond is independent and there is no row line to travel.
The hair is reused
All five methods are reusable with professional care. Wefts are reused through multiple move-ups, and tape row hair is reusable for up to a year. You buy the hair once, so a move-up costs a fraction of the first install.
Common questions
How often do hand-tied extensions need a move-up?
Every six to eight weeks, as your own hair grows and the row moves away from the scalp.
Do I need new hair at every move-up?
No. The hair is reused. Wefts go through multiple move-ups, and tape row hair is reusable for up to a year.
Can I book a move-up for extensions done somewhere else?
Send photos through the consultation form or call (619) 301-3904 and ask. Alisa will tell you what she sees.