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DECODING THE LUXURY MINDSET

Think luxury hair extensions are just about vanity? Think again. After years in this game, I’ve learned that women (and sometimes, men!) seek more than just longer locks.

Their motivations might surprise you.

These clients aren’t just buying hair, they’re buying a transformation. Whether it’s feeling ready to rock a high-stakes presentation, reclaiming their style after a health setback or a love affair gone bad, or simply getting that red-carpet feeling, my job is making that vision a reality.

Let’s bust a myth: even high-end clients sometimes worry extensions will look fake. My mission is to prove them wrong. Instead of just talking about the hair itself, I focus on the techniques utilised by my stylist customers – seamless blending, customised placement based on their unique hair texture and goals… that’s what creates undetectable, truly luxurious results. If I see a woman walking down the street and think: “Ooh, she’s wearing extensions”, something’s not right. We’re not supposed to know – that means it’s a top-notch job.

Together with my closest stylists, we’ve perfected a method that addresses thinning hair, a huge concern for women (and men). We simply call this “hair fillers”. Without reinventing the wheel, we vertically resize our protein bonds into four ultra-discreet tiny bonds that are lightweight and gentle on the client’s hair and scalp.

But it doesn’t end with perfect placement, application, and styling. Detailed aftercare is just as important. Here’s a tip: suggest to your clients to replace their pillowcase with a silk one. See you how their hair looks and feels in the morning!

The real magic? Those clients become your walking billboards. They rave to their friends, who also crave that confidence boost and personalised attention. That’s when you know you’ve cracked the code – because in the luxury market, word of mouth and reputation are everything.

Gold Fever is more than just hair. Find out more at goldfever.com @goldfeverhair

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