I went to Catherine in dire need of a miracle. My hair was severely damaged from too many highlights ( and hormones) and the breakage had left my hair looking wispy, jagged and thin. I didn't think much could be done so had nearly resigned myself to a bad hair year. A friend suggested extensions and I went to see Catherine after reading great reviews about her work on Yelp. From the start, she was so warm and encouraging. She found hair that perfectly matched mine in color, density, thickness (blond, thin and fine) and created a beautiful halo that looked natural. I feel like me again! I was a little worried that I'd be able to pull it off (I am relatively low maintenance) but Catherine worked with my patiently to answer all my questions and to make sure I was happy with the way it looked. Brilliant work that even this beauty novice can pull off with confidence. Even boyfriend and mother can't tell the difference. read more

Custom Hair By Catherine - Before halo! - Hair Extensions Near Me - New York, New York

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All hail the Hair Extension Queen of NYC! I had been wanting extensions again for a while. It had been ten years since I had them last and I was a little bit traumatized by the experience of getting them out, as it had left my hair horribly broken and damaged. That said, they were done with synthetic hair. Real hair makes all the difference with the extent of damage to your own hair. Catherine only uses high quality hair and is an expert with weft extensions (in the past, I had pinch braid style). She works out of Uliana Hair Studio these days, a lovely salon in the East Village (I reviewed it separately). You go in for a consultation and discuss options, which include tape, sew-in or halo (non permanent). I went for sew-in as I wanted something semi permanent. My wedding was several months away and I wanted to get used to this hair thing before then. If you choose this method, you need to go in and get it maintained every 4-6 weeks to keep it looking good. The hair is so seamlessly blended with your own that you will forget that you don't actually have that perfect, thick long hair! It's so natural that you'll get more of the, "wow, your hair has grown so long" types of compliments. When I'd tell people that they were extensions, they couldn't believe it. Man, I wish my hair was this thick and healthy! I've had thin, lousy hair since I was like 11. Years of dying, flat ironing and blow drying hasn't done it any favors either. Prices are extremely fair in comparison to other salons, not only in NYC but across the country. Yes, this is an investment, but you pay for quality. It was worth it. I decided after my wedding that the sew-ins and the necessary maintenance weren't for me anymore. Catherine made my 2 wefts into a halo that I wear occasionally (OK, rarely. I've been digging the easiness of my shoulder length hair, especially in winter when long hair keeps getting caught in coats and scarves). Note that my hair was not really damaged at all after having the extensions in for 7 months. Incredible. Catherine is awesome. I appreciated that she was willing to work with me and what I needed as far as the length and thickness of the extensions (initially they were a bit too "much" for me, so she shaped them up and thinned them out a bit). I enjoyed talking to her and getting to know her on each of my visits. Oh and she is also great when it comes to dying your hair! read more

i had never gotten extensions before, and Catherine not only made the scary thought of it so simple and easy but the extensions look so incredible and changed my confidence completely. i always wanted them and so glad i found the perfect place to do it, if you've ever had the dream look no further. HIGHLY recommend read more

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Catherine has been doing my weft extensions for months now and she is wonderful! She does a great job and is also super knowledgeable about the industry. Highly recommend her! :) read more

Catherine made the most nature looking halo that gave length and volume to my damaged fine hair. I highly recommend her and so much better than store bought hair. Worth the investment. read more

Custom Hair by Catherine Catherine has the keen sense of color possessed only by true artists. ‍ My wedding is this Friday (omg!!!), and Catherine has transformed me into my most fabulous, most Cinderella self I've ever been. I told her this, and I mean it still: if not now, then when?! And now, I want to make hair extensions part of my lifestyle! That's how rad they are. I highly recommend Catherine. She really knows her stuff!! read more

Catherine is a real professional hair stylist. She does excellent hair extentions and great cuts and color. I have been to them all and she is by far the best! Don't hesitate call her and see for yourself. You will be so pleased. read more

Catherine did a fantastic job with my hair! She is truly talented and I've never gotten more compliments on the color specifically. She is professional and great company as well! read more

Catherine has done my hair extensions for a year and a half. Here are the reasons why I would not go to anyone else: 1) She uses undyed, beautiful human hair from Europe. 2) Her method does not damage my own hair. In fact, with my extensions, I use less hot tools and wash my hair less frequently, which has helped my own hair to grow and strengthen considerably. 3) When I run into people who I have previously told that I have extensions, they say, "You're hair has gotten so long!" When I remind them that I have extensions, they say, "Oh, that's right, you told me that. Whoever did it matched your hair color exactly." (Indeed.) 4) If I've known someone for a while and then reveal that I have extensions, they are shocked and often don't believe me. 5) Catherine has a chair at the very small Uliana Hair Studio (although to reach Catherine, contact her directly, rather than the studio) and the conversation between Uliana and her clients is always entertaining. Thanks to Catherine's exceptional work and product, I have the long, beautiful hair I've always wanted, and my own hair is stronger and growing fast. read more

I love the quality of Catherine's work and hair. She is very meticulous and puts a lot of thought and care into every aspect of the hair extension process. I've bought hair from her and the hair is thick, high quality, soft, and lasts a long time. My tape in extensions look amazing and do not damage my hair. She places the tape ins correctly so that they do not tangle. I have been very happy with her work and completely trust her with my hair. She's also very friendly, warm, and easy to talk to. read more

I cannot recommend Catherine enough. I've been going to Catherine for almost 6 years and there is a very good reason for that. Catherine does magic with my hair. The quality and the attentiveness is unparalleled. The hair quality is incredible and she matches the extensions and my natural hair seamlessly. I absolutely love my hair and I'm a customer for life. Catherine is patient and always answers any questions I have. She does an amazing job with my color too and is dedicated to giving her clients nothing but the very best. In addition to Catherine's talent, she is the sweetest person and so easy to talk to. Try it and see for yourself. You will not be disappointed, I promise you that! read more

Excellent. My already thin hair was very damaged by extensions and other issues over the last two years. Catherine sat with me and came up with the solution - the halo extension piece. She matched it to my hair perfectly, followed up afterwards for further styling as we were being careful not to cut too much off at first, showed me how to blend it in, and answered all questions I had. She calmed my nervousness down regarding my hair change. Due to the times, I haven't seen too many people, but the ones who have seen it think it is amazing. I would absolutely recommend to anyone. She tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear, and doesn't try and sell you anything just for the sake of it. I trust her and will continue to use her whatever my hair needs will be in the future. read more

Catherine is amazing at what she does! I have short, extremely damaged fine hair with a pretty unusual texture that leans wavy/puffy and she was able to use sew-ins to completely transform my look. Not only is the color PERFECT, but I can finally -- for the first time EVER -- let my hair air dry and have it look amazing. So happy I went to her and will keep coming back. read more

I am by far the most particular person in the world when it comes to any aspect of my hair and was very concerned about the prospect of having hair extensions. I knew I needed something b/c my hair was thinning but I didn't want to have hair extensions as I thought it would tug on my hair causing breakage. I went to see Catherine and she suggested I have her make a "hair head band" as I like to call it. She literally puts gorgeous hair on a wire so it is worn similar to how you would wear a headband. I thought I would give it a try and end up wearing from time to time (I was sure I would not be able to put this in my hair easily.) All i can say is WOW, I wear my "hair" every day and It is so easy to put in. Not to mention, she got the most gorgeous color match (which is hard as I am a redhead) and it has changed my life without harming my hair. I cannot say enough great things about Catherine and her talent. Truly a gem...only problem...too many people are catching on! read more

Excellent extensions combined with high quality hair! Would recommend! You will get complements and no one will know!! Really....... even hair salons that I go to for a wash//trim/blow-out are very surprised! read more

I have been going to Catherine for 7 years now and if you're looking for high-quality, beautiful hair extensions at an incredibly reasonable price, you MUST see her! Before I went to Catherine, another hair stylist severely damaged my hair and I suffered hair lost due to improperly installed hair extensions. Catherine was able to find a method that was easy on my scalp, allowing my natural hair to grow back again. Catherine also does an amazing job with my hair color, matching my natural and extension hair seamlessly!! read more

"I have been getting tape in extensions from Catherine for 2 years and am very happy with her work and the results. She is very conscientious and goes above and beyond. I can re-use the hair over 6 months, it always looks nice and blends well. No one thinks I have extensions. My own hair is not damaged and healthy. I highly recommend her!" read more

So glad I found Catherine! I've been a client of Catherine for over five years now and always appreciate and enjoy the excellent haircare (extensions, cut, color) she provides. Catherine is very attentive to details, always provides accurate suggestions considering my hair needs (understands fine hair especially well), and always does an Excellent job! I highly recommend her services. read more

I have been using Catherine for the past year for my hair extensions and she has done an unbelievable job. I did a lot of research for hair extensions and she is by far the best. The attention to detail she gives to make sure the color matches my hair absolutely perfectly is amazing. Furthermore, she also gets the best quality hair that I have seen. I have got a tremendous amount of comments from people who say how they love my hair and when I tell them I have hair extensions they are beyond shocked as they cannot tell one bit. It looks so natural. Catherine is also a great person, always on time, great to talk to, and extremely nice. If there is ever a problem she is there for you immediately. She is a very talented individual and I highly recommend her to anyone! read more

I never write reviews but had to when it came to Catherine, who is truly the absolute best and just magical! I wanted to try Hair Extensions for my upcoming wedding and reached out to a number of salons. Catherine returned my message immediately to set up a free consultation. She accommodated my crazy work schedule by arranging a special appointment after hours, explained everything in great detail and put me at ease. I followed up this week and had the microbead extensions placed and I am truly obsessed! My hair looks absolutely gorgeous and her ability to match your natural hair is incredible. No one can tell they are extensions and everyone I have shared this with are completely blown away when they find out! I can't wait for my next appointment the week before my wedding! (Which she again accommodated me and changed to help with my pre wedding anxiety!) Absolutely recommend. I am skeptical of "5 star reviews" but hers are real! She is amazing. read more

Catherine is the best in the business! Catherine has been doing my hair color and extensions for almost three years now. During that time my hair has gotten so much healthier and longer - and the color is perfect! As far as the extensions go, they are flawless. The quality of the hair is best money can buy. When I have told people that I have extensions they are amazed - they are so shocked that it is not my natural hair - because it is just a perfect match on every level. Also I think it is worth noting that Catherine is an expert in all the different types of hair extension methods. What I have found is that most other professionals that do hair extensions specialize in just one hair extension method. However, with regard to hair extensions, it is not a one method suits all type of situation. Catherine, because she is an expert in all the methods of hair extensions, is able to offer her clients various options with regard to what type of extension method would work best for them. read more

I have been going to Catherine for over 5 years now. I found her on the Internet after I had lost almost 50% of my hair because another hair stylist improperly installed hair extensions. She is very knowledgeable and HONEST about extensions, the dos and donts and will never do anything that she feels will damage the integrity of your hair. She was able to help me hide the damage and hair loss throughout the 2 years it took for my hair to grow back and I have been a client of hers ever since. Despite her not being local to me, I continue to go to her for color, cuts and extensions for hair. She is the only stylist I would trust to put extensions in my fine, bleached hair and always gets my color just perfect! read more

I have been coming to Catherine for 6 years and could not be happier to keep coming back. She provides the best experience from the moment you walk in and meet her. From the quality of the hair to her expertise and knowledge about specific hair types makes the process comfortable because you know she will make sure you get the right product for your hair type. Do not make a mistake and go elsewhere- save yourself the damage and grief and just go to Catherine ! read more

Catherine is as good as it gets. Besides consummate professionalism, she is delightful! Her years of experience are apparent in her concern for the health of your hair which many others in the biz will not prioritize in hopes for up selling products and services. I can't imagine going to anyone else. My hair has never looked better. read more

I have been going to Catherine for almost 4 years for extensions. First, Catherine is great getting appointments with and works with your schedule and she is always on time.. I don't think I have ever waited for her. Now for the hair, I am particular and don't have the easiest hair to work with (lots of damage, uneven layers, etc).. Catherine is very patient and just knows what I want. I have never left the salon disappointed. I don't use her for color (do myself), but have seen some of the girls she has colored - all look great and natural. Catherine is very talented, plus always nice to chit chat with (helps when sitting for 3 hours). Hope she never leaves NYC while I am still living here :) read more

Catherine is amazing! She has an eye for color and detail and a commitment and passion for her work...she is dedicated to giving her clients the very best. Catherine is courteous, prompt, professional not to mention beautiful and very experienced, she makes you feel at ease and takes the time to make sure everything is just right. She made beautiful and absolutely undetectable clip on extensions for me...I wanted something I could take in and out but I have seen her permanent extensions on other clients and they are gorgeous. It took her a while to convince me to have a Keratin treatment on my hair and now all I can say is I wish I hadn't waited so long..I am so thrilled with how healthy my hair feels and how my prep time has been reduced to about 1/3 of what it used to be!! Catherine did an amazing job...I feel very fortune to have found her and I am sure you will feel the same way! Catherine is the best! read more

Catherine is the best! I found her through Yelp and I knew I made the right choice when she spent almost an hour with me on the phone answering all my questions. Her hair extension technique is the least damaging and the hair itself is of the highest quality-- and the color match is PERFECT. My hair used to get so damaged with old methods, but Catherine's method has helped my natural hair get stronger. There is no damage! I love my long locks and am a customer for life. Don't risk your hair in the hands of just anyone. Go to Catherine and have it done the right way. Also a plus, no one can tell I have extensions! Her method makes it look so natural and it's so easy to maintain. There is no bulkiness or pain. This is the best money that I ever spent on myself. She's honest and will tell you what will work for you--- she's not out there to steal your money, which is so hard to find in New York. If you're thinking of getting extensions, go to Catherine-- she is a true professional and will not let you leave her chair until you are 110% satisfied. read more