More Volume. More You. A Guide to Hair Extensions for Fuller, Thicker-Looking Hair
If your hair has started to feel thinner, flatter, or less like "yours" than it used to, you're not imagining it — and you're not alone. Volume loss is one of the most common changes women notice as they move through their 40s, 50s, and beyond, and it can affect how confident you feel every single day. The good news: it's more fixable than most women realize. Here's what to know about hair extensions as a way to restore fullness, thickness, and length, and how to get started at Rooted Salon in Draper.
Why Hair Loses Volume Over Time
Hair naturally becomes finer and less dense with age, hormonal changes, and years of styling. It's not about doing anything wrong, it's simply a normal part of how hair changes over a lifetime. What matters most is that there are real, beautiful solutions, and extensions are one of the most effective.
What Are Hair Extensions, Really?
At Rooted, we use sewn-in wefts — a technique where small, secure sections of your natural hair are separated using tiny silicone-lined beads, and wefts of hair are then hand-sewn onto those rows. It's a refined, comfortable process designed to look and feel like your own hair, not "add-ons."
How the Process Works
Consultation — Your stylist listens to what you want, evaluates your natural hair, and creates a custom plan for color match, placement, and amount of hair.
Sectioning and Beading — Small, secure sections are created using silicone-lined beads placed close to the scalp.
Sewing — Wefts are hand-sewn onto those beaded rows for a secure, natural foundation.
Blending and Styling — Your stylist cuts and styles everything together so it moves and falls like your own hair.
Who Extensions Are Right For
Extensions aren't just for adding length. For many women, they're first and foremost about volume and thickness. They're worth considering if you want:
Instant fullness in hair that has thinned or lost density over time
A natural, seamless look rather than an obviously "done" appearance
Long-lasting confidence — extensions hold their look day to day, not just for one styled event
A completely customized result, built around your hair, your goals, and your lifestyle
How Long Do Extensions Last?
With proper care, sewn-in wefts typically last 6-12 months, with maintenance appointments every 6–8 weeks to keep everything comfortable and secure as your natural hair grows. The hair itself can be reused across multiple installs when it's well cared for.
Caring for Your Extensions
Use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner made for extensions
Brush gently from the ends up with a loop brush, holding the base to protect the beads
Avoid going to bed with wet hair, loosely braid or tie it back at night
Keep your move-up appointments every 6–8 weeks for comfort and longevity
What Hair Extensions Cost
Pricing depends on the amount of hair needed and any color matching required, since every install is fully customized to you. The best way to get an accurate picture is a consultation, and right now is an especially good time to book one.
A Limited-Time Offer for New Extension Clients
For a limited time, new extension installs at Rooted Salon are 50% off, and every new client also receives a free take-home kit valued at over $299; a full at-home care regimen to help you maintain that salon-fresh fullness between visits.
Use code ROOTED50. Offer valid through September 30, 2026.
Book your extension consultation with Rooted Salon in Draper and see what more volume — and more you — can look like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can hair extensions help with thinning hair or hair loss? Yes! Extensions are one of the most popular solutions for adding fullness and thickness to hair that has thinned over time. A consultation helps determine the right amount and placement for your specific hair.
Do hair extensions damage your natural hair? When installed and maintained by a trained extension specialist, sewn-in wefts are considered a gentle option, since they don't use heat, glue, or adhesive directly on the scalp or hair shaft. Proper placement and regular maintenance appointments help protect your natural hair.
How long does an extension appointment take? Appointment length depends on the amount of hair and the complexity of the result, but sewn-in installs typically take a few hours. Your stylist will give you a personalized time estimate at your consultation.
Will my extensions look natural? Yes. Sewn-in wefts are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural hair, and your stylist will cut and style everything together for a soft, undetectable result.
Where can I get hair extensions near Draper, Utah? Rooted Salon, a luxury hair salon located in Draper in the Salt Lake Valley, offers custom sewn-in extensions designed to add natural-looking volume, thickness, and length.
Rooted by Harlo is a woman-owned luxury hair salon in Draper, Utah, serving clients throughout the Salt Lake Valley.