Christopher Rutman · Woodland Hills

What are the safest, most natural-looking hair extensions available?

Keratin-tip (K-tip) hair extensions by Christopher Rutman, in a private salon suite in Woodland Hills serving Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. In hair since 1996, extensions since 2002, and a Sebastian International educator from 1999 to 2010.

Book a free extension consultation Text me Call (818) 681-0992

Before and after blonde keratin-tip extensions by Christopher Rutman

Since
2002extension specialist

Since 2002, specializing in extensionsCertified Great Lengths stylistOne chair, private suite, by appointment

Before you shop around

Save a little, and you could lose it all.

Discount hair extensions too often come with discount workmanship and discount hair. Getting it right isn’t simply a matter of cost; it’s a matter of trust.

The kind of trust that comes from working with someone who has spent decades learning every distinction that makes extensions look like your own hair. Let me help you make an educated decision about what’s right for you.

Here’s why you should hire me

Four things you’ll notice, and nobody else will.

Close-up of small keratin bonds held by a salon clip, with four details highlighted

Safer bonds

Only the highest quality, gentlest keratin bonds, engineered to expand and contract just like your own hair.

Smaller bonds for better blending

Every bond is custom-fit to your hair type, so your extensions look real.

Color that won’t fade

The hair is colored with a patented textile dyeing process over 15 days, leaving it shiny and healthy.

The finest human hair

100% human hair with every cuticle facing the same direction, so it moves and lasts like your own.

Small, neatly placed extension bonds shown next to a quarter for scale

The proof is in the application

This is what it’s supposed to look like.

A proper keratin-tip application: bonds half the size, three times as many of them, placed right against the scalp, in small, neat, even sections. That’s a quarter for scale.

The results

Before and after: keratin-tip hair extensions

Side-by-side before and after of blonde hair extensions — Before & after · natural length and fullness

Side-by-side before and after of long blonde hair extensions — Before & after · longer, fuller hair

Christopher finishing a long-haired client’s style — Finishing touches

Christopher working on a client’s blonde hair — At the chair

Here’s what you can expect to invest.

Every price includes the hair (plus tax and shipping), the application, a haircut, and maintenance between reapplications. Three things determine it:

01 / Brand

The hair itself.

Great Lengths: 12–24″, highest investment.
Hairdreams: 12″, 16″ or 20″, exceptional quality below Great Lengths.
Bellami: 16–24″, most affordable and most popular.

02 / Length

How long you go.

The longer the hair, the higher the investment. Choose anywhere from 12" to 24".

03 / Quantity

How many rows.

The amount of hair you need depends on your own hair and the result you want.

Your investment: Exact price at your free consultation. No surprises.

5 row keratin-tip extension placement diagram, showing all four views

Option 01

5 Rows: Full head

Our most popular option. Full thickness and length. Excellent coverage around the face and above the ears. Extra-thick hair: each additional row adds $292–$487.

$1,459–$2,194Varies by brand and lengthBook a consultation

4 row keratin-tip extension placement diagram, showing all four views

Option 02

4 Rows: Thickness and length

More coverage close to the face and above the ears.

$1,167–$1,767Varies by brand and lengthBook a consultation

3 row keratin-tip extension placement diagram, showing all four views

Option 03

3 Rows: Thickness

A good amount of extra thickness. Thickness and length for fine hair.

$875–$1,340Varies by brand and lengthBook a consultation

2 row keratin-tip extension placement diagram, showing all four views

Option 04

2 Rows: Medium fill

Added thickness. Substantial highlight colors. Correcting an uneven cut, or broken or damaged areas.

$584–$914Varies by brand and lengthBook a consultation

1 row keratin-tip extension placement diagram, showing all four views

Option 05

1 Row: Light fill or highlights

Our most affordable option. A few highlight colors. Correcting one specific damaged area.

$292–$487Varies by brand and lengthBook a consultation

My guarantee

I put my paycheck on the line.

Enjoy your new length, thickness, shine and color for seven days. If you’re unhappy in any way, I’ll either correct the problem or remove your extensions and refund my service fee.

The refund covers my fee, not the cost of the hair, and the extensions must be removed by me within two weeks of your application. Very few stylists stand behind their work this way.

Christopher Rutman, hair extension specialist

Invest in yourself.

If you’re going to spend the money, get it done right.

Book your free hair extension consultation in Woodland Hills.

Book a free extension consultation Text me Call (818) 681-0992

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21021 Ventura Blvd, Suite 100-6, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

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Questions

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What is the process?

We begin with a free, one-hour consultation. We’ll choose your custom color blend, length, and the amount of hair needed, then settle on an exact price. A 50% deposit orders your hair and reserves your appointment. Application takes 1½–3 hours, usually about two, followed by a light blending cut. I’ll give you care instructions, check in on maintenance, and plan for replacement at around three months. Please arrive with clean, dry hair; after application, wait 48 hours before shampooing. Removal at future appointments generally takes 1–2 hours at $150 per hour.

What type of extensions do you use?

I use pre-bonded, individual keratin-tip (K-tip) 100% human hair extensions. They provide a safe, natural-looking result and let me custom-fit the bonds to your own hair.

Do you do tape-ins, braided wefts or I-tips?

No. I work exclusively with individual keratin-tip extensions. I avoid tapes, braided wefts and I-tips because I find the results less natural-looking and potentially more damaging to the hair.

How long do keratin-tip extensions last?

I normally recommend replacement about every three months. Particularly fragile hair may need an earlier change; stronger hair may be able to go longer.

How long does my own hair need to be?

To go from short to long hair and have it look real, your own hair usually needs to be at least chin length or an off-the-shoulder bob. Adding thickness at your current length may be possible in other situations. Pixie-length hair generally cannot be blended into long extensions convincingly.

Why does it cost what it does?

The investment reflects high-quality 100% human hair, its length and quantity, and experienced application. The hair itself typically represents 30–50% of the total cost. Cheaper hair can initially feel smooth because of temporary chemical treatments, then tangle after a few shampoos. I’ve worked with extensions since 2002 and continue to refine my technique.

Can I buy the hair without the application?

No. I’m a stylist, not a retailer. The hair I supply is included as part of the custom application service.

Can the hair be reused?

No. Once removed, the hair cannot be reused. Each application is custom-fit to your natural hair.

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