Why Not Just Wear a Wig?

Yes. We provide a private VIP Suite upon request. We understand that hair loss is a personal journey. Some of our guests prefer privacy to discuss their thinning hair, while others require modesty for cultural or religious reasons. Whatever your needs, we provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel completely at ease. Simply mention your preference when booking, and we will reserve our private suite for your consultation and fitting.

Think of a topper as a volume enhancer and a wig as a complete coverage solution.

• A Topper is designed to conceal thinning hair specifically at the crown or part line. It blends seamlessly with your biological hair, adding volume and density while allowing your own hair to show.
• A Wig provides total coverage, making it the ideal choice for advanced hair loss or for guests desiring a complete style transformation without styling their own hair.

Maintenance depends on whether you choose a removable option or a fixed installation:

• Clip-in Toppers (Daily Wear): These are removed before sleeping. Simply gently detangle them and store them on a stand or in their box to maintain their shape. They only require washing occasionally.
• Fixed Toppers (Beaded/Mesh): These are secured for 24/7 wear. You live your life in them! Every 4 weeks, you will visit us for a quick "tightening" appointment. Every 8 weeks, we will thoroughly remove, wash, and reinstall the topper to accommodate your natural hair growth.
• Washing Ritual: For human hair toppers, use a sulfate-free, restorative shampoo (like our RSH Therapy line). Gently wash in a downward motion without scrubbing, apply moisture to the mid-lengths, and always let the piece air-dry on a stand to preserve its texture and volume.

Yes. Because Monaco Salon uses premium, 100% human hair, your topper can be cut, colored, and heat-styled just like your natural hair to ensure a flawless match. Note: Synthetic toppers have significant limitations regarding heat and color. We always recommend a professional consultation before altering your piece.

With proper care and the use of professional products, a premium human hair topper typically lasts 18–24 months, and often longer. The lifespan depends on the quality of the hair and how frequently it is worn. In contrast, synthetic options generally require replacement every 4–6 months.

If your hair loss is due to a medical condition, your insurance may cover the cost of a "Cranial Hair Prosthesis." When speaking with your provider, terminology is key. Avoid words like "wig" or "topper," which are often classified as cosmetic. Instead, specifically ask about coverage for a Cranial Hair Prosthesis related to medical hair loss. While we cannot file the claim for you, we can provide the necessary invoices to help you submit your claim for reimbursement.

Never. When properly matched and fitted by a specialist, your topper will be undetectable. The secret to a natural look is Low Density. Many toppers on the market are too thick, which creates a "wiggy" appearance. Krista Abad specifically sources low-density toppers that mimic the natural spacing of biological hair. This allows the piece to integrate perfectly with your own hair, providing coverage and volume that looks and moves exactly like it belongs to you.

Pricing varies based on the length, color complexity, and attachment method (Clip-in vs. Fixed). At Monaco Salons, our Human Hair Topper Packages start at $2,200.

This is an all-inclusive service that covers:

• The Premium Human Hair Piece.
• Custom Color Matching.
• Professional Installation.
• A Custom Cut to blend the piece perfectly with your natural hair. We will provide you with an exact, transparent quote during your private consultation.

Mesh Integration is a specialized solution for guests with advanced hair loss who may not have enough strong natural hair to support a standard beaded topper. We create a custom, breathable mesh foundation that is gently secured to your scalp or existing hair. This mesh acts as a stable "bridge," allowing us to attach a beautiful topper securely.

Yes! We offer flexible payment plans through Cherry, allowing you to get the hair you love now and pay over time. Approval takes just a few minutes, and you can choose a plan that works best for your budget.

Yes. As long as your natural hair is at least 3-4 inches long, we can blend extensions seamlessly. Depending on your current layers and density, we may recommend one method over another (such as K-Tips for very short styles) to ensure the attachments remain invisible. We can determine the perfect plan during your free consultation.

Clarification: We offer the Method, not the Brand. "NBR" (Natural Beaded Rows) is both a specific brand of hair and an installation technique. At Monaco Salon, we utilize the Natural Beaded Row method to install our premium Genius Wefts because it offers superior comfort and blending. However, we do not sell the NBR brand of hair. We prefer to source from luxury suppliers like Great Lengths and HairDreams.

Learn about the differences between natural beaded row extensions and Monaco wefts.

Absolutely. We rarely take a single color out of a box and apply it. We order the closest premium match and then custom-blend, highlight, or root-shadow the extensions to ensure they mimic the dimension and tone of your natural hair perfectly.

Hair Extensions Consult?

You can book online at https://www.monacosalon.com/booking, or call 813-259-7555. You may also use the general appointment request form. Consultations are conducted with Krista and her team at our Bay to Bay location, although you may book your service with any provider, at either location.

Hair Color Consult?

Please use the general appointment request form.

Whether or not we can re-install hair will depend on a few factors, as our priority is always to protect the integrity of your hair and provide you with a high quality service. Generally speaking, we can re-install hair from any company as long as it is in good condition, 100% human hair, and appropriate for the methods we use.

Here are some difference scenarios to clarify our policy on reinstalling hair.

If your hair was installed at Monaco Salon and we're doing a maintenance appointment on your hand-tied wefts, or hair topper, YES we reuse and re-install the hair as often as we can over the life expectancy of the hair. We will let you know when your hair is getting close to the point where it needs to be replaced.

Suppose you took a break from your extensions and you want to bring us hair purchased at Monaco Salon, and within one of our installation methods, YES we can reinstall the hair provided that it is still in good shape.

What if you come to us for maintenance or move up for extensions that were purchased and installed somewhere else, will we reinstall the hair? If the hair is within one of our installation methods and within one of the specific brands we work with (Great Lengths, Bellami, Hair Dreams etc) YES we can reinstall the hair provided that it is still in good shape.

Will we install hair you purchased elsewhere and have worn, and it is within one of our installation methods and within one of the specific brands we work with (Great Lengths, Bellami, and Hair dreams), YES we can reinstall the hair provided that it is still in good shape

Will we re-install keratin bond extensions? NO, once removed, keratin bond hair cannot be reapplied, regardless of where you purchased them or which brand they are. Keratin bond extensions are a one time use item and can not be reinstalled once removed.

Generally, Yes. Our priority is maintaining the integrity of your hair. We can re-install hair extensions—even if purchased at another salon—provided they meet three criteria:

1. They are 100% Human Hair.
2. They are in excellent condition.
3. They are compatible with our methods and brands (specifically Great Lengths, Bellami, HairDreams, and Zora Hair).

Important Policy on Keratin Bonds: No. Once removed, Keratin Bond extensions cannot be re-applied. They are a single-use luxury method. This applies regardless of where they were purchased.

No. While we are happy to install outside hair that meets our quality standards, we will not color, dye, or lighten any extensions not purchased directly through Monaco Salon.

Here is why we strictly enforce this policy:

• Unknown Quality: Not all hair labeled "100% Human" is true to grade. Lower-quality hair can melt or break when exposed to professional color.
• Unknown Chemical History: We cannot know if the hair was previously bleached or coated with silicone. Even small chemical differences can cause the hair to turn unexpected colors (like pink or green) during processing.
• Protecting Your Investment: Coloring extensions is high-risk. By only coloring hair we supply, we guarantee the results and protect you from ruining expensive hair.

Note: If you have extensions installed at Monaco Salon, they must only be altered by our stylists. If another salon cuts or colors them, your Monaco warranty is voided.

Home care is simple once you know the basics. The most important rules are to brush gently from ends to root, use sulfate-free professional products (like the ones in your Gift Set), and never sleep with wet hair. We will provide you with a full guide during your appointment.

Krista, Damaris, Billy, Virginia, Meg, and Christine offer K-Tip extensions.

All of our artists are trained in Krista Abad’s hand-tied extension method.

Pricing is fully customized based on the look you want to achieve. Costs can range from a few hundred dollars for volume-only fills to over $1,000 for full-lengthening transformations. Factors include the brand chosen, the method (Weft vs. K-Tip), and the amount of hair required. Because every guest is unique, we provide an exact, transparent quote during your Free Consultation.