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Monaco Hair Salon Tampa 143 South Dale Mabry Highway

Monaco Hair Extensions Salon South Tampa

Monaco Hair Extensions Salon South Tampa 3401 Bay to Bay Blvd

Welcome to The Best Hair Extensions & Color Salon in Tampa

Two Locations • Award-Winning Service • Free Consultations

Year after year, Monaco Salon is recognized among the Best Hair Salons in Tampa for our expertise in hair extensions, balayage, toppers, and premium hair color services. Clients travel from South Tampa, Palma Ceia, Hyde Park, Westshore, St. Pete, and Clearwater for our artistry, our service, and our commitment to making every guest feel confident and beautiful. View Awards

★★★★★ “The only salon I’ll trust with my hair!” – Google Review

Why Choose Monaco Salon?

We’re more than just a place to get your hair done—Monaco Salon is a team of highly trained, education-driven stylists specializing in the services that transform not only your hair, but how you feel about yourself.

Our Signature Specialties:

Hair Extensions – 20+ years’ experience with genius wefts, keratin bonds, and the mesh integration technique.

Hair Toppers & Hair Loss Solutions – Discreet, natural-looking volume for thinning hair or bare patches.

Custom Color & Blonding – From dimensional foils to lived-in blondes, vivid colors to color correction.

Smoothing Treatments – Brazilian Blowouts, deep conditioning, and shine services.

Meet Krista Abad,
Owner of Monaco Salons

With over 20 years of experience, Krista Abad is a world-class specialist in hair extensions and hair replacement. Her passion lies in restoring self-confidence and celebrating the unique beauty of every guest who sits in her chair. Krista’s expertise spans advanced techniques—including beaded row toppers, mesh integration, and Monaco’s signature hand-tied extensions—and she is also a respected educator, mentoring stylists from across the country.

Krista co-owns Monaco Salon with her husband, Jesus Abad, who originally launched Monaco Salon in 2007.

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Extensions & Toppers, Customized to You

We keep hundreds of colors and lengths in stock, allowing many guests to have same-day transformations. Every service begins with a free consultation where we:

  • Learn about your hair and goals.
  • Show you real samples to touch and see.
  • Provide a customized plan and exact quote.

Our Training Sets Us Apart

From day one, our stylists participate in an advanced in-salon training program that can last up to a year. Even our Level 1 and Level 2 stylists receive rave reviews for their work. Education never stops—our team trains with top industry educators in cutting, color, extensions, and hair loss solutions.

What Makes Monaco Different

  • Private Styling Room Available for guests who need privacy during their service.
  • Mesh Integration for Extensions – a specialty service for those with fine or fragile hair.
  • Award-Winning – Consistently ranked among Tampa’s best salons.
  • 1,000+ Five-Star Google Reviews across our two locations.

Ready to Love Your Hair Again?

Book your free consultation today and discover why clients say, “Monaco Salon is the best decision I’ve made for my hair.”


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If you're looking for more information , here are some of our most popular services.

Hair Extensions, Toppers & Hairlines, Haircuts & Hairstyles, Hair Color, Blonding, BalayageFantasy Hair Color, Keratin Treatments, and men's grooming.

 

Will hair extensions work on short hair?

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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.

Do you offer NBR extensions?

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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.

Will the extensions match my exact hair color?

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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.

How do I book a consultation?

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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.

 

Can you re-install hair extensions that have been worn already?

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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.

Can you re-install hair extensions I already own (or purchased elsewhere)?

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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.

Can you custom-color hair extensions that I purchased somewhere else?

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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.

How do I care for my extensions at home?

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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.

How much do hair extensions cost at Monaco?

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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.

Do you have a blonde hair specialist?

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Yes. Monaco Salon is home to some of the best hairdressers in the state of Florida. Whether you are looking for icy platinum, warm honey, or dimensional highlights, our specialists have mastered the art of blonde. Every appointment begins with a consultation to ensure we achieve your perfect shade.

How do I remove box hair dye?

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Please leave this to the professionals. Box dye is unpredictable and difficult to remove. If you are unhappy with at-home results, call us. Our Color Correction experts can gently remove the dye and restore your hair, but we advise against experimenting further at home to avoid permanent damage.

Come in for a free hair color consultation.

Learn more about our hair color correction services.

What's the difference between highlights or balayage?

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The difference is the technique and the maintenance.
• Highlights (Foils): Create precise, defined streaks of brightness.
• Balayage (Hand-Painted): Creates a soft, sun-kissed gradient. Highlights typically require maintenance every 6–8 weeks, while balayage grows out more gracefully, offering a lower-maintenance option.

Which one should I get?

The answer depends on the look you want and how often are you willing to maintain it. Ask yourself how obvious you want your highlights to be, and if you want highlights all the way to the root. Highlights will have to be maintained every 6-8 weeks, while balayage usually grows out more gracefully, making it a lower-maintenance option.

Come in for a free hair color consultation.

Learn more about the difference between highlights and balayage here on the Monaco Salon blog.

Looking for inspo for your next highlights appointment?  View examples of our work in our hair color gallery.

Can I go from brunette to blonde in one appointment?

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It depends on the health of your hair. Going significantly lighter is a chemical process that often requires multiple sessions to achieve the desired tone without causing damage. As blonding specialists, we will give you a safe, realistic plan to reach your goal.

How do I keep my hair color from fading?

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Use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, wash less frequently, protect your hair from heat with a thermal spray, and minimize sun and chlorine exposure.

Schedule a gloss or toner service to give your color a boost if you're not due for a full color service.

What is “lived-in color”?

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Lived-in color is a modern technique that blends multiple shades (often using a root melt) to create dimension that mimics how hair naturally grows out. It creates a graceful transition at the roots, allowing you more time between touch-ups while still looking polished.

How often will I need to touch up my hair color?

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It depends on the type of color service and your personal preferences.

  • Root Retouch: Every 4–6 weeks.
  • Highlights: Every 6–8 weeks.
  • Lived-In Color: Every 3–4 months (many guests visit sooner for a quick Gloss to refresh the shine).
  • Vivids/Reds: Every 4–8 weeks.

Should I wash my hair before my color appointment?

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Come with clean, dry hair if you're getting highlights, and avoid using heavy styling products the day of your appointment. It’s also helpful to bring inspiration photos and be ready to talk about your hair goals, maintenance preferences, and past color history so we can create the perfect plan for your hair.

Can you color my extensions or topper?

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Yes! This is a Monaco Salon specialty. Most salons struggle with this, but we are experts at custom-coloring extensions to blend seamlessly with your biological hair. Whether we are coloring your natural hair, the extensions, or both, we ensure a flawless match.

What is a Fusio Dose Treatment?

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Kérastase Fusio Dose is a customized in-salon treatment. Your stylist will mix a concentrated formula specifically for your hair needs (such as dryness, damage, or color protection) for an instant transformation that leaves your hair incredibly soft and shiny. Because it is customized cocktail just for you, it makes an ideal addition to your color service.