Joanna Idaly
Auburn waves in profile, extensions color-matched to the natural hair
Hair extensions for curly hair

Extensions made for your curls.

Curly and textured hair extensions in Elgin, Illinois, chosen to work with your curl pattern, color, and routine.

“I have curly hair.”

Sound familiar?

  • 01You've been told extensions are only for straight hair.
  • 02You've seen extensions on curly hair that looked straight, stiff, or obviously fake.
  • 03You'd have to straighten your hair every day to blend extensions, and you don't want to.
  • 04You want more volume or length without giving up your curls.
  • 05It's hard to find a stylist who understands curly hair at all.

You're not the only one, and there is something you can do about it.

Why it happens

Why curly extensions are different.

Most extensions are made for straight hair. On curls, straight extensions either show, or force you to flat iron every day to hide them. That's why so many curly clients give up on extensions before they start.

Extensions in a curly or wavy texture, chosen with your curl pattern in mind, can move with your hair instead of against it.

What changes

Life with extensions.

01

Keep your curls

Wear your hair natural, with no daily straightening to make extensions blend.

02

More volume and length

Fuller curls and more length, chosen to work with your texture.

03

A stylist who gets curls

Joanna cuts curly hair dry, so she sees how your curls really fall.

Client with burgundy waves after an extension install
The approach

How Joanna works with curly hair

Finding extensions that work with curls, waves, or textured hair takes more than matching a color. Your curl pattern, density, styling habits, and how your hair behaves through the day all matter.

In your free Hair Planning Session, Joanna helps you explore extension options that complement your texture and fit your routine. She cuts the set dry so it falls with your curls.

Learn about the methods →
Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

Can I really get extensions with curly hair?

Yes. Joanna offers curly hair extensions. She looks at your curl pattern and the extension textures available before recommending a match.

Will I have to straighten my hair?

The goal is no. Curly extensions are chosen to blend with your natural curls.

Do you cut curly hair dry?

Yes. Joanna cuts curly, wavy, and coily hair dry so she can see how your curls really sit.
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Ready for fuller curls?

Start with a free video call. Tell Joanna about your curls and what you want, and she'll tell you honestly what curly extensions can do for you. No commitment either way.

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