Recent Features and Articles
THE BLOG
November 18, 2024
SUMMER WOES & THE PRODUCTS THAT HELP
Terra here! I’m so excited to share my latest product discoveries for extensions, just in time for summer!
October 06, 2024
How Long Do Hair Extensions Last?
August 15, 2024
How to Install Clip-In Hair Extensions - 5 Step Guide
June 05, 2024
Mastering the Craft: Your Comprehensive Guide on How to Become a Hairstylist
June 05, 2024
How Long Does It Take to Become a Hair Stylist? Your Complete Guide
May 01, 2024
How Long is Cosmetology School?
March 12, 2024
Everything You Need To Know About Clip-In Hair Extensions
September 22, 2021
HOW MAKE SIX FIGURES WITHOUT TWELVE HOUR DAYS
July 27, 2021
THIS IS WHY YOU'RE LOSING CLIENTS
June 28, 2021
5 WAYS TO ELEVATE YOURSELF FOR FREE
May 24, 2021
SPRING 2021 MASTERCLASS RECAP
April 19, 2021
THINGS THEY DON'T TEACH IN HAIR SCHOOL, PART 2
March 22, 2021
THINGS THEY DON'T TEACH IN HAIR SCHOOL, PART 1
February 15, 2021
WHAT SETS THE HARPER ELLIS METHOD APART
Choosing the right hair extensions installation method can make or break your hair extensions career. With every install, you are building your reputation as a stylist and working to gain referrals and positive word of mouth.
January 18, 2021
HOW TO SET GOALS
Everyone wants 2021 to be their year! But what does it mean to set truly attainable goals that will move you and your career forward? Today, we’re going to give you some tips and examples for setting goals that will move you forward!
January 04, 2021
STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: CREIGHTON ELLIS
We’re chatting with our very own lead educator here at Harper Ellis Hair Co., Creighton Ellis. Creighton helped pioneer the Harper Ellis Concealed Bead Method and now shares his knowledge with stylists allow over the country. He is also an ELITE Stylist at home salon, Salon Five Zero Four.
December 21, 2020
LEADING YOUR TEAM AS A SALON OWNER
Am the only person who feels like a big standard of success in our industry is owning a salon? That seems to be the end goal for so many stylists, and of course, it was for me, too! When I started Salon Five Zero Four though, I learned very quickly that owning a salon is NOT for the faint of heart, and it’s certainly not the ONLY way to find success in our industry.
October 19, 2020
MINDSETS THAT ARE HOLDING YOU BACK
As a salon owner and a leader of multiple companies all revolving around uplifting stylists, I can now see how certain mindsets hold you back.
September 28, 2020
HABITS OF A SUCCESSFUL HAIRSTYLIST
September 14, 2020
WHY THE RIGHT HAIR PRODUCTS MATTER
August 31, 2020
7 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CLIENTS
August 24, 2020
HOW HAIRSTYLISTS CAN THRIVE DURING COVID
August 18, 2020
FALL 2020 HAIR TRENDS
August 14, 2020
HAND-TIED HAIR EXTENSIONS BY THE WEFT
July 27, 2020
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HARPER ELLIS HAIR EXTENSIONS
Today, we’re answering some of the questions we get most in our DMs. Chances are, we’ll be answering one or two (or more!) of your burning questions about Harper Ellis hair!
July 23, 2020
HOW HARPER ELLIS CREATED THE BEST HAIR EXTENSIONS
So, if you’re looking for your full, dimensional, soft dream hair, tell your stylist that you want Harper Ellis hair extensions! And if you’re a stylist, we would love to provide you with the best hair extensions on the market so that you can create dream hair AND a dream career.
June 25, 2020
HOW TO CONSULT LIKE A PRO – PART 2
If you haven’t read part one, you can read it here – Do You Know How To Consult Like A Pro? If you have, did you write out your personal extension success story? If so — you are ready to move on to steps three & four of the consultation process!
June 24, 2020
INVESTING IN YOUR HAIR EDUCATION
Our mission at Harper Ellis Hair Co. is to help hairstylists feel empowered, educated, and able to create their dream lives. That empowerment begins with taking the leap and investing in YOU.
June 24, 2020
OUR NEW ONLINE TRAINING FOR HAIRSTYLISTS
When COVID-19 turned the salon and beauty industry upside down, we knew we had to do something to help. As salons and stylists were struggling to survive and Zoom calls became the way we socialize, the answer was clear: we would bring online training for hairstylists into your living room.
June 24, 2020
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CONSULT LIKE A PRO?
I believe there are 7 STEPS to an effective extension consultation. As stylists, you know how vital communication is to build strength in any relationship – especially when creating profitable relationships with your dream clientele.
June 24, 2020
HOW TO MAINTAIN “CONTROL” IN YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS BUSINESS
Our CEO + Founder, Terra Harvell, has experienced many ups & downs with managing an extension clientele. All of these highly important, life-changing discoveries stemmed directly from her personal FAILURES & FRUSTRATIONS.
June 24, 2020
DOES YOUR INSTAGRAM SAY, "I AM A HAIR EXTENSIONS ARTIST?"
Great extensions clients can seem difficult to find. If you dream of attracting this caliber of extension client, your social media presence needs to be on point.
June 24, 2020
LATEST HAIR COLOR TRENDS
When you’re feeling restless about your hair, what’s the first thing you think about changing? If we were to guess . . . we would guess COLOR! This summer, we’re seeing fun new hair color trends from platinum blonde to brilliant reds.
June 23, 2020
BENEFITS OF HAND TIED EXTENSIONS
Have you heard the buzz about hand-tied extensions? If you’re contemplating investing in your dream hair, you probably have! When choosing between the different types of hair extensions, it’s important to know all of the facts.
October 15, 2015
THE TRUTH ABOUT HEAT AND YOUR HAIR
I know that stylists focus on product education with your clients – which is super important – but, do you educate on HEAT? From my experience, I’ve seen heat act as a major culprit in damage not only to natural hair but also to hair extensions. Did you know you can burn the moisture out of your hair? And in time, you may burn your physical hair, too!
October 15, 2015
CRUISE IN STYLE THIS SUMMER – BUT DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOUR HAIR!
Always try to keep your extensions tangle-free and safe from any extra tension placed on your beaded row. Swift movement can cause matting & damage to your hair. So remember – tie it up before you go! We hope Summer 2019 is your BEST yet, babes!
September 30, 2015
B3 E - ARE YOU USING IT CORRECTLY?
The newest hype from Brazilian Bond Builder is their extension line, B3 E. We jumped on board from the get-go, because as you know, I LOVE innovative products.
March 19, 2015
TERRA'S TIPS: A TANGLED MESS
Learn the in’s and out’s of detangling a mess — Here from our CEO + Founder, Terra Harvell on what her personal favorite products are to use for detangling hair extensions.
February 15, 2015
TERRA'S TIPS: A PUNCH IN THE GUT
There’s nothing worse than one of your clients having a bad experience with their hair extensions. No one wants to replace any hair… It’s like a punch in the gut, and it hurts. At Harper Ellis Hair Co. we are committed to not only supplying you with the best quality hair we have ever found but also your education and helping you become the best artist you can!