What this maintenance includes
Microlinks Extended Growth Maintenance at Studio Chique repositions existing microlinks to restore a secure, balanced fit and maintain a smooth blend with your natural hair. This service is specifically for clients who are six-plus weeks beyond their last maintenance; technicians focus on retightening and alignment rather than a full reinstall, then finish with a professional style for a refreshed appearance.
If you need hair for an install, we offer premium luxury extensions designed for long-term use and professional coloring. Simply tell us your desired length and we’ll source the appropriate match and prepare it for your appointment. Note that bundles are not included in installs; any purchased hair is handled separately from the base maintenance pricing.
Timing and appointment details
The maintenance session is scheduled for 120 minutes and the service starts at Starting at $275. Our appointment options include early-morning and evening times to help commuters and parents using the Rhode Island Ave–Brentwood or Brookland-CUA Metro stations. Allowing two hours gives your stylist time to reposition links, refine the blend, and complete a polished finish.
During the appointment we reposition microlinks to restore balance and a smooth transition between extensions and natural hair, then finish with professional styling. Because this is an extended-growth maintenance service for clients six-plus weeks out, technicians prioritize secure attachment and even tension over wholesale replacement; a full reinstall remains a separate service.
Aftercare and local considerations
Washington’s humid summers and variable seasonal humidity can affect how extensions blend and hold style; local climate notes inform the finishing products and techniques used. We consider these regional factors when refining the blend so styles remain manageable for commuters and residents who move between air-conditioned offices, Metro stations, and outdoor neighborhoods like Langdon and Union Market.
Longer intervals between maintenance appointments often mean more repositioning is required to restore uniform spacing and tension; this influences the time needed and styling choices. Bring information about your last maintenance date and any prior color history so your stylist can assess growth patterns quickly and recommend whether a maintenance session or a reinstall is the better choice.
