Before and During Service
The I-tip/K-tip Styling service includes a professional shampoo, deep conditioning treatment, a blow dry and final styling for a polished finish. Move-up maintenance is not included. The listed duration for this service is 50 minutes; the time allotted does not denote full service time and your stylist will confirm if extra time is needed after assessment.
On arrival you’ll have a brief consultation so the stylist can work around your installed extensions and discuss the finished shape you want. Studio Chique’s Langdon location offers flexible early and evening booking for commuters using Rhode Island Ave–Brentwood and Brookland-CUA Metro stations, which helps when scheduling around work or family commitments.
Styling Considerations and Limits
The final look depends on the current condition of your extensions, natural hair density and the styling choices made during consultation. This service concentrates on cleansing, conditioning, drying and shaping rather than correction or repositioning of extension bonds, so any maintenance or move-up work must be booked separately to protect attachment integrity.
Local climate plays a role: Washington’s humid summers and cooler winters influence how long a blowout and polish hold. Stylists will choose techniques appropriate for the weather patterns here and advise on realistic expectations for the finished style based on seasonal conditions.
Aftercare and Timing Expectations
After styling, expect to treat the hair gently for the next few days to avoid stress at attachment points. Because move-up maintenance is excluded from this service, schedule a separate maintenance visit if extensions require tightening or reinstallation—keeping on top of maintenance preserves overall wear and comfort.
The 50-minute duration is a guideline; actual chair time can vary once your stylist reviews extension density and desired finish. If you’re planning a visit before or after a trip to the U.S. National Arboretum or Union Market, consider transit time from nearby streets and Metro stations when booking.
