How it works

How Microlinks | Volume Installs Work at Studio Chique in Washington

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This article explains the installation process, hair purchasing options, volume differences, and local appointment expectations in Washington.

Choosing Hair, Length, and Color

We provide premium luxury hair extensions designed for long-term use and professional coloring. Tell us your desired length and we will handle sourcing and matching to your natural color and density, simplifying color processing and reducing the risk of a poor match when the hair is integrated into your style.

During consultation we'll confirm length targets and discuss the weight required to reach your goals. Our Volume option supports a greater installed weight than a traditional install, and because the hair is color-ready, we can plan any salon color work to blend seamlessly without leaving hair selection to chance.

Installation and Volume Differences

The install is completed in a single appointment scheduled for 180 minutes. Pricing for Microlinks | Volume starts at $750, with final cost dependent on the hair purchased and any color work. The Volume service increases installed weight up to 5 oz compared with the traditional 3.5–3.7 oz, producing noticeably fuller results for clients seeking more body.

More installed weight changes how hair sits and moves and may influence how frequently you return for upkeep. Local factors—Washington’s humid summers and everyday commuting—also shape styling choices and product recommendations, so we discuss lifestyle and routine before finalizing the install plan to set realistic expectations.

Maintenance, Styling, and Scheduling

Maintenance needs are individualized based on growth rate, styling habits, and activity level; we create a maintenance plan during your consultation rather than prescribing a fixed schedule. Our Langdon studio supports installs, maintenance, and styling so you can keep integration and shape consistent as your natural hair grows.

Studio Chique offers flexible early-morning and evening bookings to accommodate commuters using the Rhode Island Ave–Brentwood and Brookland-CUA Metro stations and families balancing work and childcare. Many clients pair appointments with self-care packages when visiting the U.S. National Arboretum or Union Market for weekend errands and relaxation.

When you book a Microlinks | Volume appointment expect a 180 minutes session and pricing that starts at $750. We will confirm final cost before the service once you choose the extension hair and any needed color services so there are no surprises.

Bring reference photos and your desired length; we manage sourcing premium hair and coordinate professional coloring when required. Note your preferred commute times or family schedule when booking so we can match you with an early-morning or evening appointment that fits your routine.

Benefits of Microlinks | Volume

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Discover the many advantages of choosing Microlinks | Volume at Studio Chique ~ Luxury Salon & Wellness Spa

Fuller natural volume

Adds up to 5 oz installed for visibly fuller hair suitable for long-term styling and professional color blending.

Custom length match

We source hair to your requested length and match density, simplifying the color and blending process.

Color-ready extensions

Premium hair is suitable for professional coloring, allowing seamless color work at the salon to match your tone.

Flexible appointment options

Early-morning and evening bookings accommodate commuters, parents, and those visiting Union Market or the arboretum.

Meet the team

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Ngina Thomas

Master Stylist | K-Tips, Specialty Extensions & Color

With more than three decades in the beauty industry, Ngina Thomas has built a career around helping people feel restored, confident, and seen through beauty, wellness, and intentional care

What began in 2012 in less than 1,500 square feet has grown into more than 4,600 square feet of luxury salon, spa, and wellness experiences in Washington, DC. Today, Studio Chique stands as a destination for corrective beauty, therapeutic wellness, luxury maintenance, and elevated self-care. At the core of what we’ve created here is the worth and intrinsic value of every person who walks through our doors. With love as our foundation, we wanted to create a haven where people feel as valuable as they truly are.

With more than three decades in the beauty industry, Ngina Thomas has built a career around helping people feel restored, confident, and seen through beauty, wellness, and intentional care. What began in 2012 in less than 1,500 square feet has grown into more than 4,600 square feet of luxury salon, spa, and wellness experiences in Washington, DC. Today, Studio Chique stands as a destination for corrective beauty, therapeutic wellness, luxury maintenance, and elevated self-care. At the core of what we’ve created here is the worth and intrinsic value of every person who walks through our doors. With love as our foundation, we wanted to create a haven where people feel as valuable as they truly are.

Clara Smith

Designer Stylist | Hair Health Expert

Bringing over seven years of refined hair care experience, Clara is highly sought after for her expertise in specialty microlink installs, custom color, restorative treatments, and alopecia

solutions. Renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising commitment to healthy hair, Clara approaches every service with precision and care. She crafts personalized looks that enhance natural beauty while preserving and strengthening the integrity of each strand, delivering a luxury salon experience that leaves every guest feeling confident and radiant.

Bringing over seven years of refined hair care experience, Clara is highly sought after for her expertise in specialty microlink installs, custom color, restorative treatments, and alopecia solutions. Renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising commitment to healthy hair, Clara approaches every service with precision and care. She crafts personalized looks that enhance natural beauty while preserving and strengthening the integrity of each strand, delivering a luxury salon experience that leaves every guest feeling confident and radiant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Microlinks | Volume.

Ready To Book Microlinks | Volume?

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Schedule your microlinks | volume appointment today and experience the difference.