Glamour Locks: The Best Place to Get Beaded Row Extensions Done
Non-damaging, invisible, and completely secure — the Glamour Locks beaded row system is the only patented method guaranteed to protect your natural hair while delivering instant length and volume.
Non-Damaging
Patented Tension Strap
100% Invisible
If you are looking for the best beaded row extensions, look no further than Glamour Locks. Our beaded row extension system is non-damaging, safe, comfortable, and completely invisible. When you walk out of one of our Grand Studios your hair will instantly be longer and thicker — and will look completely natural. Nobody will know you have hair extensions except for you and anyone you decide to tell.
That’s because we only use the highest quality human hair that blends seamlessly with your natural hair. And because our attachment point is completely invisible, even if you wear your hair up or in a ponytail, the extensions will still be invisible.
What Are Beaded Row Extensions?
Beaded row extensions are widely considered the best kind of extensions — they provide the least damage to your natural hair, are faster to apply and remove, more comfortable, more discreet, and more cost effective than other methods.
Your stylist begins by creating a row across the back of your head in a horseshoe pattern. Then they attach a hair weft to the row using beads — hence the name Beaded Row Extensions.
A major benefit of this method is that the extensions are extremely secure and durable. You can wear them in practically any situation and they will not become loose or visible — because the extension hair is securely sewn onto your row. Other methods rely only on beads or glue, which can become loose and fall out over time.
How Glamour Locks Beaded Row Extensions Are Done
Your stylist creates a clean parting of hair across the back of your head as the foundation for your extensions.
A patented Tension Strap is added to the row — a thin but strong material that holds the weight of the extension hair, eliminating tension on your natural hair.
Using our patented sewing method, the weft is cut to the width of your head and sewn securely onto the row for a seamless, invisible result.
A weft of hair is a bundle that has been sewn together at the top, creating a horizontal attachment point with hair that drapes naturally from end to end. Our weft extensions are also very comfortable — after a few days you won’t even notice they’re there.
The Only Guaranteed Non-Damaging Method
The Glamour Locks Hair Extension System is the premier beaded row hair extension method and the only hair extension method that is guaranteed to be non-damaging. We offer a satisfaction guarantee on all our services, so you can rest assured you will be getting the best hair extensions money can buy.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our patented method, visit glamourlocks.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beaded Row Extensions
Why are beaded row extensions considered the best method available?
Beaded row extensions consistently rank as the preferred method among extension specialists because they solve the core problems of other techniques. They don’t use adhesive, heat, or chemicals. They don’t require braiding or cornrowing. The weft sits flat and invisible against the scalp. And when done with the Glamour Locks patented system, the Tension Strap removes any weight from your natural hair entirely. No other method delivers all of these qualities simultaneously — which is why experienced extension clients who have tried multiple methods almost universally prefer beaded row extensions as their permanent choice.
How long does a beaded row extension appointment take?
A full Glamour Locks installation — including the beaded row application, weft installation, and custom blending cut — typically takes 90 minutes to two hours depending on the number of rows and the length of extensions being added. This is significantly faster than strand-by-strand methods like keratin bonds or I-tips, which can take four to six hours for a full head. The efficiency of beaded row extensions means less time in the chair and a lower service cost per appointment.
How often do beaded row extensions need to be tightened?
Beaded row extensions require a retightening visit every six weeks as your natural hair grows. At this appointment, your Glamour Locks stylist moves the beaded track up to compensate for new growth, ensuring the extensions sit close to the scalp and remain hidden. This is a maintenance adjustment, not a full removal and reinstall — it takes significantly less time than the original installation. Between retightening visits, the extensions remain fully functional and completely secure for everyday activity including washing, exercise, and heat styling.
What happens to my natural hair after beaded row extensions are removed?
One of the most consistent things we hear from clients after removing Glamour Locks beaded row extensions is that their natural hair is in better condition than when they started. Because the Glamour Locks system places no tension or chemical stress on natural hair at any point, the hair underneath is free to grow healthily throughout the entire wear period. Removal is quick, clean, and requires no solvents — the track unravels, the weft slides off, and your natural hair is exactly as you left it.
Can beaded row extensions be reused after removal?
Yes — this is one of the significant financial advantages of beaded row extensions using premium hair. The wefts themselves, when properly cared for, can be reinstalled for multiple wear cycles. After removal, the hair is washed, conditioned, and assessed by your stylist. In most cases, the same wefts are reinstalled at the next appointment with new beads and a fresh track setup. This means the cost of the extension hair is amortized over multiple installs, making the long-term cost considerably lower than methods requiring full replacement each cycle.
Why Glamour Locks Is the Standard for Beaded Row Extensions
Beaded row extensions have become the most requested extension method among clients who have done their research — and for good reason. The method solves the core problems of every other technique: no adhesive, no heat, no braiding, flat invisible attachment, and easy maintenance. But not all beaded row extension systems are the same, and the details that separate an excellent beaded row install from an average one matter enormously for the client experience over a full year of wear.
The History of Beaded Row Extensions
Beaded row extensions emerged as an alternative to traditional sew-in methods that relied on cornrow braiding, which was widely recognized as a source of traction damage. The original innovation was replacing the braid with a row of individual beads threaded onto sections of natural hair — eliminating the braiding tension while preserving the ability to sew a weft onto a secure horizontal foundation. Over time, the method evolved as practitioners discovered that the weft’s weight still transferred to the beads and the natural hair threaded through them, creating a subtler but still significant tension over months of continuous wear. The Glamour Locks Tension Strap was developed specifically to address this residual tension — taking the weight of the weft off the beads entirely and creating a truly load-neutral attachment.
What the Glamour Locks Beaded Row Method Looks Like in Practice
A Glamour Locks beaded row installation begins with sectioning your natural hair into the planned row positions — typically one to three rows depending on your goals. Small sections of natural hair are threaded through individual microbeads, which are then secured with a specialized tool. Once all the beads along a row are in place, the weft is positioned against the beads and sewn on using a curved needle and thread. The Tension Strap is then threaded through the beads along the row, absorbing the downward weight of the weft. Each row takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes; the blending cut that follows takes another 30 to 45 minutes. The total appointment is 90 minutes to two hours — efficient, comfortable, and complete in a single visit.
Why Beaded Row Extensions Are Ideal for Active Clients
Clients with active lifestyles — frequent exercise, outdoor activities, regular swimming — often find that beaded row extensions are the only method that works with their routine. Tape-ins loosen with heat and sweat. Keratin bonds are sensitive to humidity and frequent washing. Micro-bead strand extensions can catch on sports equipment and gear. Beaded row extensions, by contrast, are mechanically secure regardless of activity level. The weft is sewn onto the track rather than glued or clamped, which means physical movement doesn’t create any risk of the attachment loosening. Clients can wash their hair as often as their routine requires (using sulfate-free products), exercise without restriction, and swim with appropriate preparation without any concern about their beaded row extensions.
The Retightening Experience at Glamour Locks
The six-week retightening appointment for beaded row extensions is a significantly different experience from the initial installation. The weft is briefly removed from the track, the beads are slid back up to the new growth position, and the weft is re-sewn onto the repositioned track. Most clients find this appointment takes 45 minutes to an hour — much faster than the original install — and leaves the extensions looking as fresh and close to the scalp as they did on day one. The Tension Strap is reapplied during the retightening, maintaining the load-neutral attachment through each wear cycle. The efficiency of this maintenance process is one of the practical reasons that beaded row extensions have become the preferred long-term choice for clients who want consistent, beautiful results without a burdensome upkeep routine.
What Clients Say After Switching to Glamour Locks Beaded Row Extensions
The most common thing clients say after their first Glamour Locks beaded row installation — particularly those who have tried other methods previously — is that they can’t feel them. Not that they’re barely noticeable, but that they’re genuinely undetectable in daily wear. No pulling, no heaviness, no awareness of the track at any point during normal activity. This is the practical outcome of a tension-neutral installation: when the system is working as designed, the extensions don’t announce their presence in any way. The second most common response is surprise at how their natural hair looks at the first retightening — healthier, longer, and with more body than before they started. This surprises clients who expected extensions to compromise their natural hair rather than protect it.