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Extensions

We offer sew-in and tape-in extensions. Please read through the following information thoroughly before booking your first extension appointment.

For pricing see our Service Menu.

First Appointment:

This is your color matching consultation and is required to discuss your vision and what would be required to make that a reality for you.
A Non-refundable payment is required to reserve your first appointment – this is to purchase your hair.

Initial Application Appointment:

Initial application includes prepping the hair, a wash and blow-dry on your natural, and a haircut to blend the extensions.
Any color to customize extensions further would be a la carte.

Adjustment Appointments:

Adjustments are usually about 1.5 – 3 hours will be every 6-8 weeks. It is preferable to book a couple adjustment appointments out to make sure you reserve your time as it is a larger service. Color will not be included in the adjustment appointment and would be treated as a la carte services and added to your appointment time accordingly.
Adjustments include removal of extensions, wash and blow-dry, reapplication of extensions and a blending haircut if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions:

* What’s the difference between sew-in and tape-in extensions?

Tape-In’s

Tape-in extensions are thin wefts of hair with a medical-grade adhesive strip at the top. They are applied by “sandwiching” a small section of your natural hair between two extension pieces.

Best For

• Fine to medium hair
• Clients who want a lightweight, flexible feel
• Those who wear their hair down frequently
• Lower tension on the scalp

Maintenance

• Move-up appointments every 6–8 weeks
• Quick reinstallation process
• Reusable with proper care

Pros

✔ Lightweight and comfortable
✔ Lay very flat against the head
✔ Blend beautifully for natural fullness
✔ Faster install time

Considerations

• Requires proper home care (no heavy oils near adhesive)
• Not ideal for very oily scalps

Sew-In’s

Sew-in extensions are installed by creating a secure row using small beads, then sewing a weft of hair onto that row using thread. No glue or heat is involved.

Best For

• Medium to thick hair
• Clients wanting maximum fullness
• Those who wear their hair up often
• Longer wear between maintenance visits

Maintenance

• Move-up appointments every 8–10 weeks
• Hair can typically be reused for several months

Pros

✔ Extremely secure
✔ No adhesive
✔ Great for dramatic length and density
✔ Excellent for active lifestyles

Considerations

• Slightly longer install time
• Can feel tighter the first few days

So… Which One Should You Choose?

There’s no “better” method — only what’s better for you.

If your hair is finer and you want something ultra-light and discreet, tape-ins may be perfect.
If you want bold volume, durability, and long-term wear, sew-ins might be your match.

At Mane Street Hair & Color Studio, we always start with a consultation to evaluate your hair type, lifestyle, and goals before recommending a method. Extensions should enhance your confidence — not compromise your hair’s health.

*Do I have to alter my life to wear extensions?
No, just make sure you tell your stylist how you usually wear your hair and your daily activities so that the placement can be customized.

*How long does the hair last?
The hair usually lasts 6-9 months and can last up to a year. It all depends on how well it is taken care of at home.

*Its it bad for my natural hair?
Not if you’re taking care of it properly as explained by your stylist. As long as you brush in between the rows of wefts so there is no matting. Matting can cause tension and breakage.

*Do I need to color my hair to match them?
We try to match the extensions to your hair currently, so no, you do not need to color your hair differently to match them, but you may want to. It is also important to think about the color and style you want to have for your hair for a while, as this is an investment.

*Why do my extensions feel more dry than my natural hair?
Your extensions are not attached to your scalp receiving your natural oils, so its important to use leave-in conditioners and oils on your ends often.

*How should I be taking care of them?

Brushing – You should be brushing everyday to make sure your natural hair doesn’t knot between the wefts and definitely before you wash.
Washing – You can really treat them like your regular hair, as long as you’re washing in between the wefts and brushing them before and after. It is important that you dry them, at least your root area so it doesn’t pull on your natural hair. Letting them completely air dry may cause tension on your beads and also cause your scalp to become irritated. It is best to at least dry your root area.
Products to use – You should be using moisturizing products, as the hair typically feels more dry than your natural. We always recommend a hair mask, a leave in conditioner, a heat protectant and an oil for your ends. (NOTE: We only guarantee our services if you are using product we have in the salon and have recommended)
Products to avoid – Using oils and conditioners on your roots may cause the beads to slip and would lead to more regrowth or the wefts falling out.
Sleeping – Brush and braid your hair before going to bed so that they do not tangle and mat while sleeping
Swimming – Make sure to use a leave-in conditioner to protect your hair and use caution when putting your hair up when wet so you can avoid tension on the beads and your natural hair.

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Facts about Conditioners

FACT: There is no such thing as a bad conditioner.

All conditioners are meant to be good for the hair. They don’t contain harsh ingredients to damage or strip the hair. However, if the recommended product is incorrect for a specific hair type, the hair can become weighed down, limp, lifeless, dull and will not hold hair color or perms.

There are two categories of conditioners: “feel good” conditioners and “fix” conditioners. Feel good conditioners don’t necessarily fix the hair and fix conditioners don’t necessarily feel good. Knowing the right ingredients and proper hair analysis is crucial for getting the right product on the right head.

Proper use is extremely important… if not used correctly, there is no benefit!

How to use conditioner properly:

Apply conditioner and let sit for 1-5 minutes (wash your body or shave your legs or sing a little tune while you wait) If you have hair that tangles easily or curls, use a wide tooth comb in the shower to detangle.
Rinse hair until it is slightly filmy. If rinsed squeaky clean there will be no benefit from the product.
A leave-in conditioner should be used on all chemically treated hair in addition to the conditioner used in the shower to fully close cuticle back down to keep color from fading.
- If your hair feels greasy or weighed down from this, then it’s the wrong conditioner for your hair type! Everyone needs a conditioner, its about getting the right one for you!

Types of Conditioners:

Detanglers – For all hair types. Detangles and brings the hair to its proper pH by closing the cuticle.

Moisturizers – For hair that is dry and gets frizzy in the humidity

Reconstructors – For damaged hair deep conditioning; they need to be left on for 3-5 minutes WITH HEAT. The main purpose of a reconstructor is to strengthen or repair hair. The percentage of repair will vary depending on the amounts and types of proteins and essential fatty acids used in the product.

Keratin proteins are the best source. They are 99% effective at fixing damaged hair
Wheat, soy, silk, and quinoa proteins are very effective at repairing hair depending on amounts and quality of ingredients. Wheat is 90% effective while soy, silk, and quinoa are 60% effective. Silk also adds shine

Thermal Protectors – for heat styled hair. To safeguard hair against heat. Silicones and waxes are often used in these because they coat the hair and protect the shaft completely.

Leave-in Conditioners – This is self explanatory. Restores hair’s pH. EVERYDAY. ALL HAIR TYPES

Fun Facts and Tips

After showering apply any conditioner to entire body while skin is still moist. This will act as a body lotion.
Use a pea size amount on hair before getting out of the shower, it will act as a leave-in or just on the ends of long hair that need more conditioning.
Use it as hand cream after washing your hands.
Bring a leave-in conditioner to the beach to hydrate and protect skin and hair.

THE TRUTH ABOUT SHAMPOO

Let’s Lather….

We all know the reason we wash our hair in the first place is because it’s dirty – but how does it get dirty? There are several ways: your scalp secretes oils that make your hair feel dirty, perspiration which deposits salts, and other hormonal possibilities. On top of that – smoke, pollution, and dust that your hair picks up from the environment also get deposited into your hair. And let’s not forget the residue from styling products such as hairspray, gel, mousse or other products you might use.

For the most part, all this residue on your hair is not very water soluble – meaning just rinsing with water alone won’t make it go away. Enter SHAMPOO with its surfactant molecules. These molecules are designed to remove water insoluble contaminants by working as tiny chemical bridges by linking oil and water together. (Great science fair project! – negative and positive charges – I won’t bore you with it all here but it’s cool!) When shampoo is applied to dirty hair, these tiny chemical cleansers spring into action and “seek out” the drops of oil, dirt, and yesterday’s hairspray and keeps it all suspended in the rinse water so it goes down the drain, not back into your hair.

How often should you wash your hair?

Under normal conditions you should wash your hair once a day. While the new fad is to go as long as humanly possible between washing because “your color will last longer”, “your hair won’t dry out”, or any other reason they’re trying to sell you, the reality is, if you’re using a properly pH balanced shampoo (4.5-5.5. See our blog on ‘Why pH matters’), your shampoo has no salt, and low or no sulfates, daily washing is best. Our scalps get a build up of dirt, oils, and products that block the hair follicles and could clog them and result in hair loss/thinning. Also, the amount of lather DOES NOT affect a shampoo’s ability to clean hair. Foam boosters are added by the manufacturers to improve lather. Any benefits shampoo claims to have beyond cleaning your hair have NO basis in fact! So shampoo with “mangoberry extract for added shine” – NOPE! Marketing and advertising have a powerful impact on the way we think, buy and use products. Don’t fall for their BS!

How to properly wash your hair…

Shampoo using a pH balanced product. DO NOT pile hair and scrub! Scrub the scalp and work shampoo down the hair shaft. Let sit 1-2 minutes. (Wash your face)

Apply Conditioner. Normal/Oily hair – avoid scalp. Dry hair/Scalp, apply from roots to ends. Let sit for 2-5 minutes. (Wash your body and/or shave) Rinse leaving a slight film (it should feel like you could rinse for another couple seconds).

Lower that temperature! Water that is too hot will make your color fade and dry your hair out no matter how good your products are!

What to look for when buying a shampoo

pH. Are you sick of us saying that word yet? A good bottle of shampoo will tell you the pH level ON THE BOTTLE. If it doesn’t say “pH 4.5-5.5” it doesn’t have to be balanced and probably isn’t… that includes ALL professional products. (see our blog on Why pH matters for more in depth facts).

Sulfate free, SALT free. While it is very difficult to find products that have none of these items – there are some that exist (we carry them!). All of those ingredients will fade your color. Salt is used as a thickening agent in shampoo and will abrade the hair cuticle and fade color faster than you can say sodium chloride!

Know your hair type. Curly, straight, colored, damaged…. shampoos have different types of moisturizers in them to give the most benefits to your hair type. Example: wheat proteins are great for straight hair but curly hair needs essential fatty acids in the form of oils. Color treated hair needs moisture in both proteins and EFA’s.

When in doubt, come talk to us, we’ll make sure we get the right product on your head!

Is your hair loss related to the pandemic?

Hair shedding (a/k/a hair loss) may raise a concern and become more noticeable when shampooing, combing, or even just running your hands through your hair. Many people wonder how much hair loss is normal and when should they be concerned? Great question!

How Much Hair Loss is Normal?

Hair follicles transition through multiple phases as part of its normal growth cycle. These phases occur throughout our entire scalp involving each individual hair follicle on its own individualized cycle. It is normal for everyone to experience some daily shedding, daily shedding is part of making way for new hair and is part of the normal hair growth cycle. However, if your daily shedding markedly increases to more than what you have typically seen when shampooing and styling, there are a number of reasons why this could be happening.

Hair goes through normal shedding. Approximately 100 stands per day!

What Causes Increased Hair Shedding?

Oftentimes when asking someone to explain what comes to mind when thinking about hair, many people say it’s something we shampoo, style, cut, grow, and color. All of these things are true, but the one thing many don’t consider is that our hair is an indicator of our internal health. Yes, it’s true!! Hair is more than just what we are able to see or do to it, hair expresses information from within. There are several factors such as diet, medication, nutrition, illness, and stress that can lead to an increase in hair shedding, often known as diffuse hair loss.

Unlike normal day-to-day shedding, diffuse shedding/hair loss tends to be much more noticeable. This type of shedding/hair loss can begin 2-3 months after the underlying condition occurs. As mentioned, some of those conditions can be diet, medication, nutrition, illness, and stress. Yes, you read that right, there is a delayed effect. Diffuse hair loss (experienced as excessive shedding) can occur 2-3 months after the hair growth cycle has been triggered and impacted by an underlying cause.

There are two types of diffuse hair loss – temporary self-correcting, and permanent.

Temporary self-correcting diffuse hair loss (experienced as excessive shedding) can continue for up to 2-3 months from when it begins before it shows signs of correcting itself, hence the term temporary self-correcting.
Permanent diffuse hair loss, on the other hand, can continue over the course of many months and will continue until the underlying condition is corrected.

The good news is that with both types of diffuse hair loss the hair can return to its normal growth cycle without any long-term effect or damage to the hair follicle.

Why Your Recent Hair Loss May Be Pandemic Related

A popular question I have been asked lately is, “Why are so many women and men currently experiencing increased hair shedding, and could this be a type of diffuse shedding/hair loss?” Well, honestly I am not surprised this question has become so popular, and if you are someone experiencing this condition you are certainly not alone! Let’s not overlook the dramatic changes that have taken place in our lives over the past few months due to the pandemic. We have all experienced a great deal of stress over the past few months, including the emotional, financial, and physical stressors that we continue to encounter as we navigate our lives. Remember, diffuse hair loss can be a sign of the body’s response to stress and the hair loss often doesn’t happen until 2-3 months after the stressful event occurs.

*Mental, emotional, and physical stress can cause hair loss*

Take a minute and look at the calendar, ask yourself when you first noticed the change in your hair shedding and how long it has been happening. We all process stress in our own way and the onset of stress may occur at a different time and degree than others around us. If you are experiencing more daily hair shedding than usual, you may be experiencing diffuse hair loss due to stress.

Mark your calendar from when you noticed the shedding increased and keep track for 2-3 months after its initial onset. Has the hair loss slowed down or possibly even returned to its usual shedding amount? The good news is unless there’s another underlying medical reason for your hair loss, it may recover once that period passes if there are no other causes for hair loss.

When Should I Consult With a Professional?

Remember, if you feel that your condition shows no improvement, if shedding continues to increase, or you are experiencing hair shedding with scalp sensitivity, a visit with a qualified hairstylist is the place to start. Come talk to us and we can help recommend products, treatments, and/or specialists that will help you.

Keep safe, stay well, and remember, hair is a reflection of our internal health!

MEET YOUR STYLISTS

Kristen Velletri

Kristen has been in the beauty industry since she was 15 years old. She is a member of the Board of Certified Hair Colorists, and also works as an educator for Lisa Kelley Hair – a company that teaches non brand specific, science based hair education to stylists all around the country. She has two college degrees: one in Fine Art and Graphic Design and another in Architectural and Interior Design. She is also a women’s life coach and run women’s groups that focus on self-love, sisterhood, and spirituality. She has been working behind the chair as a stylist for 20+ years. Her passion for art and knowledge of chemistry and biology allow her to work on clients in all stages of life as well as with all stages of hairs integrity. She is the owner of this salon and has passed her knowledge on to her staff and watched them surpass her in so many ways! (A proud parent moment!) She believes that education never goes out of style and by educating not only herself but other stylists and our clients alike we can bridge the gaps of misinformation and bad information and end bad hair days once and for all! (Okay… maybe not end them forever but a girl can dream!)

Kristen is currently not accepting new clients.

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Natalie Cotta

Natalie has been captivated by the beauty world for as long as she can remember. A true artist at heart, she brings her creative eye into every appointment, crafting looks that feel tailor-made for each client who sits in her chair. She thrives on connection, collaboration, and transforming hair goals into hair realities.

Known for her custom color magic, Natalie elevates every service with a calm, grounding presence that leaves clients looking — and feeling — beautiful. Her cutting skills are precise, she also has a remarkable talent for working with curly hair — enhancing natural texture, shape, and definition with ease and confidence. her bobs are downright iconic, and her attention to detail is unmatched.

Simply put: Natalie is the definition of a well-rounded stylist on the rise. This is a woman who’s going places — and taking her clients with her.

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Celina Sousa

Celina was raised in a hair salon – literally. The sound of blow dryers was her lullaby and the smell of hairspray might as well be her signature perfume. From day one, she knew hair wasn’t just her career – it was her calling.

With a specialty in highlights and fashion colors, Celina has that rare “color alchemist” magic. Dreamy blondes? Lived in brunettes? Mermaid colors? This woman delivers! She is also certified in extensions, which means she can take you from “meh” to “main-character energy” that makes people stop you in the store to ask “OMG – who did your hair?”.

Celina is all about connection. She listens, cares, and makes sure every guest feels seen, heard, and thrilled with their end result. When she’s not behind the chair, she’s either at a concert or spending time with her pup, Lua.

She works exclusively with shoulder length to long hair and her blow outs make heads turn!

TLDR: if your hair has a beautiful dream, Celina’s the one to make it happen.

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Tips, Tutorials, and other Tidbits…

The page links below have valuable information for you to look through. It is encouraged that you all take some time to educate yourself on what your hair is really all about. No marketing, no sales pitches, just good old fashion science (but in an interesting sorta way)!

Enjoy!

hair loss

why ph matters

the truth about shampoo

conditioner facts

keratin treatment Faq

what colors are right for your skin tone

why clarify???

so you want fashion colors…

ammonia vs mea hair color

preventing static

product knowledge

Contact

68 North Washington Street, North Attleboro MA 02760 Phone: 978-224-3386

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Hours:

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12am – 8pm

Wednesday: 12pm – 8pm

Thursday: 10am – 8pm

Friday: 10pm -7pm

Saturday: 10am – 4pm

**APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED**

WALK IN’S WHEN AVAILABLE

WHERE:

We are located in the Pace Plaza Building in Downtown North Attleboro. We are next to H&R Block and across the street from Jay’s Indian Kitchen and Mackie’s Restaurant

PARKING:

There is street parking right outside of the salon. If there are no spots available or you aren’t comfortable with parallel parking, the Bank of America parking lot is one building down and you can park in their lot (Just not in the street facing parking spots. Any where else in there is fine). And if all else fails, there is a public parking lot on Church Street)

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68 North Washington Street, North Attleborough, Massachusetts

Email: ManeStreetHairStudio7@gmail.com

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Hair Terminology

Below is a list of words used in the hair industry that most people are unfamiliar with… either the definition or pronunciation or application. Enjoy!

Balayage

A technique for highlighting the hair in which the dye is painted on in such a way as to create a graduated, natural-looking effect. This is an open air technique, meaning you don’t have foils in your hair and sit under a dryer.

**IF YOU HAVE DYE IN YOUR HAIR YOU CANNOT HAVE THIS SERVICE**

We can get the same look with foil highlights but artificial dye is too hard to break through without heat and would result in orange, off tone results. Yuck!

Expect to be in the chair for 3-4 hours for this service.

Demi Permanent

Demi-permanent color contains no ammonia and deposits only. It is mixed with a low-volume developer to help open the cuticle and lasts 12-16 weeks. This type of color is great for blending gray, enhancing natural color, refreshing color, toning highlights, or for corrective work.

Foil Techniques

Partial Highlights

Partial Highlighting covers the mohawk part of the head only. Expect to be in the chair for 2 hours.

Half Head Highlights

Half head highlights consist of the entire front of the head back to just below the crown of the head. The underneath and nape in back is left alone. Expect to be in the chair for 2.5-3 hours.

Full Highlights

Full highlights cover the entire head and is usually used for maximum lightness. Expect to be in the chair for 3.5 hours.

Toner

A hair toner is temporary. They can be clear to just add shine or have some pigment to complement the tone of the hair or negate or enhance a specific tone of a highlight. It simply coats or sits on top of the hair. Lasts approximately 4-8 weeks. This service is usually done after a highlight and in-between highlight appointments.

Keratin Treatment

Keratin Treatments are a semi-permanent hair straightening method done by temporarily sealing a liquid keratin and a preservative solution into the hair with a hair iron. They are meant to mostly or partially eliminate hair frizz and straighten curls and waves. They can be performed on all types of hair, whether natural or chemically treated (bleached, highlighted, colored, permed, relaxed or previously straightened). The effect usually lasts about three to six months depending on hair type and daily regimen. Treatment must be repeated every few months to straighten the new hair growth.

WHAT MAKES THIS SMOOTHING TREATMENT DIFFERENT?

Customizable – keep curls and lose frizz or achieve the smoothest result possible.

No Down Time – leave salon and immediately wash hair, exercise, put hair in a stylish pony tail or clip without worry.

Great for All Hair Types – curly, kinky, frizzy, fine, damaged or coarse, we’ve got you covered.

No Change to Curl Pattern – after about 12 weeks, natural curl pattern returns.

No Line of Demarcation with New Hair Growth – great for transitioning from Japanese straighteners, relaxers or other keratin treatments.

Treatment is Finished at Salon – you leave the salon with smooth, frizz-free hair for 4-6 MONTHS!

Take home product is required for maintenance. Expect to be in the chair for 2 hours.

Semi Permanent / Fashion Colors

Semi–permanent hair color is defined as color that is deposit only and typically lasts 2-6 weeks depending on the hair’s porosity and condition. Semi–permanent hair color usually has low or no ammonia and is a great options for clients that are concerned with the damaging effects of peroxide. These tend to be fashion colors or toners. (See our blog under “Tips, tricks & tutorials” for more information on fashion colors.)

Get Pure Treatment

Did you know that everyday products and medicines you use can build up in your hair? Medications, minerals from drinking well water, algaecides and chemicals from swimming pools and spas, cigarette smoke and styling products can all build up in your hair.

Get Pure is a deep detoxifying treatment that nearly 100% removes all types of hair build up, including metallic deposits such as copper and iron that are left behind from our water supply.

Unlike other clarifying shampoos and treatments, GET PURE removes build up and deposits without removing hair color and the essential fatty acids and nutrients needed to keep your hair healthy and vibrant. Failure to remove such deposits could affect the performance of products used on a daily basis. Shampoos and conditioners will not work to their full ability and styling and finishing products may not live up to their claims.

At Mane Street, we do a get pure treatment 2-3x per year on our chemical service guests. We do this because build up in the hair can result in discoloration, off tones, poor gray coverage, uneven color and swollen or hot foils that could lead to burnt scalps. Get Pure is our insurance that we can give you the best color service possible without fighting metals, minerals, and other deposits we can’t see with the naked eye.

This service is a game changer for anyone who is frustrated with their bad hair days! Reset your hair to “factory settings” with a GET PURE treatment today!