Who Is a Mesh Install For? 5 Clients Who Benefit Most
Mesh installs are not a one-size-fits-all service. They shine for specific clients with specific goals. Knowing who a mesh install is for makes your consultations faster and your results better.
After 21 years behind the chair, here are the five types of clients who benefit most from a mesh install.
PART ONE: The Five Clients
1. The client who wants hair in one particular place
Not everyone wants extensions all over. Some clients just want more hair at the top, at the part, or around the face. A lace piece can be placed exactly there.
2. The client thinning in a particular area
Thinning at the crown, along the part, or at the top of the head is one of the most common reasons clients come to me. A mesh piece gives natural coverage right where it is needed.
3. The client getting another extension method
Mesh pieces can be integrated into almost any install: a traditional sew-in, single rows, bonds, tape-ins, and even clip-ins. Adding lace gives that install a natural, scalp-like part.
4. The client who wants a protective style with no leave-out
A traditional sew-in with a closure, frontal, or 360 protects all of her natural hair. None of it is out.
5. The client who wants the most natural parting flexibility
Mesh gives more versatility and more parting options than a meshless integration. For clients who love to change their part, mesh is the answer.
"Some clients need hair everywhere. Some just need it in one spot. Mesh installs let you put it exactly where it belongs."
PART TWO: Who May Need a Different Approach
- Clients who will not care for lace. Lace is fragile. If a client is rough on her hair or will not follow aftercare, set expectations or consider other options.
- Clients with sudden or unexplained hair loss. Recommend they also check in with a doctor or dermatologist.
- Clients who want the absolute lightest feel. A meshless integration may suit them better.
PART THREE: Confirming Fit in the Consultation
- Where does she want coverage?
- Where does she part her hair, and does she change it?
- Is she thinning, and where?
- Is she getting another extension method too?
- Will she commit to lace care and maintenance?
SIDE BY SIDE: Client Goals and Lace Pieces
| Client Goal | Lace Piece to Consider |
|---|---|
| Natural single part | 2x6 or 4x4 closure |
| Middle and side parts | 5x5 closure |
| Broad top coverage | 6x6 or 7x7 closure |
| Pulled-back styles | 13x6 or 13x7 frontal |
| Updos and high ponytails | 360 lace |
What to Expect
| Factor | What It Looks Like |
|---|---|
| Consultation | Goals, parting, thinning, and care |
| Wear time | 4 weeks up to 6 months |
BOTTOM LINE
Mesh installs are for clients who want hair in a particular place, are thinning in a particular area, are getting another extension method, want a protective style with no leave-out, or want the most parting flexibility. Confirm fit in the consultation and set clear lace-care expectations.
Read What Is a Mesh Install? and Mesh Installs for Thinning Hair.
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