Hair Extension Consultation
Every PeterJames extension journey begins with an in-salon consultation. It’s where your extension specialist assesses your own hair and works out what will actually suit it — before anything is ordered and before a fitting is booked.
What happens at it
We look at your hair’s density, condition, lifestyle and how much maintenance you realistically want, then talk through the length, volume and finished look you’re after. From there we recommend the method from the Remi Cachet Elegance range that fits — Mini Tips, Ultra Tips, Tapes or Wefts — where extensions are suitable at all.
You’ll also get professional colour matching, an explanation of what the maintenance appointments involve and how long the hair should last, aftercare guidance, and a full written quote.
What to know before you book
- This is compulsory. All new extension clients must have a consultation before a fitting can be booked, and extensions can’t be booked online without one.
- Suitability is assessed, not assumed. If we don’t think extensions are right for your hair, we’ll tell you — that is part of what the consultation is for.
- The consultation fee is redeemable against your fitting when you go ahead.
- Once your consultation is done, your contract signed and your hair ordered, the next appointment is the full head fitting.
Reviews
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Kirstin Strachan 5 star Google review
“My experience with Peter James Scalp and Hair Clinic has been truly life-changing, and I do not say that lightly.When I first walked through their doors, I was in a very vulnerable place. My hair and scalp had been severely damaged by poorly fitted extensions, leaving me not only in physical discomfort but emotionally distressed. The damage was so extreme that I had resorted to wearing partial wigs to hide what had happened. I felt embarrassed, defeated, and completely stripped of my confidence. My hair had always been part of my identity, and I genuinely feared I might lose it — along with a part of myself.From the very first consultation, James treated me with such kindness, patience, and understanding. He truly listened — not just to the practical concerns about my hair and scalp, but to the emotional toll it had taken on me. There was no judgement, only reassurance and a clear, knowledgeable plan forward. Alongside Peter, they carefully and thoughtfully began the process of restoring my hair’s health.The transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. Through their expert product recommendations, gentle treatments, and meticulous hands-on care, my scalp has healed and my hair has been brought back to life. But what they restored goes far beyond hair. They gave me back my confidence, my dignity, and my sense of self.What makes this clinic so special is not only their exceptional expertise, but their compassion. Every appointment feels unhurried and personal. The salon itself is a calm, welcoming sanctuary — a place where you feel safe and cared for. The entire team are warm, professional, and genuinely invested in their clients’ wellbeing.Without their delicate care, ongoing support, and honest guidance, I truly believe my outcome could have been very different. I am beyond grateful for the rescue they provided during one of the most difficult periods of my life.I cannot recommend them highly enough. If I could give 10 stars, I absolutely would. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for everything you have done for me. I am, without question, a lifelong client.”
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“Absolutely lovely. I have very damaged abused hair from years of bleaching and extensions. They were kind, polite and non-judgmental towards my hair concerns. They are are real miracle workers. My hair has gone from a damaged birds nest to a beautiful, well conditioned sleek professional cut. I really couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much.”
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Kim Colquhoun 5 star Google review
“BEST SALON EVER !!!I get my hair done by James he is so caring listens and makes me feel a million dollars when I leave the salon.Everyone in the salon is so welcoming nothing is a bother to anyone in the salon would highly recommend this salon to any one.”
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Diane Stewart 5 star Google review
“Wow 🤩 these guys are truly amazing talented and skilled in their craft, they have taken me from dark patchy box dyes, damaged hair, to a beautiful colour that I never imagined I could ever reach with healthy bouncing hair with top class aftercare ♥️ Thank you so much”
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Frances Rankin 5 star Google review
“I can't recommend PeterJames Hairdressing highly enough - I had a fantastic salon experience with Peter! I really love the cut, but what's been incredible is the change in my hair's condition. It was thinning, like straw, tuggy after washing (couldn't pull my fingers through it), but now the texture is silken. For those of us of a certain age, or anyone suffering hair loss, "Peter James" (Haymarket) has one of only two hair salons in Scotland that has a Scalp, Menopause & Hair Loss Clinic. Absolutely five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
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Brittany Ballinger 5 star Google review
“I had a really wonderful, 10/10 experience at PeterJames Hairdressing this morning. After cutting my own hair for several years due to the pandemic and then having newborn twins, my hair was in a sorry state 😳 - totally uneven, jagged layers, a real mess. Zowie did an incredible job repairing my hair and transforming it into something I could be proud of (and no longer embarrassed by)! Peter, James, and Zowie all took the time at the start to discuss different options with me, clearly communicating what they thought would suit my hair and face shape best. They made me feel so heard and valued, and just really good about myself! The process of cutting and styling my hair went so smoothly. Zowie was so easy to talk to and she did a great job communicating each part of the process as it was happening. I couldn't be happier with the end result. Lesson learned, no more cutting my own hair 😆! PeterJames Hairdressing, I'll definitely be back. Thank you so much! ❤️”
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Karyn Connor 5 star Google review
“I’ve been going to see Peter since the salon opened and love it there, and would suggest them to anyone. I always come away feeling great about my hair but also myself. But today I had an amazing chat with Peter about the work they are doing to improve peoples scalps and their passion to help women going through perimenopause and menopause. Peter said someone close to him started going through this and he made it their mission to learn all they could. I’ve also seen the amount they learn about a product before bringing it into the salon and how important it is to them that they only suggest natural products. To see how much they care about their clients health and wellbeing, legit makes me emotional. 5 stars isn’t enough? They go above and far beyond.”
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Genevieve Penny 5 star Google review
“Zowie was fantastic - she spent time feeling my hair and listening to my struggles with it before recommending the type of cut that would be best, checking in with me through the whole process. I felt very safe in her hands!”
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Do I have to have a consultation before getting extensions?
Yes. All new extension clients must have a consultation before a fitting can be booked, and extensions can't be booked online without one.
What happens at an extension consultation?
Your extension specialist looks at your hair's density, condition and lifestyle, how much maintenance you realistically want, and the length, volume and finished look you're after. You'll get professional colour matching, an explanation of the maintenance appointments and how long the hair should last, aftercare guidance, and a full written quote.
Which extension methods do you use?
We work with the Remi Cachet Elegance range: Mini Tips, Ultra Tips, Tapes or Wefts. At the consultation we recommend the method that fits your hair, where extensions are suitable at all.
What if extensions aren't right for my hair?
We'll tell you. Suitability is assessed, not assumed, and that is part of what the consultation is for.
What happens after the consultation?
Once your consultation is done, your contract signed and your hair ordered, the next appointment is the full head fitting. The consultation fee is redeemable against your fitting when you go ahead.