Back-to-School Beauty: Fresh Looks for a New Season
Fall is almost here — is your hair ready? Whether you’re heading back to school, back to the office, or just ready for a change, Chasing Vanity Salon has you covered. From low-maintenance color to healthy hair resets and fresh cuts, our stylists will help you step into the new season feeling confident and beautiful.
Summer may be winding down, but at Chasing Vanity Salon, we believe the start of fall is the perfect time to refresh your look. Whether you’re a busy mom running the school drop-off line, a student heading back to campus, or just ready for a seasonal switch, we’ve got the styles and services to make you feel confident and beautiful.
1. Low-Maintenance Hair Color
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If your schedule’s about to get busier, a lived-in balayage, root smudge, or gloss can keep your hair looking fresh for weeks without constant upkeep. Ask your stylist about soft dimension and tones that transition beautifully into fall.
2. Healthy Hair Reset
Sun, chlorine, and heat styling can leave hair feeling dry or brittle. Book a deep conditioning treatment or B3 repair service to restore shine and strength before the colder months.
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3. Fresh Cuts for a Fresh Start
From precision bobs to long layers, nothing boosts confidence like a great haircut. Pair it with a quick blowout or styling lesson so you can recreate the look at home — even on your busiest mornings.
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4. Back-to-School Styling Tips
Need fast and easy hairstyles for your morning routine? Our stylists can show you tricks for polished ponytails, effortless waves, and heatless styles that still turn heads.
💇♀️ Book your appointment now to lock in your back-to-school beauty refresh — because a new season deserves a fresh look!
Why IBE® Extensions Are the Best Hair Extensions in the Industry (And Why We Love Them)
If you’ve been dreaming about longer, fuller, healthier-looking hair, you’ve probably done the deep dive into extensions. And if you're overwhelmed by all the options out there—tape-ins, clip-ins, keratin bonds, sew-ins—we get it. But at our salon, there's one method that stands out above the rest for its comfort, customizability, and healthy hair growth results:
👉 Invisible Bead Extensions® (IBE®).
This game-changing method is the gold standard of hand-tied extensions—and for good reason.
What Are IBE® Extensions?
IBE® stands for Invisible Bead Extensions, a patented technique that uses a beaded foundation with hand-tied wefts to create natural, seamless volume and length—without damaging your natural hair.
Unlike traditional sew-ins or other beaded methods, IBE® hides every point of contact between the weft and your scalp. That means:
No visible beads
No uncomfortable tension
No damage to your hair or scalp
Just beautiful, invisible, blendable volume.
5 Reasons We Recommend IBE® Over Other Extension Methods
1. No Glue, No Tape, No Damage
IBE® doesn’t rely on adhesives or heat to bond the hair, which means no sticky residue, no breakage, and a safer option for long-term wear.
Your natural hair is protected and continues to grow—even while you're living your best long-haired life.
2. Seamless Blending = Natural Results
One of the biggest frustrations with extensions is the dreaded "line of demarcation"—where your natural hair ends and the extension begins. Not with IBE®.
The strategic placement of the wefts and the hidden beading system means your extensions will blend flawlessly, even in a ponytail, braid, or half-up style.
3. Maximum Comfort & Wearability
IBE® was created with scalp health and comfort in mind. The flexible foundation lays flat against your head and distributes weight evenly, meaning less tension and way more comfort—even if you have a sensitive scalp.
You won’t feel them—and no one else will see them.
4. Customizable for Every Hair Type
Whether you’re looking for length, fullness, or both, IBE® is fully customizable to your:
Hair density
Color blend
Lifestyle needs
Maintenance preferences
Our certified stylists at Chasing Vanity will work with you to design a completely personalized install that fits your hair goals.
5. Flawless for Special Occasions—AND Everyday Life
From bridal hair and special events to your everyday "wake up and go" style, IBE® extensions move naturally with your real hair. They hold up to styling, color blending, and daily wear better than almost any method out there.
Whether you’re walking down the aisle or running errands, your hair will look incredible.
Why Our Stylists Choose IBE®
We don’t just install extensions—we build relationships with our clients, based on education, customization, and long-term hair health. That’s why we’ve invested in IBE® certification and training.
We chose IBE® because: ✔️ It’s safe for fine or fragile hair
✔️ It’s versatile enough for custom color blending
✔️ It allows for clean, open-track move-ups without matting or tension
✔️ It keeps our clients looking and feeling their best—month after month
The IBE® Experience at Chasing Vanity Salon
When you book an IBE® consultation with us, you can expect:
A detailed conversation about your hair goals
Color matching and custom weft selection
An install tailored to your lifestyle and look
Full styling, aftercare education, and maintenance plan
✨ We want you to leave feeling confident, empowered, and obsessed with your hair.
Ready for the Hair of Your Dreams?
Whether you're new to extensions or ready to upgrade from another method, IBE® is a total game-changer—and we’d love to show you why.
📍 Visit us in Grand Rapids at Chasing Vanity Salon
📞 Call 616-419-3549 or
📧 Book your consultation online at