Elite Hair

Elite Hair is based at 709 S 219th St in Des Moines, Washington, and built around extensions and silk presses. Mandy Malone is the stylist listed for the salon. The menu covers traditional, closure and tape-in sew-ins, clip-ins, a hybrid sew-in and tape-in install, silk presses, a keratin treatment, detox and restore, full color, highlights, two strand twists, wig installs and quickweave with a leave out.

A free 30-minute consultation is a one-on-one session where the hair is assessed, goals and history are discussed, and a plan is suggested. No hair service is performed during that visit. For extensions, clients pick their bundles from a set of recommended brands, and clients who want something outside that list are asked to message before booking. Questions can also be sent through the contact page, which goes to Mandy Malone.

Most services take a $25 deposit to book, children's silk press takes $20, and the Silk Press Maintenance Plan takes $100. Buy Now, Pay Later is available in person for bookings from $50 to $4,000, with approval needed before the appointment. A 50% cancellation fee applies, so clients who cannot attend are asked to tell the salon as soon as possible to reschedule. Hours are Wednesday to Friday 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM to 6 PM, with the salon closed Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.

Consultation first: a free session comes before any service so the plan is built around the hair, the client's goals and their history.