A Thing of Beauty WRITTEN BY MEGIN POTTER | PHOTOS PROVIDED
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here you are, heart racing because you’ve caught sight of yourself in the mirror.
“Is my hair getting thinner?” you ask the image staring back at you while you scrutinize those strands of hair sprouting unreliably from your head. Anxiously you wonder, “Was this much of my scalp always showing?” Insecurity increases as you contort into unnatural positions to get a better look. Bad idea. “What exactly is happening here?!” The question haunts you. WHAT’S ON YOUR HEAD: IT’S WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND This is the conversation so many of us are having with ourselves every day. For men and women, fine and thinning hair is accompanied by feelings of depression, shame, and embarrassment. We worry that people will notice and fear they won’t find us attractive. “If your hair doesn’t look good, you don’t feel good,” explained Alyssa Hatin, owner of Luxe Salon|Spa in Saratoga. Her goal is to give people of all ages an affordable alternative. FEELING FABULUXE You don’t have to resign yourself to hair loss and just tolerate feeling terrible. If you have thin hair caused by aging, alopecia, postpartum, thyroid conditions and other chronic diseases, you can still feel fabulous. “I’ve had numerous women and girls leave crying after they’ve gotten the Fabuluxe extensions. It gives them instant results and totally transforms people. They’ve never worn their hair down, and many, not even in a ponytail before, and now they have this thick, full head of hair,” said Hatin. REMARKABLE REVITALIZATION Alyssa Hatin has always had fine hair and there was never a solution. She has traveled to New York City to get extensions because no one offered them nearby. After years of experiencing all different types, her goal became to have her own line and method of installation. 38 | SIMPLY SARATOGA | SUMMER 2021
Alyssa Hatin, owner of Luxe Salon|Spa
After experimenting with the method, she trademarked and launched The Mane Extension Method and Fabuluxe last year. Now, more than 100 clients are thrilled with their revitalized new look. The Fabuluxe brand extensions were created by Hatin and are completely customizable. To match your hair and to achieve the look you want, Hatin picks and chooses strands from 30 different colors of Remy brand doubledrawn wefts made from 100 percent human hair, available in stock at Luxe Salon|Spa. The unique MEMethod installation attaches these extensions. Because they are made from real hair, Fabuluxe extensions can be cut and styled normally. Hydration is key; so, cut-back on washing, use sulfate-free shampoo, and the lower heat settings. A monthly move-up appointment as your natural hair grows will ensure your extensions will continue looking great for up to nine months. ALL TYPES OF HAIR SOLUTIONS Removable Fabuluxe ponytail extensions give both kids and adults cascades of flowing locks. After having two little girls of her own that are obsessed with pretending to be like Elsa, Anna, and Rapunzel, she developed a children’s line of ponytails that will be launching soon, called “Ary&Avy”. “Every little girl’s dream is to have long, luscious hair,” said Hatin. Fabuluxe ponytails are easy to put in (it just takes a bobby pin or two) and last for years. Training other stylists about The Mane Extension Method is ingrained in Hatin’s long-term vision. As is turning a trying time around. Hatin has also created a line of Fabuluxe wigs. “Sometimes people are going through a difficult time and I want to focus on making those people feel good. I want to turn the fitting into a celebration. It’s like a mini-party that happens when the salon is closed so the experience is personal and intimate,” she said. Consultations are always free at Luxe Salon|Spa. For more information, go to www.luxesaratoga.com
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