Renew Hair Named Finalist for Victorian Salon Business of the Year 2026

We have some very exciting news to share…

Renew Hair has been named a finalist for VIC Salon Business of the Year at the 2026 ANZ Hair Industry Awards – Business!

The Renew Hair team celebrating being named a finalist for VIC Salon Business of the Year at the 2026 ANZ Hair Industry Awards – Business.

And this one feels pretty special.

The AHIA Business Awards were created to recognise business excellence within the hair industry and have now been running for 13 years. In 2026, more than 300 entries were submitted across Australia and New Zealand, with entries assessed by an independent panel of more than 30 national and international judges from areas including business, finance, marketing, education, design and leadership.

To have our Altona salon recognised amongst some incredible Victorian businesses is something our whole team is incredibly proud of.

More Than Just Beautiful Hair

When I bought Renew Hair over 11 years ago, I always wanted to create more than somewhere you simply came to get your hair done.

I wanted it to feel warm, welcoming and professional — somewhere clients genuinely enjoyed visiting and somewhere our team felt supported to learn, grow and build amazing careers.

Over the years, that has meant constantly looking at how we can make Renew better.

From investing in ongoing education and premium products, to improving our client experience, creating our Renew Rewards program, introducing smarter salon systems and continuing our commitment to sustainability, there is always something happening behind the scenes.

And while beautiful hair will always be at the heart of what we do, being recognised in a business award feels especially meaningful because it acknowledges everything that goes into running a great salon beyond the chair.

What It Means to Be a Victorian Salon Business of the Year Finalist

Being named a Victorian Salon Business of the Year finalist feels especially meaningful because this award recognises everything that goes into running a great salon — not just the beautiful hair our team creates every day.

Renew Hair is officially one of the Victorian finalists alongside some incredible salons from across the state.

But for me, this recognition really belongs to our team.

They are the people who bring Renew to life every day — looking after our clients, supporting one another, learning, improving and creating the atmosphere we are so proud of.

And of course, none of it would be possible without our clients.

Every appointment you book, friend you refer, review you leave and year you continue choosing Renew helps our salon grow.

So thank you for being part of it.

Next stop… The Star Brisbane on Sunday 18 October for the AHIA Business Awards Gala.

Pack your bags team — Queensland, here we come! 🥂

Jacinta & the Renew Hair team xx

Are Hair Extensions High Maintenance? Cost, Upkeep & How Long They Last

So, you love the idea of fuller, thicker or longer hair — but what does actually having hair extensions involve?

How often will you need to come back to the salon? What will they cost to maintain? How long do they last? And one of the biggest questions we hear — will they damage my natural hair?

These are all things we think you should understand before deciding if extensions are right for you.

Are hair extensions high maintenance?

Hair extensions do require commitment, but once you know how to care for them, that routine quickly becomes part of looking after your hair.

At Renew Hair, we use premium Maiden Hair Extensions and offer both tape hair extensions and weft hair extensions.

Natural looking hair extensions adding fullness, thickness and length to fine hair.

As your natural hair grows, your extensions move further away from the scalp, so regular professional maintenance is really important. We recommend having tapes reapplied and wefts repositioned approximately every 6–8 weeks, depending on your hair growth and individual extension method.

Weft vs tape hair extensions — is the upkeep different?

While both require regular salon maintenance, the way they’re maintained is different.

Tape extensions are removed, refreshed and reapplied, while wefts are repositioned as your natural hair grows.

Whether you’re considering tape hair extensions Altona or weft hair extensions Altona, neither method is automatically better. The right option depends on your natural hair, density, lifestyle and what you’re hoping to achieve.

If you're wondering about the best hair extensions for fine hair, this is particularly important — we need to assess how much natural hair you have and choose an option that won’t place unnecessary stress on it.

Looking after your extensions means looking after your natural hair

This is the part we really want our extension clients to understand.

Maintenance isn’t only about keeping your extensions looking beautiful. It’s also about protecting your natural hair health.

Leaving extensions too long between appointments, allowing tangling or matting around the attachment points, sleeping with wet extensions or using the wrong products can put unnecessary stress on your own hair.

We’ll show you how to brush, wash and style your extensions correctly and recommend professional extension-safe products to help keep both your Maiden extensions and natural hair in beautiful condition.

What do hair extensions cost?

There isn’t one set price because every client needs a different amount of hair.

Adding subtle thickness through fine ends will be a very different investment to creating a full length transformation. You’ll also need to consider your ongoing 6–8 weekly maintenance appointments.

The extension hair itself can be reused through multiple appointments when properly cared for, with Maiden advising that their extension hair can last around 9–12 months depending on the method, wear and home care.

Ready to talk about your options?

If you’ve been looking for hair extensions Altona, hair extensions Hobsons Bay, or even searching for a hair extension specialist near me, the best place to start is with a consultation.

Book your complimentary Hair Extension Consultation at Renew Hair.

We’ll assess your hair, talk about the result you’d love, explain the costs and maintenance involved and help you decide whether tapes, wefts — or hair extensions at all — are the right choice for you.

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Hair Extensions for Fine Hair: Are They Right for You?

Maybe you’ve thought about hair extensions before, but always assumed they were really only for someone wanting long, dramatic hair.

But what if you actually love your current length — you just wish your hair felt a little thicker?

Maybe your ponytail feels finer than it used to. Your ends look a little wispy, your hair seems to fall flat no matter how you style it, or you’ve lost some fullness after having a baby or you've experienced some breakage.

If that sounds like you, hair extensions might be worth considering — because they’re definitely not just about length.

Beautifully blended Maiden Hair Weft Hair Extensions adding fullness, thickness and length while looking completely natural.

Could hair extensions for fine hair give you the fullness you’re missing?

One of the biggest misconceptions we hear about hair extensions is that they’re only for people wanting really long hair.

They’re not.

For someone with naturally fine hair, extensions can be used to add thickness through the sides and ends, create a fuller-looking shape and give your hair a little more body — sometimes without adding any length at all.

The best hair extensions for fine hair will depend on your natural density, condition and the result you’re hoping to achieve.

Of course, if you do dream of longer hair, we can absolutely create that too.

Has your hair become thinner?

Maybe your hair used to feel fuller than it does now.

We see clients who notice changes after pregnancy, hormonal changes, stress or periods of breakage. You might find the hair around your sides feels thinner, your ends aren’t as full as they once were, or your overall density has changed.

Hair extensions can sometimes help fill in those areas and create a more balanced look, but this is exactly why we start with a consultation.

Before recommending extensions, we’ll assess your natural hair, its condition, strength and density to make sure they’re suitable for you.

Not sure which hair extension option is right for you?

We get it. If you’ve started looking into hair extensions, it can get confusing pretty quickly.

There are tape extensions, wefts, keratin bonds, bead extensions, clip-ins — and then different lengths, amounts of hair and application methods within those options too.

But the good news is, you don’t need to work out which one you need before you come in.

Talking to a professional about your natural hair and what you’re hoping to achieve is the best way to work out which option is right for you.

At Renew Hair in Altona, we offer both tape hair extensions and weft hair extensions using premium Maiden Hair Extensions.

Maiden extensions are made from 100% human Remy hair and come in a beautiful range of shades, allowing us to colour match your extensions so they blend naturally with your own hair.

Neither tapes nor wefts are automatically better than the other. The right choice depends on your natural hair, its density and condition, how much fullness or length you’d like to add, your lifestyle and how you like to wear your hair.

So if you’ve been looking for hair extensions in Altona or Hobsons Bay and wondering where to start, start with a conversation.

You can also learn more about our hair extension services at Renew Hair on our hair extensions service page.

Are you ready to take the next step?

Book your complimentary hair extension consultation with one of our extension experts at Renew Hair in Altona.

We’ll take a look at your natural hair, talk through what you’d love to achieve and explain whether tape hair extensions or weft hair extensions could be the right option for you.

There’s no pressure — just a chance to ask questions, understand your options and see whether hair extensions could give you the fullness, thickness or length you’ve been looking for.

Book Your Hair Extension Consultation