Have you noticed the number of celebrities that have gone from short and chic looks to long and luxurious locks overnight? Everyone from Britney Spears to Gwen Stefani are sporting longer strands that are seemingly impossible to grow out. The secret to their longer hair: real hair extensions specially matched to their exact hair type and color. Long hair is back and the fastest way to achieve this striking, celebrity look is to invest in the latest extensions.

The hair extension method is a quick and dramatic fix for all your short hair nightmares that take years to grow out. Hair extensions essentially take thin hair and make it thick, take short hair and make it long, and take flat hair and make it full. In a nutshell, individual strands (matched to your exact hair color) are braided and bonded to your natural hair in a unique, patent pending technique, to create the desired look. Hair that seemed impossible has suddenly become possible.

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Featured at our Newport Coast Location, Umit Kuru

Bellagio's featured Hair Extension Specialist, Umit (Oo-Meet) Kuru, has developed a signature style all his own. This unique method gives you the most luxurious and natural looking results.

Umit has nearly 20 years experience in professional hair styling, specializing in Hair Extensions and Color. Born in Turkey and schooled in Ankara, Umit studied hair design in Paris. Six years in the United States, Umit has traveled extensively throughout Europe and the U.S. demonstrating the "Art of Hair" with various international beauty and fashion industry trade shows.

The pictures shown here are of the hair extensions performed on Cherri Farah, renowned syndicated columnist, radio and T.V. host during her makeover at Bellagio. See Cherri's testimonial page for more information on Cherri's makeover.