Bell Arte Hair Studio — Local services in Citrus Park

I've been coming to Barbara for almost a year and a half.. My first set of extensions (tape) were done as a whim in Las Vegas but I was determined to continue because it was fun and I needed the change. I went straight to the person everyone spoke about, Barbara Fasano Summerall. Well, I'm a very straight forward, outspoken person and wasted no words re what I wanted. However, in retrospect, what I wanted, and I am clearly NOT an expert, was not top drawer for me. Barbara knew this and tried to explain it but I closed off and didn't wish to go with anyone but myself. Did she throw me out? No, Did she argue? No. She let me come around on my own and it was the smartest thing anyone can do when dealing with me. I would like to move ahead for a moment to comment on the above. Barbara cares for the people with whom she works. She takes much time to deal with your problems, answer your questions, schedule an emergency appointment. If you apologize, she always tells you not to because she cares. I can attest to this because I am the greatest abuser of her time. She so quickly becomes your close friend.....it falls into the 'stunning' category. I have been an assistant choreographer on Broadway (examples are 'Chicago' and 'Fosse'), associate choreographer on shows and have directed and choreographed tours. After working on two Tony Award winning shows I have been blessed enough to work with the best and have had my hair done around the world and that includes the hair Mecca of the young and hip, London, where I spent much time, and New York City, working with....the "best in the business". Not ONE of them comes close to matching this woman's work, taste, care for her clients and expectations of herself. New York, you only WISH you had her up there. Not once, in either city, did I get the high number of compliments on my hair on just the beauty of it (color by Barbara) and her extensions. In the United States, I am stopped by people on the street. It is an odd occurrence for me, given my seemingly intimidating exterior, but quite frankly? I love it! When I get my publicity shots from now on, she's my hair and makeup person. I'm tough and don't spare words. However, I am cautious and when someone scores, I also don't spare words. Barbara is top drawer. BELIEVE IT! If you go somewhere else, most likely your hair could look artificial, in comparison to what you see when you walk out of Barbara's House of Magic. DO IT! Debra McWaters Assistant Choreographer "Chicago the Musical" "Fosse" "Bacharach" President Co-Artistic Director Founder Broadway...

I came in for a consultation, color match, and ordering; and then again for an installation of Hairtalk tape in extensions. When the hair order showed up, we discovered that Hairtalk does not use universal colors so the wefts were slightly blonder than expected. Barbara was very honest about the options and suggested a creative solution of toning both my hair and extensions for a match as matching my unique color was not possible with Hairtalk's standard colors. She went forward with the installation (which took no time at all) and we discovered my hair DID match and made the perfect ombre transition and blended so naturally. She told me to not even bother with the toning just keep it as it. And she was right. I am getting constant compliments on my "ombre hair color."

I have had the extensions in for several days now and they are comfortable (not too tight or loose) and placed just right that the wefts don't show even when my hair moves or is pulled back. Very happy with Barbara's advice and her workmanship in placing the wefts. My only regret is not taking a before and after pic!

As far as the Hairtalk hair, so far so good! The hair is of very nice quality. Feels like the cuticle is intact and the hairs are all going the right way. I found not evidence of hair bulbs at the tips (a tell-tale sign the hairs are NOT aligned in the same direction and an indication of bad quality). After washing it the first time (48hrs after install) it had waaaaay too much body/wave/frizz to blend again and I had to flat iron it with a relatively high heat level to get it back to its original silky straight texture that it had at install. I usually use a level 2 heat on my natural hair (extra fine texture) but I had to turn it up to a level 5 because this hair requires more aggressive heat to straighten out. I used a ton of redken heat protector and it did not singe or dry out the hair. It held up well and did not show any signs of being dried out by the high heat setting. I will update on how well the Hairtalk hair stands up to this sort of treatment in...

I went to Monaco in South Tampa for two years. Hand tide sewings. Are just a weave. It will rip out all your hair. In the end their thread was constantly breaking. I have to drive back four times in three months to have them re-zone. Their stylus are rude there is no customer service. They would not refund me I asked if I could start over with a new stylist and spend more money. They refused. I wrote And honest review and they drop me in as their client and would not repair. The owner is stuck up rude and condescending. Trust me absolutely zero customer service. Once I confirmed with the front desk person in the formula they had used for my hair and had put in the wrong color. When I asked to talk to Krista the owner. She bald faced lie to me and said they use the same color. Ridiculous because they record all their phone conversations.

several of their past disgruntled Clients recommended bell Arte. She uses a process called coldfusio. And it does not damage your hair. The hair is European and there’s naturally different colors. And it even comes in several textures including wavy and curly. The color match is impecable. I went to Monica with blonde hair and asked that they color it to light brown. The color is overdid it and it came out black. I was stuck with black extensions for a year. And my hair never matched l.The ends of the weave at Monico were always extremely thin. It just doesn’t compare. The thickness the texture the way it matches my hair. I may update with some pictures. She has multiple price ranges for those that may be on a budget. For different levels and the amount of hair that you buy the actual hair maybe a little more expensive than Monaco. But it lasts for a year and the maintenance is half the price. In the end you will save money.

Trust me you won’t regret it!

First picture cold fusion bell arte Dali. Second picture weave from Monico extensions...