# Hair Extension Rental Services The Nelson j Salon Offers a More Affordable Alternative By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nelson-j-salon References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2013/12/58797/nelson-j-salon-hair-rental) & [nelsonjsalon](http://www.nelsonjsalon.com/) The 2009 Chris Rock-produced documentary 'Good Hair' revealed just how much money is spent a year on hair extensions and it will boggle the mind; In response to such an expensive 'necessity,' the Nelson j Salon is introducing [hair extension rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-chemistry) as a more affordable alternative. Although that might seem unhygienic to some, the hair came from somewhere else previously, so really there is no need to turn a nose up at the service. Saving patrons about $200 a session, the Nelson j Salon rents [clip-on hair extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-clipin-hair) for $75. The founder, celebrity stylist Nelson Chan, says, "Spending around $250 to wear them for one evening is challenging for many budgets, so I thought a rental service would be a great option, but also allow someone to try more than one look during the course of a few months." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hair Extension Rentals:** Hair extension rentals offer a more affordable alternative to purchasing extensions, providing cost-saving opportunities for consumers. - **Hygienic Hair Extensions:** Hair extension rental services address concerns over hygiene by using hair that has been sourced from elsewhere, offering a sanitized option for customers. - **Affordable Beauty Solutions:** Hair extension rentals cater to tight budgets and offer consumers the opportunity to experiment with different looks without breaking the bank. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry can capitalize on the trend of hair extension rentals by offering rental services and innovative products for consumers. - **Salon and Spa:** Salons and spas can embrace hair extension rentals as a disruptive innovation, attracting a wider range of customers and offering a unique service not widely available. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can explore collaborations with hair extension rental services, creating opportunities for cross-promotion and expanded customer reach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Hair Extension Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-hair-extension.md) - [Rentable Wedding Florals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentable-wedding-bouquets.md) - [Virgin Clip-In Hair Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipin-hair-extensions.md) - [At-Home Hairdressing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubhair.md) - [Dedicated Express Beauty Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-chair.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Textured Hair Extension Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-clipin-hair.md) - [Premium Hyper-Realistic Wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-renatural.md) - [Hair-Reusing Fabric Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-startup.md)