Audrina Partidge had her braid enhanced with POP Extensions
The launch of the HairUWear Extension Bar at Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood drew a crowd. Co-owned by stylists Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri, Nine Zero One opened its doors on May 16 for an evening of cocktails,sweet treats and a buffet of braid options from HairUWear including products from Great Lengths, Raquel Welch, Hairdo and POP Extension collection. Guests were treated to a demonstration of the versatility available in these products and busy stylists braided and styled into the night.
Nine Zero One owners Nikki Lee (left) and Riawna Capri (standing, right) chat with actress Julianne Hough as she has her bob beautified with bright pink POP by HairUWear Color Strip
HairUWear CMO David Trocker said, "With these extensions, the opportunities are limitless. They offer instant gratification, experimentation and beauty without a committment."
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Owners Lee and Capri have established themselves as go-to extension artists and their loyal celeb clients came to show support including Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens and Jennifer Morrison.
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