earn more money behind the chair
Get certified in extensions and open the door to becoming a six-figure stylist.
Master the methods with Donna Bella Hair online stylist education. Get certified by a trusted brand with over 20 years of experience and learn everything you need to know to start offering extensions to your clients.
Benefits of Certification
Increase Your Profits
Boost your earnings up to 3x and drive higher profitability
Increase Your Impact
Offer more solutions to your clients than ever before
Expand Your Career
Level up your business with hair extension mastery
Why Get Certified with Donna Bella Hair?
WITH dbh
Other brands
You’ll pay a one-time fee to learn the methods you want
You’ll spend thousands of dollars to learn only one method
Learn from experts with over 20 years experience
Learn from educators with only a few years of experience
Go at your own pace and offer extensions right away
Locked in to long-term contracts and ongoing trainings
Includes a starter tool kit + a 20% off your first order
Buy tools and hair at full price on top of training costs
Clients can purchase hair themselves, reducing overhead
Only stylists can purchase the hair
What will I learn?
Client Consultations
How to color match, choose the right method, and purchase the right amount of hair
Pricing Strategies
How to price your services competitively by cost of the hair or by the row
Proper Installation
Learn hair sectioning, placement, cutting, blending, move-ups and removals
Customization Techniques
Wow your clients with installs designed to meet their unique needs and concerns
Do's and Don'ts
Our experienced stylists explain best practices so you can avoid costly mistakes
Aftercare & Maintenance
Educate your clients on proper care to maximize the lifespan of their extensions
what certified DBH stylists are saying
“I was a new stylist with no experience, and starting to do extensions gave me not only a huge boost of confidence but a great boost to my income, too.”
-Missy Klunder
“The classes are worth the investment because you are learning from the best educators, plus the investment pays for itself many times over.”
-Mallory Chafin
“The online videos were easy to follow and highly informative. Since taking them my revenue in my salon has increased dramatically.”
-Kayla Distasio
meet your educator
Bailee Reiter, Lead Educator
Baelee is the Lead Educator for Donna Bella Hair and has been with our stylist education team for 10 years. She is a salon owner who works full-time behind the chair in North Dakota and is also a mom of 3. Offering hair extensions, she says, has changed her career and her life by boosting her clientele and income— 70% of her current clientele wear hair extensions. Baelee is passionate about education and helping other stylists get certified.
Starter Kit included with every course
Tape-In Kit
Weft Kit
Kera-Link Kit
Beaded Kit
Ultimate Kit
Starter Kit Included With Tape-in Certification ($150 Value)
Includes: Tape-In Practice Hair, Residue Remover, Replacement Tape, Easy Release Tape, Single Sided Tape, Velcro Hair Grippers, Hair Extension Brushes, Wide-Tooth Comb, Quick Pick, Clear Twisties
Starter Kit Included With Hybrid Weft Certification ($175 Value)
Includes: Hybrid Weft Practice Hair, Stork Shears, Weaving Needles, Thread, Silicone Beads, Quick Pick, Mini Clips, Multi Method Tool, Pre-Loaded Beads, Velcro Hair Grippers, Brushes & Twisties
Starter Kit Included With Kera-Link Certification ($175 Value)
Includes: Kera-Link Practice Hair, Extension Remover, Melting Connector, Clear Rebonds, Pro Discs, Multi Method Tool, Velcro Hair Grippers, Brushes and Wide-Tooth Comb, Quick Pick, Clear Twisties
Starter Kit Included With Beaded Certification ($150 Value)
Includes: I-Link Practice Hair, Flat-Tip Practice Hair, Grooved Beads, Flare Beads, Multi Method Tool, Pre-Loaded Beads, Velcro Hair Grippers, Hair Extension Brushes, Quick Pick, Clear Twisties
Ultimate Starter Kit Included with Complete Certification ($399 Value)
Includes: Tape-In Practice Hair; Tape-In Original Bond Remover; Tape-In Easy Release Bond Remover; Replacement Tape; Easy Release Tape; Single Sided Tape; Hybrid Weft Practice Hair; Stork Shears; Weaving Needles; Thread; Silicone Beads; Mini Clips; Kera-Link Practice Hair; Kera-Link Bond Remover; Kera-Link Melting Connector; Kera-Link Rebonds Clear; Kera-Link Pro Discs; I-Link Practice Hair; Flat-Tip Practice Hair; Grooved Beads; Flare Beads; Swatch Ring; Luxe Tool; Loop Tool; Velcro Hair Grippers; Hair Extension Brush; Wet Brush; Wide-Tooth Comb; Quick Pick; Clear Twisties
Tape-In Kit
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Starter Kit Included With Tape-in Certification ($150 Value)
Includes: Tape-In Practice Hair, Residue Remover, Replacement Tape, Easy Release Tape, Single Sided Tape, Velcro Hair Grippers, Hair Extension Brushes, Wide-Tooth Comb, Quick Pick, Clear Twisties
Weft Kit
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Starter Kit Included With Hybrid Weft Certification ($175 Value)
Includes: Hybrid Weft Practice Hair, Stork Shears, Weaving Needles, Thread, Silicone Beads, Quick Pick, Mini Clips, Multi Method Tool, Pre-Loaded Beads, Velcro Hair Grippers, Brushes & Twisties
Kera-Link Kit
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Starter Kit Included With Kera-Link Certification ($175 Value)
Includes: Kera-Link Practice Hair, Extension Remover, Melting Connector, Clear Rebonds, Pro Discs, Multi Method Tool, Velcro Hair Grippers, Brushes and Wide-Tooth Comb, Quick Pick, Clear Twisties
Beaded Kit
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Starter Kit Included With Beaded Certification ($150 Value)
Includes: I-Link Practice Hair, Flat-Tip Practice Hair, Grooved Beads, Flare Beads, Multi Method Tool, Pre-Loaded Beads, Velcro Hair Grippers, Hair Extension Brushes, Quick Pick, Clear Twisties
Ultimate Kit
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Ultimate Starter Kit Included with Complete Certification ($399 Value)
Includes: Tape-In Practice Hair; Tape-In Original Bond Remover; Tape-In Easy Release Bond Remover; Replacement Tape; Easy Release Tape; Single Sided Tape; Hybrid Weft Practice Hair; Stork Shears; Weaving Needles; Thread; Silicone Beads; Mini Clips; Kera-Link Practice Hair; Kera-Link Bond Remover; Kera-Link Melting Connector; Kera-Link Rebonds Clear; Kera-Link Pro Discs; I-Link Practice Hair; Flat-Tip Practice Hair; Grooved Beads; Flare Beads; Swatch Ring; Luxe Tool; Loop Tool; Velcro Hair Grippers; Hair Extension Brush; Wet Brush; Wide-Tooth Comb; Quick Pick; Clear Twisties
shop online certification courses
Get certified in one of these professional methods
Complete certification
5-8 hours
- Learn all 5 professional methods including Tape-In, Hybrid Weft, Kera-Link, I-Link and Flat-Tip
- Best practices for using tools to increase efficiency
- How to determine which method will be best for your client
- Includes Complete Course kit ($399 Value)
$799.00
hybrid weft certification
2 hours
- How to customize placement with no unraveling
- Best practices on stacking wefts for added volume
- Techniques and tools for more efficient installation
- Includes Hybrid Weft kit ($175 Value)
$299.00
Tape-In certification
1-2 hours
- 2 methods of Tape-In application
- How to reinstall and re-tape the wefts
- Includes Tape-in kit ($150 Value)
$299.00
Kera-Link Certification
1-2 hours
- How to properly heat and seal bonds
- Micro bonding and proper placement
- Safe removal and application for keratin bonds
- Includes Kera-Link kit ($175 Value)
$299.00
Beaded certification
1-2 hours
- 2 methods of Tape-In application
- How to reinstall and re-tape the wefts
- Includes Tape-in kit ($150 Value)
$299.00
Complete certification
5-8 hours
- Learn all 5 professional methods including Tape-In, Hybrid Weft, Kera-Link, I-Link and Flat-Tip
- Best practices for using tools to increase efficiency
- How to determine which method will be best for your client
- Includes Complete Course kit ($399 Value)
$799.00
hybrid weft certification
2 hours
- How to customize placement with no unraveling
- Best practices on stacking wefts for added volume
- Techniques and tools for more efficient installation
- Includes Hybrid Weft kit ($175 Value)
$299.00
Tape-In certification
1-2 hours
- 2 methods of Tape-In application
- How to reinstall and re-tape the wefts
- Includes Tape-in kit ($150 Value)
$299.00
Kera-Link Certification
1-2 hours
- How to properly heat and seal bonds
- Micro bonding and proper placement
- Safe removal and application for keratin bonds
- Includes Kera-Link kit ($175 Value)
$299.00
Beaded certification
1-2 hours
- 2 methods of Tape-In application
- How to reinstall and re-tape the wefts
- Includes Tape-in kit ($150 Value)
$299.00
Still not sure if you should get certified?
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coloring extensions: Vivid Edition
Learn the art + science of creating vivid and custom color for your clients. Includes expert advice from our master-level educators.
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Free
hybrid weft hidden row
Comprehensive instruction on how to keep beads hidden by placing wefts above and below the beaded row. Perfect for medium to thick-haired clients or those looking for the ultimate hair transformation.
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Free
Installing & Styling clip-ins & halos
Learn how to place and style Clip-Ins and Halos® so that they blend seamlessly with your client’s natural hair. Also learn how to teach your clients to adjust and remove extensions from home.
Learn more
Free
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frequently asked questions
Is the cost worth it?
DBH offers flexible pricing: $299 for one method or $799 for all five. No long-term contracts. Most stylists recoup their investment in just 2-3 extension appointments!
What’s the time commitment?
Individual courses: 1-2 hours each; all 5 methods: 5-8 hours. Access online for 45 days, study on your schedule, review as needed. Print your certificate upon course completion.
Is equipment included?
Every online course includes a complete starter kit with tools, practice hair and a color ring.
Will this benefit my career?
Extensions education provides a competitive edge, attracting a broader client base and offering new solutions to current clients.
Should new stylists get certified?
Certification immediately boosts expertise and allows premium rate services, accelerating earnings and reputation.
Will I be ready for extensions?
You'll have the skills and tools for installations. Skill improves with practice. Need post-training support? Opt for a 1:1 virtual coaching session with our educators!
