This year, Donna Bella Hair is hitting the ground running with their just-announced Donna Bella Pro Extensionist Team, a collective of hair extension professionals to support stylists through education, innovation, and community.
The Pro Extensionist Team was created to help stylists refine their artistry, expand their service offerings and transform their business with confidence. Rooted in authentic behind-the-chair experience and real world results, the Pro Extensionist team represents the future of extension education. Backed by more than 20 years of time-tested quality and professional trust, Donna Bella continues its mission to provide stylists with pro-quality, 100% remy-human hair, education, and training designed to help them grow.
“After more than 20 years in the professional extension space, we know that education is what truly empowers stylists,” says Ryan Brown, Vice President of Marketing at Beauty Industry Group. He adds, “The Pro Extensionist Team honors our heritage while pushing the industry forward with modern, behind-the-chair expertise.”
Meet The Team:
- Clayton Hawkins, Celebrity Stylist (Los Angeles, CA)
- Hawkins is known for extension work that prioritizes hair health as much as headline-worthy volume. Working with high-profile clients around the world, he’s built a reputation for precision techniques that deliver length and fullness without compromise, setting a new standard for extension results.
- Olivia Thompson, Stylist (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- A trusted blonde-specialist in Fort Lauderdale, Thompson approaches extensions as a confidence-building tool, not just a service. Her work is recognized for seamless customization and natural results, attracting clients who want blonde transformations that still feel true to themselves.
- Lo Wheeler, Celebrity Stylist and Salon Owner (San Clemente, CA)
- Wheeler brings a business-first approach to modern extension artistry. As a salon owner and educator, she’s known for helping stylists turn advanced techniques into scalable, profitable services, bridging the gap between creative mastery and real-world growth.
- Antonio Estrada, Salon Owner (Phoenix, AZ)
- Estrada approaches extension work through the lens of transformation, pairing technical precision with hands-on mentorship. He’s recognized for turning advanced techniques into behind-the-chair systems that help stylists grow both skill and confidence.
Why The Pro Extensionist Team Matters:
- Stylists that offer hair extensions earn 2-3x more income per hour than those who don’t. As booking times grow longer and per-service revenue declines, extension services provide a proven path to higher profitability for salons.
- Through the Donna Bella Pro Extensionist team, professionals gain support online, offline, and behind the chair.
- Donna Bella’s hands-on manufacturing process and sourcing process ensures professional-quality hair while maintaining ethical standards, reinforcing the brand’s long-standing commitment to integrity and performance.
Clayton Hawkins tells The Tease, “The Pro Extensionist Team is about giving stylists real tools that actually change their careers, not just inspiration on socials. I’ve spent years behind the chair and on red carpets, and my takeaway is that extensions are the game-changer. They’re the key to creating those transformative moments clients are obsessed with, and they’re also how you build a stronger, more profitable business.” He explains, “What I love about Donna Bella is that it’s rooted in professional experience. Being part of this team means I get to share the techniques that make extension work feel more approachable and exciting. When stylists feel confident offering extensions, it levels-up their entire business.”
To learn more about Donna Bella Hair and its professional extension offerings, visit donnabellahair.com or follow on social media.
