@claytonhawkins
Clayton Hawkins
Los Angeles native Clayton Hawkins was born to do hair. He started applying hair extensions to his older sisters at age 10 and by ninth grade, he was booked solid doing prom looks on all the seniors. Clayton specializes in wigs, extensions and the art of transformation. But most importantly, Clayton lives to make his clients look and FEEL beautiful. When he’s not working with his clients, Clayton spends time with his husband and 2 dogs. Clayton's clients include Olivia Rodrigo, Elizabeth Olsen, Jenna Ortega, Maddie Ziegler, Dove Cameron, Rachel Zegler and Elizabeth Banks.
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Mastering Extensions: How Tape-Ins & Wefts Create Celebrity Looks
Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the trend curve? The real secret to celebrity hair isn’t products or genetics—it’s expertly applied extensions. Celebrity stylist Clayton Hawkins (@claytonhawkins) is pulling back the curtain on the extension techniques that create red carpet-worthy looks—and how you can use them to drive revenue behind the chair.
Clayton shares his go-to methods using Donna Bella Tape-In extensions, covering sectioning, placement, blending and styling tips that deliver seamless, camera-ready results.
Industry-leading extension educator Natalie Ruzgis (@natalieruzgis) takes the stage next. Her approach is rooted in real-life salon success, not smoke and mirrors. Her teaching is all about no-gatekeeping, high-impact tips that actually work behind the chair, shared with full transparency and zero fluff. From backstage at New York Fashion Week to hair shows around the globe, she blends technical precision with soulful connection, empowering stylists to level up their artistry and their income.