Kenzie Moon's Hair Loss Journey

Kenzie Moon is a hairstylist in Utah and the founder of Wefts + Waves, a wholesale hair extension company for licensed stylists. Diagnosed with hereditary hair loss in 2018, she now teaches her beaded weft method to stylists across the U.S.

How did your hair loss journey begin?

I'm a hairstylist in Utah, and in 2018 I was diagnosed with hereditary hair loss. It was hard to hear. Hereditary meant it wasn't something I could fix and move on from. My story isn't cancer, so I'll answer from the hair side.

What did finding a solution look like?

I was nervous to try extensions, because I worried they would make my already thin hair worse. When I finally took the leap of faith and had them put in, I saw how much they helped my hair, and confidence, over time. That's when extensions became the center of my work, and in 2021 I started Wefts + Waves, providing hair for my own salon clients. My husband Zak and I run it together now, and my hair is the healthiest it's ever been.

What advice do you have for others losing their hair during or after treatment?

Talk to your care team before trying anything new on your scalp. If you're thinking about extensions, wait until your shedding has clearly slowed and there's enough hair to hold them, because every bead holds a little section of your own hair. Keep it light, and find a stylist who works with fine hair and will be honest about what your hair can carry. If you're not ready yet, a topper or a wig can be the kinder choice.

What should someone ask a stylist first?

Are you certified in this method? Can I see installs you've done on fine hair? How much hair are you planning to use, and why? Red flags are no real consultation, a row that feels tight from day one, or no aftercare plan.

Is there anything else you want to share?

If I could tell my 2018 self one thing: you're going to be okay, and this is going to turn into something good. There is a reason for everything!