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Salon 43 One in Birmingham — Lindsay, a stylist at Salon 43, doing a client’s color match to get her perfect shade. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Over the last decade, Brittany Sandretto and the team at Salon 43 One have built a reputation as Birmingham’s go-to specialists for custom color, great cuts and their most popular service—natural-looking hair extensions.

If you’re new to the extension world or not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Fortunately, you have the experts at Salon 43 One to guide you to better hair days ahead.

Meet Brittany + Rock Sandretto

Rock and Brittany Sandretto of Salon 43 One in Birmingham — Brittany and Rock of Salon 43 One on U.S. 119 near Lee Branch. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Brittany and Rock Sandretto are the husband-and-wife duo behind Salon 43 One—conveniently located just off of Highway 280 on U.S. 119.

Brittany brings more than 20 years of experience in all things hair, while Rock handles the business side of things.Together, they manage a team of more than 30 stylists and are in the process of developing their own line of salon products.

We sat down with Brittany to learn everything you need to know before taking the plunge.

1. Extensions don’t damage your hair

Salon 43 One extensions — It’s a match! The extension experts at Salon 43 One help find the perfect fit for you. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

As Brittany told us, one of the biggest misconceptions about extensions is that they damage your hair. The truth? Damage only happens when extensions are installed incorrectly.

That’s why Salon 43 One has an educator on staff that teaches the team how to install extensions the right way, every time.

Plus, every client goes home with a comprehensive care kit with everything they need, including:

A curated selection of extension-safe products
A step-by-step guide for washing + drying
Expert tips for keeping hair strong + healthy

2. Extensions aren’t just for length

According to Brittany, extensions aren’t just for length. They’re great for enhancing your hair in a way that fits your lifestyle, whether you’re looking for added volume and fullness or getting ready for a special event.

Salon 43 One’s stylists are expertly trained to customize extensions for all hair types, textures and ages.

“We have all kinds of clients seeking extensions—some women that are postpartum lose hair after they have children and are looking for more thickness.

Some people want length, or volume, or length and volume. Whether they’re 18 years old or 60+, we can customize the experience to suit their needs.”
Brittany Sandretto, Owner, Salon 43 One

3. Endless color options are at your fingertips

One of the biggest things that sets Salon 43 One apart is their exclusive in-house hair extensions.

Unlike most salons that rely on manufacturers and long shipping times, Brittany has developed her own brand of high-quality extensions, available right in the salon.

This means clients can see, touch and choose their hair on the spot, ensuring a seamless process and a perfect color match—without the wait.

“I love it, because all of our stylists have had their hands in it and tweaked it to be as perfect as possible. Our team has more than 30 stylists that have had input on creating this hair brand.

The team have all given us tons of feedback on how to make it better, like ‘hey, it’s too thin on the ends.’ So, we just talk about how we can make it thicker, or we can change the colors and make specific shades we want.”
Brittany Sandretto, Owner, Salon 43 One

4. The right stylist will go to great lengths

Selah at Salon 43 One in Birmingham — Selah, a stylist at Salon 43 One, loves connecting with clients. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Ever since Brittany and Rock opened the salon 10 years ago, their goal has always been to instill a sense of confidence in their clients and a sense of compassion in their stylists.

Whether you’re coming in for a quick trim or getting a full transformation, it all comes down to how you’re treated when you sit in the chair.

“Just the other day, we had a review from a girl who came in.

She was having a hard time, and one of our stylists had a hard day too, so she took that time to really pour into the client and make her feel cared for. The client shared how much that meant to her, that someone took the time to speak some words of encouragement into her. It can make all the difference in their experience.”
Brittany Sandretto, Owner, Salon 43 One

5. Extensions can fit into a busy lifestyle

Convenience is key when it comes to great hair, and Salon 43 One is making it easier than ever to get the style and color you love.

With their new location opening in early March at Stadium Trace Village in Hoover, clients will have even more access to their expert styling and exclusive in-house extensions.

Here’s what you need to know about the new location: