Fill Cycle and Retention

A bonus page to share with your own students.

The fill timeline

Fills are usually every 2 to 3 weeks (some trainers mention 3 to 4 weeks). Clients who come later often lose 30 to 40% of their extensions.

Week 0: Full set applied

Fresh, full retention.

Week 2: First fill window

Best time to refill.

Week 3: Ideal fill (2 to 3 wks)

Most trainers recommend a fill now.

Week 4: Late fill (3 to 4 wks)

Some trainers allow up to here.

Week 5+: Too late

Often 30 to 40% of extensions lost. Treat as a new set.

Retention tips

Book the next fill at checkout, before the client leaves the chair.

Send reminders 48 and 24 hours before the appointment.

Offer a membership: for example 2 fills a month for a fixed price with a small discount.

Membership mini calculator

Example only. Edit the numbers.

Normal cost / mo

$110

Membership price

$99

Client saves

$11

Source and estimate note: Estimates based on 2025 to 2026 market data. No guarantee of results. Not legal or tax advice.