Switch & stitch​

Resell your Babalu hair the right way.

A controlled resale pathway for Babalu extensions, designed to protect quality, hygiene, and results.

For Babalu clients who want to resell their extensions without compromising quality or trust.
We assess, prepare, and connect approved hair with suitable clients.

What this is

  • This is not a buy-back program.
  • This is not guaranteed resale.
  • Only hair that meets Babalu standards will be approved.

Why this exists

  • Most resold hair in the market fails due to lack of quality control.
  • This process ensures only suitable hair is passed on to another client.

What qualifies as “approved hair”

  • Maintained according to Babalu aftercare
  • Minimal chemical compromise
  • Structurally intact weft

Fees

Babalu charges for:
   • assessment
   • cleaning
   • structural refinement (if required)
   • These services are required before any resale consideration.
   • Fees apply regardless of outcome.

How it works

01. Submit your hair for assessment

Bring in your Babalu extensions clean, dry, and detangled.
We only accept hair originally purchased through Babalu.

02. Professional evaluation

We assess:
   •  overall condition
   •  dryness and integrity
   •  shedding and matting
   •  chemical history
   •  previous customisation
   •  weft structure and strength

Not all hair will qualify.
Most submissions do not qualify without preparation.

03. Preparation (if approved)

If your hair is suitable, we prepare it for resale:
   •   deep cleaning
   •  restructuring or restitching (if required)
   •  refining shape and finish
This step is mandatory to protect the next client and the Babalu standard.

04. Listing & connection

Approved hair is selectively offered to clients who are a suitable match in:
   •  length
   •  colour range
   •  density
   •  texture

Babalu acts as the connector, not the buyer.
The final transaction happens directly between seller and buyer.

05. You get paid (if sold)

If your hair finds a new home, payment is arranged directly between you and the buyer.
Babalu does not handle or guarantee the sale.

A real example

A previous Babalu client submitted her extensions through Switch & Stitch after no longer needing them.

A previous Babalu client submitted her extensions through Switch & Stitch after no longer needing them.

Following assessment and preparation, the hair was approved and matched with a new client seeking added length and a softer, more textured finish.

The result was achieved through custom texture work, placement, and blending, based on what the hair could safely support.

Not every set is suitable for texture customisation.

   •  Results depend on:
   •  the original hair quality
   •  previous chemical history
   •  structural integrity of the strands

Texture work is a refinement, not a transformation of hair type.

Custom texture work is offered as an additional service when the hair condition allows it.
In some cases, texture can be enhanced or introduced. In others, it cannot.

Important to understand

  • Not all hair is suitable for resale
  • Approval is based on condition, not original value
  • Sale is not guaranteed
  • Babalu does not set resale pricing unless requested as guidance
  • Babalu is not responsible for the final transaction
  • Babalu does not act as a marketplace or intermediary for payments

Terms & Conditions

  • Only Babalu-purchased hair is eligible
  • Hair must be assessed in person
  • External alterations must be disclosed
  • Assessment outcome is final
  • Preparation fees apply before listing
  • Babalu may decline hair that does not meet standard
  • Babalu does not guarantee sale or timeline
  • Payment is handled directly between seller and buyer
  • Babalu is not liable for disputes between parties
  • Babalu is not responsible for pricing disagreements between parties
  • Babalu does not guarantee timeline, visibility, or buyer interest

Ready to submit your hair for assessment?

We’ll tell you exactly if it’s suitable for resale — and what your options are.

Let’s bring your dream hair to life.

Book your consultation and experience the Babalu glow — premium hair, expert care, and results you’ll fall in love with.

Location

Brisbane, QLD

Contact

[email protected]
0400 000 0002

Opening Hours:

Monday – Saturday
10:00 am – 5 pm