About us
Meet Richard & Cristine Millstein | The Team Behind Extend USA
At Extend USA, we firmly believe in prioritizing quality over quantity. For over 45 years, we've trained stylists who do extensions the right way.
• Works on hair as short as 1 inch
• Zero damage application
• Learn at your own pace
•Live Zoom check-ins
World's only Chemo-specific method
Richard Millstein
Master Hairdresser & Educator
A Washington D.C. native, Richard brings over 45 years of experience to the chair and classroom. He served as a platform artist and educator for Aveda, Paul Mitchell, Joico, and Zegarelli — training thousands of stylists in advanced cutting, styling, and hair extension techniques.
While maintaining a three-day-a-week clientele, he continues to refine innovative methods that keep his education fresh, practical, and unlike anything else in the industry. He actually invented the resin bonding method — so when you learn from Richard, you're learning from the source.
"We live in a state of constant change, so it is important to be part of that change."
Aveda
Paul Mitchell
Joico
Zegarelli
Cristine Millstein
Platform Artist & Color Specialist
Cris Millstein is a seasoned platform artist and color specialist with over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry. She invented Extend USA's custom color blending process — the only system that hand-blends unlimited colors into a single extension strand for genuinely undetectable results.
Cris and her husband Richard work side by side at Cris Richards Hair Studio, sharing a deep commitment to helping hairdressers realize their individual goals — both artistically and financially.
"Work smarter not harder and enjoy your life!"
Custom Color Blending
30+ years experience
Trusted for over 20 years
"I love Extend USA extensions for the natural look they give a client. Richard has always been an amazing teacher and communicator regarding any questions I may have. His orders are always on time, and he gives the best suggestions to help me get the perfect look for my client."
Catherine “Kat” Keel
Independent Stylist, James Bradley Salon · Greensboro, NC · 10+ years certified
"When you take a class with Richard you have continued support from him directly — not a Facebook group of other students. He actually formulated the resin and invented the method! All my K-Tip clients switched to Extend USA. My clients love Extend."
"The Extend USA system is by far the most luxurious and realistic method of hair extension application with none to minimal damage. I've used the system for over 20 years and have installed millions of fusion bonds. I call it 'the Bugatti' of hair extensions."
Bill Vandiver
Celebrity Stylist & Author · Owner, The Edge Salon · Nashville, TN