How much do Hair Extensions cost - 8 things to consider?

1. How much your Hair extensions cost will be determined by answering the following questions:

• What quality hair should I buy for my hair extensions?
• How much hair extensions do I need?
• Is colour a factor in the cost of hair extensions?
• What are the different hair extensions methods that are available?
• What are the costs of the different application and installation methods of hair extensions?
• Does the length I want affect the cost of my hair extensions?
• Are the prices different for the colour hair extensions I buy?
• How often and how much does it cost to maintain my hair extensions?

2. Types of Hair in my hair extensions?

• While Synthetic hair hair extensions are more affordable than human hair extensions, most will melt when they are exposed to heat, such as with a curling iron.
• An alternative is to buy Human like high temperature hair extensions, which are a new development of synthetic hair in the industry. High temperature fibre is sometimes referred to as Heat Resistant Fibre. This hair can be curled using curling irons, straightened using ceramic straighteners and behaves very much like human hair extensions.
• Synthetic hair also doesn't last as long as human hair (typically 1-3 months of regular use.)
• If you have a smaller budget, then a clip in extensions made from synthetic hair is the best choice.

• Human hair extensions are the most expensive hair extensions option.
• The highest-quality human hair extensions are made of 100% human hair with chemically treated and non-treated qualities. Non-treated human hair is known as virgin human hair which is good quality human hair that will generally last the longest as there is no chemical processing that goes into preparing the hair for sale. The only limitation to virgin human hair extensions is that there are limited colours available. Treated human hair, often referred to as premium hair extensions, offer a much wider range of colours. Extension wearers can buy premium hair extensions with an amazing array of colours, from fantasy, bright pinks, blues and purples... to ash browns and the platinum or grey blondes.
• Cuticle Remy extensions are the highest quality hair extensions on the market. Cuticle Remy means the hair's cuticles are kept intact and always lined up in one direction. Cuticle Remy hair feels and looks healthier and shinier and is a great long term investment. It is not only the best quality hair on the market but also the most expensive.
• In addition, how the hair is held together for installation does affect the cost of hair extensions. Available options include bonded tips, bulk or loose hair, tape hair and as well, standard weft or Rooted Seamless Weft. Keep in mind, the more revolutionary, seamless and longer lasting the hair, or installation systems are, the more expensive these options will be.

3. How much hair do I need for my extensions?

• The hair that is used in hair extensions is priced by its net weight using the metric unit of grams. The better the quality the more expensive per gram it will cost.
• The cost per gram ranges from $3.00 to $6.00 and up per gram. Remember you get what you pay for.
• The following is a great guide to use in determining how much hair you should buy.
  • Thin hair will need between 90gram to 115grams
  • Medium hair will need between 115grams to 180grams
  • Thick hair will need 180grams and up.
• The thicker you want the hair, or if your hair requires a lot of hair to achieve optimal outcome, the more expensive it will be.

4. Length of my hair extensions

• The cost of extensions also depends on their length.
• Selecting a longer length option hair will be more costly as the longer the hair extension you choose the more the hair will weigh.
• Suppliers have a standard weight allowance for each package (bundle) of hair they sell, typically between 90grams to 200grams.
• The less the package (bundle) weighs the more of them you will need to buy if you decide to get really long hair.

5. Colour of my hair extensions

• The cost of your hair extensions may also vary with the color you want.
• Black is the least expensive. The lighter the colour the more processing the manufacturer has had to put into getting the desired colour. Consider what it would cost for you to get a professional hair stylist to change your black hair to an ash blonde.
• There is a very small European hair market (manufacturer) who are able to get the ash colours and light brown and blonde naturally, however, because the supply is so limited the cost is very high as it is in very high demand. This type of hair will cost in excess of $6.00 a gram.

6. Application / Installation of my hair extensions

The cost to install your hair extensions will range from $200.00 and up based on a number of factors including -

• Length of time that is required to complete the install.
• Cost of accessories that are required to conduct the installation (i.e. beads, keratin glue etc.)
• Skill level of the Technician.
• Geographical region.
• Difficulty of the installation technique.
• Ability of your hair to adhere to the technique (i.e. your natural is really short)
• Other services required to prepare your hair for the installation of your hair extensions.

7. Hair Extension methods

• Please discuss the installation method you should select with your hair extension technician.
• When choosing a technician ensure they are skilled in many areas in order to provide options that are suitable for your hair, type, texture and condition.
• Available installation methods include:
  • Tape Hair Extensions,
  • Nano Ring Hair Extensions
  • Micro Weft Hair Extensions
  • Braided Weave Hair Extensions
  • Clip in Hair Extensions
  • Braidless Weave Hair Extensions
  • Custom Ponytails
  • Hot Fusion
  • Euro Locks
  • Single Braids
  • Crochet
  • Cornrows
  • Wigs/units
  • Hair pieces/ponytails

8. Maintaining my hair extensions

• You should factor in the ongoing cost of maintenance in addition to the initial cost of your hair extensions.
• After your hair extensions have been installed it's important to follow your installation technician’s guidance on how to maximize their longevity..
• As a general rule fast growing hair requires maintenance every 4 to 6 weeks, while slower growing hair requires maintenance every 6 to 8 weeks.
• Some hair extension methods are more costly than others.
• The two most cost effective methods in this respect are the Micro Weft method as well as Clip ins as they require less time to perform maintenance activities.
• Taking special care of your new hair extensions will ensure that they last long and stay beautiful!

The best solution for thick, long and healthy looking hair

Hair extensions are a quick and easy way to add length, volume, and elegance to your life. The various available installation methods also allow your hair extensions installation technician to place your new hair to compensate for any hair challenges that you may have. Hair Extensions are great for those looking to enhance their natural hair as well as address issues of thinning hair or hair loss.

Where to buy the best hair extension deals

We suggest buying your hair extensions from a trusted local retailer, technician or online store. Ensure that the online store has a phone contact and the customer service representative answering your call knows the products and can provide you with guidance. There are many sellers on line, so we suggest shopping at your local online store.