HOW MUCH DO HAIR EXTENSIONS COST IN SALONS?
When you dream of transforming your look with luxurious, longer, and more voluminous hair, many questions arise: How much does it cost to get a full head of hair extensions? What is the right investment for a highly satisfying result? Is the removal included in the service or do I have to pay extra? There is not one answer to all these questions. The price for hair extensions includes a range of services and elements that are subjective to each stylist:
- The application system: keratin, tape-ins, micro ring, etc.
- The stylist's experience and location (for example, a big city may have a higher price compared to a small town)
- The number of strands for a full head varies depending on density, previous hairstyle and other factors
- Luxury quality hair extensions used by celebrities
What is included in the cost of hair extensions? What types of services can a salon offer?
If you go to a professional hairstylist, the total price for hair extension services usually includes:
- Costs of the strands
- Cost of applying the strands
- Maintenance and disposal of the strands
- The cost of a single strand depends on the application system and the length of the hair.
The average cost for a full head changes depending on the number of strands needed for a full head and the desired end result. Please note that the price per strand, flat price or whichever way the stylist chooses to price their services may vary depending on the stylist's location or experience level.
When it comes to maintenance related to hair extensions, each stylist offers different solutions. Some usually include 2-3 shampoo sessions after the first application to fix some strands, and also use hair treatments to condition them with specific products, thus extending the life of the hair extensions. It is essential to go to the salon to remove your hair extensions and not do it yourself as it can damage your natural hair!
How many hair extensions do you need for a full head?
Each result and end effect requires a different number of strands, based on the application system:
- Keratine of Micro ring Hair Extensions: 125-150 strengen
- Tape-in Hair Extensions: from 36 to 48 strands of 4 cm
- Clip Hair Extensions: depends on the bandwidth
Differences between costs of keratin and tape hair extensions
Keratin hair extensions are one of the most popular and loved methods in the world because they give the best performance over time. It is not without reason that it is also one of the most expensive systems. The average cost for professional services with good quality hair is around $1000.
Tape hair extensions are more affordable, with salon prices around $250-300 for a full head.
Why are hair extensions so expensive?
The most important factor that affects the total amount for hair extension work is the hair quality. On the market we can find different types of hair. For example, the synthetic types are the most affordable and they look and feel like doll hair. When they come into contact with water and shampoo, liquids in general, or if you try to brush them, they change shape, making them unwieldy and practically having to be thrown away!
It is not without reason that real human hair is classified according to different structural factors. Firstly, natural hairs are distinguished as Remy, with hair cuticles in the same "root-tip" direction as we see in our hair, and non-Remy, with mixed "root-tip" directions that render this type of hair useless after the first shampoo .
Moreover, among 100% Remy natural hair, there is another classification based on the origin of the hair. The best are Indian and Russian hair. Both hair qualities have the best end result and for this reason they are the most popular and chosen by celebrities all over the world.
Costs of do-it-yourself hair extensions and home haircuts
To achieve an extremely low price, someone may consider asking an amateur hairstylist to apply hair extensions. In this particular case, if the person does not have enough experience, the end result may be disappointing and you may end up damaging your natural hair due to poor quality of hair strands or rough and unprofessional treatment. Another option to consider if you still have doubts about hair extensions, especially if you are approaching this technique for the first time, is the clip system. Clip hair extensions can be applied at home in front of a mirror and they can be applied and removed whenever you want. In this case, the cost for a DIY result changes depending on the length of the strands, and you can find single strands or bundles for a full head!
