Hair extensions come in an endless variety of colors, lengths, styles, and textures. They can be made out of different sources and types of hair and even differ in the technique used to attach them to your existing hair. There are three main categories or types of extensions: clip-on (or clip in) extensions, strand-by-strand extensions, and weft track extensions. Each type has its unique strengths and possible weaknesses. The length and quality of the hair used and the attachment type you select will determine your total hair extensions cost.

The great thing about this type of extension is not only the ability to easily attach them yourself whenever you want to wear them, but also the convenience of removing them whenever you want to as well. You can use just a few strands to add highlights, low lights, or exotic colors to your hair, or you can attach a full system to add length and body to your entire head and create an entirely new style. Donna Bella Milan and Unique VIP Clipex both offer certified Remy human hair clip in extensions.

Clip-On Hair Extensions Cost and Specifications

Length plays a large role in determining hair extensions prices. Choosing human hair extensions versus synthetic ones also raises the price. Synthetic extensions are much cheaper, but they do not feel like natural hair and may not act as much like natural hair either. If possible, you should always opt for natural human hair extensions. They feel great, blend in much better with your natural hair, and caring for them is easier. With any length, you can dye, wash, and reuse them for extended use.

• Shorter 10- to 15-inch clip in tracks can cost as little as about $30 for one or two full pieces, or as much as $300 and up for larger high quality multi-piece systems (usually eight to ten pieces). However, this medium range length goes for an average of about $75-$80 for a set.
• Longer 20-inch sets cost an average of about $100.
• 24-inch sets cost on average about $200.
• All average prices above are determined using natural extensions, not synthetic.

A downside of clip-on extensions, however, is the time that you must dedicate to applying them. Sleeping in clip in tracks is not recommended as it can alter their shape and make it difficult to fix them as you desire. Plus, they are just not comfortable to sleep in so you will most likely not want to anyway. If you intend to wear your extensions every day, the monotony of attaching, detaching, and reattaching each piece every single day may get pretty annoying and take up more of your day than you are willing to devote.

Strand-by-Strand Hair Extensions Cost and Types

The strand-by-strand category includes several different types of extensions of both glue- or bond-based and non-glue- or bond-based attachment types. They can be attached by means of glue, heat fusion, cold fusion, metal tube clamps, waxes and polymers, or they can be woven into your natural hair. With each kind of strand-by-strand extensions, small extension strands are attached one at a time by one of the above methods to little sections of your existing hair. These kinds of extensions are best applied at a salon by a professional, which significantly increases the price.

Some types of glue may irritate your skin or damage your hair. Some are safer than others. Talk to your stylist about the type of glue used and any possible side effects before opting for this type. Cinderella, Donna Bella, Great Lengths, Vision, and West Coast Hair are just a few of the many brands offering technologically advanced and guaranteed safe bond-based extensions.

Strand-by-strand hair extensions costs are quite high. A full set covering the entire head can run you anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000 or more. A good quality full strand-by-strand set is a big investment, so you want to make sure you take good care of them so they last as long as possible and you get the most for your money. You can get about four to six months of wear out of them if they are attached properly and professionally maintained after application.

Weft Track Hair Extensions Cost and Details

A wefted track of hair extensions is essentially a continuous curtain of hair that you can use to add length, volume, or a pop of color to your own hair. You can add a single layer at the base just to give your hair extra length, a single layer strategically placed to add an unexpected layer of color, or several layers to add fullness to your whole ‘do. You can easily find them in a variety of lengths anywhere from 12 inches to an impressive 32 inches long. They can be curly, straight, or wavy, and they can be either hand-tied tracks or a machine can sew them together. Hand-tied tracks are more desirable as they can be custom-made to best fit the shape of your head and match your hair color.

This type is fairly affordable and they can typically be reused over and over again if you take care of them. Flattracks, Glam, Hotheads Hairwear, Keraloc, and Klix Hair, Inc. all offer wefted natural hair extensions. The prices of weft tracks are similar to those of clip-on tracks. Weft track hair extensions cost anywhere from about $100 to $400 depending on the length and quality of the hair used and how many pieces you want.