| In very general, ballpark figure way, here is a | | | | Geographical Location |
| breakdown of the cost of extensions: | | | | Location, Location, Location. Where you get your |
| Partial Head of Hair: $300 - $800+ | | | | extensions done is another factor in the cost of hair |
| Full Head of Hair: $1300 - $4,000+ | | | | extensions. Getting your extensions done at a hair |
| Clip in Hair Extensions: $20-$90+ | | | | salon on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills may be a little |
| Getting extensions is not cheap, unless you're a | | | | more expensive than getting them done in a smaller |
| Hollywood star and since most of us aren't and we | | | | town. |
| still yearn for long, thick locks -- we gotta pay the | | | | Usually hair extension consultations are free, so do |
| price. Hair extension cost depends on a lot of | | | | your homework and interview several stylists before |
| factors, so the ballpark figures above really can vary | | | | making the plunge. You may find that a wonderfully |
| that much. Here is a breakdown of some of the | | | | experienced stylist is just around the corner and not |
| major factors that will play a role in the overall cost | | | | in the huge metropolis two towns over. |
| of your extensions. | | | | If your hair stylist is experienced in the hair extension |
| Type of Hair Being Used | | | | method that you prefer than don't think that |
| This is one of the major factors in determining the | | | | someone in Beverly Hills will do a better job just |
| cost of your extensions. There a lots of different | | | | because of the zip code -- you may end up paying a |
| types of hair that can be used and some are more | | | | lot extra. |
| expensive than others. | | | | Extension Method Being Employed |
| Human hair extensions are the most expensive type | | | | The hair extension method being used is another |
| of extension, but within human hair extensions there | | | | huge factor in how much your hair extensions will |
| are levels of quality. There is Remi or Remy hair that | | | | cost. There are lots of different hair extension |
| is a very good quality of hair which means that all the | | | | techniques that will have varying price structures and |
| cuticles are uni-directional. There is virgin human hair | | | | maintenance needs. |
| meaning that the hair has never been chemically | | | | The most inexpensive way to go for temporary |
| processed. | | | | extensions is getting clip ons, these you can apply |
| One of the most expensive type of hair available is | | | | yourself or you can go to a trained stylist who will |
| Virgin Remy Human Hair. This is hair that has never | | | | apply them or show you how to apply them. Many |
| been permed, dyed, highlighted, or otherwise | | | | women wear hair extensions every day, without |
| chemically processed. The beauty of this type of hair | | | | getting permanent ones attached, so there is no |
| is that the cuticles are all intact and are unidirectional. | | | | problem with clip on extensions if they fit your |
| Having the cuticles in tact allow it to last longer. | | | | lifestyle better. |
| Having the cuticles all facing the same direction | | | | The most expensive hair extension methods is the |
| reduces the risk of matting and tangling. | | | | strand-by-strand hair extension technique. This |
| If you are looking for just short term extensions, | | | | technique happens to be more expensive than others |
| then consider human hair clip on extensions. Jessica | | | | because of the time involved in getting the |
| Simpson, Paris Hilton, TressAllure, and a lot of | | | | extensions applied. The hair stylist must attach the |
| reputable hair extension brands offer clip in hair | | | | extension one strand at a time. Strands usually |
| extensions that are made with human hair. Most can | | | | contain 20-50 hairs a peice, so you can imagine how |
| be purchased on-line or at a beauty supply store | | | | time consuming this would for a full head of hair -- |
| because they are able to be attached at home | | | | and time is money. |
| yourself. | | | | Using hair wefts is a much faster process because |
| If you are looking for just fun extensions for a | | | | you are applying a lot more hair with each weft than |
| special occasion or Halloween party, then consider | | | | if you went strand-by-strand. |
| synthetic extensions. Synthetic extensions are made | | | | How Much Hair is Being Applied |
| from fibers designed to replicate human hair. They | | | | The amount of hair being applied is also a determining |
| are much cheaper than human hair and can come in | | | | factor in the cost of getting extensions. A partial |
| fun colors like hot pink and purple. There are even | | | | head of hair is cheaper than a full head of hair. |
| dreadlock extensions available for those wanting a | | | | Maintenance & Touch-ups |
| bold change (without the wait involved with growing | | | | When considering extensions, you should also factor |
| real dreads). | | | | in the cost for maintenance. This would be |
| Length of Hair Being Used | | | | adjustments and touch-ups about every 6-8 weeks. |
| The longer the hair the more it will cost. Longer hair | | | | Also you will need to purchase some special products |
| of the highest quality is even more money and may | | | | formulated to keep your hair healthy, including special |
| need to be special ordered. But if you are going to | | | | shampoos and conditioners. |
| go for it, then get the length you want and | | | | If you are getting your extensions colored to match |
| remember that after you having your extensions | | | | your own hair, then there may be an additional cost |
| applied, that your stylist will need to cut it to have it | | | | for that. Some extensions can be re-used if they are |
| blend in with your natural tresses, so you will lose a | | | | properly maintained, but there may be an extra fee |
| little anyways. | | | | for new bonding or glue. |
