| Shopping for anything with as diverse a number of | | | | darker colors tend to be more economically priced, |
| manufacturers and brands as human hair can be | | | | with the lighter shades attracting premium prices. Of |
| frustrating. How can you determine whether the | | | | course, that would seem fair, after all, as most of us |
| money you are paying for hair extensions is the best | | | | realize, fair haired people are a minority. And as |
| price? The actual cost of hair extensions varies. | | | | anyone also knows, when something is a bit of a |
| Off-the-shelf extensions might cost anywhere from | | | | rare commodity, you will have to pay a little extra if |
| $10 to $1000! Sometimes, even more! Why? Well, | | | | that's what you really want. |
| the price will depend on a number of factors. | | | | The third factor that will also determine the cost of |
| First is whether the extensions are made from | | | | hair extensions is length. Each hair extension comes |
| human hair or synthetic fiber. Human hair costs more | | | | at an average length. Holding all other factors |
| because of its longevity, quality and ease of handling. | | | | constant, the longer the hair, the higher the price tag. |
| Synthetic extensions are considered lower quality. | | | | And finally! When preparing your budget, do not |
| However, there are good synthetics, and bad | | | | forget to factor in the cost of actually fitting the |
| synthetics! Neither category is homogenous; there | | | | extensions. There are some 'clip-on' extension types |
| are several types of human hair and synthetic hair | | | | that you are able to attach yourself. However, |
| extensions available, each reaching various levels of | | | | whether the extensions need sewing or are clip on, a |
| quality. The general trend being, the higher the | | | | professional hairdresser will, in most instances, |
| quality, the more you will need to dig deeper into | | | | produce a more groomed/polished finish. After all, |
| those pockets. Although, that said, beware of making | | | | they have eyes at the back of your head! |
| a judgment call about quality based on price alone. | | | | So, yes... there are certain 'negotiations' that you will |
| This could end up delivering a great disappointment | | | | have to allow in order to ensure you get what you |
| to you. When making your decision, take into | | | | want, and what you need... and get it at the right |
| account all the factors which are important, and | | | | price. It might seem like a tall order. Even so, with a |
| balance out the ratios. | | | | bit of savvy shopping, you can tick all the boxes, |
| Another cost factor is the hair color. On average, | | | | look great, and not have to visit the bank. |
