What is the average price of hair extensions in the UK?

Either type of hair extension can help you achieve your dream hair goals. Consider the type of extensions you want to invest in after reading this article and then decide if the average price is something your happy to spend. 

• Synthetic Fibre Hair
• Human Hair 

There are so many brands of hair extensions on the market these days and it can be hard to decide which brand to choose. It can also be tricky to understand the price differences between products and why there may be such a difference in price from brand to brand in the hair extensions industry. 

Hair extensions come in synthetic fibres and human hair. Synthetic fibres are always cheaper than human hair because it is made from a plastic polymer that resembles the texture of human hair. Either type of hair extension can help you achieve your dream hair goals. Consider the type of extensions you want to invest in after reading this article and then decide if the average price is something your happy to spend.

Synthetic fibre hair

Synthetic fibre hair can come in so many different qualities. You will notice that some cheaper synthetic hair extension brands have really shiny smooth hair extensions, these hair extensions usually have thick synthetic hair strands that are very smooth.  The cheaper synthetic hair can range from around £8-£15 for a full weft of synthetic hair.Due to the fact the strands are so smooth it appears more fake because natural human hair is not naturally so smooth. These strands can also become very static due to the fact they are made of plastic. The thicker the synthetic strands to more unrealistic the look. This also makes the hair strands knot more easily together making the hair hair appear matted. These will be the cheapest synthetic clip-ins you can buy.

16 inch one-piece flicky

Slightly more expensive synthetic hair can appear much more human -like. Synthetic clip-ins are one of the most popular methods of extensions for those who don't wear them very often. For example, at stranded, we use special fibre technology to mimic human hair very closely. The average price for good quality synthetic hair extension pieces can range from £29/ £39 and some brands even have synthetic hair for £45/£50 for good quality hair. The individual hair strands on the synthetic hair pieces are much thinner than the average synthetic hair piece. Because the strands are thinner and more delicate it mimics the texture of human hair much more than cheap synthetic hair can. This special fibre technology gives the hair a natural healthy shine to it that isn't unrealistic, making it blend into your human hair so much more seamlessly.  The slightly more expensive synthetic hair brands will last longer and have a wider colour range for you to choose from and get a colour match. If you don't wear extensions very often, investing in good quality synthetic hair extensions would be perfect for you. They are a cheaper option compared to human hair and there is no maintenance needed and you can add a boost of volume or length to your natural hair to create luscious locks.

Human Hair 

Human extensions come in so many different types. Hair extension prices massively depend on the length, how much chemical process they have been through, whether they are remy grade etc. Human hair extensions come in clip-ins and always come in permanent hair extension methods. There are budget-friendly options and also the priciest options to choose from. 

Stranded Human Hair 

Collected Hair

Some human hair extensions are made from human brush hair that has been collected together, sorted together or it has come from a human doner. Human brush hair is good quality human hair but when aligned in the hair extensions the cuticles of the hair aren't all facing the same way. These usually come in a clip in method that you can easily apply and take out whenever you want. These extensions can vary from around £60-£200. It will depend on the length of hair you want to buy. This can vary from 14 inch, 16 inch, 20 inch, 22inch, 24inch and sometimes even 26 inch. The longer the hair the more expensive it will be due to the fact it is harder to source real hair that is extremely long with little hair damage.

Stranded 16 inch Lace Clip in Human Hair 

Remy

Remy hair. Remy hair extensions come in human hair clip-ins , tape hair extensions, halo extensions, bond extensions, weft hair extensions. Remy hair extensions are a high grade of hair used with all the cuticles facing the same way. This is used in permanent extensions and clip in hair extensions as they will last longer. They are popular amongst permanent hair extensions because the hair doesn't tangle easily, can withstand harsh chemicals to achieve bright blondes and overall has a good hair life. Remy hair extensions can vary from £120 all the way up to £600. It again depends on the length of the hair you want, how thick the hair is and the chemical process that the hair has been through to achieve the end result. Though this hair may seem like an expensive option this type of hair can last you up to two years if you treat it with the right aftercare and correct products. The permanent human hair extension method can be more expensive than the average price we have disclosed because you have to factor in the cost of maintenance such as installation and colouring.

It is important to consider how often you want to wear your extensions and then this will help you decide if you need human hair extensions or good quality synthetic extensions. Hair extensions costs can seem daunting but when you break it down into how often you will wear them and what you will get out of them it makes choosing a little bit easier. You can read about our human hair extension range and our synthetic hair extension range to understand the product a little bit more.