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