How long does your hair have to be for extensions

How long does your hair have to be for extensions

With so many different hair extension options on the market and so many different requirements for length of your natural tresses, we think it’s time to compare your tresses length to know exactly how long your hair has to be for hair extensions.

Clip hair extensions: hair extensions normally need to be between 3 to 7 inches long in order to get a proper natural look however it still varies depending on the hair extension modality that is used.

For example, you can add length using clip hair extensions and your natural hair should be at least 6 to 7 inches long, and this is the very shortest that your hair should be in order to add on clip-ins.

How long does your hair have to be for extensions

Tape hair extensions: tape hair extensions are an excellent choice when it comes to adding volume and length to any woman’s head. Look further into how to install tape hair extensions properly on our previous articles and blogs. To apply tape hair extensions effectively you only need your natural locks to be about 3 inches long, but no shorter than three inches.

Bonded hair extensions: this is a very unique process that allows any of us with very short locks, as short as two inches long to add volume and length in a very natural looking fashion. Because bonded hair extensions use heat to adhere to the existing hair 2 inches is all that is needed, this is because it is attached very close to the headline which also makes this style very comfortable and suitable for sports activities etcetera.

Just a reminder that bond extensions are so very delicate and difficult it is very important to consult a licensed professional in order to install them properly.

How long does your hair have to be for extensions

Sew-in hair extensions: It’s no secret there’s so in hair extensions are bestseller amongst many of the different modalities however what most people don’t know is that you need at least three to five inches of natural locks in order for you to have a proper soul in that is stable enough and sturdy enough to last any reasonable amount of time, namely two to three weeks. This particular style normally requires for the hair to be braided and long enough and coarse enough to attach itself to the scalp laying completely flat and giving a very natural look.

Those are the links and those are the types, and now you know.