Applying Hair Extensions — A Look Into the Industry Standards

There are different types of extensions available to beautify your hair. However, often people get confused in regards to the quantity of extensions that would make for a perfect setting. Many have a clear understanding about what kind of coverage they would require for the style, but there are also those who don’t possess clear ideas about the requirement.

There are different procedures through which the hair extensions salons and freelancer hair experts calculate and judge the total coverage. It also depends on individual style and preference that determines how many extension strips to consider for the coverage. Here is a look at the industry standard:

· Quarter Head = 50 micro bonds (2–3 rows)

· Half Head = 100 micro bonds (3–4 rows)

· Three Quarter Head = 150 micro bonds (5–6 rows)

· Full Head = 200 micro bonds (7–8 rows)

You must follow these standards properly to have a clear understanding about the pricing part. You will find salons that primarily focus on a number of rows or length being added or may be the weight of the hair being used to determine the exact coverage.

The length being added

You will find salons that would consider adding a few inches for full head coverage irrespective of the number of bonds being applied. Since 100 bonds may be sufficient to create longer lengths, many salons use the tactic to label half head coverage as full head coverage.

The rows being applied

There are also salons that would prefer 6 rows of hair extensions for a standard full head scenario. But then, you must keep in mind that clients having thin or super fine density hair would require less hair to create the 6 rows of extensions. Around 150 micro bonds are sufficient to create 6 rows. It would cover 3/4th of the head. Similarly, the full head comprising of 200 bonds would be sufficient for applying in 8 rows.

Weight factor

Well, this can be a complicated scenario. Every extension comes with a different weight. The weight may vary as per the length and ethnicity. Say, for example, the Indian hair is considered heavier than the European extensions. Similarly, a 10” extension will be lighter than an 18” extension. As a matter of fact, a bundle of 10” micro bonds weighing 100 gram will be able to produce a high number of extensions than a bundle of 18” micro bonds of similar weight. The best scenarios can be identified only by professional hair extensions London salons and experts.

Well, whether you should be following the industry standard or not is entirely one’s own choice to make. But then, you must consult an expert hair stylist or salon specialist before going for a makeover. Remember, a lot of your money and time is being involved in the process. Definitely, you would want to have a better result on the investment.