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What length hair extensions should I choose?
If you are new to hair extensions, you may be a little unsure as to what length to go for, and with so many lengths and options to choose from, it can be a very difficult decision. Before jumping in and selecting a length at random or based on price, it is first worth considering a few points to be sure you are making the right choice.
Where Will The Hair Extensions Fall On My Body?
When thinking about the length of your hair extensions, often you think about this in terms of where the hair will sit against your body e.g 'I want the hair to come down to my bra line'. This is a great way to think about the length of the hair, as with different body shapes and sizes how long the hair extensions will need to be to reach your braline will vary from person to person, so it isn't a one size fits all process. 18 inch hair extensions may look longer on your friend than they do on yourself even though they are the same length.
Styling Your Hair Extensions Will Affect How Long They Look
Another factor to consider is the way you plan to have the hair styled after fitting. Once fitted you may only wish to have a small amount trimmed from the bottom to tidy up and finish off your look, however if you are considering removing slightly more, or opting for a layered and tapered look, going for a slightly longer length than your finished look may be a better option. For example, if you are looking for long and thick extensions with a little styling e.g. layering etc, you may benefit from purchasing 20” hair extensions with it in mind to trim them to 18” to achieve your finished look.
Hair Extension Length vs Cost
If you are in between 2 lengths, it is usually recommended that you purchase the longer of the two. If you are between 16” and 18” for example, a full head of 16” hair extensions will cost approx. £250.00 to purchase, and 18” will be £270.00, a £20.00 difference. If you are undecided and opt for the longer length, although costing slightly more, you can always have them cut and trimmed if the length is a little longer than you expected, and it would have cost you an additional £16.00. If you opt for the 16” and find they are too short however, you would have spent £250.00 on hair extensions you aren’t quite happy with. Purchasing the longer length protects you again disappointment in the event you are unsure of the finished look.
Curling Hair Extensions Will Make Them Appear Shorter
When your hair extensions arrive and are first fitted, they will be beautiful and straight, however if you prefer to wear your hair with a curl or a wave, this will reduce the appearance of the length as the extensions bounce up to accommodate the wave. If you plan on wearing your hair like this regularly, and like the look of 20” hair extensions, you may wish to consider opting for 22” to ensure that when you apply the curl your hair extensions still have the appearance of 20” length.
