In short: extension pricing mainly comes down to three things — the method (strand-by-strand methods take longer to apply than wefts), the amount and quality of hair used, and how often maintenance is needed. Anyone comparing prices should be comparing all three, not just the headline figure.
Hair extension pricing can look wildly inconsistent from one salon to the next, but it usually comes down to a few consistent factors: the method, the amount and quality of hair used, and how often maintenance is needed.
Strand-by-strand methods like keratin bonds and nano tips involve more application time than wefts, which is reflected in the price. Wefts are typically the faster — and often lower initial cost — route to significant volume and length.
A half head uses noticeably less hair than a full head, and the right amount is judged at consultation based on your natural density and the look you want — not a fixed package regardless of your hair. Sometimes less hair is genuinely the right (and more affordable) recommendation.
Human hair extensions, properly sourced and processed, cost more than synthetic alternatives but last significantly longer and blend more naturally — an important factor when comparing headline prices between providers.
Because wefts are typically refreshed every 10–12 weeks versus 10–14 for bonds and nano tips, ongoing maintenance costs are worth factoring in alongside the initial fitting price when comparing methods.
Consultation fees, the cost of new hair (a perishable, client-specific product), and colour-matching work are sometimes not included in a headline price elsewhere. Our price list is transparent about what's included in each service.
Klarna and Clearpay are available on all services and training courses, letting you spread the cost interest-free if that helps.
Often it comes down to hair quality, whether a consultation is included, or the amount of hair used — worth asking directly rather than assuming a lower quote is equivalent.
Yes — a small consultation fee is standard practice and reflects the time taken to properly assess your hair before recommending (and pricing) a service.
We can give a general guide from our price list, but an accurate quote for your specific hair always follows a consultation.
Written by Shinead Hayes, founder of Perfect Tresses — 15+ years specialising exclusively in hair extensions. Related reading: price list · book a consultation.
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