When we plan to buy hair extensions, we usually ask how many packs we need to buy for the full head? The quantity we need to buy is really troubled many people who want to use hair extensions.
And for this questios it is also difficult to answer for the professional people, for there is no positive answer for it at all. It depends on many factors, such as the weight of hair per pack, the density of the customer’s hair, and the length of the customer’s hair, and also the customer’s requirements for density.
Assuming each pack contains 20 strands, 1g per strand, a full head of extensions range from 5 to 9 packs of hair. To be more specified, if the client has fine, thin hair with some layers and about shoulder length, there are 5 to 6 packs may be enough for a full head used.
If the client has a short hair and all in the same length that is medium to thick in density, you will require about 10 to 12 packs of hair since you will need to blend the extensions in for a natural look.
In general, for most clients, you will need at least 5 packs or 100 strands of hair extensions. The number of hair extension packages you need will be based on the length and thickness of the client’s hair and the length and volume the client wants to achieve. This is why it is very important to have the client come in for a consultation prior to installation.
For fine and thin hair, from the nape down to add the hair extensions, it will take about 40- 50 strands; from the occipital up to the crown, it will take 50-60 strands.
For medium and thick hair, from the nape down it will take 60- 80 strands; from the nape up to the crown it will take 50-80 strands.
Remember, if the hair of the client is thicker or shorter, more often than not, you will need more packages of hair extensions to be able to blend the hair in, making it easy for you to create a natural look.
Before you buy the hair extensions, you can ask professional people for help , they would give you suggestions by your hair conditions and your requirements.