How Much Do Hair Extensions Cost?

Hair extensions in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

“How much are hair extensions?” is one of the first questions we’re asked, and it’s a fair one — it’s also genuinely hard to answer with a single number, because extensions aren’t one product. The honest answer is that the price depends on your hair, the look you want and how you plan to maintain it. This is here to explain exactly what moves that figure up or down, so you can walk into a consultation knowing what to expect.

We fit extensions for clients across Abingdon and Oxfordshire — from a few pieces for a bit of length before an event, to a full head for lasting thickness. Here’s how the cost actually works.

Why there’s no single price.

Four things do most of the work in setting the cost. Length, because longer hair simply needs more of it and costs more per pack; thickness and volume, meaning how many wefts or bonds it takes to get a full, natural result — a subtle top-up needs far less hair than a big transformation; method, because tape-ins, individual keratin bonds and wefts each take different amounts of time and product to fit and suit different hair types and lifestyles; and hair quality, because good extensions are an investment in real, ethically sourced human hair that lasts and behaves like your own. Since those combine differently for everyone, the same “full head” can be quite different in price from one person to the next. That isn’t a dodge — it’s the reason a consultation exists.

Why every set starts with a consultation.

Extensions are the service where we genuinely can’t quote accurately without seeing your hair. At your consultation we’ll look at your natural hair’s condition, length and thickness, talk through the look you’re after and your day-to-day routine, and recommend the method that actually fits — not simply the most expensive one. You’ll leave with a clear, itemised price and an honest view of whether extensions are right for you at all. If they’re not, we’ll say so.

The costs people forget.

The fitting is only part of the picture, and we’d always rather you knew the full running cost before you commit. As your own hair grows, tapes and bonds need moving up — usually every few weeks to a couple of months depending on the method — and there’s removal and refitting to factor in, done gently to protect your natural hair. With care, quality hair can often be reused for a while, but it doesn’t last forever. Knowing all of that up front is what keeps extensions feeling like a treat you enjoy rather than a surprise you resent.

The honest bit.

Extensions aren’t right for everyone, and a good stylist will tell you so. If your hair or scalp isn’t in the right condition, or the upkeep won’t fit your life, we’d rather have that conversation before you spend a penny. For the right person, though, well-fitted extensions can be genuinely transformative — the value is in the fitting, the aftercare and the quality of the hair, which is exactly why we steer you towards a proper consultation over a bargain that isn’t one.

What do hair extensions cost?

Hair extensions for a few small pieces can prove to be really cost-effective and prices typically range dependent upon the type of hair extensions used to the condition of your hair to how long it takes. Every set is quoted individually at your consultation, and you’ll have the exact price confirmed before anything is booked. Our full price list gives context for our wider services.

Book a free extensions consultation.

The best way to get a real price is a no-obligation consultation. Book above, or call or WhatsApp us on 01235 534705. You can also read more about our hair extensions, including keratin bonds and tape-ins, and our guide on whether extensions damage your hair.