Just because you lack the coveted, long lustrous locks doesn’t mean you cannot acquire it. It is a fact that while some of us have thick lustrous locks that even Jennifer Aniston would be envious about, some of us don’t. But now, thanks to technology and hair salons with their patented hair products, you can start sporting thick, glossy locks in no time at all. However, before you end up spending a fortune on hair extensions, you may want to take a closer look at what these extensions are about, how effective they are and whether they are worth the expense. The hair extensions average cost can be anywhere from $500 to $700 but as expected, this can vary by region and salon.
While most assume that hair extensions are true to what their title suggests – the fact is that they mostly used to add volume while you can use them to add length to your already existing locks. Extensions have been in use for a long while and as a matter of fact, hair extensions and associated products are part of a billion dollar industry and are poised to quadruple their growth to eight billion USD by 2020. This should give you a good idea as to how popular hair extensions are today.
Of course, as a kid, you may have seen your mum or sister use the clip on various occasions but remember, you are going in for a natural look and don’t want to opt for some method that can damage your natural hair follicles. So you need to aim for natural hair extensions with micro bonding which you can apply easily without damaging your natural hair strands or follicles.
If you happen to be in Ottawa, Ontario there are a few hair salons you can visit and get your hair extensions woven in, from Texture hair salon to Saab salon spa but they are not going to be cheap. In fact, whether you are planning to get those extensions here in Ottawa or elsewhere, the plain truth is that these extensions will be expensive, the only difference is by how much.
Here are a few factors which can influence the average costof hair extensions
- The type of hair extensions you are going for – synthetic hair extensions cost less, whereas natural human hair extensions can be much more expensive. For example, a full head of synthetic hair extensions can cost around $1100 on an average whereas natural hair extensions can cost twice as much, up to $2500
- How you plan to get them fixed onto your regular hair – this will factor in the total cost. You can go in for a temporary fix with the extensions cut and applied by the specialists at the salon. This should cost an additional $100 to $200, depending on the salon. If you are planning to go in for a permanent fix, you can get these extensions bonded to your scalp with micro fusion methods, which can cost anywhere from $1000 to $2500, again depending on the salon.
- Virgin cuts will cost more – these are extensions made from freshly cut human hair and are priced much more than say remy human hair extensions.
Remember, fixing those extensions onto your scalp is only half the job – you will need to visit the salon to maintain them, which you will need to take into account when working the total cost of hair extensions.
So before you rush off to the salon, just remember that most hair salons will insist on a pre-consultation before they’ll tell you about hair extensions average cost, along with the service charge. But if you are aiming for thicker volume and need a more permanent fix [and are of course minted], the good news is that you can get it done, in any specialty hair salon in Ottawa or near you for that matter. To end with the obvious, “nothing beautiful comes easy, and neither does a beautiful hair extension”.
