How many tape-in extensions do I need for thin hair

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Tape in hair extensions are like shampoo: You always seem to wind up using way too much or way too little. We're here to help clear up any confusion you might have!

Start with an evaluation of your hair: Length and type. Is it thick? Thin? Long? Short? Do you want to add volume and length, or just cover up frayed tips?

 

How many tape-in extensions do I need for thin hair

The Best Candidate For Extensions

Typically you're going to be considering extensions for long, stressed hair with significant damage at the tips, usually owing to chemical damage. No matter how luxurious your natural hair may be, it can only take so much treatment before it's a little worse for wear.

For those with average hair density, this is a relatively easy fix since you're not really trying to extend the length, just fix the tips, and your extensions should blend in naturally with around ten to twenty pieces of tape.

Thin, Sparse Hair

The trick to thin hair is that you don't want to create too much volume with your extensions, so twenty pieces of tape will usually do the trick.

Adding Length and Volume

For sparse hair, adding length and volume will take you around thirty to forty pieces of tape.

Short Cuts

If you're hoping to add some length to a shorter cut, you'll need to go heavy-duty and use at least forty pieces of tape. Wavy ends are a great way to create a more natural blend without that weird step-stair effect.

The Big Job

If you have nice thick hair and want to add a lot of volume and length, but you're starting from a length that doesn't quite reach your shoulders, you're looking at anywhere from forty to sixty pieces of tape to get the job done.

 

How many tape-in extensions do I need for thin hair

Avoiding Bad Extensions

When applying tape in hair extensions you need to make sure that...

  • You don't skimp on the tape in extensions, and...
  • The tape in extensions are evenly distributed

Even with the best extensions, you can find, you need to use enough pieces and distribute it evenly for a good look. Best-case scenario, the extensions won't be unsightly, but they will be obvious. Worst-case scenario you wind up with the step-stair look, where your natural hair looks like a wig sitting on top of a longer cut. If you just can't get the results you want at home, that's what hairstylists are for!

DIY or at the salon, trust SDX for affordable tape-in extensions, and we'll get you the look you're after.

In the ever-evolving hair industry, tape hair extensions have provided both consumers and stylists with a system so easy and quick to apply. A full head of tape hair can be applied in under 30 minutes! 

Have you ever asked yourself, “How many hair extensions do I need for a full head?” For good reasons, this is one of the most common questions the ZALA team receives about our AAAAA grade tape extensions. Not to fear! We give you the rundown on how many pieces you will require getting a full head of long and luscious locks!

How many tape-in extensions do I need for thin hair

How many tape-in extensions do I need for thin hair

20 Piece Pack

Many people often inquire about a 20 piece pack as this is the cheapest available pack. This is ONLY considered a ‘booster’ pack for those who already have tape extensions and want a few new pieces or need extra volume. A 20 piece pack will NOT be enough for any hair type as this will only make 10 sandwiches of hair. When putting in tape extensions, 2 pieces are sandwiched at the root over sections of your hair.  As you can probably imagine, a 20 piece set will definitely not be enough for a full head of hair.

40 Piece Pack

Is 40 pieces of tape in extensions enough? Yes, it is! The least amount of pieces we recommend for all customers is our 40 piece packs. This pack is enough for thin to normal hair types and is ideal for ladies with fine hair. A 40 piece pack is considered a standard amount of tape hair extensions, as many people find they use between 30-40 pieces. This, of course, creates 20 sandwiches of hair. We are absolutely in love with this before and after photo below using our premium ZALA Tape extensions!

How many tape-in extensions do I need for thin hair

60 Piece Pack

Finally, the 60 piece pack. This amount is perfect for those with thick hair or who want to add a lot of overall volume. For those whose natural hair is medium/thick, or have quite a coarse hair type, this pack is perfect. We usually recommend this option when we get asked how many pieces of tape hair extensions are for a full head of hair. This will obviously create 30 sandwiches which are a lot to hold if your hair is not super thick. Our 60 piece sets will create a full overall look with extra thickness and super volume.

How many tape-in extensions do I need for thin hair

Keep in mind that your hairstyle and cut are very important when blending tape hair extensions. It does not only depend on how many pieces you purchase for a full head. If you’re struggling to make your extensions blend or have been asking yourself, “How many packs of extensions do I need,” you can simply have your hair thinned out towards the ends. This can be achieved with the use of layers or specific cutting techniques. Having thinner ends in your natural hair will create a seamless blend and no harsh lines where your natural hair ends.

We hope this helps you determine exactly how many pieces of tape extensions for a full head of hair! For our premium range of European Tape Hair extensions, click here.

As always, feel free to drop our friendly customer service team and email for further questions or inquiries at [email protected]

PUBLISHED 8TH APRIL 2015

Is 60 pieces of tape ins enough?

Tape extensions should be applied like a sandwich of 2 pieces. To add volume you should use 10 to 20 pieces. Thin hair needs 30 to 40 pieces for a full headset. Normal thickness needs 40 to 50 pieces for a full headset.

How many pieces do you need for a full head of tape in extensions?

Tape-Ins: Tape-In Hair Extensions have 10 pieces that when taped together, create five panels. These are meant for stylists to provide a custom style for each of their clients. Usually, the average for a full head is 4 to 5 packs.

Can I get tape in extensions with thin hair?

In a nutshell, Single Sided Tape is a gentle solution for thin-haired clients because they use half as many wefts as traditional Tape-In extensions, and, as a result, place half as much weight and strain on the hair.