The cost of hair extensions can depend on many factors.   If you’ve browsed the Perfect Locks site you should have a general idea of what you would pay for quality Indian hair. The type of hair, the length of hair, and the method used for installation should all be considered when thinking about price.  There are  several different installation methods and types of hair extensions, each with it’s benefits and downfalls:

The Application Method

1. Glue: Usually the cheapest method.  This method doesn’t last long, about 2 to 4 weeks.  Don’t be this cheap.
2. Sew in or weave: This method lasts at least a few months.  It’s easy to style, and is an affordable solution.  Most likely around a few hundred dollars plus installation fees.
3. Fusion or bonding: This is an expensive and time consuming method.  It does last a long time but it is highly recommended to find someone qualified.  This can be costly.

The Type of Hair

1. Synthetic Hair: This type of hair is cheap, and it shows.  It can be made of synthetic hair which can actually melt when using a flat iron.  This is a dangerous method and is highly not recommended.  Cost is cheap.
2. Human hair: Human hair extensions are a step in the right direction.  However not all human hair is the same.  Human hair can sometimes be mixed with synthetic hair… they don’t mention that part.  Also, chinese human hair can be very thin and won’t last long.  Since you don’t really know what you’re getting, the cost can vary.
3. Quality Human Hair: Indian human hair is of the highest grade, and can last very long in comparison to other hair types.  Up to a year if properly maintained.  Virgin remy indian hair is completely natural, so you would treat it can be treated like your own hair that you grow.  More expensive but well worth the cost.

As you can see, there are many factors that can influence the price of hair extensions.  Choosing the right type of method and hair can lead to gorgeous results, at an affordable cost.  We at Perfect Locks recommend using Indian hair with the sew in weave method.  The hair can be bought from our site within a few hundred dollars depending on the length you choose.  Finding the right stylist for installation can be relatively easy.

We’re joining the fight against Cancer, and we’d like to ask you to help. We’ll be auctioning off two of our very popular 16″ Wavy Machine Wefts, the full winning amount of the auction will be donated to the American Cancer Association and  Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

We’d like to make this a regular event depending on how it goes. We’re hoping many people want to be a part of the cause. Cancer and Breast Cancer affect many of us and hits close to home in many ways. I for one have experienced loss in my life from this disease, and I’d really like to make a concerted effort in supporting research in finding a cure.

Here’s how the auction works:

1. Register an account at Perfectlocks.
2. Click on “Cancer Research Auction” in the navigation column on the right.
3. Bid for the hair.
4. The winning bidder pays for the auction price.
5. We send the hair out.
6. We split the proceeds to the American Cancer Society and Susan G Komen for the Cure.

We’ll be posting the winning auctions on a special page with the winners and the amount of money donated.  Depending on the amount of interest, we’d like to make this a regular event… at least until a cure is found!

Machine Wefts or Hand-tied Wefts – this is a much debated topic in several salons today. The thing is, some people who get hair extensions don’t usually know what’s best – machine wefts or hand-tied wefts. The safest, and probably the most accurate, answer would be “It depends.” I know that saying that is horribly dissatisfying for any reader, but it’s true. The choice between machine wefts and hand-tied wefts actually depends on your objective or your purpose.

Hand-tied Wefts

Hand-tied wefts are tufts of hair sewn or tied together meticulously by hand using a strong piece of weaving thread. If they’re done properly, hand-tied wefts can actually last a very long time. However, since they’re harder to make and they take longer time to complete, they usually cost a lot more. Another thing that’s good with hand-tied wefts is that they’re not very bulky or noticeable when you put them on. They’re built to be thin so they’ll blend in nicely with the hair that you already have. They stick closely to your scalp, making them look quite natural. However, special care should be taken for hand-tied wefts especially if you’re going to cut the track. Instead of cutting the track, just turn the track around to the next row and keep sewing. When you reach the end you can cut the track, just be sure it’s sealed with a good fabric or nail glue. Hand-tied wefts will unravel and shed when cut from the top, make sure your stylist probably knows this so it won’t be much of a problem. Hand-tied wefts are also quite effective since they don’t shed much when they’re put on, unlike machine wefts.

Our Indian Hair Hand-tied Wefts at Perfect Locks are pre-cut into 5 strips, making it easy for your stylist to work with them.  They don’t have to cut them, no shedding allowed here!

Machine Wefts

Machine wefts are sewn together using a sewing machine. The quality of the hair and the track are equally the same with both hand-tied and machine wefts. Machine wefts are slightly thicker compared to hand-tied wefts, but a bulge is rarely noticeable. A lot of people prefer machine wefts because the tracks can be cut during installation, making it a bit more flexible. A good stylist can manage to make machine wefts look very natural regardless of how thick the track is. Machine wefts are easy to manipulate, and you don’t have to be careful when cutting them. You can even cut them from the top. This makes them a good choice giving you less margin for error during a hair installation.

Our Indian hair machine wefts at Perfect Locks are very popular, just as our hand-tied wefts. We sell an equal amount of both types.

All in all, your choice should depend on what’s convenient for you and also your stylist. Weigh your options properly before you make a choice.  We have a demonstration of an installation using a hand-tied weft in this hand-tied weft installation video.