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Get a cost estimate for every extension method - the hair, salon installation and first-year upkeep - for your length and hair type.

Hair prices: perfectlocks.com, Nov 13, 2026. Salon prices: typical US ranges, labor only.

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Assumes natural and dark shades, more length and a mid-range salon.

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For 18-20 inches, medium hair. Cheapest first year at the top.

Tape-in, 18-20 inches, medium hair

Day one$655 - $845Hair plus install
First year$2,635 - $4,185About $220 - $349 a month
How the first year adds up
Hair4-6 packs at $95 each$380 - $570
Salon installLabor only, mid-range salon$275
Move-ups8-11 move-ups at $200 each$1,600 - $2,200
Replacement hair1-2 more sets in year one$380 - $1,140

You need 4-6 packs at 18-20 inches. Move-ups every 4-6 weeks. Hair is reused 3-4 times, so most people buy new hair every 4-6 months.

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How the math works
  • Hair amount comes from our quantity guide: tape-ins, I-tips and fusion 3-4 packs for fine hair, 4-6 for medium, 6-8 for thick; hand-tied rows 2-7 and machine wefts 2-5, depending on volume or length. Clip-ins and halos are one set or piece.
  • Hair price is the lowest live price at that length for natural shades, and the highest for blonde, highlighted and balayage shades.
  • Upkeep: tape-in move-ups every 4-6 weeks with hair reused 3-4 times, so new hair every 4-6 months. I-tips, hand-tied and sew-in wefts every 6-8 weeks with hair lasting 6-12 months. Fusion bonds are redone every 3-6 months with new hair each time. Clip-ins and halos last about a year with care, 6-9 months if worn every day.
  • Salon labor is a typical US range. Budget uses the low end, mid-range the middle, luxury or big-city salons the high end. Your stylist sets the final price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your most common questions below.

Costs vary widely by method. Clip-ins start around $185 and halos around $209, with no installation fee. Salon methods like tape-ins, I-tips, wefts and fusion usually run $1,350 to $6,200 in the first year for medium-density hair at 18 to 20 inches, including the hair, installation, move-ups and replacement hair.

Longer extensions use more raw hair, and long 100% Remy human hair is harder to source. A 26-inch set often costs 1.5 to 2 times as much as the same method at 14 to 16 inches. Our classic tape-ins, for example, run $85-$105 a pack at 14 inches and $135-$205 at 26 inches.

Clip-in and halo extensions have the lowest total cost of ownership - no installation fees and no ongoing salon appointments. Browse our clip-in extensions or halo extensions to compare options.

Tape-ins need a move-up every 4-6 weeks. I-tips and weft extensions need one every 6-8 weeks. Fusion bonds are removed and redone every 3-6 months with new hair. The calculator above includes these visits in the first-year cost.

Yes. Hair prices come from live Perfect Locks prices at the length you pick, and the number of packs or rows comes from our quantity guide. Installation and upkeep use typical US salon ranges, starting at a mid-range salon, so your stylist's quote may be higher or lower.