Comparison of hair extension methods

Keratin wax (Available in our salons in Eindhoven and Amsterdam)

The keratin wax hair extensions are perfect for volume and/or length. They look very natural because of the thin tufts. With this method you can also easily choose different shades. The rolling method is completely safe when professionally installed, removed and when the care instructions are followed. 

There are different sizes of wax bonds available, at Hair Extensions by Char we use the ‘’normal‘’ size, which is the most durable, does not slip out of the client's own hair easily and remains invisible as we take into account how the client's own hair falls, how the client likes to wear the hair etc. The average price is €400, including an additional service appointment.  

The average wearing period is 3.5 months, during the wearing period any loose tufts can be put back. After the wearing time we do not to reuse the tufts. This is due to less pleasant wearing comfort, thicker bonds after repositioning and the time-consuming treatment.  

Tape ins

Tape-in ​​hair extensions are popular, they are relatively cheap (+/- €200 - €300) and the treatment only takes about an hour. It gives a natural look, provided your own hair is not too thin. The tape-ins can be very visible in thin hair. With tape-ins it is important that you pay attention to which care products you use, as the glue can be loosened/dissolved by hair masks, conditioner and oil. Also pay extra attention when brushing, the tape-in ​​pieces are quite wide and can easily get stuck behind your brush. They last 6-8 weeks.  

Weave-ins (braided hairpieces)

Weaves are available in all colours/styles and lengths. 
The great thing about weave hair extensions is that they last a long time and can be put up several times. They are suitable for people with normal to thick hair. For very thin hair it is too heavy and quite visible. The price varies widely, for beautiful high-quality weaves the approximate price is from €500. Weave-ins are quite heavy to wear and can be experienced as uncomfortable.   Long-term use can cause damage to the scalp and hair where the pieces were braided.

Micro rings / nano rings  

Micro ring or nano ring hair extensions are also a popular hair extension method. 
They look natural and last a relatively long time. You can reposition the tufts by breaking the ring/bead and attaching a new one. No heat tool is used during deployment. The disadvantage of this method is that the material is quite hard, so the rings/beads can damage your own hair.  Unfortunately, hair breakage is often found when removing the tufts. The price is on average around €300.

Clip-ins

With clip-in hair extensions you can go in any direction, you can endlessly vary your style and play with colors. The big advantage is that they are easy to use. A disadvantage is that you have to keep clipping them on and off of your hair (you can't sleep with them on, for example). With intensive use it can cause damage due to the large number of clips. The clips can damage the scalp and hair roots. Clip-ins remain beautiful for a long time (with proper care), they can last a year or even several years. Prices depend on the number of grams/color(s) and length, a high-quality set of about 150 grams costs +/- €350.  

Halo/ Flip-ins (We offer in our webshop)

A type of clip-ins are the Halo/Flip-in, which are easy to use. 
Due to the wire and only a few clips, they hardly burden the head and are very comfortable to wear. They are perfect for people with thin to normal hair, they contain 100 grams of hair, so if your own hair is very thick, they are too thin for an extension. 
They could be used for extra volume for people with thick hair. Halo/Flip-ins are also attractive in terms of price, depending on the length/colors you pay around €200 - €250. Just like the clip-ins, they last a year or even years if properly cared for.