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How Much Do Braiding Hair Extensions Cost? And things to look out for

Braiding is one of the effective ways to change your appearance without applying any chemicals to your hair.

Short hair has its own beauty and personality, but we cannot deny that the more hair we have, the more things we can do with it.

Unfortunately, your current hair is not long enough to have some plaits and you don’t want to wait for months and years to possess long tresses. Or you just simply want to add some vibrant-hued braiding hair to your natural hair that is already long without dying it.

If you are in these situations, don’t worry, you can go with braiding hair extensions to achieve gorgeous plaits on your head. In this article, we will give you some advice to select the best braiding hair for yourself.

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What is braiding hair?

Braiding hair (or braiding hair extensions) is hair that comes in bulky loose braids or bundles. It is usually made of synthetic fiber without human hair.

People use braiding hair to achieve longer plaits that have the same shade as their natural hair or to add an ombre effect by braiding it with their own hair.

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What are some criteria to buy braiding hair?

It’s great to have braiding hair extensions to have gorgeous plaits without waiting for your natural hair to grow for years. However, you cannot just randomly pick any kind of braiding hair to use.

There are several aspects you need to consider checking if the hair is best for you or not. Here they are:

Material

Most braiding hair extensions are made of synthetic fiber. However, the properties can vary.

Therefore, sticking with a high-quality fiber like Kanekalon will give a better look. It has a human-hair-like texture, which is soft and smooth. Kanekalon fiber is also fire-retardant, isn’t it great?

Thickness and texture 

The texture and thickness of these bundles should be as similar as possible to your natural hair.

If your own hair is quite flat and straight, you don’t need super thick braiding hair strands. Or in case your hair is a bit curly and wiry, smooth synthetic braiding hair isn’t ideal at all.

The result should look natural that nobody can realize that you are wearing braiding hair extensions.

Scalp sensitivity

Although it’s quite rare to have irritation symptoms on your scalp while using braiding hair, the more careful the better.

Check if the hair extensions are composed of any material that you are allergic to, or an unpleasant strong odor can make you feel sick.

Life span

Normally, if you opt for good-quality braiding hair, it will have great longevity. So it’s worth the price, right?

You can use it longer, which turns into an economical way. It can even be washed, reused, restyled to match any occasion.

How many packs of braiding hair do I need?

Braiding hair extensions are usually sold in packs. So the number of packs you need can actually vary. It depends on different factors, such as the hairdo that you want, or how much natural hair you have.

The average answer would be two to eight packs.

For example, you might only need two bags/packs of braiding hair for micro braids. But it can be eight packs when you want a full-head braided. You can choose the length of the braiding hair per your preference.

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How much do braiding hair extensions cost?

Depending on how many packs you need and the quality you want, you’re looking at prices starting from $10 and up to $30 for a 6-pack.

How can I reuse my braided hair?

It will be a waste if you have to buy new braiding hair every single time you want to relax your hair or change your hairstyle. However, some braiding hair extensions can be reused multiple times.

If you properly wash and condition your braiding hair, you can save an abundance amount of money for synthetic hair. So never throw your braided hair away if you’ve just used it once.

You have many ways to possess beautiful braids with natural or synthetic hair. Just understand what your hair needs and you’ll both have charming plaits with a friendly budget. And don’t forget that you can reuse them for several uses.

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