How Many Grams of Tape Hair Extensions Do I Need Based On My Hair Type?

Tape in extensions are the modern woman’s answer to achieving fuller, longer locks, and your hair type plays a key role in deciding which extension type, length, colour and weight is best for you. For example, you might take inspiration from another person’s hair and want the same transformation, but the chances are you’ll need different processes to get you there according to your natural tresses, even if you’re opting for the same look and extensions! In today’s blog we’ll be diving into the right amount of extensions you’ll need according to your hair type.

How Many Tape In Hair Extensions Do I Need For a Full Head? 

Usually, a full head consists of 150-200 grams of tapes; this should be enough to add both length and volume to most hair types. However, if you have very thin hair or very thick hair the weight can change. We’ll be explaining below how to choose your extensions according to the thickness of your hair.

What Type of Tape In Extensions Should I Use?

Regular Tape Ins

Cliphair’s Regular Tape In Hair Extensions create a water-tight seal against your natural hair and are ideal for building on volume and length. Single drawn, AAA grade hair with a lifespan of 3 months, Cliphair’s tape in extensions lead the market in design, quality and variety thanks to our years of experience in developing human hair extensions. They’re our tape-in staple!

Remy Royale Tape Ins

If you fancy taking your tape-ins up a notch, try our Remy Royale Tape In Extensions. Our Remy Royale Tape In extensions are double drawn and boast a higher quality, more luxurious feel. They feature the same thickness from root to tip for a fuller, plumper finish, and are also carefully treated and cuticle-corrected for unmatched, superior shine and manageability. With a lifespan of 6-12 months, providing they are well maintained and cared for, your extensions will remain healthy and durable.

Invisible Tape Ins

Virtually undetectable, flexible and comfortable, our Invisible Tape Ins offer a natural appearance and discreet new spin on Cliphair’s Regular Tape Ins, and are also part of our superior quality Remy Royale range. These ‘invisible’ tape-in extensions are truly a lifesaver when it comes to adhesive hair extension makeovers. The strands from these tapes extend all the way up to the tab, hiding the adhesive stripe and seamlessly blending in with the natural hair. Just like their Remy Royale tape in cousins, they can stay in the hair for up to 6-8 weeks before needing to be removed, retaped and reinstalled. Providing the hair is cared for well, you can reuse your invisible tapes for 6-12 months.

All types of tape-in extensions can be removed quickly and seamlessly with Cliphair’s top rated Tape In Hair Extensions Remover.

Tape In Extensions For Volume

If you have fine or thin hair and are only looking to add some thickness and volume, you won’t need a full head application – which is not only faster to apply but cheaper too! 100 grams of tape in hair extensions should be enough to thicken up your tresses whilst still remaining easily hidden underneath thin or fine hair.

As you’re not looking to make your hair longer, you should opt for a length that matches your own hair. If your hair is shorter than the options available, it's best to choose the shortest length and have the extensions cut to fit once they are applied. If you’re not sure what length your own hair is, check out our blog: How to choose the perfect length of hair extensions for you.

Tape Extensions For Length On Thin Hair

The good news is there are surprisingly some perks to having thin or fine hair, especially when you are buying hair extensions. Adding extra inches to the hair when it's already thick requires a lot of time and hair extensions to ensure a natural blend which can be expensive and a good deal of effort. If your hair is thin and you’re only looking to add 2-3 inches you should be able to get away with using a half head to achieve this which equates to 75-100 grams of tape-ins. If you’re going for a big transformation for example from above the shoulder to 26” then its best to stick with 150-200 grams to ensure a natural blend, even if the hair is fine.

Tape Extensions For Length On Thick Hair

If you were blessed with beautiful thick hair and you want to add a lot of length you will need to use at least 200 grams of  to achieve a natural finish, sometimes even more for extreme transformations and very thick hair. Any less than 200 grams will not be enough to blend the natural line of your own hair into the hair extensions and it's likely you will be able to see the ends showing through. Another trick stylists use to blend thick hair into hair extensions is to layer the natural hair beforehand, to soften and thin out the ends. This helps to balance your own hair into the extensions and is often referred to as “shattering” the hair. To know more about hair extensions for thick hair check out our blog: Which hair extension types are best for medium to thick hair?.hair extensions to achieve a natural finish, sometimes even more for extreme transformations on very thick hair. Any less than 200 grams will not be enough to blend the natural line of your own hair into the hair extensions and it's likely you will be able to see the ends showing through. Another trick stylists use to blend thick hair into hair extensions is to layer the natural hair beforehand, to soften and thin out the ends. This helps to balance your own hair into the extensions and is often referred to as “shattering” the hair. To know more about hair extensions for thick hair check out our blog: Which hair extension types are best for medium to thick hair?.

Tape Extensions For Around The Face or Problem Areas

Sometimes you don’t necessarily want a full head or even a half head of extensions applied, you may only have a specific area in mind you want to fill out or add some colour, too. A popular area people like to add just a few tape in extensions to is around the face and sides. The hair in this area tends to be weaker and more prone to damage which leaves a lot of us with gappy layers and thinner hair around the front of our faces. Adding just 50 grams of hair extensions to these areas can give you the thickness you need without interfering with the rest of your hair. If you’re suffering from hair breakage, particularly around the face, or simply want to know how to prevent it, we show you how to tackle it head on in our expert blog: How To Tackle Hair Breakage Around Face Using Hair Extensions.

50 grams of tape extensions is also the perfect amount if you are wanting to add flashes of colour or highlights to your hair to create a subtle balayage. This clever way of colouring your hair means zero commitment or damage to your natural locks but all the fun of a new hair colour! Check out our range of Balayage Tape In Hair Extensions to try a new look for yourself.

Cliphair Pack Sizes And Weights

Now that you know how many grams are needed to achieve your dream hair depending on your hair type, let's simplify the pack sizes for you! At Cliphair, we sell our Regular Tapes in packs of 40 wefts that weigh 100g, this is 2.5g per tape weft. When it comes to our Remy Royale and Invisible Remy Royale Tapes, we sell them in packs of 20. If you'd like to know how many grams you would need in Nano Ring Hair Extensions or even Clip-Ins, we’ve listed them for you in the blog: How many grams of hair extensions do I need?