How much hair is needed for a full sew-in installation with virgin human hair weave extensions?
Virgin hair is sold by weight to determine price. Generally, hair that weighs more will cost more. Virgin hair is 100% human hair, which also adds to the quality and price of the hair. Many hair extension buyers are used to buying by the package. How many strands of virgin hair make hair look full of body? This is a very common question among women new to using hair by the ounce or gram. Virgin human hair is donated and sold to merchants around the world. Virgin Hair is mainly donated from South Asian countries like India. The wholesalers will then exclusively resell to retailers and salons.
Most of the hair is imported from India, which uses the metric system of grams to ship hair by weight. The United States uses the imperial system (ie inch, ounce, yard). Virgin human hair in the US is measured by the ounce. A package can weigh between 95 and 113 grams, or the equivalent of 3.5 to 4 ounces.
How many ounces or grams will I need for a full installation?
The weight of each bundle may vary depending on the length of the hair. Generally, the length of the hair determines the width of the weft. Westerns are also known as tracks. Longer hair will have shorter wefts. The hair is measured by weight and then sewn onto the weft. On average 16 inches, 14 inches, 12 inches, 10 inches and shorter will need 8 ounces/230 grams for a full sewn installation. 12 ounces/250 grams will be needed to install longer hair such as 18 inches up to 32 inches.
How many packages will I need for a full installation?
The total weight of the packages will correlate to the number of packages you will need. Since 16 inches and shorter will need 8 ounces/230 grams, you will need at least 2 packages. The weight of each package must be at least 3.5 to 4 ounces. Most virgin hair retailers offer 3.5-4 ounce bundles, it is always important to know the weight of your bundles. Here’s an easy way to remember how many packs you’ll need.
Quick guide to virgin hair
Lengths: 10 inches, 12 inches, 14 inches, and 16 inches = 2 packs
Lengths: 18 inches, 20 inches, 22 inches, and 24 inches = 3 packs
Lengths: 26 inches, 28 inches, 30 inches and 32 inches = 4 to 5 packs