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Remy Hair Extensions

Human Hair Extensions Gram Weight Guide

Remy Clips knows that when it comes to hair extensions, the point is to get thick, long, sexy hair!  How much extension hair do I need? Why are so many extension companies selling such small gram weights as "Full Head Sets"? The truth is, these sets might be called "Full Head" extension sets, but the extensions are made with 100 grams (or less) of extension hair. This may be okay for creating a little volume, but it will not create thick full long hair.

 

When you read hair extension reviews that say "I am so disappointed, these hair extensions have thin, skinny ends!".  They are talking about low gram weight hair extensions. The hair might be 100% remy human hair and be the right length, but if they are not a large enough gram weight you will not get long thick sexy hair!

 

Here is a guide to human hair extensions gram weight and how to choose which gram weight is right for you. 

160 Grams - 20 Inch Length Length

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220 Grams - 20 Inch Length Length

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280 Grams - 20 Inch Length Length

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If You Have Fine, Thin, or Fragile Hair

 

  • Use lower hair extension gram weights like 100 grams up to 160 grams in a 20 inch length and 180 grams in a 24 inch length. Lower gram weight extensions are designed to give you fullness and volume when added to your existing hair.

 

  • Low gram weight extension hair is lightweight since they don't contain as much human hair as larger gram weights. This will help prevent pulling and breakage if your hair is fine or fragile.

 

  • You can add color highlights or lowlights to give the hair extensions depth or dimension and make the extension hair look thicker.

 

  • Lower gram weights, 160 grams or under, will NOT create thick long hair. Low gram weights will not blend with the ends of your natural hair if you have hair shorter than ear length or thick hair. You will need higher gram weight human hair extensions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If You Have Average, Semi Thick, And Thick Hair

 

To create long length with volume, that is longer than your natural hair, you need large gram weight remy hair extensions for a natural look. 

 

  • Large gram weight hair extensions are for those who want long hair that is thick, full, and will not look stringy down to the ends. You will need larger gram weights like 220 grams or 280 grams of extension hair.

 

  • To get thick full ends in a 20 inch length you will need a minimum of 220 grams up to 280 grams of human hair. If you only want a little volume to help thicken your natural long hair go with a smaller gram weight.

 

  • To get thick full ends with 24 inch length hair extensions, you will need a minimum of 240 grams up to 300 grams of clip in hair. 180 grams of extension hair is made to blend with fine, thin, or fragile hair or to match your existing 24 inch length to add volume and fullness. However, 180 grams of human extension hair does not have enough hair in the extensions to blend with those who have naturally thick full hair.

 

  • Higher gram weights blend best with naturally thick hair and will give you the volume you need to create length. It is easier to blend high gram weight remy hair extensions into your thick ends so you won't see where your naturally thick hair stops and the hair extensions begin.

 

  • Higher gram weight human hair extensions allow you to cut layers, trim, and blend the extension hair into your natural hair, keeping the hair full and thick. You will lose a small amount of volume when you layer the hair extensions. However, higher gram weights will give your stylist some "room" to blend the hair and keep the length thick and full.

 

  • Don't be fooled when you see "full head sets", (in any length), that are less than 200 grams for creating thick, full hair. 100 grams or 3.5oz, or 120 grams or 4.2oz, of remy hair will not give you full thick long hair extensions. Research any website that sells bundles of virgin hair or remy hair, they will tell you that it takes up to FOUR - 3.5oz bundles of hair (4 x100 grams of hair) for a full head application.

 

  • The longer the human hair extension length the larger your gram weight should be if you want thick hair extensions.

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