How to choose length and volume

The length of the extensions sets the visual effect, from a subtle lengthening to a noticeable change of look.

Start from your own hair length: the shorter your hair, the more carefully the extension length should be chosen so the transition at the roots stays natural. If in doubt, choose a length closer to your own. Adding volume is easier than hiding a transition that is too sharp.

How many grams of hair do you need?

The amount of hair depends on several things: how thick your own hair is, its length, your haircut and the result you want.

Some clients need extra length and thickness all over; others only want more volume and a full, even line at the ends. Sometimes a few tapes at the temples are enough to create a beautiful frame around the face.

At Da Vinchi Hair we start from typical amounts but always take each client's hair into account.

100 grams: the standard amount

100 grams of natural hair is the typical amount for most cases where you want to add length and thickness at the same time.

This is usually enough if your own hair is of medium thickness and the ends are not too blunt.

If your own hair is very thick, short or cut bluntly, you may need considerably more.

Which amount suits you?

50–60 grams: volume and thickness

A good fit if you want to:

• add thickness without much extra length;
• make the ends fuller;
• get a neat, even line at the ends;
• slightly adjust the shape of your hairstyle.

This option works especially well when you are happy with your length but want your hair to look thicker.

100 grams: length and thickness

A medium amount for an all-round result. It suits adding length and thickness at the same time, if your own hair is of medium density and doesn't need many extra strands to blend the ends.

150–200 grams: a dense bob

If you have a dense bob or thick hair with a blunt cut, you may need 150 to 200 grams of natural hair.

The extra amount is needed to blend your own haircut, connect the lengths and create an even, full finish with no visible line between your hair and the extensions.

The denser your own haircut, the more hair a natural result may take.

25–35 grams: temples and face-framing

You don't always need extensions all over your head.

If you only want more thickness at the temples, a fuller hairline around the face or a correction of the front of your hairstyle, 25–35 grams is often enough.

It's a good way to change the shape locally and make the face-framing fuller without a full head of extensions.

Why length alone doesn't tell you how much you need

Two women with the same hair length may need very different amounts.

For one client, 100 grams is enough for beautiful length and thickness. Another, with a thick bob, may need 150–200 grams for a seamless transition between her own hair and the extensions.

When we choose the amount, we look at:

• how thick your own hair is;
• the length and shape of your haircut;
• how full your ends are;
• the length you want after the extensions;
• whether you need thickness all over or only in certain areas.

An amount chosen for you

We don't aim to use as much hair as possible. Our job is to find exactly the amount that gives a beautiful, balanced and natural result.

50, 100 or 200 grams is a guideline, not a universal rule. The final amount depends on your own hair and the effect you want.

We'll help you choose the right amount so your hair looks full, the length blends with your haircut and you love the result every day.