London Hair Extensions
How much do hair extensions cost in London? Published guides put a full head of tape-in extensions, hair and fitting included, at roughly £350 to £1,000+ in UK salons, with London salons at the upper end. Refits every 6-8 weeks then add £70 to £250+ each, so the first appointment is only part of the bill.
We have not found one authoritative London price list, and the sources below disagree. This guide shows the figures we found, where they come from and what moves the price, so you can compare quotes fairly. For what each method involves, see our types of hair extensions guide.
How much do hair extensions cost in London at a glance?
| Item | Figure found | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full head of tape-in, hair and fitting | £350 to £1,000+; average £450 to £1,350 | Hair Rehab London, 2026 |
| Tape-in refit | £70 to £250+ depending on volume | Hair Rehab London, 2026 |
| Nano ring fitting, full head, hair not included | £250 to £400 | Cliphair |
| Nano ring maintenance, per session | £60 to £150 | Cliphair |
| Hair only, per pack: tape-in | £79 to £216 | Cliphair |
| Hair only, per pack: clip-in | £89 to £330 | Cliphair |
| High-end salon, starting range | £185 to £700 | HELLO!, 2021 |
Treat these as benchmarks. Hair Rehab London and Cliphair both sell hair or extensions, so their figures reflect their own offers, and the HELLO! range is older. Always get a written quote.
What does a full head of hair extensions cost in London?
For tape-ins, Hair Rehab London, a London extension brand, lists a full head with hair and fitting at £350 to £1,000+, with an average of £450 to £1,350 depending on the salon and the hair, and adds that top London salons can charge extra when you want longer, thicker sets. A quarter head is described as about 20 tapes, a half head 30 and a full head 40 or more.
For ring methods, Cliphair separates the two costs. It says a full head of nano rings typically costs £250 to £400 in fitting at a salon, not including the hair, and that hair for a full head of 20-inch length comes to about £300 to £450. Adding the two gives a rough total in the same region as the tape-in figures, though the sources do not say so directly.
What do refits and maintenance cost?
Most fitted methods need a refit every 6-8 weeks as your own hair grows, and that cost recurs. Hair Rehab London puts tape-in refits at £70 to £250+ depending on volume, and says the hair can be reused for 6-12 months with proper care. Cliphair puts nano ring maintenance at £60 to £150 a session.
Over a year, that adds up to several appointments, and removal, re-taping and aftercare products are extra. The article describes tape-ins as a long-term investment rather than a one-off treatment, and that framing is useful when you compare quotes.
What affects the price of hair extensions?
The same few factors appear across the sources:
- Length. Longer hair costs more, and Cliphair shows the price of nano hair rising with length.
- Quality and grade. Remy human hair costs more than other grades, and double-drawn hair, with fuller ends, costs more than single-drawn.
- Volume. More tapes or grams give a fuller finish and a bigger bill.
- Method. Nano rings tend to cost more than other types because the fitting is intricate.
- Colour. Ombre, balayage and light shades need extra processing, which adds cost.
- Stylist and location. Expertise and London overheads both push prices up.
Is hair included in the quoted price?
Sometimes, and that is the biggest trap when comparing. Hair Rehab London’s range includes hair plus fitting, while Cliphair’s nano fitting range excludes the hair. A cheap fitting quote with hair bought separately can end up costing more than a bundled package, so ask every salon to quote the same method, length and amount of hair and say what is included.
Are clip-in extensions cheaper?
Usually, over the short term. Cliphair says clip-ins are typically a one-off cost because they need no stylist, with hair priced from £89 to £330. Permanent extensions bring higher upfront and ongoing costs, and Cliphair says reapplication costs come around every 6-12 weeks, with replacement hair needed after 6-12 months.
The trade-off is how you wear them: clip-ins come out each night, while fitted methods stay in. Our tape-in vs weft guide compares two fitted methods on cost over time.
How can you keep hair extension costs down?
- Ask for a half head if your hair is thin or you only want fullness; it uses less hair.
- Choose reusable methods and keep every refit, so the hair lasts as long as the sources say it can.
- Follow aftercare advice so you do not need replacement hair early.
- Compare two or three consultations with identical specifications.
- Ask whether payment plans exist: the HELLO! salon says many companies offer them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Published figures vary. Hair Rehab London lists £350 to £1,000+ for a full head of tape-ins including hair and fitting, with an average of £450 to £1,350. A 2021 HELLO! article gave a range from around £185 to £700 in high-end salons.
Hair Rehab London says top London salons can charge extra for longer, thicker sets. We found no like-for-like comparison between London and other UK cities, so ask several salons for written quotes with the same specification rather than assuming.
Hair Rehab London lists tape-in refits at £70 to £250+ depending on volume, and Cliphair puts nano ring maintenance at £60 to £150 a session. Refits are usually needed every 6-8 weeks, so budget for several each year.
Length, hair quality, volume, colour work and whether hair is included all change the price. One salon may quote hair and fitting together while another quotes fitting only, so ask each to specify the same amount and grade of hair.
Some companies offer payment plans, according to the London salon quoted by HELLO!, but we have no list of London salons that do. Ask about instalments when you book your consultation, and check the terms before you agree.
Next steps
Pick a method, ask two or three salons for a full written quote with hair, fitting and refit prices, and compare like with like. You can find a salon by borough and method, and see our advertising rules on the advertise page.
How we prepared this guide: we compared Hair Rehab London’s 2026 tape-in cost guide, Cliphair’s cost guide and an interview with a London salon in HELLO! (updated July 2021), all read on 15 November 2026. Both brands sell hair extensions, so their prices are benchmarks, not quotes. We do not list or set salon prices. The photographs are stock images from Pexels.
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