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    Hair Extension Cost Calculator

    Price your extension installs correctly — factor in hair cost, color, labor, and your target margin.

    Extension Pricing

    Product Cost

    $175.00

    Labor Cost

    $165.00

    Total Cost

    $340.00

    Suggested Install Price

    $680

    Profit: $340.00 (50% margin)

    Maintenance / Move-Up Price

    $272

    How Much Should Hair Extensions Cost?

    Hair extensions are one of the most profitable salon services — but only when priced correctly. The biggest mistake stylists make is not accounting for the full cost of hair, products, and their time.

    Average Hair Extension Prices in 2026

    • Tape-In Extensions: $200 – $600 (hair) + $150 – $300 (install)
    • Sew-In / Weave: $100 – $400 (hair) + $150 – $350 (install)
    • Fusion / K-Tip: $500 – $2,000+ (hair + install)
    • Clip-In (retail): $100 – $500

    Should Clients Supply Their Own Hair?

    Many stylists allow it, but you lose a major profit center. If you source the hair, you control quality and add 30-50% markup. Offer packages that include hair for a premium experience.