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Costs · 8 minHow many grams of extensions do I need? The quantity chart by length and hair densityQuantity chart by length and hair density: 100 to 250 g, plus conversion into strands (0,3 to 1,4 g) and the rule of thumb for fine hair.
Methods · 8 minHow Long Do Extensions Last? Honest Numbers by Method
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98 ArtikelCostsHow many grams of extensions do I need? The quantity chart by length and hair densityQuantity chart by length and hair density: 100 to 250 g, plus conversion into strands (0,3 to 1,4 g) and the rule of thumb for fine hair.8 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesHow Long Does a Human Hair Wig Take? Delivery Time for Custom-Made OrdersHuman hair wigs are made individually: 10 to 14 working days, or 12 to 16 with your chosen color. What extends the time, what speeds it up, free shipping.4 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesHair topper, wig or ponytail: which one suits which problem?Toppers for thinning crown areas, wigs when nothing else supports the hair anymore, ponytails for the evening. Includes a size chart in inches and a measuring guide for wigs.8 min Lesezeit →CareExtensions falling out: the 8 most common causes and what really helpsAre your bondings or tapes coming loose? Silicone, too much weight, washing too early, wrong temperature: 8 causes and what helps today. Re-fitting after 8–12 weeks.7 min Lesezeit →CareHair Thickening: What Helps When Your Hair Is Thinner, Not ShorterThicken your hair instead of lengthening it: which method suits fine hair, which suits thin hair, how many grams are enough, and where the limit lies.12 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesHuman hair Topper: choosing the right size, hair amount and attachmentHaartopper aus 100 % Echthaar nach Maß: welche Basisgröße in Zoll, wie viel Haar, wefted oder hand-tied. 40 bis 130 cm, über 70 Farben.7 min Lesezeit →CareExtensions on Vacation: How to Get Through Sea, Pool, Sun and Sauna Without DamageExtensions on vacation: soak and braid your hair before swimming, rinse out chlorine and salt right away, keep sun oil away from the bonds, and use the sauna with a towel and no mo6 min Lesezeit →CareExtensions for hair loss: what helps, what harms, and when you should see a doctorDiffuse, hereditary or alopecia areata: each form calls for something different. Why extensions don't help at the crown and when they can even do harm.7 min Lesezeit →MethodsHair Extensions in German: Tape Hair Extensions, Real Hair, Human Hair and Weft ExplainedWhat Hair Extensions, Real Hair, Human Hair, Remy, Tape-in, Weft and Fusion Bonds are called in German, and what stands behind EchtHaar Direkt: real hair 40–130 cm, over 70 colors.7 min Lesezeit →CareHuman Hair Extensions Care: 7 Pro Tips for Maximum LongevityShampoo, washing, brushing, heat, sleeping: the seven care rules for Bondings, Tape Extensions, Wefts and Clip-ins — and the no-gos that ruin extensions.8 min Lesezeit →CareBest Real Hair Extensions: How to Recognize Quality and Which Ones Really Suit YouWhat makes the best real hair extensions: four verifiable quality features, five tests you can do at home, and the right method, amount and ends density for each hair type, with li6 min Lesezeit →CostsAffordable hair extensions: what really lowers the price without cutting corners on qualityBuy affordable hair extensions: length, quantity, tip fullness, texture and weft thickness determine the price. Prices live in the configurator.4 min Lesezeit →CareRemoving extensions at home: which home remedies work and which will ruin your hairRemoving extensions at home: what really works on bondings, rings and tapes, which home remedies do damage, and why so much hair comes out afterwards.8 min Lesezeit →MethodsTape Wefts (Tape Weft Extensions): what they are and when they’re better than Tape-insTape Weft = a whole weft with adhesive tape instead of stitching. The difference from Tape-in Extensions, which weft type suits you, durability of 4–8 weeks, real human hair 40–1308 min Lesezeit →MethodsExtensions for thin hair: Mini Bondings, Genius Weft and the gentle methodsWhich methods are truly gentle on thin and fine hair: Mini Bondings, Genius Weft and what works for adding hair density.8 min Lesezeit →Hairpieces · 130 cmBuy a Custom-Made Human Hair Wig: Lace Front, Lace Closure, HD Lace, up to 130 cmBuy a high-quality human hair wig: custom-made as a full wig, Lace Frontal or Lace Closure, 40 to 130 cm, over 70 colors, also available to pay by invoice.11 min Lesezeit →CostsRemoving Bondings: Process, Costs and the 5 Most Common MistakesRemove bondings properly: bond remover, pliers, process in 5 steps. What it costs at a salon, why home remedies can cause damage and when doing it yourself makes sense.8 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesHow Much Hair Does a Wig Need? Why Too Much Looks UnnaturalThe weight in grams decides whether a human hair wig looks real. Eight amount levels from 100 to 300 g, full wigs from 100 g, 19 lengths from 40 to 130 cm.6 min Lesezeit →CareExtensions color or tone: what works with real hair, what doesn’t, and what helps insteadToning real hair extensions darker usually works well, but lightening or bleaching makes them straw-like. Rules for each method, aftercare, and the alternative: your desired shade 6 min Lesezeit →Methods · 80 cmLong Tape Extensions: What makes long tapes different, and which tapes make sense from 80 cm in lengthLong Tape means two things: a tape type with a longer adhesive area (+7%) and Tape Extensions in extra length up to 130 cm. Which tape type for 80, 100, and 130 cm, how many grams,7 min Lesezeit →lengths · 75 cmExtra-long extensions: what matters from 75 cmExtra length in extensions: where 80, 100 or 130 cm end, why long lengths need more grams and which method holds. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm.6 min Lesezeit →MethodsMoving up bondings: when, how often and how it worksWhen do bondings need to be moved up, and how often is that? Intervals per method, process in 4 steps, costs and what extends wear time.6 min Lesezeit →MethodsBondings, Tape Extensions oder Wefts: welche Methode passt zu mir?Wear time, installation time and suitability for fine hair in a direct comparison. Which method suits you and how to recognize it.7 min Lesezeit →CostsClip-In Extensions made from real hair: what to look for, how many grams, which widthsClip-in extensions made from real hair: which type, which width, how many grams, which length up to 130 cm. Prices live in the configurator.7 min Lesezeit →Care · 130 cmExtensions for the Wedding: Long Bridal Hairstyle up to 130 cmReal hair extensions for your wedding: which length suits which bridal hairstyle, 80 cm to the hip, 90 cm to the bottom, up to 130 cm. Methods, colour, timeline.5 min Lesezeit →CostsWhich strand thickness is right? Mini Bondings (0.3 g) to Standard (1.4 g) comparedMini-Bondings mit 0,3 g oder kräftige 1,4 g? Welche Strähnenstärke zu deinem Haar passt und warum dünnere Strähnen teurer sind.7 min Lesezeit →CostsKeratin Bondings: Strand Thicknesses, Shapes, Durability, Care and Prices All on One PageKeratin Bondings explained: 12 strand thicknesses from 0.3 to 1.4 g, Flat-Tip to Micro Ring, bond lasts 8–12 weeks, hair 1–2 years, care, real prices. Real human hair 40–130 cm, ov9 min Lesezeit →MethodsWefts and Weft Extensions: the types, what they’re best for and how long they lastGenius, Machine, Flat, Feather and Butterfly Weft explained: which edge suits which hair, how they're sewn in and how long they last.9 min Lesezeit →CareHow long does delivery of human hair extensions take?How long do human hair extensions take? Made to order in 10 to 14 working days, 12 to 16 with your chosen color, in stock 1 to 3. Free shipping within Germany.4 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesHow Does a Wig Stay on? Secure Fit Without GlueWigs stay in place through fit and adjustable bands, toppers through clips. Glue is an option for lace fronts, but not necessary for everyday wear. Head circumference 52–60 cm.5 min Lesezeit →CostsHuman hair wig on a budget: what really lowers the price without cutting corners on the hairBuy a human hair wig on a budget: from 40 cm with 100 g, online in the configurator. Which lever costs how much, when a topper is enough and what never gets cheaper: the hair.7 min Lesezeit →MethodsBondings: Disadvantages, Risks, and When Tapes, Rings or Clip-ins Are the Better ChoiceThe honest disadvantages of keratin Bondings: heat during application, 2 to 4 hours of installation, removal only with remover and pliers, moving up every 8 to 12 weeks, tension if6 min Lesezeit →CareWashing extensions: when to wash for the first time, how often and with whatWashing extensions: when to wash for the first time, how often, which shampoo and why the roots must never stay wet. Step by step.9 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesHow to Secure a Lace Front Wig: Without Glue, Using Bands and ClipsHow a human hair lace front wig stays in place: fit, adjustable bands and clips instead of glue. When glue makes sense, which lace (standard, HD Lace, HD Mesh) and which measuremen5 min Lesezeit →MethodsButterfly Weft Extensions made from real human hair: lots of volume with a flat rootButterfly Weft made from 100% real human hair: thin band, folded hair, lots of volume. From 100 g, 40–130 cm, over 70 colors. When it suits you and when Genius is the better choice6 min Lesezeit →CareOrder Human Hair Extensions Online in Austria: Shipping, eps, Delivery TimeOrder human hair extensions from Germany to Austria: shipping 25 €, no customs duty, pay with eps, made in 10 to 14 working days, 40 to 130 cm, over 70 colors.4 min Lesezeit →MethodsDaily life with extensions: sleeping, working out, putting your hair up, and what differs by methodSleeping, working out, buns and sauna with extensions: the rules for Bondings, Tape Extensions, Wefts and Clip-ins, what really causes damage in everyday life, durability in two nu6 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesWig, topper or hairpiece for hair loss: what suits which situationA guide to choosing with hair loss: thinning part → topper, thinning crown → large topper or hairpiece, all-over thinning → custom-made real hair wig. With base sizes, measurements7 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesEchtHaar Direkt Reviews: all Google reviews on extensions, wefts and wigs, unfilteredReviews of EchtHaar Direkt: all Google reviews on bondings, tapes, wefts, clip-ins and wigs, live and unfiltered, with overall rating, including the critical voices.4 min Lesezeit →CostsHow Much Does a Human Hair Wig Cost? Real Prices, Not RangesReal prices, not ranges: human hair wigs by length and hair amount, live from the shop. What drives the price, which measurements you need, and when a Topper is enough.6 min Lesezeit →lengthsExtensions on short hair: from what length does it really work?Minimum length per method, how much of a length jump is realistic, and why the blending cut matters more than the gram count.6 min Lesezeit →ColorHair extensions colour: how to really find your shadeWhy your screen distorts the colour, how to tell whether you are warm or cool, and what the number after the dot in the colour code means.8 min Lesezeit →MethodsPutting in clip-in extensions yourself: step by step in ten minutesWhere each clip-in goes, how to keep it invisible with short hair, and the five mistakes almost everyone makes. Instructions in seven steps.10 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesMeasuring for a wig: head circumference, forehead to nape, ear to ear, step by stepHere's how to measure for a custom wig: head circumference (52 to 60 cm), forehead to nape (32 to 40 cm), ear to ear (28 to 36 cm), plus the topper area and hair length from the ro6 min Lesezeit →lengths · 130 cmWig, Topper and Ponytail in Extra Length: 100, 120 and 130 cm of Real Human HairExtra-long real human hair wigs, toppers and ponytails in 100, 120 and 130 cm, custom-made: prices by length, how much hair extra length needs, fullness at the ends, delivery time.5 min Lesezeit →CareAre extensions harmful? The honest answer, including everything that speaks against themDo extensions damage your natural hair? The four real causes, what is normal and what is not, and what applies to itching and hair loss.11 min Lesezeit →MethodsHow Long Do Extensions Last? Honest Numbers by MethodHow long do Bondings, Tape Extensions, Wefts and Clip-ins really last? The two lifespans nobody tells apart, and what you can influence yourself.8 min Lesezeit →CostsWig on invoice: real hair wigs, toppers and hair piecesBuy a real hair wig on invoice or in installments: with Klarna for wigs, toppers and hair pieces made to measure, 40 to 130 cm, with no surcharge on the price.5 min Lesezeit →CareOrder Human Hair Extensions to Austria and SwitzerlandHuman hair extensions to Austria and Switzerland: shipping 25 €, Austria without customs duty, Switzerland with import charges. With links to both country pages.2 min Lesezeit →CareHow Much Hair Loss Is Normal With Extensions? Numbers, Warning Signs and What You Can DoHow much hair loss is normal with extensions: 50 to 100 hairs a day collect in the bond. What is normal during removal, five warning signs and how to keep the loss to a minimum.7 min Lesezeit →CostsBuy extensions with Klarna: on invoice or in installmentsBuy extensions with Klarna: on invoice or in installments, or pay instantly via Sofortüberweisung. Here's how to choose Klarna at checkout, with no surcharge on the price.3 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesLace Closure, Lace Frontal or HD Lace: the difference with human hair wigs, and how to take your measurementsLace Closure, Lace Frontal, HD Lace and HD Mesh explained: sizes 4×4 to 13×6, surcharges, which one suits whom, plus the guide to measuring (head circumference, forehead to nape, e5 min Lesezeit →MethodsGenius Weft and Feather Weft: the thin wefts for fine hair (baby wefts)Baby wefts are thin, lightweight wefts for fine hair: we offer the Genius Weft (can be freely cut to size) and the Feather Weft (especially light). Weight, durability 6–8 weeks, li7 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesHand-Tied or Machine-Wefted? The Difference in WigsHand-tied wigs have a finer hairline and a more natural, movable parting, while wefted wigs are more durable and more affordable. How to tell them apart and which one suits you whe6 min Lesezeit →MethodsHuman hair extensions: which method, which length, and what they costBuy human hair extensions: custom-made Bondings, Tape Extensions, Wefts or Clip-ins, 40–130 cm, over 70 colors. Pay by invoice or in installments with Klarna.10 min Lesezeit →ColorBalayage extensions: why they don’t really exist and how you can still get the lookBalayage is a painting technique on growing hair, not a color. This is how you can still get the look: two-tone color, soft ombré or a custom shade based on a photo.7 min Lesezeit →MethodsTape Extensions: Types, Durability, Care and Safe RemovalTape Extensions explained: which type suits you, how long they last, the three grease traps in care, and how they come out safely again.11 min Lesezeit →CareHuman hair extensions quality: how you really recognize good hairWhat Remy, cuticle and tip fullness mean and which five tests help you recognize good human hair extensions yourself. No marketing fluff.9 min Lesezeit →CareExtension Trends 2026: What Our Customers Actually OrderWhat EchtHaar Direkt customers ordered in 2026: 60 cm is the favorite length, bondings ahead of wefts and tape extensions, blonde over brown. Figures free to use with a link.4 min Lesezeit →CareTip Density for Extensions: 50%, 80% or 95–100%, What It Means and When More Is Worth ItWhat tip density means for real hair extensions, how 50%, 80% and 95–100% look, what they cost and which level suits your hair.6 min Lesezeit →CareExtensions before Christmas: order deadlines and what is sure to arrive in timeThe latest date to order custom-made human hair extensions, in your chosen colour or from stock, so they arrive before Christmas. Plus gift voucher and Klarna.5 min Lesezeit →MethodsBrown Human Hair Extensions: All Shades of Brown, Warm or Cool, and Which Method Suits YouBrown human hair extensions in over 10 shades, from Ash Brown to Deep Dark Brown, as Bondings, Tapes, Wefts and Clip-ins in 40 to 130 cm.5 min Lesezeit →CostsGenius Weft or Machine Weft: the difference, who each weft suits, grams and pricesGenius Weft and Machine Weft compared: edge, cutting to size, who each human hair weft suits, from 100 g, prices and surcharge from the configurator.6 min Lesezeit →MethodsBlonde Human Hair Extensions: over 20 blonde shades, which method suits you and how to keep blonde hair blondeBlonde human hair extensions in over 20 blonde shades from platinum to honey, as bondings, tapes, wefts and clip-ins in 40 to 130 cm, plus care tips.6 min Lesezeit →CostsTape Extensions: Prices, Types and Surcharges at a GlanceTape Extensions prices from the configurator: Normal, Mini, Long, Double Side and Invisible Tape with surcharges, prices by length and quantity, fullness and color.7 min Lesezeit →CarePay for Extensions in Instalments: Instalment Purchase with KlarnaBuy extensions in instalments at EchtHaar Direkt: extensions instalment purchase with Klarna for extensions, wefts and wigs, with no surcharge on the price.4 min Lesezeit →CareOrdering extensions: step by step from the configurator to shippingThis is how you order custom-made human hair extensions: method, grams, length 40–130 cm, texture, tip fullness, over 70 shades or custom color. Payment on invoice, 10–14 working d7 min Lesezeit →CareOrder Hair Extensions to Switzerland: Shipping, Customs, Delivery TimeExtensions, wigs and toppers made from 100% human hair shipped to Switzerland: shipping €25, import duties upon delivery, made to measure in 40 to 130 cm, prices in euros.5 min Lesezeit →HairpiecesWashing and Caring for a Human Hair Wig: Less Often Than You ThinkWashing, drying and storing your wig: why every 15 to 20 wears is enough, how to wash in one direction, and what human hair can't tolerate.7 min Lesezeit →CareStyling Extensions: Curls, Straightening, Ponytails and Updos Without Anything ShowingStyling Extensions: which temperature to use, why curls don't hold and what helps, and how ponytails and buns sit without visible attachments.7 min Lesezeit →MethodsFlat-Tip, I-Tip, K-Tip, U-Tip, V-Tip, Nano Ring, Micro Ring: which bond suits you?Flat-Tip, K-Tip, U-Tip, Nano Ring and Micro Ring compared: which bond suits which hair and how long it lasts.8 min Lesezeit →ColorReal Hair Extensions Custom Colour: When Is a Custom Order Worth It?When a custom order makes sense, how colour matching works based on your photos, and what to look out for in the pictures.5 min Lesezeit →CareReal Hair Extensions: everything you need to know for stunningly long hairMethods, quality, amount, color and care: the basics guide to real hair extensions, explained clearly and without a sales pitch.5 min Lesezeit →CostsBuy extensions on invoice or in installments: also wigs and hairpiecesBuy extensions, wigs and hairpieces on invoice or in installments: with Klarna, with no surcharge on the value of the goods. Businesses can pay by invoice via Billie.12 min Lesezeit →lengths · 100 cmReal Hair Extensions 100 cm — extra long hair extensionsExtensions in 100 cm: where the length ends, how many grams are needed, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, desired color by photo.2 min Lesezeit →CostsExtensions CostCalculate extensions costs live: hair price by length, quantity, texture and color, plus typical salon prices and the ongoing costs of move-ups.9 min Lesezeit →lengthsExtension LengthsLength preview: enter your height and see where 40 to 130 cm end. Elsewhere, 70 cm is usually the limit, but with us you can go up to 130 cm.6 min Lesezeit →lengths · 110 cmReal Hair Extensions 110 cm — extra long hair extensionsExtensions in 110 cm: where the length ends, how many grams are needed, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, desired color by photo.2 min Lesezeit →Cities · GrazExtensions GrazHair lengthening and extensions in Graz: our partner salon in Premstätten, the methods we use and what the work at the hairdresser costs.5 min Lesezeit →Cities · MagdeburgExtensions MagdeburgHair extensions and extensions in Magdeburg: our partner salon in Magdeburg, the methods we use and what the work at the hairdresser costs.6 min Lesezeit →lengths · 90 cmReal Hair Extensions 90 cm — extra long hair extensionsExtensions in 90 cm: where the length ends, how many grams are needed, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, desired color by photo.2 min Lesezeit →lengths · 130 cmReal Hair Extensions 130 cm — the longest length in our rangeExtensions in 130 cm: where the length ends, how many grams you need, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, colour matched to your photo.3 min Lesezeit →lengths · 120 cmReal Hair Extensions 120 cm — extra long hair extensionsExtensions in 120 cm: where the length ends, how many grams are needed, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, color matched by photo.3 min Lesezeit →Questions & AnswersQuestions and AnswersHow long do extensions last, how often should you wash them, what do they cost, do they damage your hair? 35 questions answered in one to three sentences.13 min Lesezeit →lengths · 85 cmReal Hair Extensions 85 cm — extra long hair extensionsExtensions in 85 cm: where the length ends, how many grams are needed, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, desired color by photo.2 min Lesezeit →lengths · 125 cmReal Hair Extensions 125 cm — extra long hair extensionsExtensions in 125 cm: where the length ends, how many grams are needed, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, desired color according to photo.2 min Lesezeit →lengths · 75 cmReal Hair Extensions 75 cm — extra long hair extensionsExtensions in 75 cm: where the length ends, how many grams are needed, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, colour to your wish based on a photo.2 min Lesezeit →lengths · 105 cmReal Hair Extensions 105 cm — extra long hair extensionsExtensions in 105 cm: where the length ends, how many grams are needed, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, desired color by photo.2 min Lesezeit →Cities · ZwickauExtensions ZwickauHair lengthening and extensions in Zwickau: our partner salon in Zwickau, the methods we use and what the work at the hairdresser costs.7 min Lesezeit →lengths · 70 cmReal Hair Extensions 70 cm: where the length ends, grams, methods, pricesExtensions in 70 cm: they end at 1.65 m, above the hip, the longest size before oversize. Grams, methods and prices from the configurator.4 min Lesezeit →lengths · 60 cmHuman Hair Extensions 60 cm: Where the Length Ends, Grams, Methods, PricesExtensions in 60 cm, our most-ordered length: ends at 1.65 m at the waist. How many grams, which method, prices from 100 g via the configurator.3 min Lesezeit →lengths · 80 cmReal Hair Extensions 80 cm — extra long hair extensionsExtensions in 80 cm: where the length ends, how many grams are needed, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, desired color by photo.2 min Lesezeit →lengths · 115 cmReal Hair Extensions 115 cm — extra long hair extensionExtensions in 115 cm: where the length ends, how many grams are needed, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, desired color according to photo.2 min Lesezeit →lengths · 95 cmReal Hair Extensions 95 cm — extra long hair extensionsExtensions in 95 cm: where the length ends, how many grams are needed, which methods are available. Real hair from 40 to 130 cm, colour to your wish based on a photo.2 min Lesezeit →Cities · LübeckExtensions LübeckHair extensions in Lübeck: our partner salon in Bad Schwartau, the methods we use and what the service at the salon costs.6 min Lesezeit →Cities · MainzExtensions MainzHair lengthening and extensions in Mainz: our partner salon on Rheinallee, the methods we use and what the work at the hairdresser costs.6 min Lesezeit →Cities · BerlinExtensions BerlinHair lengthening and extensions in Berlin: our partner salon in Berlin, the established methods, and what the work at the hairdresser costs.7 min Lesezeit →MethodsBecome an Extensions Specialist★ Eligible for state funding via the Agentur für Arbeit Become a certified Extension Specialist Hands-on professional training to become an extensions expert: 15 weeks, 460 teachin4 min Lesezeit →
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