Clip in hair extensions in South Africa: sets, grams and prices
Clip in hair extensions are sets of hair with small clips that you fit and remove yourself. In our 6 Oct 2026 price check, sets titled as human hair started at R648 and synthetic sets at R80. Pick the weight to suit how thick your hair is, then check the piece count and length before you pay.
The main kinds of clip-in set at a glance
Kinds of clip-in sets, and what they start at
Trying the look before you spend more
Clipped on and off. Read each listing for heat advice, as our data holds none.
R80
A first human hair set on a smaller budget
Clipped on and off. Ask the seller for the weight.
R648
Matching weight to your hair thickness
Volure says remove daily. FrontRow says wash every 15 to 20 wears.
R1,700
Fine to medium hair (Classic), medium to full hair (SOL)
Do it yourself with no glue or heat. 5 to 10 minutes to put in, per the brand.
R2,550
Grams, pieces and lengths
- 120 g to 220 gFrontRow's three set weights. Its guide says 120 g blends best on fine, layered hair, 160 g suits all hair types and is recommended for medium thickness, and 220 g is for maximum volume.
- 80 g or 160 gVolure's two weights. 80 g is listed for fine or thin hair, and 160 g for medium or thick hair or maximum volume.
- 5 or 8 piecesStrands of Love Classic sets have 5 pieces of varying widths. Its SOL sets and FrontRow sets have 8. Volure does not list a piece count.
- 20 inchThe standard length at Volure and FrontRow, which is 50 cm. FrontRow says it can reach your elbow, depending on how tall you are.
What to check before you buy
- Find the weight in grams. A title that only says 7 piece or XXL does not tell you how much hair you are buying.
- Count the pieces and look at their widths. Strands of Love lists five pieces of different widths in each Classic set.
- Check that the listing says human or synthetic, and whether the hair is remy.
- Look for heat advice. FrontRow says to keep styling tools below 200 degrees Celsius and does not recommend dyeing the hair.
- Check how long your own hair needs to be. Strands of Love says its Classic range suits hair longer than shoulder length.
- Read the care page before you pay, so you know how often to wash the set.
Clip-in extension prices across SA stores
Checked 6 Oct 2026Cheapest first. No store pays to be listed or ranked here.
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Clip in hair extensions, explained
What clip in hair extensions are
Clip in hair extensions are strips of hair, called wefts, with small clips sewn along the top. You fit them at home and take them out again when you are done. Strands of Love says its clip-ins need no glue, heat or professional installation, and its product page says that with practice they take 5 to 10 minutes to put in and about 5 minutes to take out.
Easihair Pro, a professional extension brand, describes clip-ins as the choice for short-term length or volume, for events or special occasions. They are applied and removed easily and can be reused many times. That makes them the lowest-commitment extension: nothing is glued, taped or sewn to your hair.
What is in a set: grams, pieces and length
Clip-in sets are sold by weight, and the weight decides how full the result looks. FrontRow sells 120 g, 160 g and 220 g sets, each with 8 pieces at 20 inch (50 cm). Its own guide says the 120 g set blends best on fine, layered hair, the 160 g set suits all hair types and is recommended for medium thickness, and the 220 g set is for people who want maximum volume.
Volure lists two weights at 20 inch: 80 g for fine or thin hair and 160 g for medium or thick hair, or if you want maximum volume. Strands of Love sells its Classic range in 120 g (50 cm) and 160 g (55 cm), 5 pieces of different widths, and says it is best suited when your hair is longer than shoulder length. Its SOL range is 180 g (50 cm) or 200 g (55 cm) in 8 pieces, and it says SOL can be used on shorter hair because of the volume.
On Takealot the human hair sets in the table are titled 7 piece and XXL. We could not read the weight for those, because the listing pages load with JavaScript and show no specifications to our check. Ask the seller for the grams before you buy.
What they cost in South Africa
The table below lists matching sets from our 6 Oct 2026 check of 27 South African stores, cheapest first and at most three per store. Synthetic sets start at R80 for an 8 piece, 57 cm set at Hair Health & Beauty, and R388 for a 24 inch, 7 piece set on Takealot. Sets titled as 100% Brazilian Remy human hair start at R648 on Takealot, for a 14 inch, 7 piece set.
The specialist brands cost more and say more. The Wig Factory lists a human hair set at R1,500, which its page marks as a sale price. Volure, FrontRow and Strands of Love sets run from R1,700 to R5,690 in the table. We cannot tell from the listings why the top prices are what they are, so judge by what is printed: grams, pieces, length and where the hair comes from.
Human hair or synthetic
The human hair sets we read say they can be heat styled. Strands of Love says its remy hair can be straightened with a flat iron or curled with heat. Volure says its set can be styled with straightening and curling irons. The Wig Factory says its set can be straightened, curled or waved. FrontRow asks you to use a heat protectant and keep tools below 200 degrees Celsius, and it does not recommend dyeing the hair.
For the synthetic sets in the table, our data holds a length, a piece count and a price, and nothing about heat. If you plan to use a flat iron on a synthetic set, read the seller's page first and ask if you are unsure.
How long they last and how to wash them
FrontRow says its sets last between 3 months and a year, depending on how much you wear them and how well you look after them. It advises washing every 15 to 20 wears with sulphate free shampoo and conditioner, and taking the set out for sleep, showers and swimming. Volure calls its set reusable and says you can remove it daily. We did not find a lifespan figure for the synthetic sets.
Looking after your own hair
Because clip-ins come out each day, they avoid the weeks of steady pull that come with a weave. That is our reading, not a claim by the American Academy of Dermatology. Its advice for any extension is still worth following: wear them for short periods, and remove them straight away if they cause pain or irritate your scalp. Another Academy page says that pain or a headache means the style is too tight.
Once a month, look at your hairline. The Academy lists broken hairs around the forehead, a receding hairline, patches where hair is pulled tight, scalp pain or stinging and crusts as early warning signs of traction alopecia. The British Association of Dermatologists says the most important step is to stop tight hairstyles, so that the hair loss does not worsen or become permanent.
Mistakes to avoid
- Buying by length alone. Two 20 inch sets can differ by 100 g or more, and the weight decides the volume.
- Choosing a heavier set than your hair needs. Volure lists 80 g for fine or thin hair, and FrontRow lists 120 g for fine hair.
- Sleeping in the set, which FrontRow tells you not to do.
- Skipping washes. FrontRow suggests every 15 to 20 wears.
Clip-in extensions: questions
How much do clip in hair extensions cost in South Africa?
On 6 Oct 2026, synthetic sets in our price check started at R80 and R388. Sets titled as human hair started at R648 on Takealot. Volure, FrontRow and Strands of Love sets ran from R1,700 to R5,690. The table lists every set with its store and the date we checked, cheapest first.
How many grams of clip in extensions do I need?
It depends on how thick your own hair is. FrontRow says 120 g suits fine, layered hair, 160 g suits medium thickness hair and 220 g gives maximum volume. Volure lists 80 g for fine or thin hair and 160 g for medium or thick hair. Strands of Love's Classic range is 120 g or 160 g.
Are clip in human hair extensions better than synthetic?
The human hair sets we read say they can be heat styled, and they cost more in our price check. For the synthetic sets in our data we only hold a price, a length and a piece count, so check the seller's page for heat advice before you use hot tools. Which is better depends on your budget and how often you will wear the set.
How long do clip in hair extensions last?
FrontRow says its sets last between 3 months and a year, depending on use and care. It advises washing every 15 to 20 wears with sulphate free shampoo and conditioner, and removing them for sleep, showers and swimming. We did not find a lifespan for synthetic clip-ins.
Do clip in extensions work on short or fine hair?
Sometimes. Strands of Love says its Classic range is best when your hair is longer than shoulder length, while its SOL range can be used on shorter hair because of its volume. FrontRow says its 120 g set blends best on fine, layered hair. If your hair is short, check with the seller before you buy.
Can I sleep or swim in clip in extensions?
No. FrontRow tells you to remove its clip-ins for sleep, showers and swimming. Volure also says you can remove its set daily. The point of a clip-in is that it comes out each day, unlike a weave, which stays in for weeks.
Where can I find clip in hair extensions near me?
We have not verified local stockists. The stores in the table are South African retailers, with the price and date we checked for each. A clip-in set is fitted at home, so a store matters more than a salon. Our stylist directory opens city by city as we verify stylists.
Can clip in hair extensions damage my hair?
Any extension that pulls can. The American Academy of Dermatology says to remove extensions straight away if they cause pain or irritate your scalp, and to check your hairline monthly for broken hairs, a receding hairline or patches. The British Association of Dermatologists says stopping tight hairstyles is the most important step.