Hair extensions should be chosen by attachment first. Clip-in sets, halo extensions and ponytail pieces solve different customer problems. Once the format is clear, buyers can compare fiber, length, weight, texture, shades and packaging.
This guide helps retailers, salons and distributors build a simple wholesale extension range.
Compare the main extension formats
| Format | How it attaches | Main details to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Clip-in set | Several clips and wefts | Piece count, weft widths, clip placement and total weight |
| Halo extension | Adjustable wire, sometimes with clips or combs | Wire adjustment, weft width, fit, length and weight |
| Ponytail extension | Wrap, drawstring, claw, pocket or other base | Attachment security, base size, texture, length and weight |
| Bulk or packet hair | Depends on the intended styling method | Fiber, loose-hair format, net weight and pack contents |
Explore Velora’s wholesale clip-in extensions, halo extensions, ponytail extensions and complete hair extension collection.
Check the attachment before the hair
An attractive extension will still disappoint customers if the attachment is uncomfortable or weak. Open and close every clip. Inspect teeth, springs, combs, wire adjustment, drawstrings, hook-and-loop areas and base stitching.
Ask which hair types and base styles the attachment is designed to fit. Test the sample in the intended wearing method.
Record piece count and weft widths
For a clip-in set, “seven pieces” is only the beginning. Record the width and clip count of every weft. Confirm the total finished weight rather than estimating from the package size.
For a halo extension, measure the main weft and check the wire adjustment. For a ponytail, measure the base and record how it is secured.
Compare fiber, texture, length and weight
Ask for the fiber and care guidance for the exact item. Compare shine, softness, tangling, shedding and texture recovery in a sample.
Use one method to measure length and weight. Record whether the weight is hair-only or includes clips, base and packaging. Clear records make reorders more consistent.
Plan a useful shade range
Extensions need to blend with the customer’s hair. Begin with strong core shades for the target market, then add selected blends, highlights or fashion colors.
Use a supplier color reference and your own product photography. Give customers simple shade help, but explain that screens and lighting can change color.
Inspect a sample as a complete set
Count all pieces and compare them with the specification. Check clip or attachment security, stitching, color consistency, fiber feel, texture, length and weight.
Wear or place the sample using the intended method. This reveals comfort, coverage and balance that cannot be judged from a flat product photo.
Understand MOQ and private-label packaging
MOQ can change by format, length, weight, texture, color mix and packaging. Ask if shades can be mixed and whether the minimum applies per style, per color or to the full order.
Retail packaging should protect clips and keep the hair neat. Confirm shade labels, fitting instructions, care cards, barcodes and carton quantities. A custom box may have a separate packaging minimum.
Information to send for a quotation
- attachment or extension format;
- piece count and weft widths when relevant;
- fiber, texture, length and weight;
- shade list and quantity per shade;
- sample request and reference photos;
- packaging, labels and barcode needs;
- delivery destination.
Wholesale Hair Extension FAQ
Which extension format is easiest for a first range?
Choose the format that matches your customer’s wearing method and skill. Sample more than one format if you need to compare comfort and demand.
Can extension shades be mixed in one order?
Mixed colors may be possible depending on the product and packaging. Send the planned quantity for each shade for confirmation.
What should I check in a clip-in sample?
Check every piece, weft width, clip, stitch, shade, fiber, length, texture and total weight. Ask Velora about extension samples and wholesale pricing.