One Million hairpiece colours and prices
One Million is a Darling braid, and this page lists every One Million colour code we found in South African stores on 6 Oct 2026, with what each store charged. The swatches use each store's own pack photo, so the light changes from one swatch to the next. Tap a swatch, then compare that code with Londie London and Expression.
The same code in three brands
Codes are shorthand, not a standard. Two brands' 1B can differ in warmth and shine, so check each pack photo before you buy.
Where to buy, cheapest first
All prices checked 6 Oct 2026Cheapest first. Prices and stock are each store's own, read on 6 Oct 2026, and they change.
One Million braid: versions, packs and where to buy
What One Million is
A One Million hairpiece is a Darling braid. Cosmetic Connection's page calls it the Darling One Million Braid and describes premium synthetic braiding hair for box braids, twists and micro-braiding. Universal Dealers files it under the brand Darling, and PEP and Takealot titles say Darling One Million. On 6 Oct 2026 we found it at Cosmetic Connection, Universal Dealers, Takealot and PEP, and PEP showed all of it out of stock.
Our 27-store check found no One Million listing at Hair City, Clicks or Dis-Chem. Shoprite is not one of the 27 stores, so we have not read its prices. Darling's own site refused our automated check, so we could not read its colour list.
The versions on sale
Cosmetic Connection sells four One Million packs, all 20 inch. The title of each says how many packs make a head.
- Standard One Million Braid: R31.90 for a standard colour and R33.90 for an ombre, 3 packs per head. The page describes it as premium synthetic fibre, pre-stretched for easy braiding.
- 2x Volume: R54.90, 3 packs per head. Described as 100% Kanekalon Japanese fibre with a volume of 2, in colours 1, 2, 4, 27, 30 and 33.
- Silky Shine: R54.90, 3 packs per head, in named fashion colours: Chic Red, White, Copper, Orange, Blue, Horizon and Purple.
- Value Pack #1: R74.90, out of stock on 6 Oct 2026. The title says 1 pack per head and the page says it comes with multiple wefts, so it is a bigger pack rather than a smaller head count.
Universal Dealers lists One Million Braid at R32.99 in colours 2, 27, 30, 35, 39, 4, 60, 1B and White, and a One Million Ombre in 1/27/350 at R34.99. PEP listed a Black at R36.99, a Brown at R36.99 and an Ombre at R39.99, all out of stock on 6 Oct 2026.
Colour codes
Cosmetic Connection's standard One Million page lists #1, #2, #4, #27, #30, #33, #39, #350, Grey and White, and the ombres 1/27, 1/35, 1/39, 1/Grey, 1/White, 1/27/350 and 4/27. Universal Dealers adds 35, 60 and 1B. Takealot sellers list the 1/27, 1/27/350, 4/27 and 1/Grey ombres as well, with 3 and 5 pack bundles, though only a 5 pack of 1/27/350 was in stock. At Cosmetic Connection, colour 4 and the 1/27 ombre showed out of stock.
Codes are shorthand, not a standard, so a One Million 27 will not always match another brand's 27. PEP labels One Million colour 1 as Black. Our colour chart gives the names we could source for each number, and the compare tool above puts One Million next to Londie London and Expression.
How to tell One Million from other Darling braids
Darling sells several braids at once, so read the line name and the length. One Million is the 20 inch smooth braiding hair at R31.90 a pack at Cosmetic Connection. Yaki Braid is also 20 inch and 3 packs per head there, but it has a yaki texture and costs R11.50 a pack. A listing that says only Darling braid could be either, so check the title.
Takealot sellers write the name as One Million Braid, Darling One Million or Darling One Million Braid 20 inch, and often add One Tone Colour, which in those titles means a single shade rather than an ombre. Ombre listings name two or three codes, for example Ombre Colour 4/27.
Pack contents and price per pack
Cosmetic Connection and Universal Dealers sell one pack at a time. Takealot sells bundles of 2 to 5 packs. A 2 pack of colour 1 was R129, a 3 pack in black was R149, a 3 pack in colour 33 was R159, and a 5 pack in colour 33 was R215. Divide by the pack count: those work out at roughly R65, R50, R53 and R43 a pack, against R31.90 for a single standard pack at Cosmetic Connection.
Cosmetic Connection says One Million needs 3 packs per head. Your braider may need more for long or thick hair, so ask before you buy.
Care and how long to keep it in
Cosmetic Connection's page says to wear a satin scarf or bonnet at night, put light oil or braid spray on the scalp and the length, wash with diluted shampoo and let it air dry, and use perm rods or wool to seal the ends with hot water. It says the braid can be curled up to three times.
The American Academy of Dermatology says pain or a headache means a hairstyle is too tight, and advises wearing weaves and extensions for two or three months at most before a break. Ask your braider to loosen anything that hurts.
One Million colours: questions
Is One Million a Darling product?
Yes, as far as the South African listings show. Cosmetic Connection's page calls it the Darling One Million Braid, Universal Dealers lists the brand as Darling, and PEP and Takealot titles say Darling One Million. We could not read Darling's own site, so we have no maker statement.
How many packs of One Million do I need for a full head?
Cosmetic Connection's titles say 3 packs per head for the standard, 2x Volume and Silky Shine packs, and 1 pack per head for the Value Pack, which was out of stock on 6 Oct 2026. Your braider may use more for length or thickness, so ask before you buy.
How much is a pack of One Million braid?
On 6 Oct 2026 a standard pack was R31.90 at Cosmetic Connection and R32.99 at Universal Dealers. Takealot bundles were R129 for 2 packs and R149 to R159 for 3 packs. PEP listed R36.99 for one pack but showed it out of stock.
Which One Million colours are sold in South Africa?
Single shades 1, 2, 4, 27, 30, 33, 35, 39, 350 and 60, plus Grey and White, ombres such as 1/27, 1/35, 1/39, 1/27/350 and 4/27, and Silky Shine fashion colours such as Chic Red and Horizon. Not every store has every code.
Is One Million the same as Yaki Braid?
No. Both are Darling 20 inch braids at Cosmetic Connection, but One Million is smooth braiding hair at R31.90 a pack and Yaki Braid has a yaki texture at R11.50 a pack. Check the line name in the listing title before you pay.
Can I curl One Million braids?
Cosmetic Connection's page says the Darling One Million Braid can be curled up to three times without damaging the style, and suggests perm rods or wool for hot water sealing. That is the store's guidance for this braid, so ask your braider before you try it.
What is One Million Silky Shine?
Silky Shine is a One Million version that Cosmetic Connection sells in 20 inch packs at R54.90, in named fashion colours instead of numbers: Chic Red, White, Copper, Orange, Blue, Horizon and Purple. Its title says 3 packs per head. PEP listed One Million in Black, Brown and Ombre but showed all of it out of stock.