Tape in hair extensions in South Africa: tapes, prices and care
Tape in hair extensions are thin strips of hair with tape along one edge. A stylist places each strip so that a slice of your own hair sits between two of them. In our 6 Oct 2026 price check, packs of 20 tapes marked as 100% human hair started at R868 and a 10 piece pack at R239. Count the tapes you need for a full head before you compare prices.
The tape-in packs we found, at a glance
Kinds of tape-in pack, and what they start at
Checking colour and fit on a small area
Ask the seller what a piece measures and what it is made of.
R239
Lighter and grey colours
Salon fitted, with move-ups every 5 to 8 weeks per Easihair Pro and Wigs.co.za.
R868
Darker colours
Salon fitted, as above.
R1,068
Clients of certified salons
Installed only at certified Easihair Pro salons, per Wigs.co.za.
Salon only
Tapes, boxes and weights
- 12 tapesOne Easihair Pro box: twelve 2 inch panels, which is six sandwiches. A box weighs 24 g at 12 inch, 30 g at 16 inch and 36 g at 20 inch.
- 40 to 60 tapesFlirt Hair in Pretoria says its most popular full-head order is 40 to 60 tapes at 50 cm. That is our reading of a salon price page, not a rule.
- 10 piecesGlamorhair says a 10 piece pack makes 5 sandwiches, with each piece 4 cm wide. It lists lengths from 25 cm to 65 cm.
- 20 tapesThe human hair packs in the table. That is 10 sandwiches, which is less than half of a 40 to 60 tape full head.
What to check before you buy
- Count tapes, not packs. A 10 piece pack and a 20 tape pack hold different amounts, and a full head can take 40 to 60 tapes.
- Check that the listing says 100% human hair. Of the six packs in the table, five say so and the R239 pack does not.
- Ask your salon which brand it uses and whether it will fit hair you bring. Wigs.co.za says Easihair Pro is installed only at certified salons.
- Ask what the move-up costs and how often it is due. Easihair Pro and Wigs.co.za say every 5 to 8 weeks.
- Ask what removal costs. Listed removal prices run from R250 to R600 in the Fresha listings we read.
- Plan for 48 hours without washing, sweating or swimming after the fitting, as Easihair Pro advises.
Tape-in extension prices across SA stores
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Tape in hair extensions, explained
What tape in hair extensions are
Tape in hair extensions come as pre-taped panels. Easihair Pro, which sells in South Africa through certified salons, says they are applied between small slices of natural hair, and that they are semi-permanent and reusable. The hair is not sewn, so there is no braided base. That is the main difference from a sew-in.
Wigs.co.za's page on Easihair Pro says a full-length application can be done in under 60 minutes. The first 48 hours matter most: Easihair Pro says to keep the hair as dry as possible, with no washing, sweating or swimming, so that the adhesive can cure fully.
How many tapes you need
A box of Easihair Pro has twelve 2 inch wefted panels, which is six sandwiches. Wigs.co.za lists box weights of 24 g at 12 inch, 30 g at 16 inch and 36 g at 20 inch. Glamorhair sells a 10 piece pack and says it makes 5 sandwiches, with each piece 4 cm wide.
For a full head, Flirt Hair in Pretoria lists 40 to 60 tapes at 50 cm as its most popular order. At 12 tapes a box, that is between 3 and 5 boxes. These figures come from different sellers, so ask your own salon how many tapes your hair needs.
Hair type, length and colour
Glamorhair lists tape-ins in synthetic hair that is heat resistant to 160 degrees Celsius, and in Indian remy, European remy and virgin remy human hair, in lengths from 25 cm to 65 cm. Easihair Pro sells boxes in 12, 16 and 20 inch and describes its hair as 100% cuticle intact remy human hair.
The Takealot packs in the table come in #60 blonde, ombre grey, #1 black, #2 dark brown and ombre brunette. Check the colour in daylight and ask about returns before you pay.
What the hair costs
On 6 Oct 2026, the only tape-in packs in our price check were on Takealot. A 10 piece pack was R239, and its listing does not say whether the hair is human or synthetic. Five packs of 20 tapes, all titled 100% human hair, ran from R868 for #60 blonde to R1,068 for black, dark brown and ombre brunette. The table shows each one.
Twenty tapes is 10 sandwiches, so one pack covers less than half of the 40 to 60 tapes that Flirt Hair lists for a full head. Two to three human hair packs would cost R1,736 to R3,204 at the table prices. Four to six of the 10 piece packs would cost R956 to R1,434, if each piece is one tape. Those totals are our arithmetic and not a seller's quote.
What a salon lists to fit them
Fresha listings that we read on 6 Oct 2026 show tape-in application at R400 to R550 in Cape Town, priced per box, per row or per five sandwiches depending on the salon. Removal in Cape Town is listed at R250 to R450 a box or row. In Johannesburg, one listing shows tape-in installation at R400 and removal at R600. These are labour prices as listed, and they are not recommendations.
Flirt Hair in Pretoria, whose price page is dated 1 March 2026, lists 40 to 60 tapes at 50 cm at R12,500 to R17,600 with hair and installation included, and a move-up at R1,000 to R2,000 every 4 to 8 weeks. The studio lists single donor, double drawn European virgin remy hair, so it is a different product from the Takealot packs. Compare like with like.
How long they last
Easihair Pro and Wigs.co.za give a move-up every 5 to 8 weeks, depending on the page, as your hair grows out. It says the hair can be reapplied, with an average product life of two or more applications when it is looked after, and that you can expect to wear a set for six months or more with good care.
The American Academy of Dermatology gives different advice for weaves and extensions in general: wear them for two or three months at most, then give your hair a break. Treat the longer figures as a ceiling, not a target.
Aftercare in the first weeks
Easihair Pro tells stylists to skip conditioner and leave-in products before fitting, because they make it harder for the tape to bond, and never to put conditioner on the tape tabs. It also warns against consumer-grade adhesives, which it says often slip, leave residue or damage hair. Ask your stylist for the exact routine for your first weeks.
Protecting your scalp
Any extension that pulls can cause traction alopecia. The American Academy of Dermatology says to remove extensions straight away if they cause pain or irritate your scalp. It also recommends sewn-in weaves over weaves that use bonding glue. That advice names glued weaves and does not mention tape-ins, so ask your stylist how yours is attached and how it should feel.
Check your hairline every month. The Academy lists broken hairs around the forehead, a receding hairline, patches where hair is pulled tight, pain, stinging and crusts. The British Association of Dermatologists says that stopping tight hairstyles is the most important step.
Tape-in extensions: questions
How much do tape in hair extensions cost in South Africa?
On 6 Oct 2026 our price check found one 10 piece pack at R239 and five packs of 20 tapes, marked as 100% human hair, from R868 to R1,068, all on Takealot. Salon fitting is extra. Fresha listings we read show application at R400 to R550 in Cape Town.
How many tape in extensions do I need for a full head?
Flirt Hair in Pretoria lists 40 to 60 tapes at 50 cm as its most popular full-head order. An Easihair Pro box has 12 tapes, and Glamorhair says a 10 piece pack makes 5 sandwiches. Ask your salon for a count based on your own hair.
How long do tape in extensions last?
Easihair Pro and Wigs.co.za say a move-up is due every 5 to 8 weeks as your hair grows, and that the hair can be reused, with an average life of two or more applications. The American Academy of Dermatology says to wear extensions for two or three months at most, then rest your hair.
Where can I get tape in extensions near me?
Fresha lists tape-in services in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria, with prices on each listing. Wigs.co.za says Easihair Pro is installed only at certified Easihair Pro salons in South Africa. We have not verified individual stylists yet, so check a salon's photos and reviews before you book.
Can I buy grey tape in hair extensions?
On 6 Oct 2026, Takealot listed a 20 tape pack titled 100% human hair in Ombre Grey at R967. That is 10 sandwiches, which is less than the 40 to 60 tapes Flirt Hair lists for a full head, so work out how many packs you need. Check the colour in daylight and ask the seller about returns.
How do I know tape in extensions are 100% human hair?
The listing should say so. Five of the six packs in our table are titled 100% human hair, and the R239 10 piece pack does not say. Easihair Pro describes its hair as 100% cuticle intact remy human hair. If a listing is silent, ask the seller in writing.
Can tape in extensions damage my hair?
Any extension that pulls can. The American Academy of Dermatology says to remove extensions at once if they cause pain or irritate your scalp. It also lists broken hairs at the forehead, a receding hairline and scalp crusts as warning signs. Ask your stylist to loosen anything that hurts.
When can I wash after a tape in fitting?
Easihair Pro says the first 48 hours are the most important. Keep the hair as dry as possible, which means no washing, sweating or swimming, so the adhesive can cure fully. Ask your stylist about products to use afterwards, since conditioner on the tape tabs weakens the bond.