How to Match Prebonded Hair: Color&Size

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Unlike wide wefts, pre-bonded extensions offer the unique ability to create a custom, multi-dimensional blend through strategic strand placement. However, achieving a professional-grade result requires a sophisticated understanding of tonal harmony and fiber integration. At Full Shine, we utilize a ‘Strand-Sync’ approach to ensure our Italian Keratin tips transition flawlessly from your natural roots to the ends. This guide provides a technical breakdown of how to analyze your hair’s undertones, select the correct bond density, and master the art of texture matching for a seamless, high-end finish that remains completely undetectable.

Color Matching for Prebonded Hair

Achieving Perfect Color Harmony for Tips

Match the extension tip color to your natural hair’s color AT THE POINT WHERE THE BEAD SITS, not your root color. Your roots grow out naturally, but mismatched tips at the mid-shaft will create a visible “band” of color.

Swatch with Precision & Context:

Pull a 1-inch section of your dry, natural hair at the crown or side (representing mid-shaft).

Place the extension tip swatch directly against this section, ensuring your natural hair surrounds it.
Hold it vertically as it would hang naturally.

Lighting Matters:

Check the match under daylight (most accurate) and the lighting where you spend most time (office, home). The extension should “disappear” into your hair section.

Undertones are Non-Negotiable:

Match both the level (1=black to 10=lightest blonde) and undertone (warm/golden/red vs. cool/ashy/neutral) of your mid-lengths/ends.
A warm brown tip in cool brown hair will look brassy and obvious. An ashy tip in golden hair will look muddy.

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Size Matching for Prebonded Hair

Tip extensions are measured from the base of the tip (where the bead/link attaches) to the very end of the hair strand. Common lengths: 14″, 16″, 18″, 20″, 22″, 24″

Measure your natural hair length from one inch from your scalp to where the ends of your hair hang (for example, 16 inches to your bra strap).

ADD 1-2 inches to this measurement to get your required tip extension length.

Example: Natural hair measured from scalp to desired end point = 18″. Attachment point is 1.5″ down. You need 19.5″ tips (18″ + 1.5″) to reach the same endpoint. For added length, add more inches.

Minimum Natural Hair Length: You typically need at least 2-3 inches of healthy natural hair for secure attachment. Shorter hair may lack strength to hold the tip.

Health Matters: Very damaged or fine hair might not support very long/heavy tips. Consult your stylist.

If you have short face-framing layers (e.g., 5″ at the front), attaching long tips (e.g., 20″) behind them will look unnatural. Solutions:

Use shorter tip lengths strategically in the top/front layers.

Have your stylist carefully blend/cut the installed tips after application to match your shortest layers.

Very Long Lengths (22″+): Require more hair (higher cost/weight), longer drying/styling times, and meticulous care to prevent tangling/matting. Consider practicality.

Active Lifestyles: Very long tips might be cumbersome for sports or frequent updos.

Still have questions with how to match prebonded hair? Please feel free to let us know

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    Written by Skyee, Senior Stylist at Full Shine Hair with 10+ years of extension experience. With over 12 years of hands-on experience in the professional hair industry, Skyee specializes in the application and maintenance of seamless hair systems. As a lead educator at Full Shine, she bridges the gap between salon-grade expertise and at-home care. Her “Support & Stroke” method has helped thousands of clients extend the lifespan of their ultra-thin PU wefts.

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