Assumptions (All Methods)
- Hair Length: 18”
- No color applied to the client’s natural hair
- Pricing based on current chair time and product cost
💫 Beaded Rows
Hair Used: 2 rows (5 wefts each) = 10 total wefts
Cost per weft: $116
Initial hair cost: $1,160
Hair replaced once in 18 months: 2 sets total = $2,320
Move-up frequency: Every 8 weeks (~9 move-ups in 18 months)
Move-up cost: $275 per visit
Total move-up cost: 9 x $275 = $2,475
Color refresh on wefts: 7 times over 18 months
Cost per refresh: $150
Total color refresh cost: 7 x $150 = $1,050
💰 Beaded Row Cost Over 18 Months:
- Hair: $2,320
- Services: $2,475
- Color Refresh: $1,050
- Total: $5,845
- Chair Time: 2.5 hrs x 9 = 22.5 hours
💫 K-Tips (Keratin Bonds)
Hair Used: 6 bundles per install
Cost per bundle: $185
Hair replaced every install
Install frequency: Every 4.5 months (4 installs in 18 months)
Hair cost per install: 6 x $185 = $1,110
Total hair cost: 4 x $1,110 = $4,440
Service time per visit: ~7 hours
Service cost per visit: $770
Total service cost: 4 x $770 = $3,080
💰 K-Tip Cost Over 18 Months:
- Chair Time: 7 hrs x 4 = 28 hours
- Hair: $4,440
- Services: $3,080
- Total: $7,520
Summary Comparison
| Method | Hair Cost | Service Cost | Color | Total | Chair Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaded Rows | $2,320 | $2,475 | $1,050 | $5,845 | 22.5 hrs |
| K-Tips | $4,440 | $3,080 | – | $7,520 | 28 hrs |
Hybrid Method: 1 Row Beaded + K-Tip Fill (3 Bundles)
Assumptions
- Hair length: 18”
- Beaded Row: 1 row (5 wefts)
- K-Tips: 3 bundles
- Same maintenance schedules as individual methods
- No color on natural hair
| Method | Best For… |
|---|---|
| Beaded Rows | Clients who want reusable hair, fast installs, and high-volume results |
| K-Tips | Clients who prioritize invisibility, movement, and less frequent maintenance |
| Hybrid | Clients who want the best of both—fullness, flexibility, and tailored placement |