How Can You Get Thicker Hair With Hair Extensions?

If you've been asking how can you get thicker hair, we're here to give you the answers. Looking after your hair helps keep it healthy, but it can't make it grow thicker overnight -- that's just the reality (truth hurts, we know). The only way to get thicker hair straight away is to add more hair, and that's exactly what hair extensions do.

Below, we'll talk you through why hair can look thin or flat, the everyday habits that help, and which extensions suit fine, thin, medium or thick hair. We'll also cover how much hair you'll actually need, so you can choose with confidence.

How Can You Get Thicker Hair? The Honest Answer

You can get thicker-looking hair instantly with hair extensions and keep your own hair in good shape with gentle care. Natural habits protect what you've got, and extensions add more!

Why some hair looks thin or flat

There are a few common reasons hair looks thinner than you'd like:

• Fine strands: each hair is narrow, so even a full head can look flat.
• Low density: fewer hairs grow across the scalp, so the ends look wispy.
• Damage and breakage: heat, colour and tight styles can snap lengths, leaving the bottom half thinner than the roots.

Many of us have a mix of all three, and none of it is anything to feel self-conscious about.

What you can and can't change naturally

Most guides on how to get thicker hair focus on diet, scalp care and growing it out. Good care does help you protect the hair you have and reduce breakage. What it won't do is double the number of hairs on your head, and the strand thickness you were born with is usually not something you can change.

So, if you want to know how to make hair thicker, realistically, you need to add hair rather than wait for it.

Where hair extensions come in

Do hair extensions make your hair thicker? Yes. They blend 100% Remy human hair into your own, so your hair looks fuller from root to ends the moment they're in. Because it's real hair, you can wash, style and heat it just like your own.

Everyday Ways to Help Your Hair Look Thicker

A few simple habits help your own hair look its fullest, whether you wear extensions or not.

Look after the hair you've got

Brush gently from the ends up, use a heat protector and give tight ponytails and buns a rest. If you're curious about how to get thicker hair naturally or how to grow thicker hair, our guide on how to strengthen hair for thickness goes into the detail.

Styling tricks for more body

Lift at the roots, blow-dry upside down and book a fresh cut to tidy wispy ends. For more ideas on how to make fine hair look thicker, read how to make fine hair look thicker.

When to speak to a professional

If you notice sudden or patchy hair loss, it's always worth seeing your GP or a trichologist, that's not something we can help with it, but definitely worth looking into.

Clip-In Extensions for Instant Thickness

Clip-ins are the quickest, lowest-commitment way to make your hair thicker. If you're thinking "how can I make my hair thicker today?", clip-in hair extensions are the simplest answer. Every set is made from ethically sourced human hair.

Why are clip-ins a great place to start?

• No commitment: wear them for a night out or every day, it's up to you.
• Out at night: unclip before bed and your own hair gets a rest.
• Fit them yourself: most people get the hang of it in minutes. Section your hair, backcomb lightly at the root and snap each clip shut close to the scalp.
• Reusable: look after them and you'll get wear after wear.

Best clip-in hair extensions for thin hair

With fine or thin hair, the goal is to add thickness without weighing your own hair down. These three are our go-to choices.

One Piece Top Up

At 40g in a single piece, the One Piece Top Up is the most discreet choice. It sits across the back of your head to add thickness, not length, so it's ideal if you're new to extensions.

Classic Full Head

The Classic Full Head is 130g across 8 pieces. It gives natural-looking thickness to fine and thin hair, but it isn't designed to add length.

Seamless Full Head

The Seamless Full Head suits all hair types. It weighs 150-190g across 8 pieces, with an ultra-thin silicone seam that lies flat against your head. It's AAAAA double drawn, so the ends are as full as the roots. Choose this one if you want thickness and length.

Best clip-ins for medium to thick hair

• Double Weft Full Head (180-220g, 8 pieces): the everyday all-rounder for thin to thick hair, though not for extremely fine hair.
• Ultra Volume Full Head (240-300g, 8 pieces): our thickest set, for average to very thick hair.
• Quad Weft (80g, one piece): a quick thickness boost for normal to very thick hair. It's too heavy for fine or thin hair.

If bounce and body are your main goal, our guide to hair extensions for volume covers the styling side.

Halo extensions for a quick fix

Halo extensions sit on an invisible wire and go on in under 60 seconds. Place the wire on your crown, pull your own hair over the top and you're done. At 80-120g, they add thickness and length for thin to thick hair on hair-down days. They're not the best fit for very thin hair, hair above the shoulders or updos.

Professional Extensions for Thicker Hair Every Day

If you want hair extensions for thickness that stay in day and night, a professional method is the way to go. Each one is fitted by a specialist and reusable.

Tape-in extensions

Tape-in hair extensions suit everyone from very thin to thick hair, which makes tape in extensions for thin hair a popular choice. They lie flat and are refitted every 6-8 weeks. They look best worn down or in loose, low styles rather than high ponytails.

Nano rings and nano bonds

For thin and fine hair, nano ring extensions and nano bonds are our top pick. The tips are tiny and nearly invisible, so they work well in updos and ponytails. They're repositioned every 6-8 weeks and aren't suited to very thick hair.

Tape wefts and sewn wefts

Remy Royale Tape Wefts are our newest extension type and are refitted every 6-8 weeks. On thin hair, one pack adds thickness only, not length. Classic and flat wefts suit average to thick hair only, so they're not for fine or thin hair.

Always see a specialist

Tape-ins, nanos, tape wefts and wefts must always be fitted, refitted and removed by a qualified hair extension specialist. Please don't try these at home. A specialist will protect your own hair and get the placement right.

Which Extensions Are Best for Your Hair Type?

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The best hair extensions for thin hair are light and discreet, while thicker hair can carry heavier sets.

When you're choosing extensions for thin hair, think about weight first, then how you like to wear your hair. A set that's too heavy can pull on fine strands, so it's always better to start lighter and build up.

Fine or thin hair

Go for the One Piece Top Up, Classic or Seamless clip-ins, nano rings and bonds, or tape-ins. For more on hair extensions for fine hair, see which hair extension types are best for thin, fine hair.

Medium hair

Double Weft or Seamless clip-ins, a Halo, tape-ins or tape wefts all work well.

Thick hair that's lost its body

Ultra Volume or Quad Weft clip-ins, wefts or tape wefts will bring back fullness.

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How Much Hair Do You Need for Thicker Hair?

You need less hair for thickness than for length, so a smaller set often does the job.

Thickness vs length

Adding length means covering your whole head so no short layers peek through. Adding thickness just fills out what's already there.

That's good news if you're wondering how to make thin hair look thicker without going longer. A lighter set placed in the right spots is often all it takes, and it puts less weight on your own hair too.

Tape-in packs for thickness

For thickness only, you'll need 1 pack of our Classic tapes (100g, 40 pieces) or 2 packs of our Remy Royale tapes (100g in total, 20 pieces per pack).

Get a colour match first

Thicker hair only looks natural if the shade blends perfectly. Our free colour matching service takes the guesswork out of choosing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do hair extensions make your hair thicker?

Yes. Hair extensions add real human hair to your own, so your hair looks thicker straight away.

What are the best hair extensions for thin hair?

The One-Piece Top Up, Classic or Seamless clip-ins, nano rings and bonds, and tape-ins all suit thin hair.

Can you get thicker hair without extensions?

Good care and clever styling can make hair look fuller, but they won't add more hair. Extensions are the only instant option.

Will hair extensions damage fine hair?

Not when they're the right type, the right weight and fitted by a qualified specialist. Choose a lighter set for fine hair, take clip-ins out before bed, and keep up with your refit appointments for professional methods.

Can I wear thin-hair extensions in a ponytail?

Clip-ins and nano rings, yes. Tape-ins and Halos look best worn down.

How do I make my hair thicker at the front?

Try the One-Piece Top Up if you prefer clip-ins, or nano rings placed near the hairline by a specialist.

Conclusion

Looking after your hair keeps it healthy, and the right extensions add the thickness you've been missing. With 19+ years' experience, we're here to help you find hair extensions for thicker hair that feel like you.

Looking for salon-worthy hair without breaking the bank? At Cliphair, we’re here to help with high-quality clip in hair extensions for quick transformations and permanent hair extensions for long-lasting length or volume, all made from 100% Remy Human Hair. Extensions need special care and maintenance to preserve their quality, which is why we have our own hydrating haircare products, designed to keep your hair soft and tangle-free.

Need to find your closest shade match? Browse our full range of human hair extensions in over 60 shades or check out our FREE Express Colour Match Service to get a great blend with your natural hair.