Are Great Lengths extensions worth it?

Honest answer: for some people yes, for some no. You are paying for three things: the hair, the bond system and a certified stylist. Whether that's worth it depends on what you want from extensions.

It's 100% Remy, which means the cuticles run the same way from root to tip, so it tangles far less. Great Lengths says it is double drawn and traceably sourced, and it is processed in Italy. Cheap extension hair is often coated to feel smooth in the packet, and once the coating washes out it matts.

The Great Lengths keratin bond is designed to be removed with the brand's own removal products by a certified stylist. That removal step is where extensions usually cause damage, so a system built around safe removal is a big part of what you pay for.

If you only want extra length for a wedding or a few nights out, clip-ins make more sense. And if the budget means you would stretch refits or skip removal appointments, a method you can afford to maintain properly is better for your hair than Great Lengths left in too long.

That the salon is genuinely Great Lengths certified, that you get a consultation before a quote, and that the quote includes refits and removal. We are a certified Great Lengths salon in Mortlake and won Creative Innovation Great Lengths Stylist 2018/19. Come in and we'll give you an honest recommendation, even if it isn't Great Lengths.