Best Straight Hair Extensions in South Africa in 2025

best straight hair extensions in South Africa in 2023

Here we’ve outlined the top-rated straight hair extensions in South Africa, based on installation technique, hair type, material and affordability.

Quality hair extensions can add length and body to tired, thinning or compromised hair. Well-designed extensions and hair pieces allow natural hair to regrow, without risk of damage.

Hair extensions are also a DIY stylist’s dream. With an extension or hair piece, you can instantly add a fringe or a pony tail. Dramatically boost hair volume or length, or even add decorative or wavy extensions to straight hair.

Top of the range straight hair extensions are easy to apply to the hair and provide a silky, shiny, full-bodied look.

Best overall hair extensions for straight hair

When it comes to quality, longevity and overall compatibility with existing tresses, nothing beats Remy hair extensions for straight hair. They are made from human hair with the cuticles (or outer layers) perfectly aligned and still intact.

Options range from a single-piece on either one or two clips to a full 10-piece, clip-on set.

The single-piece hair extensions are available in a variety of colours, and one or two-clip configurations. 

Pros:

  • tangle- and matting-free
  • extended life span
  • fabulous shine
  • heat- and colour-friendly
  • blends perfectly with existing hair 
  • can be washed and styled like natural hair.

Best human hair extensions

We’ve already recognised the incomparable quality of Clippex clip-on human hair pieces in the best overall hair extensions category.

A close second are the Yoshe 100% Flip It Extensions.

These human hair extensions have a “halo” design, offering the least invasive application technique on the market today.

Also, 100% Remy human hair is used in the construction of the pieces. Together, these attributes make Yoshe Flip It a shoo-in for the best straight human hair extensions in South Africa.

Pros:

  • no adhesive or clips required
  • 100% Remy human hair
  • last up to 3 years
  • can be coloured, styled and washed
  • tangle-free  
  • the rich, silky feel of natural hair.

Best claw clip-on hair extensions

Claw clip-on hair extensions are a simple, affordable option for day-to-day use. A full hair piece can be clipped on or off, all in one, whenever required.

These hair extensions are great for adding body and length to the hair, and for mixing things up in terms of style.

The Emma Synthetic Hair Piece on Claw Clip is available in a choice of two lengths.

It’s top-rated in this category because it combines the affordability of synthetic hair with heat resistance up to 180° Celsius, making it possible to heat-style the extensions. Colours range from platinum blonde to black.

Pros:

  • quick and easy clip-on and -off
  • DIY application
  • can be styled on or off the head
  • heat-resistant up to 180° Celsius 
  • less tension on the hair and scalp
  • available in different colours, styles and lengths.

Best wavy hair extensions

If you want to add more volume and bounce to straight hair, curly or wavy hair extensions can do the trick. Applying a few pieces of different lengths provides a natural, stylish and full-bodied look.

The 4-piece HairUWear Hairdo FineLine Wavy Extension Kit is made from top quality heat-friendly synthetic fibres. It consists of four 55.8 cm length extensions of varying widths.

The easy-to-apply extensions are available in warm natural colours, ranging from ebony to Swedish blonde.

Pros:

  • FineLine® construction for lighter and thinner extensions
  • pieces lie flat on the head
  • clip-in application
  • 10 natural colours
  • heat-friendly
  • lightweight
  • extensions can be used singly or as a complete kit.

Best fringe hair extensions

A clip-on fringe is inexpensive and easy to apply, but can dramatically alter your looks.

Unlike a natural fringe, which requires regular trimming and day-to-day styling, the EMMA Synthetic Clip-on Fringe Hair Piece is application-ready, any time you want to wear it.

The top-quality synthetic fibres are heat-resistant, durable and have a texture and lustre similar to that of natural hair.

The full fringe extension is easy to attach and detach, when required.

Pros:

  • low cost
  • quality synthetic material
  • long lasting
  • 9 natural colours
  • clip-on application system  
  • heat resistant.

Best pony tail extensions

Pony tail extensions mean you can add a pony tail to your hair in an instant.

A consumers’ choice for the best pony tail extensions in South Africa category – thanks to its affordability and the inclusion of a cute ribbon – is the 45 cm EMMA Synthetic Clip-On Straight Crown Pony Tail Hairpiece.

A system of clips enables quick, seamless application.

Pros:

  • affordable
  • clip-on system
  • withstands limited heat styling
  • four natural colours
  • integrated ribbon
  • made from quality synthetic material.

Best straight strand hair extensions for blondes

Good quality synthetic straight strand hair extensions offer the best of both worlds. They can be worn as-is, or waved or curled to provide a style of your choice.

Designed for blondes, the EMMA Synthetic Clip-On Straight Hair Set adds another dimension to an already versatile hair addition. The set consists of four pieces of variable widths, for blondes.

The set can be used together to achieve a full-bodied effect, or as individual pieces if less volume is wanted. Available in a choice of four blonde shades.

Pros:

  • versatile and reusable
  • consists of four pieces of variable width
  • clip-on application
  • cost-effective.

Frequently asked questions

The types of hair extensions are based on the method of installation. They include clip-in hair extensions, tape-in hair extensions, pony tail hair extensions, weave hair extensions and halo hair extensions.

That depends on the type of hair used in the construction of the extension. Synthetic pieces typically last up to 3 months. Human hair extensions have average lifespan of around 2 to 3 years.

You can wash human hair extensions but not synthetic pieces.

Human hair extensions can be washed occasionally with diluted shampoo. Regular brushing with a soft bristle brush, and avoiding direct exposure to the sun, and salt and chlorinated water, is the best way to maintain all types of extensions.

Yes, hair extensions are great for disguising receding and thinning hair.

Yes, without the proper application and care, weaves and extensions can damage natural hair and cause traction hair loss. 

Human hair extensions look and feel like human hair, can be washed and styled, and last significantly longer than synthetic hair extensions.

Synthetic pieces are less pricey, and pre-styled for immediate wear. Specific brands of heat-friendly synthetic hair can be styled, up to a point.

For everything you need to add instant body and style to hair, see our full range of straight hair extensions, pieces and wigs (along with extensions aftercare) at Hairhouse Warehouse.

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