Human Hair Extension Market Analysis and Forecast to 2032: By Product (Wigs, Extensions, Toupee), Hair Type (Human Hair, Synthetic, Hair Wigs), End-User (Individual Consumers, Fashion Industry, Others), and Region

The hair extension market was valued at USD 2.3 Billion in 2022 and it is anticipated to grow further till USD 4.4 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period.

Hair extensions are a way to add length, volume, and color to your hair. There are many different types of hair extensions, including clip-in extensions, tape-in extensions, and sew-in extensions. Extensions can be made from real human hair or from synthetic fibers.

Clip-in hair extensions are the most popular type of extensions. They are easy to put in and take out, and they don’t require any permanent commitment. Tape-in extensions are another popular option. They are applied with adhesive tape, and they last for about six weeks. Sew-in extensions are the most permanent type of extension, and they are sewn into your natural hair.

Extensions can be a great way to add length, volume, and color to your hair. However, it is important to choose the right type of extension for your hair type and lifestyle. Extensions can be damaging to your natural hair, so it is important to consult with a professional before getting extensions.

Market Drivers and Trend

The key drivers of the hair extension market are:

Market Restraints and Challenges

The main restraints on the hair extension market are the high cost of hair extensions and the lack of knowledge about them among consumers. Hair extensions can be very expensive, and the cost can vary depending on the type of hair extension, the length of the hair, and the quality of the hair. This can be a barrier to entry for many consumers. In addition, many consumers are not aware of the different types of hair extensions available, and how to properly care for them. This can lead to damaged hair and even hair loss.

The global hair extension market is segmented into type, end use, and region.
Global Hair Extension Market by Type
Based on type, it is segmented into synthetic hair extension, human hair extension, and animal hair extension. The synthetic hair extension segment is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. Similarly, the human hair extension segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Global Hair Extension Market by End Use
Based on end use, it is segmented into haircare, beauty & cosmetics, and others. The haircare segment is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. Similarly, beauty & cosmetics segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Geographical Analysis of the Global Hair Extension Market

Region-wise, it is studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American region is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. Similarly, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Major Players in the Global Hair Extension Market

The key players studied in the report are Great Lengths Universal Hair Extensions SRL, Balmain Hair Group B.V., Esqido SO.CAP., The Original USA, Donna Bella OpCo LLC, Cinderella Hair Extension, Klix Hair Inc, Racoon International, Hairlocs, Viva Femina Inc., among others.

COVID-19 Impact

Alopecia areata affects over 70,000 Americans, half of whom are women, according to a report released by the National Library of Medicine in April 2020. The public's growing concern over these ailments is contributing to the industry's expansion. Due to the global lockdown brought on by the COVID-19 epidemic, the beauty and personal care sector as a whole, including the wig and extension market, was greatly impacted.

Recent Developments

  • April 2021, Evergreen Products Group Ltd. invested in a new product line of digital wigs with the use of non-fungible tokens technology. The group is working on the launch of an e-commerce platform i.e. direct-to-consumers (D2C), which enables them to try out the wigs before purchasing.
  • January 2019, Ellen Wille launched seven new styles of handcrafted wigs in the U.S. to expand its offering.
  • March 2019, Westrow Group declared its partnership with a prominent products brand, Great Lengths, owned by Great Lengths Universal Hair Extensions S.p.A., a Yorkshire-based hairdressing salon group to expand its business in England, U.K.
Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How big is the Hair Extension market?Ans. The global Hair Extension market size was USD 2.3 Billion in 2022 and it is anticipated to grow further till USD 4.4 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2023 to 2032.Q2. What is the Hair Extension market growth rate?Ans. The growth rate of the Hair Extension market is 6.9%.Q3. Which region holds a major market share for the Hair Extension market?Ans. North America holds a major market share of the Hair Extension market in 2022.Q4. Which segment accounted for the largest Hair Extension market share?Ans. By type, synthetic hair extension segment accounted for the largest Hair Extension market share.Q5. Who are the key players in the Hair Extension market?Ans. The global Hair Extension market report includes players such as Great Lengths Universal Hair Extensions SRL, Balmain Hair Group B.V., Esqido SO.CAP., The Original USA, Donna Bella OpCo LLC, Cinderella Hair Extension, Klix Hair Inc, Racoon International, Hairlocs, Viva Femina Inc., among others.Q6. What are the factors driving the Hair Extension market growth?Ans. The major factors driving the growth of the market are the growing market in emerging countries.Q7. What are the key growth strategies of Hair Extension market players?Ans. The key growth strategies of Hair Extension market players are product launch and product approval.Q8. Which region will provide more business opportunities for the Hair Extension market during the forecast period?Ans. The Asia-Pacific region will provide more business opportunities for the Hair Extension market during the forecast period.

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Chapter 1. Market Introduction
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Definition and Research & Scope
1.3. Research Methodologies
1.4. Market Estimation Techniques
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Summary
2.2. Key Highlights of the Market
Chapter 3. Human Hair Extensions Market Outlook
3.1. Human Hair Extensions Market Segmentation
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Drivers
3.2.1.1. Driver 1
3.2.1.2. Driver 2
3.2.1.3. Driver 3
3.2.2. Market Restraints
3.2.2.1. Restraint 1
3.2.2.2. Restraint 2
3.2.3. Market Opportunities
3.2.3.1. Opportunity 1
3.2.3.2. Opportunity 2
3.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.3.1. Threat of New Entrants
3.3.2. Threat of Substitutes
3.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.3.4. Bargaining Power of Supplier
3.3.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.4. PESTLE Analysis
3.5. Value Chain Analysis
3.5.1. Raw Material Suppliers
3.5.2. Manufacturers
3.5.3. Wholesalers and/or Retailers
3.6. Impact of the Russia and Ukraine War on the Global Human Hair Extensions Market
Chapter 4. Economic Impact of COVID-19
4.1. Overall Impact of COVID-19
4.2. Impact of COVID On the Global Human Hair Extensions Market
4.3. Economic Impact Analysis
Chapter 5. Human Hair Extensions Market By Product
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Wigs
5.2.1. Market Size and Forecast, 2021-2031 ($Million)
5.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region, 2021-2031 ($Million)
5.3. Extensions
5.3.1. Market Size and Forecast, 2021-2031 ($Million)
5.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region, 2021-2031 ($Million)
5.4. Toupee
5.4.1. Market Size and Forecast, 2021-2031 ($Million)
5.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region, 2021-2031 ($Million)
Chapter 6. Human Hair Extensions Market by Hair Type
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Human Hair
6.2.1. Market Size and Forecast, 2021-2031 ($Million)
6.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region, 2021-2031 ($Million)
6.3. Synthetic
6.3.1. Market Size and Forecast, 2021-2031 ($Million)
6.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region, 2021-2031 ($Million)
6.4. Hair Wigs
6.4.1. Market Size and Forecast, 2021-2031 ($Million)
6.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region, 2021-2031 ($Million)
Chapter 7. Human Hair Extensions Market by End-User
7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Individual Consumers
7.2.1. Market Size and Forecast, 2021-2031 ($Million)
7.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region, 2021-2031 ($Million)
7.3. Fashion Industry
7.3.1. Market Size and Forecast, 2021-2031 ($Million)
7.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region, 2021-2031 ($Million)
7.4. Others
7.4.1. Market Size and Forecast, 2021-2031 ($Million)
7.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region, 2021-2031 ($Million)
Chapter 8. Human Hair Extensions Market, by Region
8.1. Overview
8.2. North America
8.2.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
8.2.2. North America Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.3. North America Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.4. North America Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.5. North America Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Country, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.6. The U.S.
8.2.6.1. The U.S. Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.6.2. The U.S. Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.6.3. The U.S. Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.7. Canada
8.2.7.1. Canada Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.7.2. Canada Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.7.3. Canada Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.8. Mexico
8.2.8.1. Mexico Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.8.2. Mexico Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.2.8.3. Mexico Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
8.3.2. Europe Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.3. Europe Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.4. Europe Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.5. Europe Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Country, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.6. Germany
8.3.6.1. Germany Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.6.2. Germany Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.6.3. Germany Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.7. France
8.3.7.1. France Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.7.2. France Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.7.3. France Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.8. U.K.
8.3.8.1. U.K. Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.8.2. U.K. Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.8.3. U.K. Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.9. Spain
8.3.9.1. Spain Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.9.2. Spain Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.9.3. Spain Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.10. Italy
8.3.10.1. Italy Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.10.2. Italy Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.10.3. Italy Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.11. Rest of Europe
8.3.11.1. Rest of Europe Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.11.2. Rest of Europe Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.3.11.3. Rest of Europe Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4. Asia-Pacific
8.4.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
8.4.2. Asia-Pacific Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Country, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.3. Asia-Pacific Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.4. Asia-Pacific Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.5. Asia-Pacific Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.6. China
8.4.6.1. China Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.6.2. China Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.6.3. China Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product Application, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.7. India
8.4.7.1. India Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.7.2. India Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.7.3. India Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.8. Japan
8.4.8.1. Japan Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.8.2. Japan Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.8.3. Japan Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.9. South Korea
8.4.9.1. South Korea Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.9.2. South Korea Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.9.3. South Korea Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.10. Rest of APAC
8.4.10.1. Rest of APAC Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.10.2. Rest of APAC Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.4.10.3. Rest of APAC Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5. Rest of the World
8.5.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
8.5.2. Rest of the World Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.3. Rest of the World Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.4. Rest of the World Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.5. Rest of the World Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Country, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.6. Latin America
8.5.6.1. Latin America Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.6.2. Latin America Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.6.3. Latin America Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.7. Middle East
8.5.7.1. Middle East Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.7.2. Middle East Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.7.3. Middle East Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.8. Africa
8.5.8.1. Africa Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast By Product, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.8.2. Africa Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by Hair Type, 2021-2031, ($Million)
8.5.8.3. Africa Human Hair Extensions Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2021-2031, ($Million)
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Market Overview
9.2. Market Share Analysis/Key Player Positioning
9.3. Developmental Strategy Benchmarking
9.3.1. New Product Development
9.3.2. Product Launches
9.3.3. Business Expansions
9.3.4. Partnerships, Joint Ventures, and Collaborations
9.3.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
Chapter 10. Company Profiles
10.1. Aleriana Wigs
10.1.1. Company Snapshot
10.1.2. Financial Performance
10.1.3. Product Offerings
10.1.4. Key Strategic Initiatives
10.1.5. SWOT Analysis
10.2. Diamond Hair Company
10.2.1. Company Snapshot
10.2.2. Financial Performance
10.2.3. Product offerings
10.2.4. Key Strategic Initiatives
10.2.5. SWOT Analysis
10.3. INDIQUE
10.3.1. Company Snapshot
10.3.2. Financial Performance
10.3.3. Product offerings
10.3.4. Key Strategic Initiatives
10.3.5. SWOT Analysis
10.4. FN LOnglocks
10.4.1. Company Snapshot
10.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3. Product offerings
10.4.4. Key Strategic Initiatives
10.4.5. SWOT Analysis
10.5. Klix Hair Inc
10.5.1. Company Snapshot
10.5.2. Financial Performance
10.5.3. Product offerings
10.5.4. Key Strategic Initiatives
10.5.5. SWOT Analysis
10.6. Shake-N-Go Inc
10.6.1. Company Snapshot
10.6.2. Financial Performance
10.6.3. Product offerings
10.6.4. Key Strategic Initiatives
10.6.5. SWOT Analysis
10.7. Locks & Bonds
10.7.1. Company Snapshot
10.7.2. Financial Performance
10.7.3. Product offerings
10.7.4. Key Strategic Initiatives
10.7.5. SWOT Analysis
10.8. KLIX HAIR, INC
10.8.1. Company Snapshot
10.8.2. Financial Performance
10.8.3. Product offerings
10.8.4. Key Strategic Initiatives
10.8.5. SWOT Analysis
10.9. Hairlocs
10.9.1. Company Snapshot
10.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3. Product offerings
10.9.4. Key Strategic Initiatives
10.9.5. SWOT Analysis
10.10. easihair pro
10.10.1. Company Snapshot
10.10.2. Financial Performance
10.10.3. Product offerings
10.10.4. Key Strategic Initiatives
10.10.5. SWOT Analysis
*The list of company is subject to change during the final compilation of the report

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