{"id":8553,"date":"2026-06-19T14:59:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/blog\/tape-extension-length-and-weight-guide-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T14:59:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:59:50","slug":"tape-extension-length-and-weight-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"ch_news","link":"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/blog\/tape-extension-length-and-weight-guide-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Tape Extension Length &#038; Weight \u2013 40, 50, 60 cm Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The length and weight of tape-in extensions determine how the result looks and how many packs you need. In this guide we compare the most popular lengths \u2013 40, 50, and 60 cm \u2013 and explain how many grams each look requires.<\/p>\n<h2>How do the different lengths look?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>40 cm<\/strong> \u2013 reaches just below the shoulders, natural added length and volume.<\/li>\n<li><strong>50 cm<\/strong> \u2013 to chest height, the most popular all-round length.<\/li>\n<li><strong>60 cm<\/strong> \u2013 reaches the back, a striking and glamorous look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A visual comparison of all lengths is in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/blog\/extension-length-guide-2026-how-different-lengths-look\/\">length guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How many grams do you need?<\/h2>\n<p>The longer the extensions, the more weight you need for a balanced look. A rough guide for a full head:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>40 cm: about 100\u2013150 g<\/li>\n<li>50 cm: about 150\u2013200 g<\/li>\n<li>60 cm: about 200\u2013250 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a more precise calculation based on hair thickness, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/blog\/extension-grams-2026-how-much-do-you-need\/\">grams guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Length, your own height, and face shape<\/h2>\n<p>Longer extensions suit tall and average heights especially well; for shorter people 40\u201350 cm often looks the most balanced. Also consider your own hair length so the transition is seamless.<\/p>\n<h2>Length and price<\/h2>\n<p>Longer, heavier sets cost more because they use more hair. Choose a length you&#8217;ll actually wear day to day.<\/p>\n<p>Find your length in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/product-category\/hair-extensions\/\">ConnectHair&#8217;s collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The length and weight of tape-in extensions determine how the result looks and how many packs you need. In this guide we compare the most popular lengths \u2013 40, 50, and 60 cm \u2013 and explain how many grams each look requires. 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