Most full sew-ins use 2–3 bundles with a closure or 3–4 bundles with a frontal. The longer the hair, the more bundles you need: plan on one extra bundle once you go past about 22 inches.
This is general guidance used across the hair industry. Every head, part, and look is a little different.
Bundles by length
| Length | With a closure | With a frontal | Leave-out (no closure) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–16in | 2–3 | 3 | 3 |
| 18–22in | 3 | 3–4 | 3–4 |
| 24–28in | 3–4 | 4 | 4 |
| 30in and longer | 4–5 | 4–5 | 4–5 |
Want it extra full? Add one bundle to any row.
What changes the number
Length
Longer hair spreads the same amount of hair over more distance, so the ends look thinner. That's why the count goes up as you go down the chart.
How full you want it
The chart is for a natural, full look. For a big, voluminous style, add a bundle. For a sleek, light look on shorter lengths, the low end of the range is usually enough.
Closure vs frontal vs leave-out
A frontal covers your whole hairline from ear to ear, so it takes up more of the install and most people want a bit more hair behind it to match. Not sure which one you want? Read Closure vs Frontal.
Texture
Curly textures look fuller with the same number of bundles, but they also shrink. In our Signature collection, Kinky Curly, Deep Curly, and Burmese Curly sit a few inches shorter than their stretched length. If you want a curly look to hit a certain spot, order a size or two longer.
Should all my bundles be the same length?
You don't have to. Many people mix lengths, like 18, 20, and 22 inches, so the ends taper the way natural hair does. If you want blunt, even ends, buy all the same length.
A real example order
A full 20-inch look in Temple Straight with a closure:
| Temple Straight, 18in | |
| Temple Straight, 20in | |
| Temple Straight, 22in | |
| 4x4 Closure, 18in | |
| Total, free shipping |
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Same look in Signature Straight: for three bundles plus the closure. Prices update automatically from our catalog.
Still not sure?
Email hello@sovereignweft.com with the look you want (a photo helps) and a real person will tell you exactly what to order.