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title: "Tape-In vs Clip-In vs Micro Ring Extensions: Which Is Right for You?"
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![Tape vs clip-in vs micro ring hair extensions — brunette transformation by Original Diva, Sydney](https://originaldiva.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hair-extensions-sydney-before-after-brunette.jpg)

Comparing extension methods — a brunette transformation by Original Diva, Sydney.![Tape-in vs clip-in vs micro ring hair extensions - Original Diva Sydney comparison](https://originaldiva.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3.png)

## Choose by how you want to wear your hair

Clip-ins suit removable, occasional wear. Tape and micro-ring extensions are professionally fitted and stay in between maintenance appointments. The right method depends on your natural hair, the result you want and the upkeep you can manage.

## Clip-in extensions

Clip-ins can add length or volume when you want it and are removed before sleeping. Original Diva offers 20-inch Short to Long Box Sets in 120g / 5 pieces, 150g / 6 pieces and 180g / 8 pieces, with all listed colours offered across each set size. The One Piece–Three Piece set contains 130g of 20-inch hair, while targeted thickening packs offer 30g, 60g or 90g of 20-inch hair. Compare length and construction alongside weight, and ask for advice rather than automatically choosing the heaviest set.

## Tape extensions

Tape hair uses flat adhesive attachments and requires professional fitting and removal. Online options include 20-inch and 22-inch lengths, with 25g and 100g packs. Keep oils and conditioning products away from attachment points and follow your stylist’s maintenance advice.

## Micro-ring extensions

Micro-ring (I-tip) hair uses individual strands secured with beads rather than adhesive. Original Diva’s online micro-ring hair is 20-inch. Professional assessment matters: your natural hair must be able to support the chosen strand weight and placement.

## Compare the commitment

- **Occasional styling:** consider clip-ins if you prefer to fit and remove your extensions at home.
- **Wear between appointments:** ask about tape or micro-ring fitting, including the cost and timing of maintenance and removal.
- **Fine or fragile hair:** arrange an assessment before choosing a permanent method or increasing weight.
- **Colour and quantity:** confirm your shade and coverage before ordering; shade numbers are not length measurements.

## Hair-only and salon pricing are different

Online product prices buy the hair. Sydney salon tape fitting is $160 per 25g for either 20-inch or 22-inch, including hair, installation, cut and style. Micro-ring salon fitting uses 20-inch hair at $160 per 25g. Your total depends on the amount assessed for your hair and the service agreed at consultation.

[Get a free colour match](/colour-matching-service/) or [request a salon consultation](/book-appointment/) for help choosing.

### Explore Original Diva

- [Shop all hair extensions](https://originaldiva.com.au/shop/)
- [Clip-in hair extensions](https://originaldiva.com.au/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/taxonomy/product_cat/clip-in-hair-extensions.md)
- [Permanent extensions (tape, weft & micro ring)](https://originaldiva.com.au/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/taxonomy/product_cat/permanent-hair-extensions.md)
- [Tape hair extensions Sydney](https://originaldiva.com.au/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/tape-hair-extensions-sydney.md)
- [Hair extensions Sydney](https://originaldiva.com.au/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/hair-extensions-sydney.md)
- [Free online colour matching](https://originaldiva.com.au/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/colour-matching-service.md)
- [Book a salon appointment](https://originaldiva.com.au/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/in-salon-services.md)