Long U-Tips: A Length Guide From 26 to 36 Inches

Our long U-tips are some of our most viewed products. The 26 to 28 inch U-tips alone get hundreds of visits, so I know a lot of you are dreaming of really long hair. Here's everything you need to know before you order U-tips at 26 inches and beyond.

PART ONE: HOW LONG CAN YOU GO?

On our site, U-tips come in 26 to 28 inches and 32 inches. Longer lengths are available by request, and how long you can go depends on the shade:

Shade	Longest length right now
Some darker shades	Up to 36 inches
Platinum Blonde #613	Up to 32 inches
Some lighter shades	Up to 30 inches

If you want a length that isn't listed, call us at 1-855-720-4247 and we'll check what's available in your shade.

"In our platinum blonde, we go up to 32 inches right now, and in some of our darker shades, we go up to 36 inches." — Bianca Blanco, BLONC founder

PART TWO: KEEPING LONG HAIR FULL

The longer the hair, the more the ends matter. In any bundle, some strands are shorter than the full length, and at 30 inches and beyond, thin ends really show.

That's why I recommend double drawn for long installs. Double drawn has the shorter hairs pulled out, so nearly every strand reaches the full length. My favorite combination is double drawn on the bottom and single drawn on top, so you get full ends with a soft blend near the part. Read Single Drawn vs. Double Drawn U-Tips.

How many bonds?

Your bond count depends on your natural hair length, not just the extension length. Shoulder-length hair adding about 24 inches usually needs around 200 bonds; short hair needs 300 to 400. Read How Many U-Tips Do You Need?

Shop 26–28" U-tips →   Shop 32" U-tips →

PART THREE: CARING FOR VERY LONG HAIR

Long hair has more length to rub, twist, and tangle, so your routine matters even more.

• Tie it in a pineapple. A loose pineapple on top of your head at night and in the shower keeps the length off your pillow and out of the way.
• Finger comb from the ends up. With long hair, start low and work up in small sections toward the bonds.
• Wash and condition often. With raw hair, the more you shampoo and condition, the better it gets. Tangling usually comes from not washing enough.
• Use quality products. Skip harsh clarifying and cheap grocery-store shampoos. I recommend Joico.

For the full routine, read U-Tip Aftercare.

PART FOUR: IS LONG RAW HAIR WORTH IT?

Long raw hair is an investment, and it's the kind of hair that pays you back. Because it's raw Indian single donor hair with an aligned cuticle, it can be re-tipped and reinstalled again and again. You're not buying 32 inches for one install; you're buying it for many. Read Re-Tipping Raw U-Tips.

BOTTOM LINE

BLONC U-tips go up to 32 inches in platinum blonde, up to 30 inches in some lighter shades, and up to 36 inches in some darker shades, with 26 to 28 and 32 inches available online. For long installs, choose double drawn on the bottom and single drawn on top, order bonds based on your natural hair length, and care for it with a pineapple, finger combing, and frequent washing.

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