Double Drawn Hair vs Single Drawn Hair: What Buyers Should Know

"Double drawn" appears on thousands of hair listings, often next to words like premium, luxury or full. But the term describes something very specific — how much short hair has been removed from a bundle — and it has a direct effect on how the finished extensions or wig will look. This guide explains what double drawn hair is, how it compares with single drawn hair, why it costs more, and how to check a bundle yourself.

What Does "Drawn" Mean?

When hair is cut from a donor, the ponytail contains hairs of many different lengths: long hairs that reach the full length, and shorter hairs that grew back or broke along the way. "Drawing" is the manual process of pulling out the shorter hairs by hand so that more of the bundle reaches the full length.

The more short hair is removed, the more even the bundle is from top to bottom — and the more raw hair is needed to make one finished bundle.

What Is Single Drawn Hair?

Single drawn hair has had only the shortest hairs removed. A noticeable share of shorter hairs stays in the bundle, so it is full at the top and gets thinner towards the ends.

Single drawn hair looks natural, because natural hair also thins towards the ends. It is usually cheaper, and many stylists like it for layered or blended looks.

What Is Double Drawn Hair?

Double drawn hair goes through the drawing process again, so most of the short hairs are removed. The result is a bundle that is close to the same thickness from the weft to the tips.

Double drawn hair gives full, blunt ends and more visible volume at the bottom of the hair. It is often chosen for full-looking extensions, wigs with thick hemlines and clients who want "the same thickness all the way down".

Some vendors also sell "super double drawn" hair, where the bundle is almost one length. It is the most expensive grade and uses the most raw hair.

Double Drawn vs Single Drawn at a Glance

Ends: double drawn — full and even; single drawn — thinner, tapered.

Look: double drawn — thick, blunt; single drawn — soft, natural.

Raw hair needed: double drawn — more per finished gram; single drawn — less.

Price: double drawn — higher; single drawn — lower.

Best for: double drawn — full extensions, wigs, thick hemlines; single drawn — natural, layered and blended styles.

Why Double Drawn Hair Costs More

Drawing is done by hand, and every short hair that is removed is raw material that no longer goes into the finished bundle. To produce double drawn hair, a supplier needs noticeably more raw hair — the loss is commonly described as around a quarter of the original weight — plus extra hours of manual work. That is why two bundles of the same length and weight can have very different prices.

Double Drawn Is Not the Same as Double Weft

These two terms are often confused. "Double drawn" describes how many short hairs were removed. "Double weft" describes how the bundle is sewn — two rows of stitching at the top instead of one. A double weft bundle can still be single drawn. Always ask about both separately.

How to Check Whether a Bundle Is Really Double Drawn

• Hold the bundle by the weft and let it hang. Compare the thickness near the weft with the thickness near the ends.

• Look at the ends from the side. Double drawn hair keeps most of its volume at the bottom; single drawn hair visibly thins.

• Pull a small section and look for many short hairs mixed into the length.

• Ask for a video of the actual bundle hanging freely, next to a measuring tape, and on a scale.

• Compare weight and length. A short double drawn bundle with a high weight should look dense to the very ends.

Is Double Drawn Hair Worth It?

It depends on the result your client wants. If the goal is maximum fullness, thick ends and a luxury finish, double drawn hair usually needs fewer bundles to achieve the same look, which offsets part of the higher price. If the goal is a soft, natural, layered look, single drawn hair can be the better and more economical choice.

What matters more than the label is the processing history. Unprocessed hair that has never been dyed, permed or rebonded will outperform chemically treated hair, whether it is single or double drawn.

Double Drawn Filipino Hair from Imperial Hair Group

Every product in the Imperial Hair Group collection is double drawn Filipino virgin hair, collected in the Philippines and never chemically processed — no dye, no perm and no rebonding. Each listing states the exact length and weight of the bundle, so you can see what you are getting before you enquire.

We hold stock in the Philippines and in Poland (EU), with shipping to the USA directly from the Philippines. Prices are quoted per order — send an enquiry through "Request a Quote" with the lengths and weights you need.

Browse the collection: https://imperialhairgroup.com/collection

Frequently Asked Questions

Is double drawn hair better than single drawn hair? Not always. Double drawn hair is fuller at the ends; single drawn hair looks more natural. The right choice depends on the style and the client.

Does double drawn hair last longer? Lifespan depends mostly on whether the hair has been chemically processed and how it is cared for, not on the drawing method.

How many bundles of double drawn hair do I need? Usually fewer than with single drawn hair for the same fullness. The exact number depends on length, desired density and the type of install.

Can double drawn hair be coloured? Yes, unprocessed double drawn hair can be coloured by a professional, just like single drawn hair.