Hair topper prices online run from under $100 to well over $2,000. I'm Noelle Spinosa, and I've made and fitted hair toppers for women with thinning hair for 35 years at Noelle Salon in Melrose, just north of Boston. Here's what toppers generally cost, what we charge, and what changes the price.
Quick Answer
- Synthetic toppers online: roughly $80 to $300.
- Human hair toppers online: roughly $250 to $600 for entry-level, $600 to $1,200 for mid-range, and $1,200 to $2,500 or more for high-end.
- A custom human hair topper at Noelle Salon: $450 to $1,600 for the topper itself. Attaching it and maintenance are priced separately and depend on the attachment method.
Before and after: a hair topper for thinning on top.
What Moves the Price Up or Down
- Base size. A small topper for a thin part or crown costs less than one that covers from the hairline to the crown.
- Hair quality. Our toppers are made with virgin, one-donor human hair. Virgin hair has never been chemically processed, so it looks and moves most like your own, and it costs more than lower grades.
- Length and density. Longer, fuller toppers need more hair.
- Base type. Lace and silk bases look more like a real scalp at the part and take more work to make.
- Color. Blending gray or a dimensional color takes more time than a single shade.
A gray-blended topper worn with extensions.
Why a Salon Topper Costs More Than One Online
An online topper arrives as a stock piece that you cut, color and attach yourself. With us, you get:
- A private consultation to look at your thinning and choose the right size
- A topper matched to your color and texture
- Cutting and blending it into your own hair
- Attaching it with our beaded method, with no glue and no shaving
The $450 to $1,600 covers the topper itself. Attaching it, and the maintenance visits every 4 to 8 weeks, are priced separately and vary with the attachment method. We'll go over your full cost at your consultation.
Synthetic or Human Hair?
Synthetic toppers cost less, and some people wear them on and off. I don't attach synthetic hair, because it won't blend or style with your own hair. For a topper you'll wear every day, I recommend human hair.
Is a Topper Cheaper Than a Wig?
Usually, yes. A topper covers only the top of the head. Our custom human hair wigs run $500 to $1,900. See How Much Does a Human Hair Wig Cost?
A layered topper in soft ash blonde.
Will Insurance Help Pay?
Many plans reimburse part of the cost when your doctor prescribes a topper as a cranial prosthesis for medical hair loss. We don't bill insurance, but we give you a paid invoice to submit. See Does Insurance Cover Wigs and Hair Toppers?
Book a Free Consultation
We'll look at your thinning in a private room and give you an exact price for your topper, attachment and maintenance. You can also email photos of your hair to noelle@noellesalon.com first.
Book a free hair loss consultation, see our hair toppers, or learn more about hair toppers for thinning hair.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hair topper cost?
Online, roughly $80 to $300 for synthetic and $250 to $2,500 or more for human hair. A custom human hair topper at Noelle Salon is $450 to $1,600.
Why are human hair toppers more expensive than synthetic?
Quality human hair is limited and carefully processed, and it can be cut, colored and heat styled like your own hair.
Does the price include attaching it?
No. $450 to $1,600 is the price of the topper itself. Attaching it and maintenance visits are separate, and the cost depends on the attachment method.
Can insurance cover a hair topper?
Often in part, when your doctor prescribes it as a cranial prosthesis for medical hair loss.
