How long is 16 inch hair, really? Measured straight, from the crown down, 16" grazes the collarbone and brushes the top of the shoulder on an average 5'5" frame.
Texture changes everything. Length is always measured straight, so curl pattern shortens what you actually see in the mirror. Body wave and loose wave lose roughly 1 to 2 inches. Deep wave, kinky curly and afro kinky can take 3 to 4 inches off, so 16" in deep wave wears closer to 12" to 13". If you want collarbone to shoulder in a curly texture, size up two inches.
How many bundles do you need at 16"? Plan on 3 bundles for a full sew-in. The rule of thumb: 10 to 12 inches needs 2 bundles, 14 to 22 inches needs 3, and 24 inches and longer needs 4 because the wefts thin out as they get longer. Add a closure or frontal for a seamless part.
Who it suits. 16 inch is collarbone to shoulder — the most-requested everyday length: full enough to style, short enough to wear down all day. Want the full visual breakdown? Read our guide to 16 inch hair.
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