Double Drawn Hair vs Single Drawn Hair: Which is Right for You?

When shopping for a high-quality wig or extensions, you’ll inevitably run into the debate of double drawn hair vs single drawn hair. While these terms might sound like technical jargon, they actually describe the "DNA" of your wig—specifically, the length of the individual strands within each bundle and how they affect the final look.

Before we dive into the differences, it helps to understand that hair starts in a "bundle." Naturally, our hair grows at different rates, meaning any raw collection of hair is a mix of various lengths. How that bundle is processed determines whether it’s single or double drawn.

What is Single Drawn Hair?

Single drawn hair is a bundle that mimics the way hair grows naturally on the head. It hasn't been heavily sorted, so it contains a blend of long and short strands.

• The Look: It is thickest at the top and gradually tapers off toward the ends.

• The Ratio: In a 16" single drawn bundle, you might find that only 50% of the strands are actually 16" long, while the rest are significantly shorter.

• The Vibe: Because of the varying lengths, it offers a very realistic, feathered appearance. However, if the shorter hairs are too short, the wig can become puffy at the roots and look "stringy" at the tips.

What is Double Drawn Hair?

Double drawn hair undergoes a meticulous hand-sorting process. Workers manually remove the shorter hairs from the bundle so that the majority of the strands (usually 90-100%) are the exact same length.

• The Look: It provides uniform thickness from the root all the way to the ends.

• The Price: Because the hand-sorting is so labor-intensive, double drawn hair is significantly more expensive.

• The Vibe: It looks incredibly full and luxurious, but it can sometimes look too perfect—almost like a doll's hair. It is also much heavier; some double drawn wigs can weigh up to 5 or 6 pounds, making them hot and less comfortable for daily wear.

Double Drawn Hair vs Single Drawn Hair: A Quick Comparison

The SPARX® Approach: The "Blended" Secret

At SPARX® Hair, we’ve found that most women don’t want a wig that screams "perfection." They want a wig that looks like real-world, wearable hair—the kind that has movement, fluidity, and a bit of character.

We believe the sweet spot in the double drawn vs single drawn debate lies in a blended approach. We don't just settle for standard single drawn bundles; instead, we:

1. Curate the Length: We use single drawn hair but manually remove the shortest pieces. For our 14" wigs, we use 18" raw hair and ensure nothing shorter than 13" makes the cut. This gives you a healthy "bulk" at the bottom without the crushing weight of a double drawn wig.

2. Eliminate "Return Hair" at the Top: We keep the crown clean and natural-looking.

3. Strategic 4" Returns: We incorporate 4" return hairs (the hair left over after knotting) specifically at the back and sides. This acts as a "secret weapon," gently lifting the longer hair to create natural volume and movement.

The Verdict

If you want a blunt, heavy, "influencer" look, double drawn might be your go-to. But if you want a wig that is lightweight, breathable, and looks like your natural hair on its best day, a high-quality, modified single drawn construction is the winner.