Look at the bottom of a hair bundle and you can often see the difference between drawn grades. Single drawn hair usually tapers toward the ends. Double drawn tends to look fuller there, while super double drawn is generally sorted for a denser, more even finish.
The names describe a look, but they don’t tell you exactly how a supplier sorted the hair. If you’re comparing products, the sample and its written specifications matter more than the label on a price list.
Why the ends look different
Hair strands in a bundle aren’t all the same length. A bundle with more shorter strands usually narrows toward the bottom. Removing more of those shorter strands can make the ends look fuller.
That’s the basic idea behind drawn grades. In practice, suppliers may use the terms differently, and a grade name alone doesn’t tell you about the hair’s origin, processing, cuticle alignment or performance after washing. Those are separate product details.
How the three grades tend to look
Single drawn keeps more of the shorter strands, so the bundle has a softer taper. This can suit layered styles or a finish that shouldn’t look too blunt.
Double drawn has more short strands removed. The ends tend to look fuller, which may suit styles where customers want more density through the bottom.
Super double drawn is generally used for a more uniform, dense-looking finish. The term does not tell you how the supplier measures that result, so look at the product itself before choosing it.
A fuller end isn’t always the right choice. If the finished style will be heavily layered or trimmed, you may pay for fullness that won’t remain in the final look.
What to compare before choosing
Compare samples made to the same length, weight, texture, colour and construction. Otherwise, you can’t tell whether the difference in appearance comes from the grade or from another product detail.
For instance, a 20-inch single drawn bundle and a lighter 18-inch double drawn bundle aren’t a fair comparison. Lay the bundles against a plain background and look at the full length, especially the last few inches. For wavy and curly textures, also check how the supplier measures length.
Some suppliers use percentages to describe their grades. Ask what the percentage counts strand number or weight and how close a strand must be to the stated length. A figure without that explanation can’t be meaningfully compared with another supplier’s.
Match the grade to the product
GreatHair’s factory is in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, and its product range includes wefts, wigs, closures and frontals, and tip and tape-in extensions. The finish that works for one product may not suit another, so describe the item and the look you’re trying to achieve when requesting a quote.
For example, say whether you want a soft taper or fuller ends, then specify the product type, length, texture, colour and construction. That gives the team a clearer basis for recommending an available option and quoting the right product.
Before placing a larger order, keep a sample as your reference. Photograph the bundle, record its specifications and note what you approved about the ends. Then ask how the bulk order will be checked against that reference. A sample shows you the product you received; it does not, on its own, tell you how every later batch will look.
For a step-by-step inspection process, see How to Test Hair Samples Before a Bulk Order.
Choose by the finished look
Single drawn, double drawn and super double drawn are useful terms when discussing fullness. The right choice depends on the style you plan to sell and what your customers expect to see at the ends.
When you contact GreatHair about wholesale hair extensions, include the product type, length, texture, construction and the finish you want. You can also contact the team to discuss a sample before ordering in bulk.
